Can my daughter own a car at 16 years of age?

[Cricky]

My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car.

 

Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16?

 

[still kicking]

7 minutes ago, Cricky said:

My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car.

 

Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16?

 

I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18

[Ralf001]

9 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18

People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ?

[DudleySquat]

9 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18

 

My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. 

 

You have assumed too much. 

 

Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. 

 

Problem solved.

[DudleySquat]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ?

I think you will find that I am correct. 

 

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ?

What is the point owning a car if you can't drive it 

[still kicking]

3 minutes ago, DudleySquat said:

 

My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. 

 

You have assumed too much. 

 

Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. 

 

Problem solved.

Haha but still can't drive a car legally. 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, DudleySquat said:

I think you will find that I am correct. 

 

 

Yeah not saying you are wrong Iam just intrigued.

 

[Ralf001]

4 minutes ago, still kicking said:

What is the point owning a car if you can't drive it 

 

That would be a question for the OP wouldn't it?

 

 I have a foreign friend that owns two cars (blue books in his name), he does not have a Thai licence and his home licence expired years ago.

Edited December 31, 2023 by Ralf001

[still kicking]

The OP was worried about her driving a motorcycle and suggested to buy a car, OK? No point buying a car if you can't drive it 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, still kicking said:

The OP was worried about her driving a motorcycle and suggested to buy a car, OK? No point buying a car if you can't drive it 

 

And that has what do with the question asked ?

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

But cannot own a car as not legal to drive....

Go figure !

Read the OP again he does not won't to buy her a motorcycle he prefers to buy a car but what is the use if she is not allowed to drive it that was my answer. 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, still kicking said:

Read the OP again he does not won't to buy her a motorcycle he prefers to buy a car but what is the use if she is not allowed to drive it that was my answer. 

 

Maybe best to direct you question to the OP then Champ.

[still kicking]

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Maybe best to direct you question to the OP then Champ.

Hang on it was not my question I only answered the OP, he said he is not comfortable buying a motor bike and suggested to buy a car and I replied what the use is buying a car if you can't drive it 

[Cricky]

Hi guys, I don't want to buy her an aeroplane or motorcycle.

 

[VinnieK]

1 hour ago, DudleySquat said:

 

My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. 

 

You have assumed too much. 

 

Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. 

 

Problem solved.

Err...It would be simpler to tell his daughter to continue playing with dolls.

Btw...I hope the OP has very deep pockets

Driving has become gnarly af in this country.

[Cricky]

2 hours ago, VinnieK said:

I hope the OP has very deep pockets

Driving has become gnarly af in this country.

Bought my first Toyota from Pattaya Toyota back in 2004.

 

My family has 3 cars at the moment, petrol, tax and CTP far cheaper than Australia.

 

Edited January 1 by Cricky

[NanLaew]

5 hours ago, still kicking said:

5 hours ago, Cricky said:

My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car.

 

Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16?

 

I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18

 

Whoops, there it is. That 'legal' age thing in Thailand again.

Edited January 1 by NanLaew

[NanLaew]

4 hours ago, DudleySquat said:

5 hours ago, still kicking said:

I guess not since the legal age to drive a car is 18

 

My son at less than sixteen can be the majority shareholder in a corporation. 

 

You have assumed too much. 

 

Create a corp. She can own the corp. Have the corporation buy a motorcycle. 

 

Problem solved.

 

But the OP doesn't want her to have a motorbike, he wants her to have a car.

 

BTW, can a Thai corporation have a Thai driving licence?

[NanLaew]

4 hours ago, Cricky said:

Hi guys, I don't want to buy her an aeroplane or motorcycle.

 

 

Get her a 10-year-old banger to learn and then commute in. Once she's of legal age, she'll piss in the driving test, get herself a licence and who knows, by that time her boyfriend may stump up for a decent, new motor.

[novacova]

4 hours ago, still kicking said:

What is the point owning a car if you can't drive it 

A lot of people in TH who can’t drive own cars, I see it every day. A lot of car owners in TH don’t have a DL. 

[Celsius]

New year new arguments

[BKKBike09]

5 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ?

 

Some years back (6 or 7) one of my Thai staff wanted to buy a car, in her name, for her parents. She was in her mid 20s but did not have a DL. Once the dealer (I think it was Nissan, somewhere in Chumphon) found out she didn't have a DL, they wouldn't sell her the car. Go figure.

[BKKBike09]

5 hours ago, Cricky said:

My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car.

 

Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16?

 

As others have said, she needs to be 18 to get a car DL and therefore be lnsurable. Anyway, since the insurance is based on the car, not the driver, better for you to register and insure in your name, but for 'all drivers'. Unless the insurance companies change the system, even if it gets totalled it won't affect your premiums for any other cars you own. 

[foreverlomsak]

5 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ?

Totally false in Thailand, my wife owns our car but has never held a car license and has no intention of getting one.

PM Note - She doesn't drive it either before anyone gets anty.

Edited January 1 by foreverlomsak

[KannikaP]

5 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

People that do not have a licence are not allowed to own a car ?

Yes they can. My car is in my Mrs name, but she has no licence.

[freeworld]

6 hours ago, Cricky said:

My daughter is turning 16 this month. She would like to buy a motorbike, showing me photos of different motorbikes, it scares me. I'd like to buy her a car.

 

Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16?

 

No.

 

To drive the car a driving license is required and that can only be obtained at 18 years of age.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minimum_driving_ages

 

Vehicle Registration

After purchasing a car, you must register it with the Department of Land Transport (DLT). It involves submitting the following documents:

– Your identy doc
– A copy of your driving license
– Proof of ownership (the sales contract or car registration papers)
– The car’s tax certificate
– Car insurance papers

The DLT will issue a car registration book, and you will receive two number plates for your car.

Edited January 1 by freeworld

[freeworld]

 

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Edited January 1 by freeworld

[VocalNeal]

 I have a mate whose pickup is in his son's name and his son is now 11 having owned the pickup since he was 9.

 

I also know an ethnic Burmese lady whose 9-year-old Thai son owns her house as she being a foreigner cannot own it. ( yes I know the house and the land can be split)

[thaibeachlovers]

6 hours ago, Cricky said:

Can I register and insure the car in her name, she is only 16?

IMO wrong question. It should be "should she be allowed to drive at 16 in a country with an exceptionally bad driving record for deaths.

 

Does a 16 year old have the maturity to handle driving in Thailand. The number of times I've faced death while driving in Thailand is not insignificant, and I'm a driver of many many years and the holder of almost every licence it is possible to have ( only missing ambulance ). IMO only luck and experience saved me and those with me.