Chon Buri Police Issue Warning on Dodgy Vehicle Documents

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Authorities in Chon Buri have issued a stern caution to residents about purchasing vehicles with incomplete or suspicious documentation, following a recent incident involving a stolen licence plate that led to a wrongful accusation.

 

Police from Mueang Chon Buri Police Station were called out yesterday after a report revealed that a black Mitsubishi Attrage was using a stolen licence plate reported missing on January 13.

 

Upon arrival, officers met with 43-year-old Nokporn, the current owner of the Mitsubishi, and 45-year-old Sompong, the original owner of the stolen licence plate. Sompong provided a copy of the police report to confirm that the plate belonged to his white Honda City.

 

Nokporn shared that he purchased the Mitsubishi from Sa Kaeo for 70,000 baht. The car came with the licence plate attached, and the seller promised to send the vehicle’s registration documents later, which never arrived. Nokporn revealed he often had to pay fines when stopped at police checkpoints due to the lack of proper documentation.

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

Nokporn admitted he bought the car without knowing its full history, primarily using the vehicle to transport goods for sale at the local market. He advised potential car buyers to thoroughly check vehicle documents before making any purchase to avoid similar complications.

 

Sompong recounted that a neighbour had informed him about a car with plates matching his stolen ones. On closer inspection, Sompong confirmed the plates were indeed his.

 

Police have asked Nokporn to bring his car to the station for further investigations due to the lack of ownership documents. Should it be confirmed that the car was stolen, Nokporn could face legal charges.

 

This incident underscores the risks tied to buying vehicles with incomplete documentation. Prospective buyers must verify all necessary paperwork and ensure the vehicle’s history is clear to avoid entanglement in legal troubles.

 

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

-- 2024-06-06

 

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[brianthainess]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Should it be confirmed that the car was stolen, Nokporn could face legal charges.

Seems a bit harsh should the Cops not be trying to track down the Seller ? or would that mean some hard work.

[hunkidori]

Nokporn knows more than he's letting on. 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Nokporn shared that he purchased the Mitsubishi from Sa Kaeo for 70,000 baht. The car came with the licence plate attached, and the seller promised to send the vehicle’s registration documents later,

A bargain....