Malaysian Car Into Thailand

[cyLIONG]

Hi, i am going to contract work in bangkok for few years. can i bring my car from malaysia into thailand? if i can, wondering what is the best way? thanks

[Guest Reimar]

Keep tha car registred in Malaysia. There is a lot trouble get it registered in Thailand and need a long time. 

I had need nearly 3 years to get an from Japan imported M-Bike registered.

Just endorse the insurance for Thailand.

Cheers.

[cyLIONG]

in that case. how bout getting permit for you bike? can you do it at custom in Bangkok ? many says can only get a month permit for foreign vehicle. i worry if i drive in my car from malaysian's border and have to travel to border to renew my car permit every month.

[Chang_paarp]

Sell the car or rent it to a relative or put it on blocks.

The Thai regulations do not allow the import of used cars according to several import agents. No matter how legal the car may be, not having local registration plates will make you a target for the police for "checks". It is not worth the headaches. It would be cheaper to buy one here.

The up side is cars do not lose as much value with time in Thailand as they do in other places.

[Guest Reimar]

As far as I know, Car's from neighbouring Countries could be driven in Thailand without limitation, or better, they wouldn't place a permit (Car-Visa) in your Passport. Same is happens if you drive with an Thai registered Car to Malaysia or Singapore. The only limitation for Malaysia is that you must have an Endorsement for your Insurance and tinted windows more than 35% isn't allowed!

To import a used vehicle to Thailand can be don only if you have an Year Visa and Workpermit and if that car was bought new from you in that country where you was living before and was registered min. 2 Years on your Name. But still a minimum of 80% Importduty is to pay and depend on the costum who has to handle your case, they charge for the New price or the usede Car price!!

All procedure has to be don via the Costum in Bangkok. and the Car need to get a general check at the land and Transport Department as well.

But the whole procedure could take a long time. Better just use the Malaysia Registration.

Cheers.

[percy2]

I just posted this in another thread.

Hope it helps.

A TEMPORARY IMPORT OF PERSONAL VEHICLES

A temporary import of personal vehicles for a short visit e.g. a motor vehicle, motorcycle, yacht, sports boat, or fishing vessel, etc. into Thailand by owners shall be grant tax/duty relief provided that they are to be re-exported within 1-2 months but not exceeding six months. Any persons intending to temporarily import personal vehicles e.g. a motor vehicle, motorcycle, yacht, sports boat, or fishing vessel, etc. have to closely observe the following Customs regulations and conditions:

Documentation: The minimum documents required for a temporary import of personal vehicle consist of:

[1]

A Special Goods Declaration and 5 duplicates.

[2]

A Vehicle Registration Certificate.

[3]

An Identification card and passport of the master of the vehicle, including an international driving license.

[4]

A Letter of Attorney, in case where the master of the vehicle does not own the vehicle.

[5]

An application form for the temporary import of personal vehicles.

[6]

Evidence of purchase e.g. a proforma invoice, invoice, etc.

[7]

A Certificate of Legal Entity.

[8]

A Re-Export Contract; and.

[9]

Other relevant documents (if any).

Clearance Procedures for a Temporary Import of Personal Vehicles

[1]

An importer/agent submits the Declaration Form and all supporting documents to the Customs office/house at the port of entry. It is also required that all fittings and accessories of the vehicle as well as passengers and accompanying luggage are declared to Customs at the time of entry.

[2]

Customs verifies the Declaration Form and all supporting documents, allocates the Declaration number, and then set up a cash deposit or bank guarantee covering the full amount of liable taxes and duties.

[3]

The importer/agent places the cash deposit or bank guarantee at a Cashier Office.

Deposit of Guarantee

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An importer is allowed to deposit a guarantee in a form of either cash deposit or a bank guarantee. However, for a temporary import of motorcycles via the Bangkok Customs Office and the Suvanabhumi International Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Office, the importer is allowed to offer himself as a guarantee.

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In case where the importer is unable to deposit a guarantee either in a form of a cash deposit or a bank guarantee, he/she may request the embassy to issue a letter to Customs for granting approval of the importer’s self-guarantee.

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The amount of a cash deposit and a guarantee calculated by Customs is determined on the basis of all liable taxes and duties to be paid to Customs.

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The importer/agent presents evidence of deposited guarantee to Customs.

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Customs inspects the vehicle and personal goods, then, returns one copy of the Simplified Goods Declaration to the importer/agent. Please note that the importer is required to retain the copy of the Simplified Goods Declaration and returns it to Customs upon exportation.

The term “yacht/ sports boat” means any boat used solely for pleasure or sports; but excluding those imported for commercial, military, and scientific research purposes. A master of a yacht/sports boat or fishing vessel from abroad is required to make an arrival and departure reports of such boat or vessel to Customs upon the arrival or departure, as the case may be.

Clearance Procedures for a Temporary Export of Personal Vehicles

[1]

An exporter/agent submits the copy of the Special Goods Declaration issued by Customs upon importation to the Customs office/house at the port of exit; and

[2]

Customs inspects the vehicle and personal belongings, records the re-exported vehicle, writes off the import registration electronically, then, discharges the cash deposit or bank guarantee posted at the time of importation to the exporter/agent.

An Importer Fails to Re-Export the Vehicle within the Time-Limit

[1]

In case where the importer fails to re-export the vehicle within the time-limit as set out in the bond and security paper, Customs will impose the full amount of a cash deposit or bank guarantee posted at the time of importation without any reduction.

Imposition of Guarantee:

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When the temporary time-limit set in the bond and security paper is due, or an importer provides a written notice to Customs that he does not wish to re-export the vehicles temporarily imported, Customs will impose the full amount of liable taxes and duties as indicated without any reduction.

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In case where motor vehicles or motorcycles are temporarily imported into Thailand for a short visit via the border points and to be re-exported at the conclusion of the visit, but the importer fails to do so within the time-limit as indicated in the bond and security paper, provided he/she does not intend to violate the regulations, a 100-Baht fine per day, but not exceeding1,000 Baht in total, shall be charged from the due date of the Contract.

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In case where boats/vessels are temporarily brought into Thailand and to be re-exported at the conclusion of the visit, but the importer fails to do so within the time-limit as indicated in the bond and security paper, provided he/she does not intend to violate the regulations, a 500-Baht fine per day, but not exceeding 5,000 Baht in total, shall be charged from the due date of the Contract.

The term “yacht/ sports boat” means any boat used solely for pleasure or sports; but excluding those imported for commercial, military, and scientific research purposes. A master of a yacht/sports boat or fishing vessel from abroad is required to make an arrival and departure reports of such boat or vessel to Customs upon the arrival or departure, as the case may be.

[2]

In case where an importer wants to extend the temporary allowance as set out in the bond and security paper, Customs may extend the time-limit to allow the vehicle to remain in Thailand for up to six months. In exceptional circumstances e.g. a broken engine, car accident, etc., the time-limit may be extended to more than six months but not exceeding eight months from the date of importation. The extension of the temporary allowance can be applied at a Customs House.

Contact

For additional information, any interested persons may contact the Customs Information Service Center at TEL 1164.

http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/Perso...Nme=PersonalTem

Cheers

[cyLIONG]

hi all,

thanks for your fast respond. the import way sounds very complicated .

ok. if i want to go for the monthly car permit (not the import one), can i renew the permit in bangkok's custom?

[samran]

hi all,

thanks for your fast respond. the import way sounds very complicated .

ok. if i want to go for the monthly car permit (not the import one), can i renew the permit in bangkok's custom?

hahahahahaha

Bangkok customs are probably the most corrupt of all government departments in Thailand. The second they suspect you are trying to use your car for anything more than 'temporary' purposes, I think they might find cause to seize your car.

The rule mentions one to two months, any longer than that, then I'd suspect they'd start thinking that you were trying to import the car unofficially.

[percy2]

It also says "but not exceeding six months" though I think what this means is you can use an ATA Carne for up to 6 months and the car can be in country max 2 months. Maybe a kindly Thai reader could look at the untranslated version and tell us.

From reading reports of people who have taken their cars around the world entering Thailand multiple times, it doesn't seem such a big deal.

Cheers

[asiaworld]

hahahahahaha

Bangkok customs are probably the most corrupt of all government departments in Thailand. The second they suspect you are trying to use your car for anything more than 'temporary' purposes, I think they might find cause to seize your car.

The rule mentions one to two months, any longer than that, then I'd suspect they'd start thinking that you were trying to import the car unofficially.

Quite unexpected answer from you Samran .. even thou, me thinks you do have a valid point there . Anyways i used to own car in M'sia & even made it so contagious, now have my friend from M'sia also drives upto Bkk.. It's no way, as complicated, as you may imagine>>Anyway nobody in their right mind would concider "importing" M'sian,or S'porean vehicle to Thailand, coz they are Much cheaper here.. cyLiong don't think at all, just drive.. worst case, you may have to do a "visa-run" for your car to Cambodian border, like 250km from Bangkok. On entry to Thailand, you'll get onemonth customs slip by default (same like JPJ permit/road tax) You may(should)buy thai insurance,any office next to border,not sure, whats the longest validity,but probably, same as in M'sia can buy upto 1 year, than just enjoy & later ask around , about how ot extend custom permit.. Worst case, you'd have to drive back..(no waay thai customs may seize your car for asking) not so far at all,just a daytrip, if you start early morning .. Btw.. don't forget to take your pink JPJ slip with you !!!!! You'll need it to leave M'sia & later to give thai customs to copy car details

[basjke]

Hi, i am going to contract work in bangkok for few years. can i bring my car from malaysia into thailand? if i can, wondering what is the best way? thanks

importing vehicle through malaysian border(source bangkok riders club)

The inserted link will explain you very detailed how to get your car into thailand with malaysian licence pates and what are your rights and duties.

[cyLIONG]

thanks guys. am starting to love this forum . for the visa run, anyone know how long it will take from bangkok to cambodia ?