Where Is The Car Registered?

[mjcmjc]

Hi All,

Simply, I live in Chiang ria and bought a new car (currently on red plate) in Pattaya.

My proof of residence form will be from Chaingrai when I send it in.

Will the car be registered in Pattaya or Chiang rai?

Thanks MJC

[Langsuan Man]

Most likely the dealer will register it to / at the address on the Residency Certificate issued by Immigration

But, I don't understand how you were even given a red plate without the Residency Certificate in the first place

[Ace of Pop]

Whose name is it registered in. Newbies often get miss-led.

[IMHO]

It will be registered at the closest DLT to the dealership, unless you've made other arrangements - so a Pattaya plate in this case..

[mjcmjc]

I was told I could send in proof of residence.

I have a genuine red plate with log book for Chonburi.

I would rather have a Pattaya BKK plate as I will probably move back to Pattaya in the future

MJC

[IMHO]

I was told I could send in proof of residence.

I have a genuine red plate with log book for Chonburi.

I would rather have a Pattaya BKK plate as I will probably move back to Pattaya in the future

MJC

What's a Pattaya BKK plate? If buying from a dealer in that area it's either going to be Pattaya or Chon Buri.. unlikely to be a Grungthep plate.

[mjcmjc]

Registered in my name

Thanks Langsuan man and IMHO, you have different opinions as to where the car will be registered

Ref Pattaya - BKK plate I meant Chonburi - Bkk plate

(I was asked if I wanted a Bkk plate which was more desirable suposedly)

I assumed registration would be Pattaya but doubt crept in when I thought about my address,

[IMHO]

Registered in my name

Thanks Langsuan man and IMHO, you have different opinions as to where the car will be registered

Ref Pattaya - BKK plate I meant Chonburi - Bkk plate

(I was asked if I wanted a Bkk plate which was more desirable suposedly)

I assumed registration would be Pattaya but doubt crept in when I thought about my address,

If you have the option of a Grungthep plate and you plan on doing any travelling upcountry, I would suggest you go for it.. Provincial police seem to like stopping all out-of-province cars they spot, but treat Grungthep plates as locals...

[mjcmjc]

So a Bkk plate may be more desirable, are there any other benefits?

My main concern was that I did not want a Chiang Rai plate as I will probably be back in Chonburi in the next few months, 18 months in the mountains is nearing its end I feel.

[keemapoot]

I think you still mean a Chonburi plate, not a Bangkok plate. It will be easier to re-sell with either a Bangkok or Chonburi plate than a Chiang Rai plate. I also agree fewer cops stop you traveling up country with a BKK plate, but I don't think that's true with a Chonburi one. The reason is so many up country people live and work in BKK the cops learn not to stop them.

[LennyW]

I was told I could send in proof of residence.

I have a genuine red plate with log book for Chonburi.

I would rather have a Pattaya BKK plate as I will probably move back to Pattaya in the future

MJC

What's a Pattaya BKK plate? If buying from a dealer in that area it's either going to be Pattaya or Chon Buri.. unlikely to be a Grungthep plate.

Certainly won't be Pattaya plates - no such thing, they will be Chonburi.

[IMHO]

I was told I could send in proof of residence.

I have a genuine red plate with log book for Chonburi.

I would rather have a Pattaya BKK plate as I will probably move back to Pattaya in the future

MJC

What's a Pattaya BKK plate? If buying from a dealer in that area it's either going to be Pattaya or Chon Buri.. unlikely to be a Grungthep plate.

Certainly won't be Pattaya plates - no such thing, they will be Chonburi.

Well, there are Pattaya plates for motorcycles and commercial vehicles

[mjcmjc]

Thanks for your answers. There was an extra cost for BKK plates but I was so busy checking the car purchase was in order I do not remember how much.

MJC

[puuchai299]

I bought my car in Pattaya and was asked if I want BKK plates.so that's what I'm getting.

[mjcmjc]

Is there an extra charge?

[CTO]

Wife bought her Everest in Nakon Phanom, we live in Sakon Nakorn, but she's tired of the "You eat dog jokes" so registered it in Udon Thani for Udon plates. Cost her 1500 extra.

[Ace of Pop]

Wife bought her Everest in Nakon Phanom, we live in Sakon Nakorn, but she's tired of the "You eat dog jokes" so registered it in Udon Thani for Udon plates. Cost her 1500 extra.

So true, plus Drug Dealer comments if its not a nackered truck.

[Jitar]

Just curious, but why do the BiB like to stop out of province plates (except BKK)?

And if lots of locals have BKK plates why would upcountry cops give them a break?

One theory would be the BiB may think a visitor far from home is more likely to agree to a larger back-hander to avoid a trip to the local cop shop.

Wonder if the pay by post system will reduce this?

[keemapoot]

Just curious, but why do the BiB like to stop out of province plates (except BKK)?

And if lots of locals have BKK plates why would upcountry cops give them a break?

One theory would be the BiB may think a visitor far from home is more likely to agree to a larger back-hander to avoid a trip to the local cop shop.

Wonder if the pay by post system will reduce this?

I drive a lot inter-province, and from my observations cops don't stop also neighboring changwat plates. (for example Korat/Khon Kaen). I think they cut a break to locals or "near locals" often. I think you are right, they like to take advantage of pilgrims from afar by knowing most are rushing to their destination and would pay on the spot rather than go to the local police station or court.

They also stop pick-ups absolutely much more often than cars or SUVs. I suppose for smuggling or goods transport or illegal Burmese aliens or whatever.

As far as BKK plates, I have been stopped upcountry with those, but because I was speeding, so no probs. I used to get stopped a lot with Phuket plates, as I think the cops reason everyone in Phuket has money to burn.

[puuchai299]

Is there an extra charge?

Was told the price is just the same..

[mjcmjc]

Just curious, but why do the BiB like to stop out of province plates (except BKK)?

And if lots of locals have BKK plates why would upcountry cops give them a break?

One theory would be the BiB may think a visitor far from home is more likely to agree to a larger back-hander to avoid a trip to the local cop shop.

Wonder if the pay by post system will reduce this?

I drive a lot inter-province, and from my observations cops don't stop also neighboring changwat plates. (for example Korat/Khon Kaen). I think they cut a break to locals or "near locals" often. I think you are right, they like to take advantage of pilgrims from afar by knowing most are rushing to their destination and would pay on the spot rather than go to the local police station or court.

They also stop pick-ups absolutely much more often than cars or SUVs. I suppose for smuggling or goods transport or illegal Burmese aliens or whatever.

As far as BKK plates, I have been stopped upcountry with those, but because I was speeding, so no probs. I used to get stopped a lot with Phuket plates, as I think the cops reason everyone in Phuket has money to burn.

Thanks for that advice,

I called the dealer today and ordered Bangkok plates, 500bt extra, I'm happy with that.

[Happy Go Lucky]

I guess you settled with the license plate.

You can inform the dealer where you want your car to be registered. There will be a small fee for registering outside the area of the dealer however certain dealers seem to waive the extra charges.

Congrats on your new ride.