Hi all

I live in Chiang Rai but am in Chiang Mai buying a used car tomorrow.

I think I understand the process if I was buying in the same province as I live, but can someone confirm what I need to do different?

Do I need to get different plates from the transportation office in CM (where the owner and I are going tomorrow) or do the normal bit with work permit, passport etc and then do something else once back in CR?

Any info would be appreciated as I can't seem to find a clear answer online...

When the title of the vehicle (along with its license plates) are transferred into your name, it will still be registered in Chiang Mai. If you want this vehicle to be registered in your home province, as I did, you could ask the DLT - Chiang Mai officials if they would begin the transfer process paper work for you. Extra fees required.

That was my experienced when I drove from my province to CM and bought a used vehicle. If you have time and want to play it safe, you may want to pick up and take a copy of the vehicle province registration transfer form from DLT-Chiang Rai with you to DLT-Chiang Mai. I believe you can also initiate the 'Province of vehicle registration' change from within the province where you reside.