Spellforce Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Is it true that if you forgot to renew your annual tax sticker, the fine is 2000 bahts ? In Pattaya I've seen many time police checking drivers for their driving licence / green book but never for the tax sticker... why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I was stopped once and the taped-on 'disc' was expired by a few days. He started to write me a ticket so I handed him my receipt from an agency who was submitting for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 true fine but not 2k but most have disk under seat for obvious reasons and green book at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WingNut Posted March 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2015 Why wouldn't you just renew it instead of breaking the law and taking your chances with the police? It's only 100 Baht a year to renew. I see no plausible reason not to have an up to date tax disc at all times. When I renew mine every year it takes me less than 10 minutes at the Chatuchak department of land transport in Bangkok. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksamuiguy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 It should be displayed in the front window, get a clear non sticky cover when you get your new tax disk. They know because of the large date on the sticker and the color, it changes each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksamuiguy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 If everyone installed a Car Video Camera in thier vehicle 90% of the problems could be solved. Protect your self! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramds Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 You do have to pay a fine when you renew your tax disc too late, the fine is 2 baht per month, no joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post guzzi850m2 Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 It should be displayed in the front window, get a clear non sticky cover when you get your new tax disk. They know because of the large date on the sticker and the color, it changes each year. This is bike forum man, how many bikes have a front window?? I got a front screen on my big bike but I would not call it a front window. My sticker is in one of those small clear plastics tubes and sits under the tank. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Why wouldn't you just renew it instead of breaking the law and taking your chances with the police? It's only 100 Baht a year to renew. I see no plausible reason not to have an up to date tax disc at all times. When I renew mine every year it takes me less than 10 minutes at the Chatuchak department of land transport in Bangkok. + insurance, but your point is a good one, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I have been stopped twice in Pattaya at large scale check points where they were looking for tax discs and licenses as well. They stopped all bikes, Thai and farang and emphasis was on tax disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 You do have to pay a fine when you renew your tax disc too late, the fine is 2 baht per month, no joke. Unless it has gone down, the fine for a motorcycle is 1 Baht/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Why wouldn't you just renew it instead of breaking the law and taking your chances with the police? It's only 100 Baht a year to renew. I see no plausible reason not to have an up to date tax disc at all times. When I renew mine every year it takes me less than 10 minutes at the Chatuchak department of land transport in Bangkok. + insurance, but your point is a good one, + vehicle test if it is over five years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Apologies, I did not know it was a bike forum. Here is my experience. A Canadian went home for chemotherapy & asked me to take of his pickup. I decided to give it a run to charge the battery. I got stopped 7 kms down the road at The Ambassador checkpoint. The police pointed out that the tax disc was 5 months out of date and wrote me a ticket. No complaints - my error. The ticket was for a fine of 300 baht to redeem my licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If everyone installed a Car Video Camera in thier vehicle 90% of the problems could be solved. Protect your self! How in the world is having a Car Video Camera going to effect the illegal and stupid things other drivers do here? What am I going to do, pull over to a police check point and show them the video of what the idiot in front of me just did ? Lack of enforcement is the problem, not CYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 You do have to pay a fine when you renew your tax disc too late, the fine is 2 baht per month, no joke. Unless it has gone down, the fine for a motorcycle is 1 Baht/day. It's 1 baht per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie59 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 It should be displayed in the front window, get a clear non sticky cover when you get your new tax disk. They know because of the large date on the sticker and the color, it changes each year. On a motor bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 You do have to pay a fine when you renew your tax disc too late, the fine is 2 baht per month, no joke. Unless it has gone down, the fine for a motorcycle is 1 Baht/day. It's 1 baht per month. I've just checked my green book. Three times I was late by one day and got hit by a 1 Baht charge. But I was also late by a week once and also got the 1 Baht charge. Guess it must be 1 Baht/month. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I have been stopped twice in Pattaya at large scale check points where they were looking for tax discs and licenses as well. They stopped all bikes, Thai and farang and emphasis was on tax disc. Glad u said Farangs AND Thais, i am glad you this, as many think its only farangs that get stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If everyone installed a Car Video Camera in thier vehicle 90% of the problems could be solved. Protect your self! How in the world is having a Car Video Camera going to effect the illegal and stupid things other drivers do here? What am I going to do, pull over to a police check point and show them the video of what the idiot in front of me just did ? Lack of enforcement is the problem, not CYA He must be a conspiracy theorist hahahahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If everyone installed a Car Video Camera in thier vehicle 90% of the problems could be solved. Protect your self! How in the world is having a Car Video Camera going to effect the illegal and stupid things other drivers do here? What am I going to do, pull over to a police check point and show them the video of what the idiot in front of me just did ? Lack of enforcement is the problem, not CYA A camera would be good evidence in the event of an accident or road incident. CYA, in my opinion, is a personal choice. As they say "Up to you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The official fine is 400 Baht. You can verify this at the sign at the police station in soi 9. Sometimes they charge less than what is written on the sign, but never more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I rented a car a few months ago and they had forgot to put the sticker in the car, well was stopped several times and paid the fines 600baht and the cr rental firm reembursed me for the fines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Why wouldn't you just renew it instead of breaking the law and taking your chances with the police? It's only 100 Baht a year to renew. I see no plausible reason not to have an up to date tax disc at all times. When I renew mine every year it takes me less than 10 minutes at the Chatuchak department of land transport in Bangkok. + insurance, but your point is a good one, Yes, + mandatory minimum insurance, your right, but the two together are less than 1,000 Baht still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogergreybeard Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 So they never charge more eh.ok i was out by 2 days my falt got the ticket in 2nd road down to the cop shop along with about 40 others,this was November just gone 2000 baht i complained was bought down to 1500 you can't win must have wanted an expensive gift for Xmas,i won't forget again as an add on i went to post office soi 5 renewed and received sticker and book back about 3 weeks later (they rang me when ready,great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The official fine is 400 Baht. You can verify this at the sign at the police station in soi 9. Sometimes they charge less than what is written on the sign, but never more. That is only the fine for no insurance, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 You do have to pay a fine when you renew your tax disc too late, the fine is 2 baht per month, no joke. Unless it has gone down, the fine for a motorcycle is 1 Baht/day. It's 1 baht per month. I've just checked my green book. Three times I was late by one day and got hit by a 1 Baht charge. But I was also late by a week once and also got the 1 Baht charge. Guess it must be 1 Baht/month. My bad. Actually, the late fee on road tax is 1% of the yearly tax fee per month. Yes, it’ll equate to 1 Baht/month for a bike, but more noticeable when late with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewrooney Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 In Bangkok, I've never had a police officer ask for or even look at the tax sticker. It's up to date but I keep it under the seat as it's ugly/I'm worried it will get stolen. I'll have to keep this in mind if I ever go to Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnnard Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Somewhat related question... what papers do you need to carry with you on your motorcycle or car? Obviously a proper drivers license and up to date tax sticker, but what about the registration paper that comes with the sticker, proof of insurance, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) That is only the fine for no insurance, sorry. On motorbikes, tax road and minimum legal insurance are together and same. Edited April 6, 2015 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Somewhat related question... what papers do you need to carry with you on your motorcycle or car? Obviously a proper drivers license and up to date tax sticker, but what about the registration paper that comes with the sticker, proof of insurance, etc.? I carry tax disc, insurance/registration paper (one in the same that you have to renew when renewing your tax disc), and a copy of all the current pages from your ownership book (green book). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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