Sydneycraig Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hey, looking to get a new pcx in Phuket. Is there any issue to then take it up to Chiang Mai ? Can I do this on red plates? When I sell do I need to do so in Phuket? Anything else I need to know? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 if you buy in phuket, then the bike will be registered there, the white plates can take a while to be issued. you could then take to another area and continue to tax and insure every year, no need to change number plates, the problem will come if you sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 So can I take out of Phuket on red plates (and have the whites sent or collected by someone ) or a red plated bike needs to stay in Phuket ? With selling, do I need to do at registry in phuket? Don't plan to sell for a while so not a big issue ... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 it seems to me you are doing things the hard way instead of an easy way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I want to ride the bike up to cm ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 brave man, 1500 kilometres and through bangkok. you could ride on red plates, but you may have problems with the police, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I have done a few similar trips. Bangkok is fun to ride ... Ok, so there is a law about red plates not being allowed out of issuing area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have done a few similar trips. Bangkok is fun to ride ... Ok, so there is a law about red plates not being allowed out of issuing area? from memory youre not supposed to leave the issuing province or ride after sunset. but if you get stopped and fined then get a receipt and you can ride all day on it without being fined again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 There is also a matter of the red plate is a dealer plate and the routine would be to exchange plates. The dealerships are very protective of their plates. I doubt they will just send you a white plate through the post and allow you to swap yourself. I think I had to pay a deposit for mine too. And yes, you aren't supposed to ride out of the province with a red dealer plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) Choose the no plate option, drive it up to Chiang Mai, (skip bangkok, take the 321/340 from Nakhon Pathom to Chainat via Suphan Buri, fewer pigs on the road) the dealer in Phuket can sort you out Chiang Mai plates, as long as you have a certificate of residency, or work permit, in Chiang Mai at time of purchase. Otherwise you're probably causing too much hassle for yourself. Edited March 9, 2016 by naboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properperson Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I want to ride the bike up to cm ... Can't see the point - surely cheaper and easier to buy in CM..... Its not like its some rare bike, only available in Phuket.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I want to ride the bike up to cm ... Can't see the point - surely cheaper and easier to buy in CM..... Its not like its some rare bike, only available in Phuket.... it's about the journey, not the destination... thanks for the other tips tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
properperson Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I want to ride the bike up to cm ... Can't see the point - surely cheaper and easier to buy in CM..... Its not like its some rare bike, only available in Phuket.... it's about the journey, not the destination... thanks for the other tips tho. one word springs to mind - "nightmare" ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 I want to ride the bike up to cm ... Can't see the point - surely cheaper and easier to buy in CM..... Its not like its some rare bike, only available in Phuket.... it's about the journey, not the destination... thanks for the other tips tho. one word springs to mind - "nightmare" ..... helpful ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 buy a good second hand/ snatch back with white plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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