Bob1million Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 My friend visits Thailand about 3 times a for about 3 months each trip. Can he buy a car in his name he is from AUS if so what are the requirements ? Thanks in Advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Yes, he can. Required are certificate of residence and passport copies. CoR may be difficult to obtain, some immigration offices issue to tourists, some don't.Sent from my ROBBY using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1million Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ok But Certificate of residence - what address would he put if he only stays in a hotel for 3 months each time, this one?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 6 hours ago, Bob1million said: Ok But Certificate of residence - what address would he put if he only stays in a hotel for 3 months each time, this one? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect The hotel name obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Yes Pattaya/Jomtien will give you a "certificate of residence" for buying a car or opening bank account with a hotel adddress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 You may want to ask him where he plans to park it when he's not in country if he stays at hotels. OTOH, for the percentage of time he's in Thailand, renting a furnished condo or house is probably cheaper and more convenient because he doesn't have to schlep his stuff back and forth. Make sure any place he rents includes a parking space. Not all buildings have enough parking spaces for everyone, so parking spots may not be included with the unit- even if there is a parking garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Got an idea I have seen long time agoe mobile parking lot explain it was a mobile car hauler trailer parked solidly to the ground and activated with 12v batery in ordr to lift car to top deck could be good for long terme parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mduras01 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I bought one as a tourist. I got the certificate of residence from my (US) embassy. It's their version, but worked just fine. They basically certified that I lived at my address and it cost me $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Would it not be cheaper to hire each time? Taking into account costs of buying (losses upon selling), taxes, fees, insurance etc.? Unless you are buying an old basic car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrow Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 it might be cheaper to hire but not as convenient .having organised said hire car from Aus only to find on arrival it was a bomb or in one case not even there. i bought my own car, that was 3 years ago ,biggest problem is where to leave it when i return to Aus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard052 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 8 hours ago, claffey said: The term 'Third world' is outdated and a relic of the Cold War era. Countries without enough food or basic utilities, I suppose, could be considered 'third world' if you would like to use those terms. Last time I looked around me in Thailand there's no lack of food or shelter. Everyone has the latest phone and there are millions of cars in the country too. All bought on credit of course but that's another issue.Which paradise do you hail from? I believe that yes you could borrow a book in those libraries with the correct identification. I don't know about that guy but I am from one of the best country in the world, Canada, and there are no ways I would trade my country for any other in the world. I like Thailand but 5-6 months a year is enough for me, I just want to get away from the snow and the cold winter, come mid-April I am ready to go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza1 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Gerard052 said: I don't know about that guy but I am from one of the best country in the world, Canada, and there are no ways I would trade my country for any other in the world. I like Thailand but 5-6 months a year is enough for me, I just want to get away from the snow and the cold winter, come mid-April I am ready to go home. Yeah Canada would be alright if there wasn't so many Canadians living there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I thought this was about buying a car as a tourist.Sent from my ROBBY using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 13 hours ago, agrow said: it might be cheaper to hire but not as convenient .having organised said hire car from Aus only to find on arrival it was a bomb or in one case not even there. i bought my own car, that was 3 years ago ,biggest problem is where to leave it when i return to Aus. renting for 9 months of the year is a big chunk of coin, better to buy and have a salable asset. On 11/30/2016 at 2:03 PM, impulse said: You may want to ask him where he plans to park it when he's not in country if he stays at hotels. OTOH, for the percentage of time he's in Thailand, renting a furnished condo or house is probably cheaper and more convenient because he doesn't have to schlep his stuff back and forth. Make sure any place he rents includes a parking space. Not all buildings have enough parking spaces for everyone, so parking spots may not be included with the unit- even if there is a parking garage. park it at the airport, monthly parking is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepinthailand Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Where does your mate live when he comes?? .There is loads of kong term parking places around but can post them all. You say 3 times for 3 months each is that 3 times a year 9 months in total?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 'Certificate of Residency' can be obtained from the Australian embassy and is valid for 30 days. The only requirement is that you pay a fee. The Australian embassy has a laminated template of the form (pink form) which you can use when filling out your own copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Just now, Stray said: 'Certificate of Residency' can be obtained from the Australian embassy and is valid for 30 days. The only requirement is that you pay a fee. The Australian embassy has a laminated template of the form (pink form) which you can use when filling out your own copy. You get a statutory declaration from Australian embassy, declaring you live at a certain address. Certificate of residency is from immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1million Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thanks to all for the postsI have all the info now Cheers to allSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: You get a statutory declaration from Australian embassy, declaring you live at a certain address. Certificate of residency is from immigration. My error. Yes, you are correct. Basing my response on stevenl's post (and acknowledging the fact that the OP was discussing a tourist), I put the term 'Certificate of Residency' within apostrophes as a 'true' Certificate of Residency would be rather difficult for a tourist to obtain. The statutory declaration, which you obtain from the Australian embassy, has been satisfactory as 'proof of address' for me in obtaining driver's licences and the purchasing of vehicles, in my own name, within Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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