shotover Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 I'm wanting to buy a small motorcycle (like a Honda Wave) in Bangkok early January. I was told by a dealer that I must submit a "Certificate of Residence" provided by my embassy (USA). When I checked with the USA embassy they said they could provide one for 1200 baht (!). Anyone have experience with this? Thanks, Shotover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 The document is nothing more then a form you sign stating what your address is. The 1,200 (US$30) baht is the fee for the Embassy to notarize it. Same notary fee US Embassies charge all over the world. Be happy, it used to $50. US Embassy notarials TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 I got my certificate of residence for free at the thai embassy. Then I had to have my landlord fill it out. When I went to purchase my bike it was still no deals. I called my thai boss and he came down and 'spoke thai' and ironed every thing out. Bought it in my name, insured in my name, my bike. A month or so later I got a real license not the red plastic 'newbie' license. i gotta say the red license sure was a pick-up target for girls e.g. - "he's new and he has cash for a sweeeet bike!" never got a drivers license, got pulled over enough and they accepted my US state license. Speak to a thai and get the details. It will be the best thing you ever did provided you don't crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 "I got my certificate of residence for free at the thai embassy." There is no "Thai Embassy" in Thailand. They are all located in other countries. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 I got my certificate for free at the 'Phuket Immigration' office. I am assuming that any 'immigration office' in Thailand will do the same. It was the only free thing I got at ANY thai government service. I guess i got a little excited in my post and posted incorrectly. Thank you for the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickfarang Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 "never got a drivers license, got pulled over enough and they accepted my US state license." You really should have an international driving permit to go with your license. You can do it by mail with these guys: http://www.aaasouth.com/travel_drivers.asp You siad "I got my certificate of residence for free at the thai embassy." Is that the U.S. embassy in Bangkok or a Thai embassy somewhere? Just want to clarify where you received such a valuable document free. RickF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 Is that the U.S. embassy in Bangkok or a Thai embassy somewhere? He corrected it to immigration office in above post. You really should have an international driving permit to go with your license. Yes, if you are a tourist, but if you live here you need a Thai license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I think all you are going to need is a death certificate if you go around on a motorbike in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatbastard Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Been riding a MC in Bangkok for 12 years, I ain't dead, although sometimes after riding I smell like I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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