I have had conflicting advice on owning a 125cc moped in Thailand.
I visit Hua Hin three times a year for about 2 weeks at a time. I do not get a visa as I am under the 30 day period. Can I buy/own a moped without having a visa or do i require one to purchase a moped. I do have a property in Hua Hin but not sure whether this makes a differenc.
Any advice would be welcomed
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Would have thought the property makes some difference as you have a registered address to register the moped. You got a blue or a yellow registration book then you should be able to use that along with passport me thinks
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I don't think owning a house makes any difference at all, though you will need a registered address - I bought my first motorbike (isn't a moped a little thing with an engine under 50cc and pedals?) here nearly 6 years ago, on a tourist visa and in a rented house. I remember having to get a letter from immigration, but that was it.
I'd suggest that you pop in and ask at one (or more) of the main dealers next time you're here. I doubt a visa of any kind will be necessary (assuming you're paying cash), but you never know!
Unless money is no object, I'd also query whether it's worth buying a motorcy for 3 x 2-week visits a year. You'll probably wind up having to recharge the battery every time you arrive, and by my very conservative reckoning it's going to take you 3-4 years before your investment starts paying a return (as opposed to renting).
I'd suggest that you pop in and ask at one (or more) of the main dealers next time you're here. I doubt a visa of any kind will be necessary (assuming you're paying cash), but you never know!
Unless money is no object, I'd also query whether it's worth buying a motorcy for 3 x 2-week visits a year. You'll probably wind up having to recharge the battery every time you arrive, and by my very conservative reckoning it's going to take you 3-4 years before your investment starts paying a return (as opposed to renting).
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