The Pick-Up Truck Thread

[ken.p]

Hi Big Boy. Sorry to hear your truck has not arrived. I agree with your thoughts 100% on this matter.
To be fair, I think this situation is not unique to Ford, but more the case the car salesman reaching targets, thus increasing his commission.

I hope you get the truck soon, sure you will enjoy when it arrives.

Ken.

[Big Boy]

Ford have just phoned. My car will arrive in Hua Hin in 3 days time. I will get it after they have fitted my 'optional extras'. Lets see if they mean it this time. If they do, it will be the first truthful thing they've told me

[Big Boy]

Ford have just been on again - maybe they're serious this time. They've said that I've got to get a letter from Immigration saying that I am allowed to buy a car. Can anybody throw any light on what the letter is, or what I have to ask for please?

[kendo]

Tea money imminent

I really hope you get your new motor this time.

Kendo.

[Big Boy]

They've already told me that it's going to cost 5,729 Baht more than we agreed. This is because they've had to strengthen something - don't ask, I only drive it . However, I'm really baffled by this Immigration thing.

[PeteC]

Ford have just been on again - maybe they're serious this time. They've said that I've got to get a letter from Immigration saying that I am allowed to buy a car. Can anybody throw any light on what the letter is, or what I have to ask for please?

Sorry no as always have put them in the wife's name. You could take that route also and avoid any red tape. You could even use your son. Pete

[STEVE G]

However, I'm really baffled by this Immigration thing.

From another Thai expat website, (they have to be good for something!):

"Car ownership in Thailand

A foreigner who wants to buy a car and register it in his name, must hold a non-immigrant visa and either a work permit or a proof-of-address document from the Immigration Office.

So if you don't work in Thailand, just get proof that you live here by getting the document from the Immigration Office.The fee is 500 baht."

[Frank Hovis]

I think you need a 'certificate of residence' confirming that you live somewhere in Thailand legally (visa OK etc). If you are on the Tabien Baan of your house that should be enough, if not immigration or the police can write a letter confirming your residence. It'll be your name on the Tabien Rot (UK equivalent of the V5/Log book) and your address, so they need the address confirmed.
Strengthening? Did you opt for a tow bar or bigger anti-roll bars (the ones in the suspension not the chrome things that are for decoration on the pick-up)?

[Nereus]

Ford have just been on again - maybe they're serious this time. They've said that I've got to get a letter from Immigration saying that I am allowed to buy a car. Can anybody throw any light on what the letter is, or what I have to ask for please?

May be lost in translation,again! They are possibly asking for your certified address for registration purposes.

[Nereus]

Ford have just been on again - maybe they're serious this time. They've said that I've got to get a letter from Immigration saying that I am allowed to buy a car. Can anybody throw any light on what the letter is, or what I have to ask for please?

May be lost in translation,again! They are possibly asking for your certified address for registration purposes.

edit: bit of a pile up there, all trying to post at the same time!

[Big Boy]

Thanks guys - you've clarified the requirement for me. At least I know what I'm asking for now.

[barrys]

I've had a few vehicles in Thailand over the last 12 years and there were never any complications with immigration.

However, when I wanted to sell my last car in June this year, the dealer who was buying it said I had to get a letter from immigration saying I was entitled to dispose of the car, although the logbook was in my name.

It is a confirmation of residence sort of, but they also wanted to see the car documents to confirm I was the rightful owner and wrote in the letter that I was entitled to sell the vehicle.
So I suppose this is now something that is required on purchase and sale.
It was done in 10 minutes and cost 300 baht.

[moja]

Just take a couple of photos along to Immigration; fill in the form; show your blue book and if they are not busy everything should be sorted out very quickly. It is for your white plates that the letter of residency is required we were able to drive the car away without said letter and did not get the letter for a further 3 months at which time our white plates/registration was sorted out.

[Brit Jim]

Hi BB

Sounds like your almost there!

What extra's did you go for?

Enjoy and looking forward to the review no rush!

[Big Boy]

What extra's did you go for?

The truth? It's been so long, I'm not 100% sure. From memory (in no particular order):

Tow Bar
Rear Mud Flaps
Bonnet Protector
Wind Protector (for windows)
Mats
Step/Sill Protector
The shiny Triangular Chrome Thing that goes in the flatbed (thought it looked nice in the picture )

There were 9 - haven't got a clue what the other 2 are. It'll be a nice surprise when I find them.