Thailand New Rules Update:
It appears that the new rules for entry into Thailand may now be in place from the 27th of June. (we are seeking confirmation from Thai Authorities of all the facts Thailand Transport Application)
It would appear from the information posted below that:
• Only the following type of vehicles are allowed to apply for temporary permit:
1) Passenger car comprising no more than 9 seats including the driver’s seat
2) Pick-up truck having maximum gross permissible weight no more than 3,500 kilograms
(no mention of Motor Bikes, we are looking for clarification)
• Application Period: The application for temporary permit must be submitted no less than 10 working days before entering Thailand
• Place for Submission: The Provincial Land Transport Office located within the same province as the entry boundary, through a Travel Agency or online here: Thailand Transport Application (we do not have confirmation wether you need to go through an travel agency or not, it appears you may be able to complete this online yourself)
• Length of Permission will be based on itinerary but no more than 30 days per application. No more than total of 60 days can be granted within a calendar year
• The vehicle must enter and exit the Kingdom through the boundary post of the same province.
• Documents required:
1) Photocopy of applicant’s passport with no less than 6 months of validity and photo copy of a passport page with entry visa unless the applicants come from one of the visa exempt countries
2) Photocopy of driving license with no less than 6 months of validity
3) Photocopy of vehicle registration certificate that has validity covering the whole period of vehicle use in Thailand and a letter of consent for vehicle use in the case that the applicant is not the vehicle owner as stated in vehicle registration certificate
4) At least one photo of the vehicle in colour showing license plate and overall physical appearance
5) Vehicle inspection certificate
6) Photocopy of proof of a compulsory motor vehicle insurance and third party liability insurance. The third party liability insurance must meet the required coverage minimums, including:a. 1,000,000 THB of loss of life, bodily injury or damage to health, per person in an accident .b. 1,000,000 THB of property damage liability per accident.
7) Travel itinerary stating place of accommodation, duration of stay, entry and exit boundary post, arrival and departure date, etc.Every document must be accompanied by Thai or English translation.25.
• Fees applied includes:1) Temporary use of vehicle for tourism application fee 500 THB 2) Issuance of temporary permit 500 THB7.
Another page states the following:
Also, vehicle owner or driver(s) must uphold these following conditions while driving in Thailand:
1. Abide by Thai laws on motor vehicle, road traffic and other related laws.
2. Place the temporary permit in the vehicle where it is visible at all times.
3. Use only the permitted vehicle solely in the province specified in the temporary permit.
4. The vehicle must enter and exit the Kingdom through the boundary post of the same province.
5. The vehicle must leave the Kingdom by the end of the permission period except in the case of emergency or unexpected circumstance.
****Note item 4 !!!****
For complete rules and application forms see the following links
Thailand Transport Application
Thailand Transport Application
http://tta.customs.go.th/Announce/Summary.pdf
http://tta.customs.go.th/Announce/Condition.pdf
It appears that the new rules for entry into Thailand may now be in place from the 27th of June. (we are seeking confirmation from Thai Authorities of all the facts Thailand Transport Application)
It would appear from the information posted below that:
• Only the following type of vehicles are allowed to apply for temporary permit:
1) Passenger car comprising no more than 9 seats including the driver’s seat
2) Pick-up truck having maximum gross permissible weight no more than 3,500 kilograms
(no mention of Motor Bikes, we are looking for clarification)
• Application Period: The application for temporary permit must be submitted no less than 10 working days before entering Thailand
• Place for Submission: The Provincial Land Transport Office located within the same province as the entry boundary, through a Travel Agency or online here: Thailand Transport Application (we do not have confirmation wether you need to go through an travel agency or not, it appears you may be able to complete this online yourself)
• Length of Permission will be based on itinerary but no more than 30 days per application. No more than total of 60 days can be granted within a calendar year
• The vehicle must enter and exit the Kingdom through the boundary post of the same province.
• Documents required:
1) Photocopy of applicant’s passport with no less than 6 months of validity and photo copy of a passport page with entry visa unless the applicants come from one of the visa exempt countries
2) Photocopy of driving license with no less than 6 months of validity
3) Photocopy of vehicle registration certificate that has validity covering the whole period of vehicle use in Thailand and a letter of consent for vehicle use in the case that the applicant is not the vehicle owner as stated in vehicle registration certificate
4) At least one photo of the vehicle in colour showing license plate and overall physical appearance
5) Vehicle inspection certificate
6) Photocopy of proof of a compulsory motor vehicle insurance and third party liability insurance. The third party liability insurance must meet the required coverage minimums, including:a. 1,000,000 THB of loss of life, bodily injury or damage to health, per person in an accident .b. 1,000,000 THB of property damage liability per accident.
7) Travel itinerary stating place of accommodation, duration of stay, entry and exit boundary post, arrival and departure date, etc.Every document must be accompanied by Thai or English translation.25.
• Fees applied includes:1) Temporary use of vehicle for tourism application fee 500 THB 2) Issuance of temporary permit 500 THB7.
Another page states the following:
Also, vehicle owner or driver(s) must uphold these following conditions while driving in Thailand:
1. Abide by Thai laws on motor vehicle, road traffic and other related laws.
2. Place the temporary permit in the vehicle where it is visible at all times.
3. Use only the permitted vehicle solely in the province specified in the temporary permit.
4. The vehicle must enter and exit the Kingdom through the boundary post of the same province.
5. The vehicle must leave the Kingdom by the end of the permission period except in the case of emergency or unexpected circumstance.
****Note item 4 !!!****
For complete rules and application forms see the following links
Thailand Transport Application
Thailand Transport Application
http://tta.customs.go.th/Announce/Summary.pdf
http://tta.customs.go.th/Announce/Condition.pdf
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