How To Buy A Scooter or Motorcycle In Thailand

I share my buying experience purchasing a new Honda ADV 160 from one of many Mityon dealerships in Pattaya, Thailand. The process is very simple. The most challenging part is the language barrier, which takes some patience and asking the same questions multiple times. Once I had the Residence Certificate, the buying process at Mityon only took 30 minutes.

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[Pattayaman]

Mityon service is fantastic. I bought the same bike in November. They give you a free helmet, jacket, insurance, etc. In the states, the same bike is $4500 plus $1500+ dealer fees.

[teckin]

I would never ride a motorbike in Thailand without real insurance. I have insurance from AXA for 7300 thb per year for first class which will cover the cost of my bike and any vehicle involved in my accident. I have a PCX150 since 2016 and have had insurance every year since then.

[kamalsalim]

Hi jake really appreciated the vid, would like to know the process of buying the scooter for export can you make a vid like that

[haroldgregory]

Make sure the bikes in your name not the Thais.

[airwess]

Always purchase in your name and significant other. It's not like you can take it with you in your luggage or afterlife. You're just leaving them with a massive headache. And if you need things like registration handled while your gone they can take care of it

[haydengrant]

OMG what a major head F##k just to buy a scooter…..the best way is a E-BIKE fantastic for pattaya city and bkk..cheers for your fantastic video mate

[phuminplace_nanhotel]

basic insurance just liability not full covered

[studyobservation-rnbm]

Overall, a useful video but.... 0:40 sec, this won't be licensed? What is that supposed to mean? What legal status should I have to buy a bike and drive and also what if I don't have a Thai gf or wife 🤔

[ExbotHero]

Thanks for the great video, mate. I have a couple of quick questions I'm hoping you or someone viewing your video can answer.

I'm planning to head down for two months this time, and later on, I'll be staying in the area for six months at a stretch. Initially, I was thinking of skipping getting a driving license (even though it seems fairly straightforward there).

How often do the police stop those who are wearing helmets, and how thorough are they in checking for a driving license? I've been there before and just pointed to my Swedish driving license (for cars), which also has an unchecked MC (motorcycle) category on the back. In Phuket at least, they've bought my white lie that it was valid for riding motorcycles in Sweden. (A white lie since it's only valid for what's called an EU moped.)

Also, I'm wondering if you have any advice on where to buy the cheapest possible bike, what model that would be, and the expected price range. I'd rather ride a less powerful motorcycle, assuming they are also cheaper. The most important thing is that the model you recommend is also the most reliable, as I enjoy riding a lot.

Thanks in advance!"

[KingBrew]

What’s with all the scooters vids by the way? Are they something you’re really into or did you used to work in the industry?
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[laisonalbarado]

What about driver's license, you never anything about that?

[PrettyGoodLookin]

Ripped off. Price too high. Embarrassing.

[TSnowy]

Very helpful. BTW your wife Gig has a cute voice

[AjayRohaz]

This is by far the BEST video I have seen about purchasing a motor vehicle in Thailand. A+ dude !

[CalebJD]

Just to clarify, the basic mandatory insurance does not cover both you and your motorcycle, it is used to cover any other victims in the accident. The most comprehensive insurance, Class 1 (or usually referred to as 1st class) covers both victim and your motorcycle, and usually comes free for the first year with bigger bikes. Note that even then, personal coverage is non-existent to limited at best. I've been riding in Bangkok and around Thailand for ~5 years and learnt the above the hard way after a bad accident.

[jurgschupbach]

Only buy in your GFE Name no Paperwork for ya very convienient

Munny spend wise ly

[robertbritz]

I know it's 9 months old video, but hopefully you can tell me. At that dealership, if I wanted to buy either a 160 or 350, what is the time frame to receive it? Do they have plenty in stock or is there a 6 month lead time? I want to buy one and then ship it to the Philippines.

[haroldgregory]

U can buy it in your name straight away I’ve done it myself then u get your green log book in my name after six weeks.

[rOb]

Why not leave it in your wife’s name…. It’s only a scooter?

[wileecoyote]

$4, 500 Honda AdV 160 plus title tax n dealer fees for us here in U.S. $6000-$6300