{"id":1862,"date":"2026-04-19T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/?page_id=1862"},"modified":"2026-09-05T19:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T12:31:03","slug":"buying-a-car-in-thailand-legal-practical-guide-for-expats-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/buying-a-car-in-thailand-legal-practical-guide-for-expats-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Achat d&#039;une voiture en Tha\u00eflande : Guide juridique et pratique pour les expatri\u00e9s (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.<\/strong> The registration, ownership, licence and compulsory-insurance rules on this page were read against the primary instruments themselves, not against summaries of them. Specifically: the <strong>Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522<\/strong> as consolidated to the Motor Vehicle Act (No. 18) B.E. 2562, sections 5(17), 17, 17\/1, 43, 44, 60, 64 and 65 and the schedule of fees annexed to the Act; the <strong>Ministerial Regulation prescribing fees under the law on motor vehicles B.E. 2546<\/strong> as amended to No. 7 B.E. 2562, which is where the fees you actually pay are set, the Act&#8217;s own schedule being only a ceiling; <strong>sections 453 and 458 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/thai-civil-and-commercial-code\/\">Code civil et commercial<\/a><\/strong>; the <strong>Protection for Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Act B.E. 2535<\/strong> avec le <strong>Ministerial Regulation on preliminary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/damages\/\">d\u00e9g\u00e2ts<\/a> B.E. 2552<\/strong> as amended by No. 2 B.E. 2557; and the <strong>standard compulsory motor insurance policy and its schedule<\/strong>, clauses 3 and 4. <strong>What was not verified, said plainly rather than implied:<\/strong> the prices, running costs, insurance premiums, loan terms and processing times are market figures, not law, and are indicative. The seven-year car and five-year motorcycle safety-inspection ages, the 0.5 per cent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/property-transfer-taxes\/\">droits de timbre<\/a> on a transfer, and the statement that compulsory motor policies move to electronic issue from 1 January 2026 are stated here as the Department of Land Transport and the Office of the Insurance Commission apply them, but we could not produce the ministerial regulation or registrar&#8217;s order behind each of those three, so confirm them with the department concerned before relying on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table des mati\u00e8res<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#can-a-foreigner-legally-buy-a-car-in-thailand\">Un \u00e9tranger peut-il l\u00e9galement acheter une voiture en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#documents-you-need-to-buy-and-register-a-car-in-thailand\">Documents n\u00e9cessaires pour acheter et immatriculer une voiture en Tha\u00eflande<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#new-vs-used-cars-in-thailand-which-is-right-for-you\">Voitures neuves ou d&#039;occasion en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0: laquelle vous convient le mieux\u00a0?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-much-does-a-car-really-cost-in-thailand\">Combien co\u00fbte r\u00e9ellement une voiture en Tha\u00eflande ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#financing-can-foreigners-get-a-car-loan-in-thailand\">Financement\u00a0: Les \u00e9trangers peuvent-ils obtenir un pr\u00eat automobile en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#car-insurance-in-thailand-por-ror-bor-and-voluntary-cover\">Assurance automobile en Tha\u00eflande : Por Ror Bor et couverture volontaire<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-by-step-transfer-of-ownership-at-the-dlt\">Proc\u00e9dure \u00e9tape par \u00e9tape\u00a0: Transfert de propri\u00e9t\u00e9 aupr\u00e8s du DLT<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#after-you-buy-road-tax-inspections-and-driving-licences\">Apr\u00e8s l&#039;achat\u00a0: taxe routi\u00e8re, contr\u00f4les techniques et permis de conduire<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#common-scams-and-red-flags-every-buyer-should-know\">Arnaques courantes et signaux d&#039;alerte que tout acheteur devrait conna\u00eetre<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-thailawonline-can-help\">Comment ThaiLawOnline peut vous aider<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Foire aux questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying a car in Thailand looks simple at first. You walk into a dealership, pick a model, and drive away. In practice, expats hit friction almost immediately. The salesperson asks for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/work-permit\/\">permis de travail<\/a> you do not have. The blue book is in someone else&#8217;s name. The loan officer wants a Thai <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/suretyship\/\">guarantor<\/a>. These are not trivia. They decide whether you legally own the car in the end.\r\n\r\nThis guide walks you through the whole process from a senior counsel&#8217;s point of view. We cover who can buy, what documents you actually need, and how registration works at the Department of Land Transport (DLT). We also cover the tax burden, insurance, financing, and the scams that catch foreigners every year. The rules come from the Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979), the Land Traffic Act, and the Civil &#038; Commercial Code. We reference the specific sections where it matters.\r\n\r\nOur firm has advised expat clients on Thai vehicle purchases since 2006. Some of the mistakes below we have seen dozens of times. A few cost clients real money. All of them were avoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-a-foreigner-legally-buy-a-car-in-thailand\">Un \u00e9tranger peut-il l\u00e9galement acheter une voiture en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short answer: yes. A foreigner can own 100% of a car in Thailand. Unlike land, there is no nationality restriction on vehicle ownership. You do not need a Thai spouse. You do not need a Thai company. You sign, you pay, the car is yours.\r\n\r\nThat is the easy part. The harder question is registration. The Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979) says every vehicle used on public roads must be registered with the DLT. Registration ties the vehicle to a specific owner and a specific Thai address. Without that link, you cannot legally drive the car, renew your tax, or sell it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"insight\">En droit tha\u00eflandais, la propri\u00e9t\u00e9 et l&#039;immatriculation sont deux choses distinctes. On peut poss\u00e9der une voiture sans en \u00eatre le titulaire de la carte grise. Cependant, ce dernier est n\u00e9cessaire pour la conduire, l&#039;assurer correctement et en effectuer le transfert ult\u00e9rieurement. En pratique, ces deux r\u00f4les devraient \u00eatre tenus par la m\u00eame personne\u00a0: vous.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-the-motor-vehicle-act-actually-requires\">Ce que la Loi sur les v\u00e9hicules automobiles exige r\u00e9ellement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Act says a vehicle must be registered at a Land Transport Office with jurisdiction over the owner&#8217;s registered address. If you are a foreigner without a Thai house registration (a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/tabien-baan\/\">tabien baan<\/a>&#8220;), the law lets you register at the office covering your current address. That is the legal hook that lets expats register cars using a Certificate of Residence.\r\n\r\nThe Act also imposes reporting duties. If you change your address, you must report it to the DLT. If you transfer the car, the buyer and seller must both report to the registrar within 15 days of the transfer, under Section 17 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Failing to do so is an offence under Section 60 of the same Act, punishable by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/fine\/\">bien<\/a> of up to 2,000 THB. Small amount, big consequences. More on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ownership-versus-registration-why-the-distinction-matters\">Propri\u00e9t\u00e9 ou enregistrement\u00a0: pourquoi cette distinction est importante<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We get this call at least once a month. A client bought a car through a friend&#8217;s name to avoid the paperwork. Now the friend has moved abroad, refuses to sign, or demands a payoff. The client paid for the car, but legally, they own nothing. The blue book controls.\r\n\r\nUnder Section 458 of the Civil &#038; Commercial Code, ownership of the thing sold passes to the buyer at the moment the contract of sale is made. (Section 453 is the definition of a sale; Section 458 is the transfer rule.) So you do technically own the car you paid for. Proving it without your name in the blue book is another matter, and the law starts against you: Section 17\/1 of the Motor Vehicle Act, added by the Motor Vehicle Act (No. 15) B.E. 2551, provides that the person named as owner in the vehicle register is presumed to be the owner. That presumption can be rebutted, but rebutting it is your job, not the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/nominee\/\">candidat<\/a>&#8216;s. Courts will look at receipts, bank transfers, and witnesses. That fight takes months and legal fees. Register the car in your own name from day one. Do not let a dealer or friend talk you out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-you-need-to-buy-and-register-a-car-in-thailand\">Documents n\u00e9cessaires pour acheter et immatriculer une voiture en Tha\u00eflande<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La liste des documents requis d\u00e9pend de votre statut de visa. La plupart des expatri\u00e9s appartiennent \u00e0 l&#039;une des trois cat\u00e9gories suivantes\u00a0: visa non-immigrant avec permis de travail, visa de long s\u00e9jour sans permis de travail ou visa de tourisme. Chaque cat\u00e9gorie influe sur les documents exig\u00e9s par le DLT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-you-hold-a-non-immigrant-visa-or-work-permit\">Si vous d\u00e9tenez un visa de non-immigrant ou un permis de travail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voici le dossier vierge. Vous entrez dans la salle DLT avec\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passeport original et photocopie lisible de la page photo et du visa en cours de validit\u00e9<\/li>\n\n<li>Permis de travail (original et copie), si vous en avez un<\/li>\n\n<li>Un certificat de r\u00e9sidence d\u00e9livr\u00e9 par les services d&#039;immigration ou une lettre de votre ambassade.<\/li>\n\n<li>Le contrat de vente sign\u00e9 et les documents d&#039;identit\u00e9 du vendeur<\/li>\n\n<li>Le carnet d&#039;entretien (pour les voitures d&#039;occasion) ou la facture du concessionnaire (pour les voitures neuves).<\/li>\n\n<li>Un certificat Por Ror Bor (CMI) en cours de validit\u00e9<\/li>\n\n<li>Paiement en esp\u00e8ces ou par ch\u00e8que de banque pour les frais<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Signez partout o\u00f9 l&#039;agent vous le demande. Faites la queue. Vous repartez g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement le jour m\u00eame avec vos nouvelles plaques d&#039;immatriculation command\u00e9es et votre carte grise \u00e0 jour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-you-re-on-a-long-stay-visa-without-a-work-permit\">Si vous \u00eates titulaire d&#039;un visa de long s\u00e9jour sans permis de travail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/retirement-visa\/\">Retirement visa<\/a> holders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/marriage-visa\/\">visa de mariage<\/a> holders, and Thailand Privilege (Elite) members fall here. The core rule is the same. You need proof of address. The Certificate of Residence is the normal route. Some DLT offices accept an embassy letter. A few ask for your rental contract plus a utility bill. Bring everything.\r\n\r\nBank statements help. A recent letter from your bank confirming your account and address speeds things up. It is not required by law. It is required by whichever officer you get on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-you-re-on-a-tourist-visa-or-visa-exempt\">Si vous \u00eates titulaire d&#039;un visa de tourisme ou d&#039;une exemption de visa, veuillez noter que les conditions suivantes s&#039;appliquent\u00a0:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy the car. You just cannot easily register it in your name. The DLT wants a residence address that ties to a non-tourist stay. Some offices will accept a 90-day address proof from Immigration. Many will not.\r\n\r\nTwo bad options follow. First, register through a Thai nominee. You pay, they hold the blue book. This is common and almost always a bad idea. If the nominee dies, marries, or refuses to sign, you are stuck. Second, rent long-term. For short stays, renting is usually cheaper and cleaner than buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"callout\"><strong>Notre point de vue\u00a0:<\/strong>\u00a0Si vous \u00eates titulaire d&#039;un visa touristique et pr\u00e9voyez un s\u00e9jour de six mois ou moins, n&#039;achetez pas. Louez. Si vous comptez rester plus longtemps, demandez d&#039;abord un visa non-immigrant, puis achetez. Le co\u00fbt de cette transformation est minime compar\u00e9 aux risques li\u00e9s \u00e0 un placement par un candidat d\u00e9sign\u00e9.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-a-certificate-of-residence\">Comment obtenir un certificat de r\u00e9sidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two routes. The free route is Immigration. Bring your passport, copies, your TM30 receipt, your rental contract, and a recent utility bill. Turnaround is 1 to 15 working days depending on the office. Chiang Mai and Phuket are fast. Bangkok is slower.\r\n\r\nThe faster route is your embassy. Most embassies issue a certificate the same day for a fee. Prices vary. US, UK, and Canadian embassies charge in the 1,500 to 2,500 THB range. The DLT accepts either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-vs-used-cars-in-thailand-which-is-right-for-you\">Voitures neuves ou d&#039;occasion en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0: laquelle vous convient le mieux\u00a0?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le march\u00e9 automobile tha\u00eflandais pr\u00e9sente deux facettes bien distinctes. Les voitures neuves, assembl\u00e9es localement, sont bon march\u00e9 par rapport aux normes internationales. Les importations, quant \u00e0 elles, sont extr\u00eamement ch\u00e8res. Les voitures d&#039;occasion conservent bien leur valeur\u00a0; l&#039;argument de la d\u00e9pr\u00e9ciation en faveur de l&#039;achat d&#039;un v\u00e9hicule d&#039;occasion est donc moins pertinent ici qu&#039;en Europe ou en Am\u00e9rique du Nord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buying-new-from-an-authorised-dealer\">Achat de v\u00e9hicule neuf aupr\u00e8s d&#039;un concessionnaire agr\u00e9\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi dominate the new-car space. Prices start around 500,000 THB for a base eco-car and climb fast. A mid-trim Toyota Yaris sits near 650,000 THB. A Honda CR-V in mid-spec runs to 1.4 to 1.6 million THB. BYD, MG, and GWM lead the electric segment, with BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin models from around 800,000 THB to 1.2 million THB.\r\n\r\nDealer warranties are a real benefit. You typically get 3 to 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. The dealer handles registration for you, often included in the on-road price. Free services are bundled for the first 1 to 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buying-used-from-a-dealer\">Achat d&#039;occasion chez un concessionnaire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used-car dealerships are everywhere. Quality varies wildly. The good ones provide a limited warranty (usually 3 to 12 months on engine and transmission), a service history, and a clean blue book. The bad ones hide accident damage and odometer rollbacks.\r\n\r\nCheck the blue book yourself. Every previous owner is listed. A car with five owners in three years is a red flag. Ask why. If the answer is vague, walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buying-used-from-a-private-seller\">Achat d&#039;occasion aupr\u00e8s d&#039;un vendeur particulier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You often get the best price here. You also carry the most risk. There is no warranty. The seller may have a loan outstanding, meaning the finance company holds the blue book. There is no middleman to chase if things go wrong.\r\n\r\nDo not pay the full price before you see the original blue book in your hands. Does the seller claim the finance company will release it &#8220;after payment&#8221;? Hold the balance in escrow. Or pay directly to the finance company against their release letter. This is the single most common loss we see in private used-car deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-vs-used-comparison\">Neuf vs Occasion : Comparaison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Facteur<\/th>\n<th>Nouveau (concessionnaire)<\/th>\n<th>Occasion (concessionnaire)<\/th>\n<th>Utilis\u00e9 (priv\u00e9)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Prix typique (cat\u00e9gorie voiture \u00e9cologique)<\/td>\n<td>500 000 \u00e0 800 000 THB<\/td>\n<td>250 000 \u00e0 500 000 THB<\/td>\n<td>200 000 \u00e0 450 000 THB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Garantie<\/td>\n<td>3 \u00e0 5 ans \/ 100 000 km<\/td>\n<td>3 \u00e0 12 mois<\/td>\n<td>Aucun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Statut du livre bleu<\/td>\n<td>Propre, premi\u00e8re main<\/td>\n<td>G\u00e9n\u00e9ralement propre, v\u00e9rifi\u00e9 par le concessionnaire<\/td>\n<td>V\u00e9rifiez-vous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inscription g\u00e9r\u00e9e par<\/td>\n<td>Revendeur<\/td>\n<td>Concessionnaire (g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement)<\/td>\n<td>Toi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Financement disponible<\/td>\n<td>Oui, souvent des promos 0%<\/td>\n<td>Oui, par l&#039;interm\u00e9diaire de concessionnaires partenaires.<\/td>\n<td>Rarement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risque principal<\/td>\n<td>Surpayer les options<\/td>\n<td>Ant\u00e9c\u00e9dents d&#039;accidents cach\u00e9s<\/td>\n<td>Finances exceptionnelles, arnaques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Id\u00e9al pour<\/td>\n<td>Expatri\u00e9s de longue dur\u00e9e, tranquillit\u00e9 d&#039;esprit<\/td>\n<td>Des acheteurs soucieux de leur budget qui souhaitent un soutien<\/td>\n<td>Des acheteurs exp\u00e9riment\u00e9s qui connaissent le march\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-a-car-really-cost-in-thailand\">Combien co\u00fbte r\u00e9ellement une voiture en Tha\u00eflande ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le prix affich\u00e9 ne repr\u00e9sente qu&#039;une partie du co\u00fbt total. Ce co\u00fbt inclut les taxes, l&#039;assurance, le carburant, l&#039;entretien et la d\u00e9pr\u00e9ciation. Pr\u00e9voyez tous ces \u00e9l\u00e9ments avant de signer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-imports-cost-so-much-duty-excise-vat\">Pourquoi les importations co\u00fbtent-elles si cher\u00a0? Droits de douane, accises, TVA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Tha\u00eflande applique des taxes \u00e9lev\u00e9es sur les voitures import\u00e9es. La pile comporte quatre couches\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Droits d&#039;importation :<\/strong>\u00a0Jusqu&#039;\u00e0 801 TP3T de valeur CAF (co\u00fbt + assurance + fret). Certains pays b\u00e9n\u00e9ficient d&#039;accords de libre-\u00e9change. Les v\u00e9hicules \u00e9lectriques de fabrication chinoise, par exemple, sont import\u00e9s en franchise de droits en vertu de l&#039;ALE ASEAN-Chine.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Taxe d&#039;accise :<\/strong>\u00a0Le tarif varie de 30% \u00e0 50% selon la cylindr\u00e9e, les \u00e9missions de CO2 et le type de v\u00e9hicule. Les pick-ups et les v\u00e9hicules hybrides b\u00e9n\u00e9ficient de tarifs r\u00e9duits afin de soutenir les objectifs de la politique int\u00e9rieure.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Taxe locale :<\/strong>\u00a010% de la taxe d&#039;accise. Vers\u00e9e \u00e0 la municipalit\u00e9 locale.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>T.V.A:<\/strong>\u00a07% appliqu\u00e9 sur le total CIF + droits d&#039;importation + accises + taxe locale.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cumulez les prix et vous doublez ou triplez souvent la valeur CAF. Une voiture co\u00fbtant 1 million de THB \u00e0 Bangkok peut co\u00fbter 2,5 millions de THB taxes comprises. C&#039;est pourquoi les importations de luxe (Porsche, BMW, Mercedes) se vendent beaucoup plus cher qu&#039;en Europe. C&#039;est aussi pourquoi les marques japonaises et chinoises assembl\u00e9es localement dominent le march\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"annual-running-costs\">Frais de fonctionnement annuels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pr\u00e9voyez le budget suivant par an pour une berline standard ou une voiture \u00e9cologique\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Article de co\u00fbt<\/th>\n<th>Voiture \u00e9cologique \/ berline (THB\/an)<\/th>\n<th>SUV \/ pick-up (THB\/an)<\/th>\n<th>Luxe (THB\/an)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>taxe routi\u00e8re annuelle<\/td>\n<td>1 000 \u00e0 3 500<\/td>\n<td>2 000 \u00e0 5 000<\/td>\n<td>5 000 \u00e0 15 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assurance obligatoire (Por Ror Bor)<\/td>\n<td>650 \u00e0 900<\/td>\n<td>900 \u00e0 1 200<\/td>\n<td>1 200 \u00e0 1 800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assurance volontaire (Classe 1)<\/td>\n<td>8 000 \u00e0 15 000<\/td>\n<td>15 000 \u00e0 25 000<\/td>\n<td>30 000 \u00e0 70 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Carburant (15 000 km\/an)<\/td>\n<td>25 000 \u00e0 35 000<\/td>\n<td>40 000 \u00e0 55 000<\/td>\n<td>50 000 \u00e0 80 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Entretien de routine<\/td>\n<td>5 000 \u00e0 10 000<\/td>\n<td>10 000 \u00e0 20 000<\/td>\n<td>20 000 \u00e0 50 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total approximatif<\/td>\n<td>40 000 \u00e0 64 000<\/td>\n<td>68 000 \u00e0 106 000<\/td>\n<td>106 000 \u00e0 217 000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ces chiffres pour 2026 sont bas\u00e9s sur les donn\u00e9es de march\u00e9 actuelles. Le prix du carburant peut fluctuer consid\u00e9rablement en fonction des cours mondiaux du p\u00e9trole. Les primes d&#039;assurance augmentent selon votre historique de conduite et diminuent si vous accumulez un bonus pour absence de sinistre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"electric-vehicles-the-2026-landscape\">V\u00e9hicules \u00e9lectriques : le paysage de 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Thai EV market changed fast. BYD, MG, GWM, NETA, and Tesla all sell in volume. The government backs the transition with excise-tax breaks and import-duty waivers for qualifying Chinese and European models under the EV 3.5 policy.\r\n\r\nPrices start lower than you might expect. A BYD Dolphin sits near 700,000 THB. The BYD Atto 3 runs 900,000 to 1.1 million THB. Tesla Model Y opens around 1.9 million THB. MG4 and NETA V sell below 700,000 THB in entry trim.\r\n\r\nCharging infrastructure is solid in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and along the main highways. Rural provinces are thinner. Home chargers cost 25,000 to 80,000 THB installed. Condominium buyers should check that their building allows EV charging before committing.\r\n\r\nInsurance for EVs is slightly higher than equivalent combustion cars. Replacement batteries are expensive, and repair networks are still building out. Class 1 cover is effectively required until the market matures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"insight\">D&#039;apr\u00e8s notre exp\u00e9rience, les v\u00e9hicules \u00e9lectriques sont tr\u00e8s avantageux financi\u00e8rement pour les expatri\u00e9s qui conduisent quotidiennement et sont propri\u00e9taires de leur logement. Les \u00e9conomies de carburant sont r\u00e9elles, tout comme les avantages fiscaux. Cependant, les acheteurs qui envisagent un court s\u00e9jour, par exemple trois ans, doivent bien prendre en compte la d\u00e9pr\u00e9ciation. La valeur de revente reste instable.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financing-can-foreigners-get-a-car-loan-in-thailand\">Financement\u00a0: Les \u00e9trangers peuvent-ils obtenir un pr\u00eat automobile en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oui, mais les exigences sont plus \u00e9lev\u00e9es que pour les ressortissants tha\u00eflandais. Les banques et les soci\u00e9t\u00e9s de financement consid\u00e8rent les \u00e9trangers comme pr\u00e9sentant un risque de fuite. Vous pourriez quitter le pays, interrompre le remboursement du pr\u00eat et leur laisser une voiture d&#039;occasion. Elles int\u00e8grent ce risque dans leurs calculs et refusent souvent tout simplement le pr\u00eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-qualifies\">Qui est admissible ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En pratique, vous aurez besoin de la plupart des \u00e9l\u00e9ments suivants\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Un visa de non-immigrant avec une dur\u00e9e de validit\u00e9 restante d&#039;au moins 12 mois.<\/li>\n\n<li>Un permis de travail valide<\/li>\n\n<li>Deux ann\u00e9es de d\u00e9clarations fiscales tha\u00eflandaises (PND 91 ou PND 90)<\/li>\n\n<li>Bulletins de salaire des trois \u00e0 six derniers mois<\/li>\n\n<li>Relev\u00e9s bancaires des six derniers mois montrant les d\u00e9p\u00f4ts de salaire<\/li>\n\n<li>Un garant tha\u00eflandais, souvent exig\u00e9 m\u00eame si vous cochez toutes les autres cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le ratio pr\u00eat\/valeur pour les emprunteurs \u00e9trangers se situe g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement entre 70 et 80 %. Les taux d&#039;int\u00e9r\u00eat en 2026 se situent entre 3 et 6 % pour les emprunteurs les plus solvables, et entre 8 et 10 % pour les profils plus risqu\u00e9s. La dur\u00e9e des pr\u00eats est de 3 \u00e0 7 ans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-thai-guarantor-problem\">Le probl\u00e8me des garants tha\u00eflandais<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most first-time foreign buyers need a Thai guarantor. This is where relationships get awkward. The guarantor is legally liable if you default. They sign. They mean it. Many Thais do not realise the scale of what they are agreeing to. We have seen families fall out over defaulted car loans.\r\n\r\nBe honest with the guarantor. Put the full loan amount and tenor in writing. Send them a copy of the contract. If the guarantor balks, do not pressure them. Pay cash instead. The friendship is worth more than the loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cash-remains-the-cleanest-path\">L&#039;argent liquide reste la voie la plus s\u00fbre.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour la plupart des expatri\u00e9s de longue dur\u00e9e, payer comptant est avantageux. Vous \u00e9vitez les d\u00e9marches administratives li\u00e9es au pr\u00eat, la recherche d&#039;un garant et les int\u00e9r\u00eats. De plus, vous obtenez un meilleur prix. Les acheteurs payant comptant obtiennent r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement une r\u00e9duction de 10\u00a0000 \u00e0 40\u00a0000 THB sur le premier devis d&#039;un concessionnaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"car-insurance-in-thailand-por-ror-bor-and-voluntary-cover\">Assurance automobile en Tha\u00eflande : Por Ror Bor et couverture volontaire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tout v\u00e9hicule circulant sur une route tha\u00eflandaise doit \u00eatre assur\u00e9 obligatoirement par l&#039;assurance automobile, appel\u00e9e Por Ror Bor (PRB) ou CMI. Sans cette assurance, il est impossible de renouveler la taxe routi\u00e8re annuelle et, par cons\u00e9quent, de conduire l\u00e9galement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compulsory-motor-insurance-cmi-por-ror-bor\">Assurance automobile obligatoire (CMI \/ Por Ror Bor)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CMI is a statutory product. Premiums are fixed by the Office of the Insurance Commission. Coverage is narrow. It pays out to third parties (other drivers, passengers, pedestrians) for bodily injury or death only. It does not cover damage to your own car or anyone else&#8217;s property.\r\n\r\nCMI pays in two stages. The first stage is the preliminary damages, paid within 7 days of the request and without waiting for anyone to prove fault. The second stage is the full compensation, paid once liability is established. Current limits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preliminary damages, no proof of fault needed:<\/strong> medical expenses actually incurred up to 30,000 THB per person; 35,000 THB per person for death; 35,000 THB per person for loss of a limb, blindness, deafness or permanent disability; and not more than 65,000 THB per person where these combine<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Once fault is proved:<\/strong> up to 80,000 THB per person for medical expenses and other damages recoverable in tort; 500,000 THB per person for death or total permanent disability; 200,000 to 500,000 THB per person for dismemberment or permanent disability; and 200 THB per day for up to 20 days as an inpatient<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Overall caps:<\/strong> 504,000 THB per person and 20 million THB per accident<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The exception that matters most to you:<\/strong> if the injured person is the driver of the insured car, the policy pays that driver no more than the preliminary damages. As the person who buys and drives the car, your own cover under Por Ror Bor is capped at 30,000 to 35,000 THB, not at 500,000 THB. That is what voluntary cover is for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Les primes varient de 650 \u00e0 1\u00a0800 THB par an selon la cat\u00e9gorie du v\u00e9hicule. L\u2019assurance est renouvelable une fois par an. \u00c0 compter du 1er janvier 2026, la Commission des assurances exigera que les assureurs d\u00e9livrent l\u2019assurance CMI exclusivement sous forme de police \u00e9lectronique. Les certificats papier seront progressivement supprim\u00e9s. Conservez une copie num\u00e9rique sur votre t\u00e9l\u00e9phone et sur un service de stockage en ligne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voluntary-insurance-classes\">Cours d&#039;assurance volontaire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L&#039;assurance CMI seule ne suffit pas pour un expatri\u00e9 conduisant une voiture dont la valeur d\u00e9passe celle d&#039;une moto de gamme moyenne. Une assurance compl\u00e9mentaire est alors n\u00e9cessaire. Il existe quatre cat\u00e9gories principales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Classe<\/th>\n<th>Dommages \u00e0 ma propre voiture<\/th>\n<th>Dommages caus\u00e9s \u00e0 des tiers<\/th>\n<th>Vol \/ incendie<\/th>\n<th>prime annuelle typique<\/th>\n<th>Id\u00e9al pour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Classe 1<\/td>\n<td>Oui (dans tous les cas)<\/td>\n<td>Oui<\/td>\n<td>Oui<\/td>\n<td>12 000 \u00e0 25 000 THB<\/td>\n<td>Voitures de moins de 7 ans, financ\u00e9es ou de grande valeur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classe 2+<\/td>\n<td>Oui (collision avec un v\u00e9hicule identifi\u00e9 uniquement)<\/td>\n<td>Oui<\/td>\n<td>Oui<\/td>\n<td>7 000 \u00e0 12 000 THB<\/td>\n<td>Voitures d&#039;\u00e2ge moyen, 5 \u00e0 10 ans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classe 3+<\/td>\n<td>Oui (collision avec un v\u00e9hicule identifi\u00e9 uniquement)<\/td>\n<td>Oui<\/td>\n<td>Non<\/td>\n<td>5 000 \u00e0 8 000 THB<\/td>\n<td>Voitures plus anciennes, plus de 10 ans, zones \u00e0 moindre risque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classe 3<\/td>\n<td>Non<\/td>\n<td>Oui<\/td>\n<td>Non<\/td>\n<td>2 000 \u00e0 4 000 THB<\/td>\n<td>Voitures tr\u00e8s anciennes, conformit\u00e9 l\u00e9gale pure et simple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Les assurances premium supposent un dossier de conduite impeccable. Les jeunes conducteurs paient plus cher. Les voitures de luxe et de sport sont nettement plus ch\u00e8res. Comparez trois devis \u00e0 chaque renouvellement. Roojai, Viriyah, Dhipaya et Bangkok Insurance sont tous tr\u00e8s concurrentiels en ligne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"insight\">Dans notre pratique, l&#039;assurance de classe 1 est rentabilis\u00e9e d\u00e8s le premier sinistre. Un accrochage mineur sur un parking peut facilement co\u00fbter 30\u00a0000 THB en r\u00e9paration chez un concessionnaire. Un seul sinistre couvre deux ann\u00e9es de primes. Si vous conduisez une voiture neuve dans la circulation dense de Bangkok, l&#039;assurance de classe 1 est, en pratique, indispensable.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-transfer-of-ownership-at-the-dlt\">Proc\u00e9dure \u00e9tape par \u00e9tape\u00a0: Transfert de propri\u00e9t\u00e9 aupr\u00e8s du DLT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C&#039;est ici que se trouvent la plupart des documents administratifs. Le minist\u00e8re des Transports terrestres g\u00e8re toutes les immatriculations. Chaque province poss\u00e8de au moins un bureau. La plupart sont ouverts du lundi au vendredi, de 8h30 \u00e0 16h30, mais les heures de pointe s&#039;\u00e9tendent jusqu&#039;au samedi dans les grandes villes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"direct-transfer-the-safe-path\">Transfert direct : la voie s\u00fbre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le transfert direct signifie que l&#039;acheteur et le vendeur se rendent ensemble au bureau d&#039;immatriculation des v\u00e9hicules (DLT). L&#039;agent v\u00e9rifie l&#039;identit\u00e9 des deux parties, inspecte le v\u00e9hicule et met \u00e0 jour le registre d&#039;immatriculation sur place. Voici la proc\u00e9dure\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prendre rendez-vous<\/strong>\u00a0au bureau du DLT comp\u00e9tent pour l&#039;adresse de l&#039;acheteur. Certains bureaux acceptent les clients sans rendez-vous. Les agences de Bangkok exigent g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement un rendez-vous.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Pr\u00e9parer le dossier de documents<\/strong>: livret bleu, contrat de vente, passeport et certificat de r\u00e9sidence de l&#039;acheteur, carte d&#039;identit\u00e9 ou passeport tha\u00eflandais du vendeur, et les signatures des deux parties sur les formulaires de transfert.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Inspection du v\u00e9hicule<\/strong>L&#039;agent v\u00e9rifie les num\u00e9ros du moteur et du ch\u00e2ssis par rapport au registre national pour confirmer que la voiture n&#039;est ni vol\u00e9e ni remont\u00e9e.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Payez les frais<\/strong>Frais de dossier\u00a0: 5\u00a0THB, frais de transfert\u00a0: 100\u00a0THB, frais d\u2019inspection\u00a0: 50\u00a0THB, plus droits de timbre \u00e0 hauteur de 0,51\u00a0TP3T de la valeur estim\u00e9e par le DLT. La plupart des transactions s\u2019\u00e9l\u00e8vent \u00e0 un total de 1\u00a0000 \u00e0 3\u00a0000\u00a0THB.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Recevez le livre bleu mis \u00e0 jour<\/strong>Votre nom figure d\u00e9sormais comme propri\u00e9taire actuel. L&#039;ensemble du processus prend entre une et trois heures en dehors des heures de pointe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"floating-transfer-ohn-loy-faster-but-risky\">Transfert flottant (Ohn Loy)\u00a0: plus rapide mais risqu\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A floating transfer is when the seller pre-signs all transfer documents and hands them over with the blue book. The buyer files with the DLT later. This is legal. It is widely used. It is also the source of most post-sale disputes.\r\n\r\nThe risk cuts both ways. While the blue book still shows the seller&#8217;s name, the seller is legally liable for the car. Parking tickets, toll violations, criminal misuse, all of it goes to the registered owner. On the buyer&#8217;s side, a car still in the seller&#8217;s name means the seller can technically report it stolen or dispute the sale.\r\n\r\nIf you must use a floating transfer, file it within days. Do not sit on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-15-day-rule-real-money-at-stake\">La r\u00e8gle des 15 jours : de l&#039;argent r\u00e9el en jeu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La loi sur les v\u00e9hicules \u00e0 moteur exige que les deux parties notifient le transfert de propri\u00e9t\u00e9 au DLT dans les 15 jours suivant la vente. Tout retard entra\u00eene une amende pouvant aller jusqu&#039;\u00e0 2\u00a0000 THB. Plus important encore, une d\u00e9claration tardive peut invalider les demandes d&#039;indemnisation aupr\u00e8s de l&#039;assurance. Si vous avez un accident dans les 20 jours suivant la vente et la d\u00e9claration, attendez-vous \u00e0 ce que l&#039;assureur conteste votre demande. Ne lui en donnez pas l&#039;occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"typical-timeline-and-fees-used-car-transfer\">D\u00e9lais et frais habituels (transfert de v\u00e9hicule d&#039;occasion)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00c9tape<\/th>\n<th>G\u00e9r\u00e9 par<\/th>\n<th>Dur\u00e9e<\/th>\n<th>Co\u00fbt<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Certificat de r\u00e9sidence<\/td>\n<td>immigration ou ambassade<\/td>\n<td>Le jour m\u00eame (ambassade) \u00e0 15 jours (immigration)<\/td>\n<td>De 0 \u00e0 2 500 THB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Inspection du v\u00e9hicule chez DLT<\/td>\n<td>Agent DLT<\/td>\n<td>30 \u00e0 60 minutes<\/td>\n<td>50 THB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traitement de transfert<\/td>\n<td>Agent DLT<\/td>\n<td>1 \u00e0 3 heures<\/td>\n<td>105 THB de base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Droits de timbre sur le transfert<\/td>\n<td>D\u00e9partement des recettes (via DLT)<\/td>\n<td>M\u00eame transaction<\/td>\n<td>0,5% de valeur \u00e9valu\u00e9e par DLT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nouveau livre bleu \u00e9mis<\/td>\n<td>DLT<\/td>\n<td>Livraison le jour m\u00eame ou sous 3 jours ouvrables<\/td>\n<td>Compris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CMI mis \u00e0 jour au nom de l&#039;acheteur<\/td>\n<td>Assureur (en ligne)<\/td>\n<td>Le m\u00eame jour<\/td>\n<td>650 \u00e0 1 800 THB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after-you-buy-road-tax-inspections-and-driving-licences\">Apr\u00e8s l&#039;achat\u00a0: taxe routi\u00e8re, contr\u00f4les techniques et permis de conduire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L&#039;immatriculation n&#039;est pas une formalit\u00e9 ponctuelle. Chaque ann\u00e9e, le v\u00e9hicule doit \u00eatre muni d&#039;une nouvelle vignette fiscale, d&#039;une assurance responsabilit\u00e9 civile automobile valide et, pour les v\u00e9hicules plus anciens, d&#039;un contr\u00f4le technique. Tout manquement \u00e0 cette obligation vous emp\u00eache de conduire l\u00e9galement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"annual-road-tax-renewal\">Renouvellement annuel de la taxe routi\u00e8re<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Road tax is due on the anniversary of first registration. Cost depends on engine size and vehicle age. A 1.2L eco-car runs around 1,000 to 1,500 THB per year. A 2.0L sedan sits at 2,500 to 3,500 THB. Large SUVs and pickups pay more, though pickups enjoy a concessionary rate.\r\n\r\nYou can renew online through the DLT Smart Queue app. You can also pay at a 7-Eleven for smaller amounts. Or you can visit the DLT in person. The renewal requires your blue book, a valid CMI, and the annual tax fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-inspection-tor-ror-or\">Inspection de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 (Tor Ror Or)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cars older than seven years need an annual safety inspection before road tax renewal. Motorcycles older than five years face the same rule. The test takes 30 to 60 minutes at a certified centre (Tor Ror Or stations are private and widely available). Fees run 150 to 300 THB. Pass rates are high for well-maintained cars.\r\n\r\nFailures happen on brake performance, emissions, and worn lights. Fix the issue, retest, pay the fee again. Most centres allow same-day retesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thai-driving-licences-for-foreigners\">Permis de conduire tha\u00eflandais pour \u00e9trangers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Thai driving licence is not required to register a car, but it is required to drive. Short-term visitors can rely on an International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 12 months. Long-term residents should convert to a Thai licence within the first year of stay.\r\n\r\nThe conversion path is usually straightforward. You need a Certificate of Residence, a medical certificate, your passport, and your existing foreign licence. The DLT runs a short theory class and a colour-vision test. Experienced drivers with a foreign licence skip the full driving test.\r\n\r\nFees are fixed by the Ministerial Regulation prescribing fees under the law on motor vehicles B.E. 2546, as amended: 200 THB for the temporary private car licence plus a 5 THB application fee, so 205 THB in all. That first licence is valid for two years under Section 44 of the Motor Vehicle Act. When you renew, you get the five-year private car licence, which costs 500 THB plus the same 5 THB application fee.\r\n\r\nDo not treat driving unlicensed as a small fine. Under Section 64 of the Motor Vehicle Act it carries imprisonment of up to one month, or a fine of up to 1,000 THB, or both. Driving on a licence that has expired, or one that has been suspended, revoked or seized, is a separate offence under Section 65, with a fine of up to 2,000 THB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-scams-and-red-flags-every-buyer-should-know\">Arnaques courantes et signaux d&#039;alerte que tout acheteur devrait conna\u00eetre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaque mois, nous constatons les m\u00eames sch\u00e9mas. Les \u00e9trangers sont cibl\u00e9s car ils semblent \u00eatre une source de revenus facile. Apprenez \u00e0 reconna\u00eetre les signes avant-coureurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-refinanced-car-scam\">L&#039;arnaque du refinancement de voiture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le vendeur pr\u00e9tend \u201c liquider un v\u00e9hicule refinanc\u00e9 \u201d \u00e0 prix r\u00e9duit. Le prix semble attractif. Les documents paraissent en r\u00e8gle. Quelques mois plus tard, la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de financement se pr\u00e9sente pour reprendre le v\u00e9hicule. Il \u00e9tait toujours sous contrat de pr\u00eat. Le vendeur a empoch\u00e9 votre argent et a disparu. Avant de payer, v\u00e9rifiez toujours que le registre d&#039;immatriculation du v\u00e9hicule (ou \u00e9quivalent) est exempt de toute charge aupr\u00e8s du service des imp\u00f4ts fonciers (DLT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-phantom-dealer\">Le Marchand Fant\u00f4me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une page Facebook ou une application de vente de voitures d&#039;occasion propose une voiture \u00e0 un prix anormalement bas. Le \u201c\u00a0vendeur\u00a0\u201d refuse tout rendez-vous, que ce soit en personne ou au centre de transfert de propri\u00e9t\u00e9. Il exige un acompte pour \u201c\u00a0r\u00e9server\u00a0\u201d le v\u00e9hicule. Ne versez jamais d&#039;acompte \u00e0 une personne que vous n&#039;avez jamais rencontr\u00e9e. Ne payez jamais la totalit\u00e9 du prix avant le transfert de la valeur marchande.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"odometer-rollback\">Correction du compteur kilom\u00e9trique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C&#039;est fr\u00e9quent sur les voitures d&#039;occasion import\u00e9es. Une Toyota Alphard affichant 200\u00a0000 km au compteur n&#039;en compte que 80\u00a0000. Consultez le carnet d&#039;entretien pour conna\u00eetre la r\u00e9alit\u00e9. Demandez \u00e0 voir tous les tampons. V\u00e9rifiez ces informations aupr\u00e8s du registre d&#039;inspection annuel du service des immatriculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-nominee-trap\">Le pi\u00e8ge du candidat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Une amie ou votre petite amie vous propose de vous \u201c\u00a0aider\u00a0\u201d \u00e0 immatriculer la voiture \u00e0 son nom. Vous payez. Elle conserve la carte grise. Plus tard, la relation se termine ou la personne qui vous a pr\u00eat\u00e9 serment exige de l&#039;argent pour signer. Cela se produit chaque semaine \u00e0 Pattaya et \u00e0 Phuket. Cela arrive aussi \u00e0 Bangkok. N&#039;immatriculez jamais une voiture au nom de quelqu&#039;un d&#039;autre si vous pouvez le faire vous-m\u00eame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"floating-transfer-abuse\">Abus de transfert flottant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le vendeur vous remet un dossier de transfert pr\u00e9-sign\u00e9 et dispara\u00eet avant que vous n&#039;ayez pu d\u00e9poser votre demande. Des ann\u00e9es plus tard, vous d\u00e9couvrez que les documents \u00e9taient falsifi\u00e9s ou que le vendeur pr\u00e9tend que la vente n&#039;a jamais eu lieu. D\u00e9posez votre demande dans les 15 jours. Sans exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-thailawonline-can-help\">Comment ThaiLawOnline peut vous aider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n<strong>Acheter une voiture en Tha\u00eflande ne devrait pas \u00eatre per\u00e7u comme risqu\u00e9.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nNotre cabinet guide les expatri\u00e9s dans l'achat de v\u00e9hicules en tha\u00eflande depuis 20 ans. Nous examinons les contrats de vente, v\u00e9rifions les cartes grises, vous accompagnons au transfert du DLT et g\u00e9rons les formalit\u00e9s administratives en tha\u00ef. Tarifs fixes. Pas de surprises.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/contact-thailawonline\/\">Contactez un avocat tha\u00eflandais<\/a>\u00a0pour une consultation sans engagement.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Services couramment demand\u00e9s par les clients\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>R\u00e9vision et r\u00e9daction de contrats de vente (tha\u00ef et anglais)<\/li>\n\n<li>V\u00e9rification du livre bleu et recherche de privil\u00e8ges aupr\u00e8s du DLT<\/li>\n\n<li>Pr\u00e9sence au DLT pour le transfert<\/li>\n\n<li>Certificat de r\u00e9sidence obtenu par le biais de l&#039;immigration<\/li>\n\n<li>R\u00e8glement des litiges en cas de probl\u00e8me lors d&#039;un transfert flottant<\/li>\n\n<li>Conseils en mati\u00e8re de visas et d&#039;immigration, y compris la proc\u00e9dure pour passer du statut de touriste \u00e0 celui de non-immigrant avant d&#039;acheter (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/thai-visa-finder\/\">consultez notre service des visas et de l&#039;immigration<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Foire aux questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Un \u00e9tranger peut-il acheter une voiture en Tha\u00eflande ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Oui. Un \u00e9tranger peut poss\u00e9der une voiture (immatricul\u00e9e en Tha\u00eflande sous le num\u00e9ro 100%). L&#039;immatriculation n\u00e9cessite un justificatif de domicile, tel qu&#039;un certificat de r\u00e9sidence d\u00e9livr\u00e9 par les services d&#039;immigration ou votre ambassade.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Puis-je acheter une voiture en Tha\u00eflande avec un visa de touriste\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>L&#039;achat d&#039;une voiture est l\u00e9gal. L&#039;immatriculation \u00e0 votre nom est plus complexe car elle n\u00e9cessite un certificat de r\u00e9sidence li\u00e9 \u00e0 une adresse tha\u00eflandaise. De nombreux acheteurs munis d&#039;un visa touristique finissent par recourir \u00e0 un pr\u00eate-nom tha\u00eflandais, ce qui comporte des risques juridiques importants.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Qu&#039;est-ce que le livre bleu en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Le certificat d&#039;immatriculation (ou carte grise) est le livret d&#039;immatriculation du v\u00e9hicule d\u00e9livr\u00e9 par le minist\u00e8re des Transports. Il mentionne le propri\u00e9taire l\u00e9gal, les propri\u00e9taires pr\u00e9c\u00e9dents, les paiements de taxes et les modifications importantes. Il constitue la preuve principale de propri\u00e9t\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Combien de temps dure l&#039;immatriculation d&#039;une voiture en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Un transfert de propri\u00e9t\u00e9 direct aupr\u00e8s du DLT prend g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement un \u00e0 trois jours ouvrables. Un service le jour m\u00eame est possible dans les bureaux les plus fr\u00e9quent\u00e9s si vous arrivez t\u00f4t avec tous les documents.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Combien co\u00fbte le transfert d&#039;une voiture d&#039;occasion en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Les frais administratifs sont minimes. Pr\u00e9voyez environ 155 THB de frais de base, auxquels s&#039;ajoutent les droits d&#039;enregistrement, calcul\u00e9s \u00e0 0,51 TP3T de la valeur estim\u00e9e par le DLT. Le co\u00fbt total d&#039;un transfert de v\u00e9hicule d&#039;occasion se situe g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement entre 1\u00a0000 et 3\u00a0000 THB.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Qu&#039;est-ce que Por Ror Bor ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Por Ror Bor is Thailand&#8217;s Compulsory Motor Insurance (CMI). It is required by law for every vehicle and covers injury or death to third parties up to set statutory limits. It does not cover damage to your own car. One limit catches expats out: if the person injured is the driver of the insured car, the policy pays that driver no more than the preliminary damages, which is 30,000 to 35,000 THB, rather than the 500,000 THB payable to a passenger or a third party.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Un \u00e9tranger peut-il obtenir un pr\u00eat automobile en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>C&#039;est difficile. La plupart des banques exigent un permis de travail, un historique fiscal tha\u00eflandais et souvent un garant tha\u00eflandais. Les primo-acc\u00e9dants \u00e9trangers paient g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement comptant ou obtiennent un financement aupr\u00e8s du concessionnaire avec un garant.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Qu&#039;est-ce qu&#039;un transfert flottant (Ohn Loy) ?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Un transfert flottant se produit lorsque le vendeur signe \u00e0 l&#039;avance les documents de transfert et les remet \u00e0 l&#039;acheteur qui les finalisera ult\u00e9rieurement. Cette pratique est l\u00e9gale, mais risqu\u00e9e. Tant que le DLT n&#039;a pas mis \u00e0 jour le bar\u00e8me d&#039;immatriculation des v\u00e9hicules, le vendeur reste responsable du v\u00e9hicule.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000008\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Dois-je d\u00e9clarer un changement de propri\u00e9taire en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Oui. La loi sur les v\u00e9hicules \u00e0 moteur exige une notification au DLT dans les 15 jours suivant le transfert. Le d\u00e9faut de d\u00e9claration est passible d&#039;une amende pouvant aller jusqu&#039;\u00e0 2\u00a0000 THB.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000009\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Les voitures import\u00e9es sont-elles plus ch\u00e8res en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Oui, de mani\u00e8re significative. Les v\u00e9hicules import\u00e9s sont soumis \u00e0 des droits d&#039;importation pouvant atteindre 801 TP3T, \u00e0 une taxe d&#039;accise de 30 \u00e0 501 TP3T, \u00e0 une taxe locale de 101 TP3T sur cette taxe d&#039;accise et \u00e0 une TVA de 71 TP3T. Le total des taxes atteint souvent entre 150 et 3\u00a0001 TP3T de la valeur CAF.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000010\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Ai-je besoin d&#039;un permis de conduire tha\u00eflandais pour immatriculer une voiture\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Non. Le permis de conduire n&#039;est pas n\u00e9cessaire pour immatriculer une voiture. Il est indispensable pour circuler l\u00e9galement sur la voie publique. Le service des immatriculations (DLT) exige uniquement une preuve d&#039;identit\u00e9, de domicile et de propri\u00e9t\u00e9 pour immatriculer le v\u00e9hicule.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788700000011\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">L\u2019assurance automobile va-t-elle se digitaliser en Tha\u00eflande en 2026\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Oui. Le Bureau de la Commission des assurances exige que tous les assureurs d\u00e9livrent des polices \u00e9lectroniques d&#039;assurance automobile obligatoire \u00e0 compter du 1er janvier 2026. Les certificats papier sont progressivement supprim\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"key-takeaways\">\n<h2>Points cl\u00e9s \u00e0 retenir<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Les \u00e9trangers peuvent poss\u00e9der une voiture immatricul\u00e9e sous le num\u00e9ro 100% en Tha\u00eflande. Le probl\u00e8me n&#039;est pas la propri\u00e9t\u00e9, mais l&#039;immatriculation.<\/li>\n<li>Pour vous inscrire \u00e0 votre nom, vous avez besoin d&#039;un certificat de r\u00e9sidence d\u00e9livr\u00e9 par l&#039;immigration ou votre ambassade.<\/li>\n<li>Les titulaires de visas touristiques devraient louer, et non acheter. Les montages par pr\u00eate-nom comportent des risques juridiques r\u00e9els.<\/li>\n<li>L&#039;achat d&#039;une voiture neuve chez un concessionnaire est la solution la plus s\u00fbre. L&#039;achat d&#039;une voiture d&#039;occasion entre particuliers pr\u00e9sente le risque le plus \u00e9lev\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li>Les voitures import\u00e9es sont soumises \u00e0 des taxes de 150 \u00e0 3001 TP3T (prix CAF). Les mod\u00e8les assembl\u00e9s localement offrent le meilleur rapport qualit\u00e9-prix.<\/li>\n<li>L&#039;assurance obligatoire (Por Ror Bor) est requise. Une assurance compl\u00e9mentaire de cat\u00e9gorie 1 est fortement conseill\u00e9e pour tout v\u00e9hicule que vous souhaitez conserver.<\/li>\n<li>D\u00e9clarez le transfert aupr\u00e8s du DLT dans les 15 jours pour \u00e9viter une amende de 2\u00a0000 THB et des complications d\u2019assurance.<\/li>\n<li>Ne payez jamais le prix total avant que le certificat d&#039;immatriculation ne soit \u00e0 votre nom ou en votre possession, aupr\u00e8s d&#039;un vendeur priv\u00e9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"author-box\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last reviewed: 5 September 2026. 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