Buriram Expats
Buriram Province - General Category => Real Estate, housing, house and land ownership => Topic started by: disting on October 20, 2009, 10:24:08 PM
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Hi
Has anyone applied and got the yellow tabien ban book in Buri Ram. Just after what info they required and where it was done.
Thanks
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Hi,
A foreigner can aquire a yellow house book (thai language:Tabian Ban Si Luang).
Best simple option:
Lease the property for more than 3 year and register it in the land office.
*Usually foreigners make a lease of the maximum period allowed by thai law: 30 years.
MOST IMPORTANT:
We are not talking about private contract between the Foreigner and a Thai national (in many cases,the girlfriend/wife).
The contract have to be registered in the Land office.
Than you go with the contract to the municipality office in the amphur/city where the land has been registered and show them the contract and ask/demand your "tabian ban".
Sometimes confused5 the officers incharge will claim "farang mai dai" prove them wrong and tell them farang can do. welcome1
Than, they can look into the thai law book they have in their office and surprise. confused4 "farang dai" / farang can do ! party1
*Of course no need to mention you should need to take along your passport as well.
**Your visa type has nothing to do about the house book.
As long as you are legaly staying in Thailand you can do the yellow house book.
If you need any further help with it pplease let us know and advice with us on the forum as well.
sawadi
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Hi
I have got one from Surin Amphur.
It should be noted that this gives you NO additional LEGAL rights to home ownership, but with it, you will never need further Residence Letters from the now far away Immigration Office.
Any questions and I will be happy to help.
Dave
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The legal right on the land is depand on the contract you "lock"/register in the land office.
Of course it's not giving you the right to sell the land/property itself.but with the right contract you can achieve few strong important LEGAL rights on it. At least until the lease expired.
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The legal right on the land is depand on the contract you "lock"/register in the land office.
Of course it's not giving you the right to sell the land/property itself.but with the right contract you can achieve few strong important LEGAL rights on it. At least until the lease expired.
Sorry, You are right and I did not make my previous post clear.
I was talking solely about the Yellow Tabien Baan book.
surrender1
Dave
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Thanks Dave.
Nice to hear that someone has got one. What did you need papers wise to get it?
Would like to know if anyone has got one in Buri Ram Amphur office. Just so I know if I will be the first falang to ask for one or not.
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I have.
You'll not be the first farang in Buriram to get yellow house book.
(Farang get Yellow house book, Thai gets the blue one).
Documents:
Depand which root you choose to go.
If you lease the property/land. first register it in the land office.
The land office will give you the contract and their approved stamps on it.
after you pay their Fees.
Read here to get a review on property tax laws:
http://thailandlawonline.com/land_lease_online.html
http://www.buriramexpats.com/property/
Than you go to the amphur office and request for the yellow house book.
*Of course, take along with you Original passport + 2 copies.
Please advice here if you need further help with it.
sawadi
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Thanks Dave.
Nice to hear that someone has got one. What did you need papers wise to get it?
Would like to know if anyone has got one in Buri Ram Amphur office. Just so I know if I will be the first falang to ask for one or not.
Much like most things here, it was a slow and painful process involving many photcopies party13
I had to have an 'interview' at Amphur but that was easy as they got out my 'paperwork' relating to my marriage registration there, that seemed to have all the answers on it jumping8
Wife had to take ID card and HER tabien Baan AS DID the village Headman( Poo Yai Baan). I had previously got a Residence Letter from the now closed Kap Cheung to confirm Immigration were happy with my status.
IT WAS FREE TOO! but as I like to be pre-armed, I would suggest a visit to your Amphur incase they have an information sheet on this subject.
Dave
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Hi,
A foreigner can aquire a yellow house book (thai language:Tabian Ban Si Luang).
Best simple option:
Lease the property for more than 3 year and register it in the land office.
*Usually foreigners make a lease of the maximum period allowed by thai law: 30 years.
MOST IMPORTANT:
We are not talking about private contract between the Foreigner and a Thai national (in many cases,the girlfriend/wife).
The contract have to be registered in the Land office.
Than you go with the contract to the municipality office in the amphur/city where the land has been registered and show them the contract and ask/demand your "tabian ban".
Sometimes confused5 the officers incharge will claim "farang mai dai" prove them wrong and tell them farang can do. welcome1
Than, they can look into the thai law book they have in their office and surprise. confused4 "farang dai" / farang can do ! party1
*Of course no need to mention you should need to take along your passport as well.
**Your visa type has nothing to do about the house book.
As long as you are legaly staying in Thailand you can do the yellow house book.
If you need any further help with it pplease let us know and advice with us on the forum as well.
sawadi
Hey . can i get a yellow house book if i bought my house from Government Auction (behind the Court Legal Enforcement Office )in my NAME ? I am the outright Owner of the house...( not easy to buy either but i did it !) and how many years do i have to do to get Squaters Rights on the land !!! Waiting for GOD to answer !!!!
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3100034, thanks for that information.
There is always conflicting talk about house and land issues.
When we paid for "our" house and land, I was the one that handed over the money at the Land Office. I expected to have to sign a "waiver" about this (as previously posted on many forums) transaction involving a Farang. It didnt happen, but the channot is not in MY name. No dramas there and I was not intrested if there was a way around this anyway.
Are you saying that you have purchased a property and have the channot in your name....company name?
Or are you talking about a 30 year "unferstruct" on the property? With a Thai somewhere involved?
Thanks
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3100034, thanks for that information.
There is always conflicting talk about house and land issues.
When we paid for "our" house and land, I was the one that handed over the money at the Land Office. I expected to have to sign a "waiver" about this (as previously posted on many forums) transaction involving a Farang. It didnt happen, but the channot is not in MY name. No dramas there and I was not intrested if there was a way around this anyway.
Are you saying that you have purchased a property and have the channot in your name....company name?
Or are you talking about a 30 year "unferstruct" on the property? With a Thai somewhere involved?
Thanks
ANDI understand you own the house in your name, but who owns the land its sitting on?
I guess they would need to accompany you to Amphur, but I am honestly not sure.
Dave
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3100034, thanks for that information.
There is always conflicting talk about house and land issues.
When we paid for "our" house and land, I was the one that handed over the money at the Land Office. I expected to have to sign a "waiver" about this (as previously posted on many forums) transaction involving a Farang. It didnt happen, but the channot is not in MY name. No dramas there and I was not intrested if there was a way around this anyway.
Are you saying that you have purchased a property and have the channot in your name....company name?
Or are you talking about a 30 year "unferstruct" on the property? With a Thai somewhere involved?
The Land after all my investigations belongs to Goverment ! even though i have seen documents signed in the Court selling it! So i have a house immovable property sitting on thai government Land and the Local Government Auction sold it to me....But i am interested in Squatters Rights and they have them here read it some time ago.......absent minded now! forgot tecnicalities
Going back to the deal you had in the land office you handed over money and you do not have the land in your name or company or wife who's name did you put it in ? Please tell we are all waiting to hear ! you a very gennerous CAN YOU BUY SOME FOR MY DOG not more than 1/2 rai and not more than 10 kilometers by road, because my dog gets tired.
Thanks
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Thanks Dave.
Nice to hear that someone has got one. What did you need papers wise to get it?
Would like to know if anyone has got one in Buri Ram Amphur office. Just so I know if I will be the first falang to ask for one or not.
Much like most things here, it was a slow and painful process involving many photcopies party13
I had to have an 'interview' at Amphur but that was easy as they got out my 'paperwork' relating to my marriage registration there, that seemed to have all the answers on it jumping8
Wife had to take ID card and HER tabien Baan AS DID the village Headman( Poo Yai Baan). I had previously got a Residence Letter from the now closed Kap Cheung to confirm Immigration were happy with my status.
IT WAS FREE TOO! but as I like to be pre-armed, I would suggest a visit to your Amphur incase they have an information sheet on this subject.
Dave
thanks Dave
IT WAS FREE TOO!!! THEY ARE VERY HAPPY BECAUSE ALL THE VILLAGERS LAND WENT UP IN VALUE SO THEY CAN BORROW MORE EQIUTY!! He He He BUT THEY BORROW IT FROM A FARRANG BANK OPPS OPPS !
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thanks Dave
IT WAS FREE TOO!!! THEY ARE VERY HAPPY BECAUSE ALL THE VILLAGERS LAND WENT UP IN VALUE SO THEY CAN BORROW MORE EQIUTY!! He He He BUT THEY BORROW IT FROM A FARRANG BANK OPPS OPPS !
Another happy story,well done. Which Bank is farang then?????
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Ever heard of HSBC ! Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation ( Midland Bank ) What about ( Bowrings )! ING ! you never heard of them! Maybe you should look more into UNSEEN THAILAND!!!! and i am shure there is more like most of the Insurance Companies here to in UNSEEN THAILAND
Hieniken refreshes the parts other beers can not reach!!! Ever seen that Commercial!
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Previous Quote Posted by: 3100034 (still learning to post edited posts ;))
"Going back to the deal you had in the land office you handed over money and you do not have the land in your name or company or wife who's name did you put it in ? Please tell we are all waiting to hear ! you a very gennerous CAN YOU BUY SOME FOR MY DOG not more than 1/2 rai and not more than 10 kilometers by road, because my dog gets tired."
3100034...sorry I didnt make my original post clear. The house I live in is owned by my wife. Partly paid for by ME, partly paid for by HER. The title is in HER name. I am satisfied with this set up. No further documents required at the Land Office in regards to a Farang being involved.
However, my wife has had a few recent health problems and is concerned (more concerned than I am) about my future if she is not around. She has recently spoken to a solicitor in Buriram about a unferstruct (sp) being activated by her will be executed. I have NO idea how this works (and dont really care) but I beleive it will entitle me to stay in the house for a further 30 years (more than enough time for me I think ;)) It will then pass on to our daughter ?????
So we have a Title for the property in my wifes name. What did you end up with. A chanotte /unferstruct / company documentation?
I am starting to get intrested in this side of the home / house / land legalities here. So any further information you have would be greatly appreciated love5
Sorry to hear your dog gets tired easily. Easy fix is NOT to keep her up all night party13
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Dave
I have PM'd you with some info AND ITS IN ENGLISH ! jumping8
Dave
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Ever heard of HSBC ! Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation ( Midland Bank ) What about ( Bowrings )! ING ! you never heard of them! Maybe you should look more into UNSEEN THAILAND!!!! and i am shure there is more like most of the Insurance Companies here to in UNSEEN THAILAND
Hieniken refreshes the parts other beers can not reach!!! Ever seen that Commercial!
My mistake, silly me for thinking Hong Kong and Shanghai is in Asia :D :D :D
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I have had a ta-bien baan for a few years now ( mine cost me 1000 baht ) .I have heard of others being charged 500 baht. At the weekend I saw an old friend of mine ( Tommynew ) and he is the proud owner of a new Yellow House book...cost 80 baht.He told me the first time he went to the Amphur Office they didn't have a clue so he told his partner to sort it out on her own as he couldn't be bothered. So it seems by not getting involved to much is the best option and just leave it to your partner to sort out.
Is there a set of rules ( like for a driving Licences ) anywhere to help others in their bid to obtain a Yellow House book as everybody I have spoken to has been asked for different things,even a Thai translation of your British passport :wacko:
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Read info above. :)
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Read info above. :)
Cheers Admin ,I looked but couldn't see anything party4
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I have heard recently of a few instances when the Transport Office(Surin) will NOT accept a yellow book now for vehicle re-registration!
As that and a D/L renewal is about the only time most need to have a residence letter, if this is the case with the Transport Office, I see no point in bothering with a yellow book anymore but to be fair, I am not 100% sure.
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Yellow house book is always good and I have used it several times in different situations. It simplifies things but even if a foreigner don't have one it shouldn't be a problem issuing a residence letter from the embassy or even sometimes just need to fill the address in Thailand (In certain cases)....... sawadi
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IMHO it's like everything else....i.e. it depends on the office and indeed the individual that you deal with at that office as to what is acceptable and what is not....
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IMHO it's like everything else....i.e. it depends on the office and indeed the individual that you deal with at that office as to what is acceptable and what is not....
Very true mxyzptlk......that is why I asked if there was a definitive list( like for a Visa or Driving Licence ) of things that members need to have to obtain one ,so far I haven't found one loco :wacko:
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I don't think such a thing exists Al.....
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I don't think such a thing exists Al.....
One of the reasons I have a yellow has book is when I went to renew my driving licence at Rattana Buri ( my local office ) the Big Boss said he wouldn't give me a licence unless I had one.When I told him politely that other places had never asked for one he said " go to them to get your licence then " ...Maybe he was just having a bad day. :wacko:
I went to my local Amphur office in Sanom ,paid 500baht for someone to get a new blank yellow house book from Surin and went the next day with the Headman of the village and the local BiB.After I was given my Tabien Ban ( the fist one they had ever done ) the Officer at the Amphur then asked me for 2 photos for my Thai ID card. Its was only when my wife said I was a farang and that she thought I could have one that they realized their mistake . :laugh:
BTW ..I got my 5 year driving license the next day. :biggrin:
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I don't think such a thing exists Al.....
mxyzptlk how did you know Boloa's name is Al?
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His signature used to be Big Old Lucky Old Al.....and I think I saw someone else refer to him as Alan in a post...
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This topic is almost a year old now....My house has just been finished in Buriram and wanting know if anything has changed for getting the Yellow house book...has anyone got one lately...
Thanks...
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This topic is almost a year old now....My house has just been finished in Buriram and wanting know if anything has changed for getting the Yellow house book...has anyone got one lately...
Thanks...
I heard that the transport office no longer accepts a 'Yellow Book' in substitution for a 500b Imm Residence Cert.
If so, i can see hardly any reason for go through all the rigmarole.
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Hello Admin
Bump for this post above please as its
1 year+ on from the last post.
What are the current known Documents & Procedures required to obtain a Yellow House book?
And where to obtain?
Thanks
Kawa
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I can tell you where to get it, but I am not sure what documents are required.
As you travel west on Jira road, once you pass the light to go to the Night Market about 50 meters on the right is where you can pay your power bill, the other building there is where Thai's get their ID, the Yellow book can be obtained there.
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Just got one a month ago...maybe this will help...
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/156485-yellow-tabien-bahn/
I went to KC and got a resident letter never went to my Emabassy...
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Thanks big bus,
What documents did you take?
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1st of all took the wife
Resident Letter
Passport translated
Birth Cert translated
Marriage Cert
Passport with Visa
Drivers Licence
Wife's ID
Wife's House book
Deed
Two copies of each and signed...and go early and wait...actually it was not bad..suggest try to get the younger lady very nice...
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Thanks all for sharing your knowledge.
I will let you know what happens
wave1 cheers party4
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Morning All, reference requirements posted July 2013. Given a year + has passed, are they still the same.
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Haven't heard any different...
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It seems that all requirements remain the same however I was told that translations of Birth Certificate and Passport must be certified at the Embassy in Bangkok and that KCI certification isn't acceptable. So to obtain a Yellow Book looks like I need to go to Bangkok first and then to KCI for a Certificate of Residence as the one issued by Buriram Police is also unacceptable. This was at Lam Plait Mat Land Registry.
Bit of a pain however I am pleased that there was no argument about providing me with a yellow Tabien Ban
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It seems that all requirements remain the same however I was told that translations of Birth Certificate and Passport must be certified at the Embassy in Bangkok and that KCI certification isn't acceptable. So to obtain a Yellow Book looks like I need to go to Bangkok first and then to KCI for a Certificate of Residence as the one issued by Buriram Police is also unacceptable. This was at Lam Plait Mat Land Registry.
Bit of a pain however I am pleased that there was no argument about providing me with a yellow Tabien Ban
Immigration has never certified a passport or birth certificate. US Embassy charges 50 dollars per certification. Thats 3200 baht. Now ask your self how often will you need that yellow house book?
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I would tend to agree however I'm being told that to register a truck in my name I need a Tabien Ban. My understanding was that previously a certificate of residence was sufficient however there is now some new legislation being applied in the Buriram area.
I'm hoping that is incorrect and will check with the dealerships when I decide what to buy.
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I would tend to agree however I'm being told that to register a truck in my name I need a Tabien Ban. My understanding was that previously a certificate of residence was sufficient however there is now some new legislation being applied in the Buriram area.
I'm hoping that is incorrect and will check with the dealerships when I decide what to buy.
Thats has to be bogus but go to your LTD an verify their requirements. LTD's are known to change.
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I would tend to agree however I'm being told that to register a truck in my name I need a Tabien Ban. My understanding was that previously a certificate of residence was sufficient however there is now some new legislation being applied in the Buriram area.
I'm hoping that is incorrect and will check with the dealerships when I decide what to buy.
Thats has to be bogus but go to your LTD an verify their requirements. LTD's are known to change.
BTW I know of at least 3 LTD's in Buriram Provence and you can use any if you buy a vehicle in Buriram.
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I hope it is bogus as it my only reason for making the enquiries about a yellow book. I can live with obtaining a new certificate of residence every so often and as required. LTD were happy with Police Certificate for driving licence so I would have thought they would accept for vehicle registration as well. Will let you know how I get on.
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LTD??? Not sure what that is.
I also wonder if going to the state department with birth certificate and passport to get them "certified" would be appropriate as I could do this before coming there to live. But then again could the State Department certify a passport??
On another note, hope to meet some of you while I am in Buriram next month!
Cheers!! party16
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LTD is Land Transport Department.
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LTD??? Not sure what that is.
I also wonder if going to the state department with birth certificate and passport to get them "certified" would be appropriate as I could do this before coming there to live. But then again could the State Department certify a passport??
On another note, hope to meet some of you while I am in Buriram next month!
Cheers!! party16
As said the US Embassy in Bangkok with an on line appointment will do certification for 50 USD a pop. LTD is Land Transportation Department. Need to wait to see what the out come of Freddy's requirement at his LTD are. Remember you have at least 3 LTD's in Buriram and the very easily will have different requirements.
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Thanks for the responses. Now I understand. party4
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I would tend to agree however I'm being told that to register a truck in my name I need a Tabien Ban. My understanding was that previously a certificate of residence was sufficient however there is now some new legislation being applied in the Buriram area.
I'm hoping that is incorrect and will check with the dealerships when I decide what to buy.
I just bought a truck in my name from Toyota, they only wanted the residence cert from KCI.
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KhunG. That's encouraging news. How long ago was that.
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I would tend to agree however I'm being told that to register a truck in my name I need a Tabien Ban. My understanding was that previously a certificate of residence was sufficient however there is now some new legislation being applied in the Buriram area.
I'm hoping that is incorrect and will check with the dealerships when I decide what to buy.
I just bought a truck in my name from Toyota, they only wanted the residence cert from KCI.
I have bought a car and 2 motorcys. Only the Certificate of Residence required.
I would prefer to have a house book instead of paying 500 Baht for the letter. Unfortunately, not so easy to get in Prakhonchai.
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Does it have to be a Immigration certificate of residence or will the one from Buriram Police do the trick?? It was accepted for my driving licences.
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Does it have to be a Immigration certificate of residence or will the one from Buriram Police do the trick?? It was accepted for my driving licences.
I believe that one from the police will be acceptable for vehicle purchase.
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Cheers. Co Co. Will keep my fingers crossed that the drive to KCI can be avoided until 90 day report rolls around. Only thing to do now is decide which truck to buy.
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You can say that again CoCo, we went through the wringer to get me a yellow book in P. Chai. About 5 meetings. An interview out at the tax/customs office on the Prasad road and one of the meetings we had to bring 5 people who new me including one senior ranking civil servant. And all for what ? They wouldn't even accept the yellow book when I went to renew my driving license. The *osser made me go to Kap Choeng to get TWO residence certificates which of course are free but you need to tip Immigration 500 baht for each. Lucky I've got nothing better to with my time......
There was a time when you could get a yellow book in Ban Kruat in about 30 minutes and 500 baht but the gadger was removed from his post, probably because he didn't share out his extra income
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Cheers. Co Co. Will keep my fingers crossed that the drive to KCI can be avoided until 90 day report rolls around. Only thing to do now is decide which truck to buy.
The big one for 1.2 million baht. moneysmile moneysmile and for another 500,000 baht you can kit it out. moneysmile moneysmile
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The Big One being ??????
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The Big One being ??????
Friend bought a 2013 Isuzu D-Max 4x4 from the main dealer in Buriram. He lived in Prasat at the time. Prasat Isuzu wanted 1.175M baht and Surin wanted 1.2M baht. Buriram wanted 1.075M bath. party3 Guess who got the order. This puppy was loaded but that was not good enough for him. Over the next 6 weeks he put another 600,000 baht moneysmile into it with upgrades for off roading from ARB out of Oz. bike038
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In the next month I hope to get a yellow book, believe I have most of the documentation.
Will report on what happens.
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I'm kinda leaning towards a 3.2 Ranger Ranger at the moment. Hilux would be the safe bet I know but ........the Wildtrack looks pretty!!!
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I'm kinda leaning towards a 3.2 Ranger Ranger at the moment. Hilux would be the safe bet I know but ........the Wildtrack looks pretty!!!
I pretty much buy fords. And have not been disappointed.
I bought a 2010 Wildtrak, the limited slip differential has paid for itself many times. That means I have never in the past 4+ years ever needed a 4 x 4. Just the last month I was a foot deep in mud, and powered out of it with a very dirty truck.
I would buy another Ford Truck, which would be my 4th. I had a 1982 F-F150, and 1995 Explorer (which I still own and drive when in the US), and my 2010 Willdtrak.
That is in addition to the 1984 Escort, 1988 Thunderbird, 1989 tiempo, 1998 Mountaineer, and 2001 Continental. Never regreted any of those vehicles.
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Agree that unlikely to need the 4x4 but want the 3.2 and auto so the wife can drive it too so looks like I'll end up with the 4x4
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Up to you Freddy. But I sold fords for a year at a dealership. What I learned is that 4X4 means you just get stuck in more inaccessable places. (I high centered a truck on a sand dune.)
However, an automatic 4x4 is a great truck, and I would buy one if I could justify the additional cost.
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Not planning on buying another any time soon and will comfort myself with the thought that it would cost me £10k more in the UK. Gonna sleep on it but reckon I'll sign on the dotted line in the morning
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Just a heads up if you have any thoughts of aftermarkets adds ons do yourself a favor and don't buy the look good shyt that all the Thais have on their trucks. Its totally useless. Go with ARB their out of Oz and their kit is tops.
http://www.arb.co.th/?lang=en
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I'm kinda leaning towards a 3.2 Ranger Ranger at the moment. Hilux would be the safe bet I know but ........the Wildtrack looks pretty!!!
I pretty much buy fords. And have not been disappointed.
I bought a 2010 Wildtrak, the limited slip differential has paid for itself many times. That means I have never in the past 4+ years ever needed a 4 x 4. Just the last month I was a foot deep in mud, and powered out of it with a very dirty truck.
I would buy another Ford Truck, which would be my 4th. I had a 1982 F-F150, and 1995 Explorer (which I still own and drive when in the US), and my 2010 Willdtrak.
That is in addition to the 1984 Escort, 1988 Thunderbird, 1989 tiempo, 1998 Mountaineer, and 2001 Continental. Never regreted any of those vehicles.
I agree about Fords - I had many in the UK and for a company car I could get a much higher status vehicle for my allowance.
I believe Toyota are the best trucks but I bought a Ford Ranger because the price was fair and they had a great 0% finance deal. Ford at Nang Rong and Buriram have been great and they have been well trained to provide decent service. I agree with Keith about the automatic and I didn't feel I could justify the extra cost - next time I might stretch the budget
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I'm kinda leaning towards a 3.2 Ranger Ranger at the moment. Hilux would be the safe bet I know but ........the Wildtrack looks pretty!!!
I pretty much buy fords. And have not been disappointed.
I bought a 2010 Wildtrak, the limited slip differential has paid for itself many times. That means I have never in the past 4+ years ever needed a 4 x 4. Just the last month I was a foot deep in mud, and powered out of it with a very dirty truck.
I would buy another Ford Truck, which would be my 4th. I had a 1982 F-F150, and 1995 Explorer (which I still own and drive when in the US), and my 2010 Willdtrak.
That is in addition to the 1984 Escort, 1988 Thunderbird, 1989 tiempo, 1998 Mountaineer, and 2001 Continental. Never regreted any of those vehicles.
I agree about Fords - I had many in the UK and for a company car I could get a much higher status vehicle for my allowance.
I believe Toyota are the best trucks but I bought a Ford Ranger because the price was fair and they had a great 0% finance deal. Ford at Nang Rong and Buriram have been great and they have been well trained to provide decent service. I agree with Keith about the automatic and I didn't feel I could justify the extra cost - next time I might stretch the budget
I agree with the Ford Widetrak BUT by all indications Ford is still not selling it in Thailand withe the 3.2 only the the 2.2 and this is why my friend went with the Isuzu D-Max.
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Urleft,
if it gives you peace of mind, go for it but don't expect it to get you anything else in Prakhon Chai or Kap Choeng -- at least that is my opinion which will no doubt differ from others. I have never been able to use my yellow book to any advantage, for instance, driving license, hospital etc., and at Kap Choeng on re-newing my visa extension they just hand me back the copies. That's happened for the last three extension re-newals. I've read different reports from other areas where the yellow book IS accepted, but then I don't live in those other areas.....
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Urleft,
if it gives you peace of mind, go for it but don't expect it to get you anything else in Prakhon Chai or Kap Choeng -- at least that is my opinion which will no doubt differ from others. I have never been able to use my yellow book to any advantage, for instance, driving license, hospital etc., and at Kap Choeng on re-newing my visa extension they just hand me back the copies. That's happened for the last three extension re-newals. I've read different reports from other areas where the yellow book IS accepted, but then I don't live in those other areas.....
I have had a yellow house book for 8 years and have NEVER had to or been able to use it. As far as I'm concerned it is only good for wiping your a-- in an emergency. Oh it will give you bragging rights around the bar.
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I have had a yellow house book for 8 years and have NEVER had to or been able to use it. As far as I'm concerned it is only good for wiping your a-- in an emergency. Oh it will give you bragging rights around the bar.
Yes, agree and it means little in a Thai Court of Law.
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Thanks for the replies regarding Yellow Book. If I can get by on the certificates of Residence for the things I need then I agree, far to many hoops to jump through for little additional benefit.
Gotlost. 3.2 Litre Wildtrack definitely available in Thailand (don't know for how long) but available now. have 4 at Buriram Ford all ready to go. Only available in 6 speed auto version and come with quite a lot of extra kit compared to model below.
I agree with the comments about Thai styling kits. Have seen them and look bloody awful both in appearance and quality.
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KhunG. That's encouraging news. How long ago was that.
September 13
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Thanks for the replies regarding Yellow Book. If I can get by on the certificates of Residence for the things I need then I agree, far to many hoops to jump through for little additional benefit.
Gotlost. 3.2 Litre Wildtrack definitely available in Thailand (don't know for how long) but available now. have 4 at Buriram Ford all ready to go. Only available in 6 speed auto version and come with quite a lot of extra kit compared to model below.
I agree with the comments about Thai styling kits. Have seen them and look bloody awful both in appearance and quality.
In that case its a no brainer grab the Ford with the 3.2. and go with ARB.
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Khun G. That explains a lot. Ford will not budge on the price for the 3.2 and offer very few xtra incentives ( 1000THB) of fuel, picnic box and a cover). When negotiating with Toyota they offer tons but still I like the Ford. Pretty much made my mind up. Ford it is.
Gotlost. Agree about the styling add-onskit. They showed me, look crap both in appearance and quality. I'm just gonna go with a glass tint and window visor for now. Can always tag bits on later if feel the need but to be honest, the 3.2 comes fully loaded as it is.
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Khun G. That explains a lot. Ford will not budge on the price for the 3.2 and offer very few xtra incentives ( 1000THB) of fuel, picnic box and a cover). When negotiating with Toyota they offer tons but still I like the Ford. Pretty much made my mind up. Ford it is.
Gotlost. Agree about the styling add-onskit. They showed me, look crap both in appearance and quality. I'm just gonna go with a glass tint and window visor for now. Can always tag bits on later if feel the need but to be honest, the 3.2 comes fully loaded as it is.
Major major decision. What color ? party8
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
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Update : truck is ordered for collection on Friday. The Certificate of residence issued by Buriram Police was OK with no questions asked. Also provided copies of Thai driving licence, passport main page and visa page. Nothing else required and all paperwork done within about 30mins including the counting of deposit!!!
Doesn't matter how old I get, still like a little kid when buying a new toy.
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
I got black. Big mistake, never again.
I quite like the orange :)
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Black looks the best mate and what I had in UK but pain to keep clean. The gun metal grey may be a bit easier but not by much I reckon. Looks pretty cool though.
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
I got black. Big mistake, never again.
I quite like the orange :) Agree totally with COCO,I've had two black cars in my life,never again.Draw and absorb the heat like no bodies business,the hottest colour available in a tropical country.....but it's the op's money,so hope he loves his new toy!
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
I got black. Big mistake, never again.
I quite like the orange :)
I'm like CO-CO. I have had my black and never again. Personally I would go with white. Sorry but Fords color selection SUCKS.
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
I got black. Big mistake, never again.
I quite like the orange :)
This is getting bad, CoCo and I are agreeing. I had a whole write up on why not to get black, but did not post it.
A black vehicle looks great after you wash it, but 20 minutes later there is dust on it and very noticible.
As with CC and GL, never again.
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Black or the Stella grey. I like both and both look equally good. Will probably let the wife make final colour choice as I will be happy either way. I don't like thatnorange colour they do!!
I got black. Big mistake, never again.
I quite like the orange :)
This is getting bad, CoCo and I are agreeing. I had a whole write up on why not to get black, but did not post it.
A black vehicle looks great after you wash it, but 20 minutes later there is dust on it and very noticible.
As with CC and GL, never again.
;D... these things can happen Keith!
I wouldn't mind but I bought 2 black vehicles in the past and said not again - DOH!
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I GOT BLACK...........only joking. Got what they call Sea Grey. Looks good but is gonna show the dust. Have to buy a pressure washer.
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I GOT BLACK...........only joking. Got what they call Sea Grey. Looks good but is gonna show the dust. Have to buy a pressure washer.
Congratulation. redman party11 congrats
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I GOT BLACK...........only joking. Got what they call Sea Grey. Looks good but is gonna show the dust. Have to buy a pressure washer.
Congratulation. redman party11 congrats
As we say, provide a picture or it didn't happen.
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As requested aurleft
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Try again
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Looks very nice Freddy.... thumbup
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Seriously,Admin should come along soon and help.
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May be that the file was to big as uploaded from iPad.