Importing a car into Thailand

wozzlegummich Member

Member since 11 September 2019

wozzlegummichMember15 August 2023 22:38:23

Does anyone know where I can get an import duty/tax estimation before importing a car into Thailand?

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert15 August 2023 23:23:21

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A Google search found costs of between 150% and 300% of the cars value depending on age a vehicle type.

If you have a non immigrant visa and a work permit valid to work in Thailand for 12 months or more you may import one new or used vehicle.

Do a Google search as I did. There are companies there who will have such information.

TwistedKiwi63 Member

Member since 11 March 2021

TwistedKiwi63Member17 August 2023 07:53:08

Thai Customs....www.customs.go.th

danielboonjp Member

Member since 03 February 2026

danielboonjpMember04 February 2026 00:41:25

@stumpy

80% was the max I read

PattayaPools Member

Member since 19 May 2025

PattayaPoolsMember04 February 2026 06:10:41

I came here from Oz in the 90's with Rover Land Rover Group and also worked with GM in Rayong. I'd HIGHLY recommend you shouldn't import a used car into Thailand, it's a nightmare at best and a pit-full of snakes and vipers waiting to alleviate you from as much of your money as possible if you do try.

Of course it can be done but there's no good reason to do so either financially nor mental health-wise...

Just my 30 years local experience :-S

danielboonjp Member

Member since 03 February 2026

danielboonjpMember04 February 2026 08:51:35

😅 yes, it's a quandary ... I have a 97 BMW 540i which owes me about $5,000 so paying 80% to import it takes it to $9,000 plus transport circa 200,000 baht ... one there for sale 368,000 Baht ... but who knows, I may have to scale back