My First Car in Thailand: Cost, Process & Mistakes to Avoid [2026]

Thinking about buying a car in Thailand as a foreigner? 🚗 In this video, I walk you through my real experience buying my first car after 10 years of living in Thailand—what documents you need, how the process works, the real costs, and what to watch out for. From certificate of residence requirements to insurance, transfer fees, and actual car prices, this video gives you a clear look at what it’s really like to own a car here as an expat. 🇹🇭 Watch my full Thailand Travel Playlist here:    • Thailand   👉 Subscribe for more real-life insights on living and working abroad! 🔔 Like & comment if you’ve bought a car in Thailand—or are thinking about it—and share your experience or questions! 📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: 00:00 🚗 Buying my first car in Thailand 01:11 Documents foreigners need (residency, visa) to buy a car 02:01 Why buying used cars in Thailand can be risky 03:24 My “cheat code” to buying safely 04:50 At the Land Transport Office (transfer process) 05:38 Step-by-step ownership transfer explained 09:08 Car insurance in Thailand explained 11:53 How much I paid for the car 12:52 🇹🇭 Used car market in Thailand vs back home 15:03 Gas costs & driving in Thailand 16:32 Advice for foreigners buying a car 18:21 Final thoughts & first road trip plans