Hello there ,

In this thread I would like to share about the document require and procedure if you wanted to drive your car into the land of Thailand.

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Document Required :
1. Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) / Sijil Pemilikan Kenderaan (SPK) / Car Grant
[Bring original copy, if you can't get original copy you need to get certify true copy of the photostat version by JPJ]

2. Passport or Border Pass [Border Pass is for resident stay nearby the border of Thailand]

3. Thailand Insurance - to protect human (residents of Thailand mainly, and yourself), you can add-on to protect your vehicle [Purchase it before you enter Thailand, you can look around those insurance office that nearby the border]

4. (2) piece of TM 2 form << click on the TM2 to download the form

5. (2) piece of TM 3 form << click on the TM3 to download the form

6. (1) piece of TM 6 (Embarkment Card, usually people call it white card)
[you can get it when you enter their immigration office, ask around and see where can get it. I had ask around before crossing the border, they told me that their immigration not allow to give their embarkment card to public for keeping purpose.]


Optional :
1. Malaysia Insurance Extension, they call it Endorsement 101. (This is to extend your car insurance coverage to Thailand)

1.1 Your car insurance cover note

2. Authorize letter, (If the car you drive in is not under your name, you need a letter of authorize to prove that the car owner allowed you to drive into Thailand, and you need to bring the letter to Stamp by Commission Of Oath(COO)(Pesuruhjaya Sumpah), RM10 per Stamp )
** COO stamp is a must if you entering from Rantau Panjang, Kelantan. Other borders might don't really will check for the stamp.

2.1 with photocopy of the Owner IC
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Please take note that different Border has different ways of handling document especially on Thailand side.
- Thailand has implement overtime fees which will be collect during specific time and day.

Procedure Of entering to the Land of Thailand

(Rantau Panjang, Malaysia -> Sungai Kolok, Thailand)


(Padang Besar, Malaysia -> Padang Besa, Thailand)


Procedure Of Exit from the Land of Thailand

(PadangBesa, Thailand -> Padang Besar, Malaysia)


(Sadao, Thailand -> Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia)


This post has been edited by jaylim94: Dec 15 2019, 10:11 PM

Just park at duty free area! Take a cab into Siam land! Less hassle!

My buddy convoy 4 pickup

Every one 10 bucks in passport, no need show documents, all stamped done

Last time I remember people put some money in passport during stamping. They will ask if no money, but if women give passport to stamp, they will not ask

Last time, long long time already, in Thai border they asked if I have Thai insurance. I said no. I told them I just want to go for 1 night and retuirn the next day just to repair my car. They just let me in.

Still got, put stamped fast, no put also stamped but need all your documents

Darn. Market spoiler. 10baht or RM1 enough dy. RM10..those Thais' immigration can be millionaire now

Good info.

I just back from phuket, krabi & hat yai convoy 3 car with my family. The experience was priceless.

To avoid long queue when entering thai, you guys can enter from kota putra ciq, durian burung kuala nerang. This one is new entrance open on 2010. Very less car here. Best time to enter thai boarder is after lunch hour.

still need to buy Thai insurance if already added into Msia insurance?

I've been to siam 6 times by car
Not remember need to pay entrance fee
New rule ?


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Also TS u forgot to add schedule where we need to pay fee per person
Normally during peak hours

I saw the schedule outside but forgot to take pic

When i go in during non peak like 11am, no need to pay anything
But if peak like 12-2pm need to pay per person

Yes, you still need to buy Thai Insurance even know you extend Msia insurance,
The officer got ask for the thailand insurance, they dont even want to see my msia insurance.

I not sure, but I also saw the schedule that need to pay. I didnt take photo as well
And yes, I enter after 12pm

Was wondering, going to Padang Besar side would be the same procedure?

This post has been edited by blmse92: Sep 19 2018, 10:54 PM

May i ask TM2 and TM3 form i need to print it out myself and fill up or i can get it on the spot when at the custom? Thanks. I going to Krabi and will be going through padang besar.

Each of the CIQ will be same procedure, is just the matters of strict enforcement or not.

Well you can print it out TM2+TM3 beforehand, if you want fill up at thai customs there also can, they will have the form as well.
My advise is print out all those document and fill up yourself 1st, can save your time and hassle.

Noted on this. Appreciated your info. *bookmarked this thread*

for future reference.. any convoy?

The authorize letter no need to have the commissioner of oath stamp. You can even sign on behalf lol just make sure to bring the owner's IC photocopy.

Source: From my experience traveling on June via Padang Besar to Song Khla

this is too troublesome man! not going there and facing this shiat

If I not mistaken, if you were going nearby they can just ignore it.
Because I going to Krabi, furthermore I will travel more than 100km to the destination, so they want it.



Let me tell you my real case,
that time i enter Sg. Golok Immigration, I have the authorize letter as well but without Commission of Oath(COO) Stamp, I still proceed without asking around, at the end the officer there told me I need the stamp to proceed due to far travelling, and they just let me go because that day is holiday, there is no COO working at all.

For info, the insurance that available for purchase at those border seller, is only to cover the 3rd party Thai people bodily injury in case of an accident happen and involving Thai citizen.

Their properties (if any) is not covered by the insurance sold on the border (before entering Thailand).

You need to purchase the Por lor Bor (compulsory insurance for vehicle in the Land of Smile)

For motorcar the validity is 2 weeks minimum and for motorcycle minimum as 3 Months.
The one that they sell on border for 2 weeks, the validity is questionable if you purchase it for your motorbike.

Then you (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) to purchase the 3rd Party voluntary insurance from the Thai insurance agent or company they called it 3+ voluntary vehicle insurance.

This insurance to cover the damage caused for the Thai Citizen properties (Car/Motorcycle/Lembu and so forth) and you can only purchased in one year duration.

Example

They will give you a print out that need to stick into your windshields and clearly mention the car registration number validity of the insurance (one year) and the issuing agent. (Some Thai police roadblock will ask for this especially in northern Thailand after BKK)

This post has been edited by ajaibman: Sep 23 2018, 10:12 PM

i've been in and out from diff immigration checkpoint, either via bike or car, convoy or solo, all these place allows copy geran (and diff vehicle owner with authorize letter and copy ic) except sg kolok. this place is the only place that usually got problem
its because of the violence and bombing over there, their rules can be different at times. at one time i can just go with just a copy of my geran.
at one time, i cant, must have original, and i can see so many people have to turn back,.

but then hor, if you got money then eveything can settle.

This post has been edited by raimy_m9: Sep 25 2018, 03:02 PM

well, this is true, from my experinec, not need stamp.. just ic copy with palang also ok.

Thanks for the information


Ah ya that's make sense now, because of the chaos happen on southern Thailand, they might be strict on those document.
I haven try on others custom borders before, maybe I should try it next time

That time I didnt give kopi duit lah, their officer just smile smile and tell me next time must have stamp ah.

This thread should be in travelling section i think. Been lurking around in that section and cant find proper info about this haha. Thanks alot TS.

I google around and saw this.

http://mrdefinite.net/bukit-kayu-hitam-bor...aysian-drivers/

The way he explain like very easy.
Is it true?

Hi there,

is depend which border you enter, some are strict on document, I think bkt Kayu Hitam not so strict, I haven try before.

I just went and back from Padang Besar. They need car registration certificate and passport to issue so called Thailand permit.

How to get the certified true copy of voc? Need to bring a copy to certified or can print at any Jpj?

Hi there,

If you are force to use photocopy of reg card, you can go to jpj there ask them to certify your photostat copy, of course you need to prepare the photostat copy yourself.

Well if you want to save your hassle, just request the original copy from your loan representative bank. They will give you back if your installment is well payment and no late payment.

Thks, bro.

Hi There. just wondering.

Optional :
1. Malaysia Insurance Extension, they call it Endorsement 101.

Is this a must?

Hi there,

This is not required by Thailand, but this is geographical coverage extension by your car insurance.
Originally our car insurance only cover Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore only, the rest of the country u need to top up.
For more details you can check with your insurance company.

This Christmas I plan to drive in to Hat Yai. As of now my car is under bank loan and original car geran is not with me. Do I need to JPJ to get certify true copy?

Well you can go back the bank and request the original car geran.
For my opinion, This is less hassle than you get the JPJ certify true copy.

Thanks for sharing, should be pinned and should also have one made for singapore too

Hi there,

thanks for the appreciate.

The last time i enter Singapore from Tuas quite straight forward, they just need you to have valid road Tax(take photo with your phone and show them for Ez Link purchase) and purchase their Ez link(if your car is 1st time visit), then you are good to go.

Thanks for sharing. Can anyone share experience in terms of car and petrol? I heard things like Gasohol not suitable for our car. Is it true?

This endorsement just to cover your vehicle damage when involve in an accident inside the kingdom of Thai..

If you don't have this endorsement, whatever repair cost/towing to the border is not covered by your own car insurance.

For my peace of mind, I better endorsed.

Hi there,

like myself that time driving Proton Saga FLX 2011, before I go I had ask proton about the fuel. But they still ask me to refer manual as I already know that manual state that minimum fuel requirement is RON95.

and that time I fuel up at Hatyai (RM4.93 per Litre for Caltex Gold 95) and Trang (RM5.12 per Litre for Caltex Gold 95)

my point is, I dont want any trouble regarding car when the car is not at your own territory. Unless you pretty confident your car can survive with that gasohol

RON 95 is just the rating, Gasohol actually has a much higher RON rating. Adding alcohol to gasoline (pure alcohol, dont add vodka drinks) increases the octane rating so if your car needs RON 97 as a minimum you can use it, however depending on the blend, the minimum will be RON 95 .

There are 2 ratings for fuel, the octane rating and the anti knock index. Every engine is designed to run at a minimum of those except diesels. Diesels will run on any heavy hydrocarbons that will only combust under heavy pressure so you can use used cooking oil as long as you process it to the same standards as the diesel at the pump. There is a catch in that you will get significantly less fuel economy with alcohol blended petrol but you can get more power potentially depending on the ECU. A lot of cars will run on this fuel without any modifications but if your car is from the 90s or early 2000s you can check if its designed for other fuels or not. However usually as long as the fuel has the same octane and anti knock index or better than rated for your car you're good to go (for petrol). For diesel however it doesnt matter what fuel you use, but those injectors on newer cars are sensitive, so if you decide to run stuff like cooking oil, make sure to process it to the same fineness as the diesel at the pump, so its going to take precision filters and processing (like ensuring the PH value accurately too).

Note that you dont need euro diesel to run your diesel car, the cheap so called crappy diesel at our station pumps will run them fine, no difference in their performance or longevity either. Australia is like us in our diesel quality and they have a lot of people driving diesels, i would not worry even if you have a TDI. Even though ethonal blended fuel will have less range, the difference is price, so just calculate based on mileage or even the car's onboard trip meter and compare to the difference in price.

Hi all

Just wondering if I don't have the original car grant and the photocopied one is not endorsed by any officials is there any possibility of going through the border? I am going over this Sunday.

Please advise.

Thanks.

To be safe, I must say is better you gather all the document requires.
Maybe some borders they can just give u pass if you going somewhere near the border <Dont take this serious, I did not try before>

Really depend on Thailand officer working on that day.
When u buy insurance, seller don't care. They just want to make money.

If you are u lucky, when u want to process for export paper at Thailand side, you maybe rejected.

If you feel 2019 you are very lucky then just do it. YOLO

i went 4 times with the same photocopied without certified by anyone... all went thru without any problem. There are so many malaysia car cross border daily, i do not think those officer are so free to find fault. Just smile and be polite to them.

This post has been edited by chrischiang: Jan 7 2019, 03:18 PM

Hi all,

Thanks for the reply. I went through the border without any issues with a photocopy uncertified car grant.

Hi guys if I managed to get original grant from bank, do I need letter of authorization from the bank to authorize me to bring the car into Thailand?

Hi there,

letter of authorization is needed when the car owner is not with you in the journey.

Example,

Case 1:
Car owner is A, driver is B, Passenger in the car is A, B, C, D, and E
No letter of authorize require.

Case 2:
Car owner is A, driver is B, Passenger in the car is B, C, D, and E
Letter of authorization is require.

Thanks, looks like I'll need to ask my bank loan rep to issue a letter for me then.

If you are the car owner then there is no need of authorization letter. Just present urself with the original garan, let the custom know ur car color and how many ppl in ur car (including u).

If you borrow the car then u will need the authorization letter from the owner and that particular car's owner IC photo copy.

Problem is my grant is under public bank name lol. They said after I settled loan only can change the name on the grant... so I’ll likely need letter of authorization

you mean u are paying the loan to public bank rite? actually you as a car owner can request back the car geran from them. They will give back you the original geran.

Yeah my car loan is with Public Bank, I asked for the grant but I also have a photocopy, the grant shows vehicle name is under "PUBLIC BANK BERHAD", not my name, so I'd still need letter of authorization unfortunately... No wonder they would gladly give me the grant since it's under their name not mine.

This post has been edited by KingArthurVI: Feb 20 2019, 08:47 PM

i think mod should pin this topic .. very useful ..

new regulations ke?
car still under loan, vehicle name under your bank in VOC...really???

that's weird for me at least...

Would like to know too... I tot owner name shouldn't be bank's name despite having loan under bank?

Mines still under loan but voc is under my name, yr 2017 car.

Not sure. Likely new rule by PBB since Chinaman bank damn cowardly. My loan took 2 appeals to go through as well so I wasn't surprised when the grant is under their name not mine.

Maybe the photocopy one is not updated to ur name whereby the original VOC that kept by them is ur name already?

Hi TS,

I am going Hatyai next few weeks. I have few questions want to ask.

Q1. I have the VOC (original) and I don't need to go to JPJ to get "Maklumat Terperinci Kenderaan and Insurans"?

Q2. I need to print 2 copies of TM2 and TM3 and fill up (with normal hand writtings) before going in Hatyai right?

Q3. Should I need to prepare Malaysia Insurance Extension (Endorsement 101), and also Insurance cover note? What are they for?

i remember back when january i just bring photostat version voc from jpj and go to the kopitiam (i forget what the shop called there are many beside the road along the way to bukit kayu hitam) that have currency exchange and insurance near thai border. tell them wan to enter thai by car they will guide u everything. they will give all the things u need just with a small fee around rm2-10 and thai insurance is a must

This post has been edited by Johnhun: Apr 2 2019, 07:29 PM

Hi, can I check. My car is pre-2016 and I have the original grant. Since this has not been updated with the introduction of VOC, can I still use it to enter Thailand ?

Hi there,

For

Q1: You have the original VOC, that's it. Dont need to go JPJ for other documents.

Q2: Correct, Pint 2 copies of TM2 & TM3 because they will need to stamp immigration stamp for your arrival and departure during the trip on Thailand and the custom will collect it (arrival collect 1 piece of TM2 & TM3, departure collect 1 piece of TM2 & TM3)

Q3: If you have both, you can show it to them in during arrival office for the officer there to generate the Simplified Customs Declaration Form, I call it car permit that can grant you travel into Thailand by driving your car.
Insurance of course is to protect your car in case any bad thing happen to you and your car. Originally the car insurance you bought only cover you in the country of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei je, so endorsement 101 is to extend the coverage to Thailand, but they will have some exception on your insurance side, so you need to call your insurance company and confirm about that.
Thailand insurance is compulsory, just in case u happen any accident with Thailand vehicle, this insurance will cover for you, but it will not cover your car if not mistaken.

Sure you can, no problem with that

During my time, I using the old car grant to enter.

Thanks !!

Hi jaylim94

Thanks for your reply.

No Problem, Enjoy driving at Thailand

Anyone knows how long it takes to cross through the border/immigration on a Saturday?1,2,3 hours?, I'm going during a long weekend where Monday is a public holiday.

jaylim94 Thank for the info .

One question on the car insurance, Can use Malaysia Insurance Extension to replace Thailand insurance? Or Thailand insurance is a compulsory thing ?

Thank you .

Hi,

Thailand insurance is compulsory yo (to protect Thailand driver on the main point).

Msia Insurance is optional je, because is protect you, Thailand side dont care . But if you get one, and you not sure what will cover, please ask your agent/give a call to your insurance company.

Hi, anyone know if I'm Perakian, do I need to bring passport to go Betong? Or can I apply for border pass?

Hi there,

This is new to me, If not mistaken, border pass only can be done at immigration Malaysia for ppl who stay nearby the border of Msia-Thai.
If you are not frequent traveler between Msia to Thai, I dont think u should apply that because there is a cost of RM10 to apply this and only valid for 6 months, and is troublesome for you to visit immigration office.

You can refer here.

So of course, in short, you need passport to go Betong (Thailand) as well it doesn't matter which state u are from.

Cheers

im a perakian too, last time i applied border pass to go to hatyai, and it is the same for betong.
can be applied at any nearby JPN.

after i got my passport, nowadays, just use passport.

This will only cover own damage repairs and Theft. It won't cover Bodily Injury.

FYI, the Malaysia endorsement 101 for Thailand coverage will only cover own repairs and theft. It won't cover bodily injury.

This post has been edited by eelza: Jul 5 2019, 11:08 PM

Hi, I am wondering how long can we drive in Thailand ? I’m going to work in Phuket soon. Thinking to drive my car to Phuket as public transport in there is not as good as Bkk. Thanks

hi there,

If I'm not wrong, it will follow the duration allow u to stay in Thailand (30 days).

Hi Jay thanks . I have a one year visa and work permit, so does it means I can drive in Thailand more than 30 days without my car 🚗 exit and re-enter Thailand again

Hi there,

This is new to me. I not sure if they can follow your working permit expired date to grant your car stay in Thailand that long or not. But confirm your car maximum stay is 30 days if you enter as tourist.

If you need to confirm about this, you may contact Thailand embassy for more information about this.


*Copy and paste from their website.
Royal Thai Embassy

Address : 206 Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur

Tel (60 - 3) 2145 - 8004, 2148 - 8222,
2148 8350, 2148-8420
Fax (60 - 3) 2148 - 6527, 2148 - 6615
**For consular enquiries,
please call between 15.00-17.00 hrs.

Hi,
I just back from hatyai selfdrive with my mum and sister, when we enter yesterday we submit the car inbound letter (and asked officer what to do next then he say just drive in to hatyai) so we missed the counter for the simplified custom declaration form.
And we came out just now we submit the car outbound letter to the immigration officer who chop the passport and she chop on that letter for me but the next counter ask for a letter so I thought it is the same letter then I told her already passed to previous officer, she asked me walk back to get it back to her. So I walked back to take back the form with 2 date chop (in and out date) but the second officer said not the outbound form and she don’t want it from me? She showed me a form which as same as the custom declaration form you posted here but I told her we don’t have, they she ask me to leave and she asked me to take back my outbound form which she don’t need.
May I know will this bring me some trouble or fine if I wanna drive into Thai with my car again?

Hi there,

I not sure if you will get trouble on this.

But if follow logic, let's say by the time u check in at Thailand, you did not let authority to generate the "car permit" custom declaration form, which means u did not import(drive) your vehicle into Thailand. The car permit is require driver signature to prove that driver and authority both party get knows about the rules and compound that need to pay if disobey.

Since authority did not generate one car permit for you, and you come back here safely without any thai authority disturb , I think that is fine for you.

You only will get fine if you already receive the car permit and not return the car permit to Thai authority.
But you do not have it at first, so......

But next time please remember for that form, in case while on the road Thailand authority call u off and ask for it and you do not carrying the car permit then

Hi thanks .

Just double check even my car still under bank loan I still can drive out of Malaysia right.

Thanks

Hi there,

Sure can, why not?
Malaysia authority / Thailand authority won't call to their department and check if your car still under bank loan.

Hi guys,

Is the Old Car Grant (Geran Kereta Lama) equivalent to new (car ownership card)?

I have original car grant, but is the Old long A4 size one, is it enough to use at the Thai Border's entrance?

hi there,

Yes is still usable.

Good information for my drive to Thailand soon 😅

Driving into Siam is feeling good

Entering Siam Border


Driving in Siam








This post has been edited by darkdevilrey: Aug 5 2019, 10:53 PM

How much is the Thai insurance?

hi there,

In my time is around RM25 if not mistaken for a Proton Saga FLX.