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How can I find a place to rent a scooter by the month in Bangkok?

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Feb 8, 2025

14 days ago

Alan ********

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Greetings all 🙏 I'm staying here in Bangkok for a few months. I'm having s difficult time finding a place that will rent me a scooter by the month. What's that all about?

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The post discusses the difficulties of renting a scooter monthly in Bangkok, with comments suggesting the need for an appropriate motorcycle license and IDP. Some users recommend either renting from specific outlets like Fatboys or buying a cheap scooter to sell later. Various insights into the practicalities of ownership versus rental are shared, emphasizing the importance of having the correct licenses for legal and insurance purposes.

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Henrik *****

Remember all rentals are motorcycles !

You need a international or Thai MOTORCYCLE drivers license.

Not the correct license = no insurance cover accidents.

13 days ago

David *********

Do you need a scooter to get your Visa. This is a Visa advice group

13 days ago

Steve *******

@David ********

go sit in a corner David

13 days ago

Gregor **********

@David ********

but he needs a scooter that takes him to Immigration for the 30 days extension 😎

13 days ago

Davey *************

@David ********

Tut Tut David...No need for discrimination 🤣

13 days ago

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Davey *************

Carlos *********

Buy one and sell it when you leave

14 days ago

Gregor **********

@Carlos ********

not that easy. It will take months for a new one the get a license plate

13 days ago

Carlos *********

@Gregor *********

you dont have to buy a brand new one? Even if you did they give you a red plate and can sell it. Ive got two!! It wasnt hard at all.

13 days ago

Gregor **********

@Carlos ********

yes you can, you are right . . . but not worth the effort since you can rent a Honda 125 Click in Pattaya for 2400 THB a month

13 days ago

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Gregor **********

Mma *******

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Did u try this out fit?

14 days ago

Lucas **********

Buy a cheap one...

Sell when you leave...

14 days ago

Wayne *********

Did you try fatboys?

14 days ago

Alan ********

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@Wayne ********

I have not, thank you

14 days ago

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Alan ********

Ian **********

Do you have a bike licence and a IDP?

14 days ago

Alan ********

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@Ian *********

I'm well aware of the requirements for driving in Thailand. That's not the issue I'm having.

14 days ago

David *******

@Alan *******

so what is the nature of your problem?

14 days ago

Alan ********

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@David ******

none of the places I've called are willing to rent by the month. Daily rates makes it prohibit-ably expensive. It just seems strange. But I suppose, if you're here for 6 months or more, you might as well just buy one

14 days ago

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Alan ********

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