qj7777 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Hey ladies and gents, Does anyone know the following info, that's up to date? Can a foreigner get a captains licence? Can a foreigner register a boat? What are the penalties for not having either? What is the smallest craft that wouldn't require the above? What is the general 'done thing' - do people just buy boats and use them anyway? Thanks, Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1. The first section of the law says only Thais can get the license, but in Nong Khai they told me that i could get it, so they don't care about it 2. I don't know, but i think yes 3. No idea 4. I know that for example a jetski requires a license, so i assume at least every motorized craft does, maybe if it doesn't have a motor you don't need a license 5. No idea Additional info: There is a license for rivers and lakes, and another for the sea, so you should make sure you get the right license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plfomylo Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 And where do you get a license ? how much ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Member melvinmelvin is your man for boat licence info. Drop him a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decca60 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I have my proper motor boat here.32ft,320 cv 1 Yes you can get a leasure boat thai licence (non commercial) 2 Yes you can register the boat at your name yearly safety inspection to renew registration for one year 3 They seize your boat first, then go to court and good luck 4 sometjing with no motor 5 all the boating foreighners I know are following the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qj7777 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Actually we spoke to a couple of the marine shops, and they were all saying under 5m and 40HP doesn't require a license or registration. Jetskis are usually 150HP. I would still like to check with the marine dept, but the boat sellers were pretty adamant that smaller low HP craft are exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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