The Temporary Import of the Vehicle for the Purpose of Tourism

- Valid International Driving Licence and passport or equivalent documents are required. - Vehicle registration or, in the case of a borrowed vehicle, authorisation documents from the owner are required. - Cash guarantee or bank guarantee or self- guarantee is required. If vehicle is brought in through Bangkok or Klong Toey Port, cash guarantee or bank guarantee is essential. If entry is via land across the southern border then it is accept- able to guarantee oneself by completing the customs form, giving necessary details to the customs officer and signing the record. - Permission is granted for a e month period from the date of entry, - In the case of having requested to bring the vehicle in for a period of just 5-10 days and then wishing to extend the length of stay, a renewal can be granted free of charge by the Customs Department. - Procedure: - Contact the customs office at the relevant border. - Customs officer will complete an additional incoming form and at the same time check documents as in No.2 above and also fix the self-guarantee. - In the case of cash or bank guarantee, the customs officer will evaluate the price of the vehicle according to its condition plus 20%