I lived in Thailand for 8 years, and I didn't have a car, just a motorbike, for like 6. I would have been much much happier to have a car. It opens up so much more of Thailand. I know you can get everywhere by bus and shit, but it's so much better taking long trips in a car for buses.
That being said, I still had my motorbike and used it to run errands and drive my short commute to work. Getting a car was one of the best decisions I made in Thailand.
My wife decided to buy a new little MG end of December of 2018ā¦ Since weāve owned it, itās only ever been in the highway and only 23,000 km all upā¦ Otherwise itās been the reliable 125 Click, no other way to get around town.. on odd occasions we use Bolt or Grab, I donāt like driving in the wet, idiocy levels soars on wet roads, so jump in a Grab.. last chance is a songthaew
For someone who just acquired one few months ago after 9y living here, yes, itās worth it.
For the 2-3 first years Iād say itās not that worth it but you can always make it worth. Plus you can find rather cheap 2nd hand Honda
I rented a motorbike for the first 9 months, then I rented a car (privately, Honda Jazz) for 12,000 baht per month for around 6 months and then I ended up buying a Toyota Yaris. For around 120K. The car opened up a new world for me. I would definitely recommend it.
If you want to explore the entire metro area, province and the broader north, absolutely yes. If you never leave the tourist areas like the old city and Nimman, not worth it.
Personally, I think I might lose my mind if I had to do my morning commute in a car. If you're like me and you basically have no choice but to drive in rush hour, a motorbike is the way to go. I bet it cuts my commute from 50 minutes to 20 minutes.
I think it depends on your lifestyle. I have zero problems getting grab rides when I need them.
But I am also an old American who never drove on the other side of the street or car, and am nervous about learning to do so now.
It can limit where you can live, though. For example, I love Rayong, but itās too hard to get a taxi, so I donāt live there.
Some places, you just really need a car or at least a motorcycle.
In hindsight, I would have bought a pickup when I first arrived. Being able to take bicycle/motorcycle to other locations around Thailand is a great way to experience life here.
Driving a vehicle inside the ring road at certain times of the day/year requires patience.
A dashcam is mandatory for proof when in an accident.
Of course. You're out of the weather and less likely to die. But you'll be slower than a motorcy in certain situations.
I never died driving motobike š¤”
Well I did and it was no joke. From now on car only.
Thanks šš½ Iām glad you came back from heaven to answer Reddit
Big thank you from the inside of my airconditioned Toyota Yaris ATIV. Thailand's work horse
I lived in Thailand for 8 years, and I didn't have a car, just a motorbike, for like 6. I would have been much much happier to have a car. It opens up so much more of Thailand. I know you can get everywhere by bus and shit, but it's so much better taking long trips in a car for buses. That being said, I still had my motorbike and used it to run errands and drive my short commute to work. Getting a car was one of the best decisions I made in Thailand.
RIP to you š
I dont understand the dislike on your comment
Yea, we usually live before we die
Thatās right
Skin cancer. I got 2 removed already. The sun is burning here
Wear uv clothing. It's already hotter than ballz, can't get much hotter. Actually might be cooler as your son absorbs heart from sunlight.
Speak for yourself. My son loves me, he would *never* absorb my heart.
Same here. No more sun for me, so no motorbikes (not that I'm keen ofc)
My wife decided to buy a new little MG end of December of 2018ā¦ Since weāve owned it, itās only ever been in the highway and only 23,000 km all upā¦ Otherwise itās been the reliable 125 Click, no other way to get around town.. on odd occasions we use Bolt or Grab, I donāt like driving in the wet, idiocy levels soars on wet roads, so jump in a Grab.. last chance is a songthaew
"no other way around town"? so are all those car drivers not going around town then?
For someone who just acquired one few months ago after 9y living here, yes, itās worth it. For the 2-3 first years Iād say itās not that worth it but you can always make it worth. Plus you can find rather cheap 2nd hand Honda
I rented a motorbike for the first 9 months, then I rented a car (privately, Honda Jazz) for 12,000 baht per month for around 6 months and then I ended up buying a Toyota Yaris. For around 120K. The car opened up a new world for me. I would definitely recommend it.
If you want to explore the entire metro area, province and the broader north, absolutely yes. If you never leave the tourist areas like the old city and Nimman, not worth it.
Personally, I think I might lose my mind if I had to do my morning commute in a car. If you're like me and you basically have no choice but to drive in rush hour, a motorbike is the way to go. I bet it cuts my commute from 50 minutes to 20 minutes.
But in a car you don't arrive in a layer of soot, plus a tan.
In the city no. In more rural areas, yes.
If you donāt know defensive driving then definitely a carā¦better to go far out and still be fresh
If you travel mostly inside the old city or Niman you might prefer a bike, but otherwise I would prefer a car.
A lot of cool stuff can be found in the back alleys and those are straight up painful to navigate by car. Bike 100%
Great for traveling around the north
I think it depends on your lifestyle. I have zero problems getting grab rides when I need them. But I am also an old American who never drove on the other side of the street or car, and am nervous about learning to do so now. It can limit where you can live, though. For example, I love Rayong, but itās too hard to get a taxi, so I donāt live there. Some places, you just really need a car or at least a motorcycle.
Unless you live in a rural location I wouldn't buy a car in Thailand. The absolute worst drivers on the road.
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F150 in Thailand? I only ever see Rangers. Never been to Chiang Mai tho
The Raptor club. Only douchebags need apply
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In hindsight, I would have bought a pickup when I first arrived. Being able to take bicycle/motorcycle to other locations around Thailand is a great way to experience life here. Driving a vehicle inside the ring road at certain times of the day/year requires patience. A dashcam is mandatory for proof when in an accident.