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Home » Reader question » Rent a motorbike in Pattaya
Rent a motorbike in Pattaya
Dear readers,
Where can I go for a motor scooter, type Honda Click or Yamaha Aerox? The price is subordinate to the quality of the motorbike, such as good brakes/maintenance. A website link or facebook page would also be a great help.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Regards,
Fred
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Fred
Before you rent a motorbike:
Don't forget, International Driving Permit (ANWB)
Having a motorcycle license (otherwise you are not insured)
I've rented one there, a vending machine, was on the Beach Road. Was a long time ago.
Succes
ff an addition;
Take photos of the motorbike in advance if there is any damage. Then you have some proof.
We rented here for the first time last year and will definitely go there again in January. Is a young woman who has a shop in the darkside. She will drop them off and pick them up again and if you want to see them first, she will arrange a taxi at her expense to pick you up. You can call her 083 828 96 92, or whatsapp on this number, line id is pailinjaiboon. shop address is PJ Trading Shop, 104/3 M.7 soi Pornpranimit 22 Nongprue, Banglamung Chon Buri 20150. You can also search on Facebook for PJ Trading, really good service. When we returned it, an acquaintance of hers came with a pick-up, our bikes were charged and we received our 1000 Baht deposit back without extensive checks or other fuss.
The biggest problem when renting a scooter or motorbike is that they are almost never insured…. In the event of damage, the bill can rise sharply…..
Frank, every motor vehicle in Thailand must be insured against civil liability and the proof is a sticker. You can check that if you rent the thing and if it's not there then you don't rent there. Walk away; there are plenty of landlords in Thailand.
Incidentally, you can also cause damage on a regular bicycle and as a pedestrian. Doesn't that cover your private liability insurance, provided it has worldwide coverage?
As a pedestrian and cyclist (except speedelecs) you are insured worldwide in your family policy or ba-family. Never for motorcycles and motorcycles. The Thai third party insurance also has very limited coverage... I thought only 30.000 TB on third parties. There is never all risk for rented motorcycles.
The Thai compulsory insurance (not in name, but on the scooter/motorcycle) only covers personal injury to third parties up to a maximum of ฿50k. That is not much for Thai standards either. Property damage is NOT covered by this insurance.
For Dutch people on holiday, the basic insurance reimburses the health costs of the insured up to the level that is used in the Netherlands.
Erik, the insurance you are talking about is the porobo or the compulsory insurance that you pay together with your annual tax stamp….however, this is very limited in damage coverage….you will rarely find a rental shop that offers a first or third party insurance… hence my comment that the costs can rise sharply in the event of an accident…..
Frank, that's why I had taken out additional insurance with AA for my 'moped' in Thailand, including suretyship/bailbond. This added extra security. It will probably not be supplied by motorcycle rental companies…..
Hadn't responded for a while and thought I'd help someone who asks something, but when I read the other responses again, pfffff. 6 responses and 1 of them (yes mine) actually answers the question. When will people respond to the question without bringing in other peripheral issues? I believe that everyone is now aware that a scooter in Thailand is a motorcycle for Dutch standards and that insurance in Thailand does not cover everything, but if you make such a trip you still have your own insurance in order.
In addition to the answer to the question asked, you may or may not provide additional tips or advice. Many do not know how limited Thai statutory insurance is until they have an accident. And your comment, if you make such a trip, you have your own insurance in order... yes, that should be normal, but that is only for your own physical damage. I believe it is important to point out that there is only limited coverage for third parties and that no Belgian or Dutch insurance will intervene for damage to third parties due to motor vehicles. And if that answer is beside the point, the content is still interesting for some people. Btw I always ride my motorcycle innYL and have even just bought one!
Sonny, I understand your reaction but there is more to the sun than tourists who know everything.
I think this blog is so important because people do not strictly adhere to the question. Giving good advice is paramount next to answering the question. Questioner Fred now gets more than he asks for…..
Well, Sonny, isn't this a bit shortsighted? Occasionally there is some reaction to the issue, but who cares ... this is typical of a forum / blog.
The editors do their utmost to keep it tidy here and this deserves a big compliment. Maybe you should inquire if one can use an additional moderator ... who knows ...