Why Do People Buy $1,000,000 Cars In Thailand?
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- The car scene in Thailand is crazy, even more so here in Bangkok. Are people really buying a $1 million dollar car just to get the best parking in Thailand? Today I take you on a tour of several high end shopping malls in Bangkok to show you what supercar parking is all about. You won't believe some of the cars I spot in the reserved supercar parking areas of these malls! Everything from a standard Porsche 718 Cayman all the way up to a Lamborghini Huracan STO and even a Ferrari SF90 Stradale! Keep in mind that any cars not made in Thailand, have a 200-300% import tax. In order to be able to afford one of these cars, you obviuosly have to be very wealthy. Join me for this tour of an automotive scene in Thailand that no one else has shared, or explained, before on RUclips.
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You should look at their license plates. Those are costly too.
Oh yes. I know. Some very expensive numbers there.
Yeah I remember seeing a booth at Central Eastville selling license plates and phone numbers for crazy amounts. Like Millions of baht each.
how! ,
Supercars parked at Siam Paragon seem to be the place to catch a glimpse, wherever l visited Bangkok...what a nice place to spotting new and rare species. Thanks Serg for showing us around 🎉😂
The police I really should’ve gone was icon Siam. There’s a few other automotive things in that area, so I will make a video there at some point as well. Glad you enjoyed this video!
Those cost more than my 4 bedroom house in Bangkok! Better way to get preferential parking in malls. Most mall groups have a credit card you can sign up for, and that gets you access to special parking, too. I did that, a lot less money than those!
Yes, I think that’s a lot cheaper, and more sensible way, to get preferential treatment. If you really want it. Personally, I’ll stick to BTS. Lol
@LifewithSerg that was my general go to, BTS, MRT or taxi but now with a child and the extra shopping and buggies needed for a 1 year old having a car makes it a bit easier, but the traffic is worse than just getting the train home
its not just malls hotel restaruant the perception of wealth status and power this car gives you make them quite valuable for a rich person like it or not when you drive around in cars like this when you speak people litsen.
Yeah. You are poor still even though you are in a developing country.
The GT4 RS was the pick of the bunch and even better if it was in that other Cayman green colour not too bright for me. Nice video.
Yes, the GT four RS was my favorite as well. I was expecting to see some more Lamborghinis and Ferraris, I guess I’ll have to go over to Icon Siam for some really expensive supercars.
Not sure if you know but Thais also love to spend up to 1 million baht on license plates with all looking for the lucky Thailand numbers of 8’s. Nice vids so keep them coming and THANKS!
Yes, the license plates can be very expensive.
I remember 10 Years ago asking at the Mercedes Cafe (used to be in Emporium) and told there was only 1 Newer G Wagon in all of Thailand. Now going for a Walk on a Friday or Saturday on Sukhumvit and seeing 3 or 4 in a 15 minute span. Things have changed.
Yes so true. And so many Brabus versions floating around as well!
Porshe are quite more common because there was official importer (AAS Thailand) unlike other grey market import, Also there was official Lamborghini at Viphavadi road (Opposite TTB Headquarter) too.
Yeah, the taxes on imported supercars are just ridiculous.
@@LifewithSerg It was ment to protect local auto manufacturers. but with new 0% Chinese EV FTA. I don't know what will happens next.
fr i hate the import tax
if it wasnt so outrageous i would be in a ferrari by now since the price of them in the usa is the same as the benz i have
edit: not just a ferrari just any super car in general
Yeah ten import tax is crazy. I agree.
Celebrating their 30 years in Thailand Porsche just released a Thailand only color scheme representing the seven 7 days of the week, as each day has it’s unique color here in Thailand
Yep I saw that at the motor show 2 months ago. Very cool.
Hi Serg, an AMG G63 wagon in Singapore 🇸🇬 costs about USD$698,000 and the annual road tax is USD$2,900. Car price w/o insurance. You can own it for 10yrs with the COE (Certificate of Entitlement) 😅
Yah that’s insane. I love cars and this is the first time since I was 16 that I haven’t owned a car. However, living in the center of Bangkok, I see very little use for owning one.
Nice video Serg! Super car parking, something I will never utilize 🤣
You and me both!
One funny story. There was a man who drove a Nissan Almera (altima) but he had the most expensive license plate, either number 1, or 9999 I can’t remember. And he wanted to park in the super car spot and was arguing with the security guard. Mind you the plate was probably more than 20 millions. 😂😂😂
You're 100% right. Cars here in Thailand are being charged 327% import tax (For the I.C.E.) that makes Thailand one of the most expensive in the globe. BTW, thanks for the good video.😃😃😃
Yes, the import duties on the supercars is just crazy
Singapore is the most expensive place to buy a car 😅 , not thailand
Central Embassy Mall has glass in air-conditioned room with seats on the super parking floor.
The room is for the chauffeurs. 👍 😂.
Oh wow.
Interesting video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Mate I love the massive amount of high end cars there, look under my local shopping centres here you might get a Honda Integra or a rusty Hyundai Excel ha ha
Yah it’s nuts!
Man, that Nissan Juke next to the green Porsche and the other one next to G wagon must feel so special to be parked at the same spot as "supercars". And yea, I'll definitely take Ferrari over Lambo any day of the week, no doubt about that.
Same here. Ferrari for the win.
Wow soo Nice cars i ❤ the video good joob👍👍👍
Glad you like them!
Serg,
Thank you for doing this piece! However, it only serves one purpose for me! That is to show how large a gap is between the super rich and the middle class (struggling to keep their heads above water). Never mind the poor and the disenfranchised people, they have no chance! Just my two cents!
Yes it’s a huge gap here. No doubt.
It's really cool but so amazing considering the traffic and roads there, i've heard walking is more practical. But those cars are amazing I appreciate that. And that purple Hurrican is very nice, and the Cayan with the body kit. Wow.
Some of the really busy areas, like the one where I live, most of the time it’s faster to walk then if you were to drive a car on the main road. Traffic is horrendous. The super cars look nice, but you could never drive them to their potential here. Glad you enjoyed this video!
The fan service when the SF90 fires up.
I really wanted to hear they gotta get on it, I was just lucky enough to be standing there when he fired it up
It surprised me, that you are stunned to see an F8 and not the SF90, which is a better and more expensive car.
That actually wasn’t an F8, my mistake. It was a 488. I just didn’t care that much for the color on the SF90. I know most Ferraris are red, but I prefer the more sedate dark gray colors.
@@LifewithSerg I actually didn't look at the 488 that closely. We are all different, I would only buy a Ferrari in red, preferably with black roof. Not that I like red, because I would not buy any other car in red, but that's me.
Cheers for the vid Serg. Whilst i can appreciate looking at these cars they're not something i could see myself buying even if i was rich. A rugged pick up truck would be more my style.
I love cars, but most of these are useless here in Thailand. The roads are horrible. Id go for a nice SUV here if money was no object.
Take a look closely at these cars' license plate. Not only the "high so" (super wealthy Thai people) collect expensive exotic cars, they also bid for unique license plate number. Some of these license plates can go as high has millions of baht.
Yep. Just like every other country where you can buy license plates. Crazy, I know.
Let's do a Collab and correct all the car model names 😂 That was an F430 in the beginning, and the SF90 appeared to be an Assetto Fiorano 🥂 Love your videos Serge!
I know my vintage cars a lot better than modern super cars. I realized it was a 430 later on after I made the video and edited it. But ya, I need help when it comes to all the modern super cars and hyper cars.
Love this.
I’m glad at least a few of my regular viewers are enjoying this video. 😊
Wow great selection, surprised to hear there’s not many Urus given the roads and frequency of flooding?
That SF 🤤 one correction it was a 430 not a 360 towards the start of the vid 😉
Great to see though
Yah I actually knew it wasn’t a 360, but my mind went blank from the heat. I also misgendered the Ferrari 488 as an F8. Lol
@@LifewithSerg ha I didn’t spot that.
I’m looking at future retirement and was looking at Thailand of Malaysia, all relocation CO’s I’ve researched suggest KL as one of the best all round places, I’ve only been there one as opposed to 8 biz trips to BKK, didn’t get the ‘buzz/excitement’ that I feel when I visit BKK!
Also wondering if retirement in a big city like BKK is the right idea as the alternative options of Phuket or Koh Samui decisions decisions 🤷🏼
In Thailand, Mercedes ,Porsche or lambo have become very commons, so you have to buy an extra expensive car like RR , Bentley etc. to get privileges in shopping center parking.🤣
So true. Lol
Great video Serg! The wealth gap is huge in Thailand, more so in Bangkok.
You mentioned "how bad the roads are in Thailand". The roads have improved dramatically over the past 10 - 12 years in most parts of Thailand. In most cases the roads in Thailand are better than the roads in Australia.
Better than Australia? Wow. I would never have thought that. Glad you liked this video.
@@LifewithSerg Well,...... as good as Australian roads in most cases. Maybe i'm stretching it by saying better than Australian roads.
Loving your channel Serg!
Doesn't matter what car you have, you always get good free parking in the malls in Bangkok
Very true.
Or just buy any 600cc+ bike for less than 200k baht and get the same treatment in most malls. I ride a "big bike" in Bangkok, it serves its purpose just like any other bike but I get to park in very convenient places. In places like the The Nine Center, big bikes can park right in front of the entrance; no other vehicle gets that treatment, not even a 50 mil baht Rolls Royce.
Smart move!
Ever looked into the prices of the license plates ? 🧐
Oh yes. Very expensive.
In Bangladesh 75%-800% Import Duty 😢😢😢.
Wow! Crazy
Toyota sales are down 80% this year. Byd, Tesla and Ev cars are selling all over. Tesla S plaid, is expensive, yet sold. Porsche Ev too. Thais got the cash.
I have been absolutely in love with cars since I was about five years old. I’ve owned dozens and dozens of different cars, and I’ve driven a couple of electric cars. To me, electric cars just don’t have soul. They might be a lot faster, but it still feels like I’m driving an iPhone.
@@LifewithSerg Maybe so, but soul cars are hard to get. New Soul Era. American auto industries struggle because they change to slow, same with german. Driving a Tesla Plaid is lovely after using my brothers car shop as a private garage for 30+ years. All in life change :)
Very informative video, Khun Serg. So when I’m in Bangkok, if I have to ask how much does that beautiful super car costs, it means that I can’t afford it 😂. So that’s where all the Porsches went. It would be nice to get my car washed and detailed while I’m at a shopping mall.
It’s pretty crazy. And I haven’t yet gone to the nicest mall in Bangkok to show you the crazy cats that park there. Maybe I’ll go cruise over there one day and make another “parking” video.
A bit random mate but how do sizes compare, I like your t shirt 👚 but I am a Aussie Large and not sure how sizes compare in Thailand 🇹🇭 for me
You know it’s all over the place. In the US they typically would wear a large. I am 180 cm tall and weigh right around 99 kg with broad shoulders. Here I’ve worn everything from a large to a double XL. Are you about two identical shirts from a Body Glove store both marked large, but when I got home one of them fit like a medium. LMFAO. It’s just a random crap shoot
Hi Serg, thank you that is helpful as I am 183cm and 84 kg @@LifewithSerg
If you have several million the price is just what it is. Having lived in Thailand for more than 10 years I have friends who have several multimillion dollar cars. Now that is just the way it is. Porche is fairly cheap fpr Thailand. Rolls Royce Pahntom EW series 2 ia minimum od 19 Million bhat and up to 24M baht. There are some people who bring in a super car for a limited time of up to 6 months or one year than ship it out.
Of course, everything is absolutely relative.
The red license plate is a new car, it must change the license plate within 3 months.
As for the white label, if you see numbers 1 to 2, the license plate price is several hundred thousand. up to a million baht Some license plates cost more than 45 million baht, which is considered an auspicious number. and expresses the position😊
Yes very expensive for these custom plates.
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Yes true, they are very expensive.
It’s amazing how rich their owners have to be in order for afford cars like this especially with the insane markups.
Then while you’re walking around the mall you would never know if you’ve bumped into their owners or even dined next to them at the food court.
Yeah, the wealth gap here is insane
Using different cars that brands do not call inequality but taste. Many people have the money to buy a luxury car but they don't buy it because it's not their taste and style.
Used to drive benz w180 around, got VIP parking access too, This is Thailand mate. Cheer!
W180 is awesome. I would love a w126 SEL
I think the shopping center..prevents accidents. from other vehicles that may cause various problems..
Yes that’s part of it v
The cheapest car that able to park at Super car parking is Porche Cayman 2012 cost only 2.8 MB Thai baht. ( 79000 US Dollars)
I think if it was me, I would do a retro styled 911
@@LifewithSerg 911 even the old one 2007 cost 7 millions Thai bath = 200000 US dollars.
That GT4RS 🫦
Oh yes. So sublime!
Any cars as you can Serg-- but try to avoid by All New Isuzu!!!! it's hot issue on the roads now.
I didn’t realize that is Susie was having those issues. I know that the DMAX truck is one of the most popular vehicles in Thailand.
@@LifewithSerg it a lot of DMax truck which modified by owner who love to drive its fast. and last week it had 4-5 cases that them clashed to the bottom of luxury cars on the road.
My wife and I "accidentally" ran into this mall on a walk from bang sue station...Matt
That would be about a 2 hour walk Matt!
I think road in Thailand not too bad, mostly good road. For supercar they mostly drive in the city and use another car which bigger and enough for family member to go trip around Thailand (one family have many cars)
There are countries that have worse roads, of course. But the roads in Thailand are very bad. Once you go to any Western country, you’ll completely understand what I mean. Not only is the overall construction, very poor, but the engineering is downright dangerous.
I have a 1991 Alfa 75 (Milano in the USA) I'd love to bring it to Thailand.. I think it's difficult?
It would be pretty much impossible. Thailand, beyond the importation of used cars about five years ago. The only way you could really do it, is to cut it into pieces, bring it in, and then reassemble it. Absolutely not worth it. I love those Alfas, and I’ve seen a couple running around here in Thailand.
@@LifewithSerg so maybe sell it in the UK and buy something here. Thank you 👍
Nahh in thailand you drive a truck V8 or Jeep wrangler with their bad roads and raining flood 😊 all days
I agree 1000%!
Lamboghinie aventador in thailand 1.5 -1.8 $
Yes. NOT worth it in my opinion. Totally useless car here as the roads in Thailand are horrible. Just for showing off.
I guess my 2 dr 1959 Cadillac Coupe-De-Ville would not be allowed in Thailand today. I'm sure the left hand drive would be outlawed there too. It's not something I would want to do anyhow,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
There’s a few late 50s Cadillacs floating around here. They are pretty bad ass.
Bangkok is the last place a supercar has value. If you want the easiest access to malls, use a taxi. And if you want to drive and have fun, that's not going to happen in Bangkok. Use a taxi (or if you're a daredevil, a motorbike taxi). Supercars there are just for people with nothing more exciting or flashy to spend their money on.
Well, I agree that super cars are pretty much useless here, you will always have people who love them and want to have one.
I'd like a G 63 AMG, with a Simpsons viynl Wrap!
I almost bought a C63 AMG in the US. A used one. Ended up getting a two-year-old BMW M240i xDrive. I would still love to get myself a C63. Actually, I would love to have any of the performance wagons from BMW, Mercedes, or Audi.
I thought evs were discounted?
Discounted from what?
Lower rate of import duty,Porsche Taycan for example?
Hello Serg,
I suspect that the cars are parked like that to save people unable to afford repair bills from accidents. Imagine a mid level office worker crashing into a Ferrari in Bangkok or anywhere.
Also, Bangkok is cramped. These malls probably offers car parking as a perk and secure from accidental damage. I doubt anyone buys a supercar just cos of free mall parking.
Of course nobody buys the cars just to go park them in the mall. 😂
Because he has million$10,000 and one million is just a fraction.
So true.
Supercar thailand tax 270%-390%
Yep. Insane.
I can't drive car. I go everywhere by public transport.Problem solved.
Me too!
…and a lot of money saved
considering the traffic and the way people drive the body shops must make bank keeping those cars looking good.
I agree. I just don’t understand the logic of owning a supercar in this country. The G wagon, that does make sense.
the traffic is bangkok is so dreadful, and you have motorcycle swirling everywhere.
if i have a supercar, no way i would drive them on the regular basis in bangkok.
traffic is way too bad and you have high risk of getting a ding.
i guess if you're worth billions then you don't care lol.
Yes, I simply don’t understand why anyone would buy a Lamborghini or a Ferrari here in Bangkok, or actually Thailand in general. I think it’s more to use it as a status symbol. There’s no way you could drive any of those cars anywhere near their potential out on public roads.
@@LifewithSerg exactly! not to mention the flood!
Luxury car tax 300% and License plates around 100k - 1m $
Yes so expensive!
Hello, the real reason is not due to car park in Shopping mall! Real reason is most are rich and like all rich people globally will get preferential treatment. Some of those wealth legit some well.
I live in East Asia and drive a small sport car. Anytime i pull out anywhere, the car goes straight in front be it restaurant or whatnot. Our shopping malls dont have dedicated supercar spot but only cos people in this part of Asia will be protesting and wanting to harm themselves.
You have to agree the cars parked together like that lend some sheen to the car park. That is also part of the reasoning. I know some of these thais with some of these cars. Shopping mall car park is last thing on their minds!
You are taking the title of this video way too literal. There’s something called “creative license” not everything is black and white. I’m well aware that people did not buy an expensive car like this just to get a good spot at the shopping mall. It’s just a perk that is offered to people with expensive cars.
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So nice.
If you are a mafia and taking rent money from thousands of street vendors while obstructing the sidewalks compelling people to walk on the road smelling the stench from rotten food waste, then what would you spend your free money on?
I don’t know the answer to that question. Thanks for watching.
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Porsche is the most super car in Thailand.
It’s my favorite as well.
Some of the license plates are More expensive than the price of the car.
Yes, I noticed!
Thailand isn’t built for super car it’s just a waste I would rather have a tank especially when you see how most people drive out there 😂, you should show some of the vans out there they are insane I saw one with just two seats in the back but had a mini bar and a 40 inch tv in the back with a PlayStation hooked up now that’s what you need when you get stuck in traffic 😂.
You are so very much correct about super cars being completely useless here. I have actually ridden in a couple of these vans. If you are a wealthy person here, I think this is truly the way to go. Two big chairs with massage functions, a 40 inch Internet, connect to TV, and no worries or stress while your driver navigate to stop and go traffic
300% import tax. 😂
It’s crazy.
Nice video, but assuming people only buy supercars for supercar parkings is honestly a bit foolish of you. I'll "assume" you were just joking.
LMFAO. Of course they don’t buy them just for the parking spots. I’m sorry my sarcasm was overlooked. 👍😊🙃
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Hmmm 🤔
Great video, Chad. You look like you put on a few pounds. Probably See Food diet. You be You 👍
Lol
So you might want to get checked for Alzheimer's. You literally repeated yourself 3 times.
PS: You guys might not know this, but there is a 200/300% import tax.......
Hey did you know that there is a 200-300% import tax. Not sure I mentioned it.
Like looking at them, would not buy!
The supercar parking in these malls is not free... Each parking spot is contracted out and the fees run as high as 200,000 baht per year in the higher end malls... Even the smaller malls charge around 80,000 baht per year for a supercar parking spot...
I was not aware of this. Thanks.
The owners of these cars may be the owners of the businesses in this mall where they drive to work. run his business
Maybe.
I think that maybe the case as I have seen the same cars in the same parking space over a period of of several months.