Anya has received several readers inquiries about the downtown area of Chiang Mai, in addition to the ancient city, whether it is possible to recommend a motorcycle shop on Nimman Road, this time we took advantage of the Loi Krathong Festival and almost all of them lived in this area, and found a good car Let’s give an introduction, and explain how to complete the self-service refueling together.
Before departure, you should understand the pre-work for renting a motorcycle on the road in Chiang Mai
For car rental companies in the downtown area of Chiang Mai, most of the motorcycle CC numbers start at 110CC. Compared with Taiwanese motorcycle driver’s licenses of 50～110CC for light motorcycles, and above 125CC for heavy motorcycles, the store will ask the driver’s license to be photocopied when going through the rental procedures. Without an international driver's license, I directly gave a Taiwanese heavy-duty motorcycle driver's license. The store didn't ask much and took a photocopy. I guess they are not obliged to help with the inspection as long as they can rent a car, but!Fortunately, we abide by the traffic rules along the way and were not stopped by the traffic police. Therefore, we remind everyone to obtain an international driver's license before departure and carry the original Taiwanese driver's license with you. This is the best way to protect yourself.
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How to apply for an international driver's license?
Everyone should prepare the following documents and go to the supervision office to apply:
1. Any of the following identification documents:
(1) Chinese nationals with nationality of the Republic of my country and registered permanent residence in Taiwan shall attach a national ID card or a military ID card.
(2) Foreigners, people from mainland China, or nationals without household registration in Taiwan should attach a certificate of stay or residence permit for more than one year.
(3) 香港或澳門居民應檢附1年以上居留證明（件）或入出境證件。但自中華民國94年1月1日起，應檢附1年以上居留證明（件）辦理之。
2. The original Republic of China driver’s license. If the domestic driver’s license has expired, you should first apply for a license change (1 photo with 1 inch, 200 yuan fee).
3. I have taken 6 photos of the same style on the front and half of the body with a clear and clear facial features on a glossy plain background taken in the past 2 months.
4. Automobile (motorcycle) driver verification and various transaction registration forms (pdf files) (please go to our firm, our Shilin supervision station or each highway supervision simple service station to obtain a blank form, or download from our website> .
5. Fill in the English name that is the same as that on the passport.
Fee: NT$250.
Precautions:
1. If there is a fine for violation of regulations, please go to our firm or the adjudication office to handle and close the case first.
2. The international driver's license is valid until the expiry date of the domestic driver's license, but the maximum is no more than 3 years. If the domestic driver's license has expired, the license must be renewed first.
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Nimman Road in Chiang Mai is bustling and has become a new residential area and business district.
We took advantage of Agoda's special rate to check in again this Loy Krathong FestivalEastin Tan Hotel Chiang MaiThree nights, when I arrived in the afternoon, I looked at the streets of Chiang Mai from the 8th floor. The blue sky was lined with white clouds, and I couldn't help but relax.Since we want to introduce more hotels on Nimman Road this time, we have booked a total of four hotels here. Both the beginning and the end of the itinerary are near this business district, so we didn't choose to rent a car in the ancient city. Instead, we wanted to find a car dealer in this area.
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Nat Motor Chiang Mai is 7~10 minutes walk away, very convenient
Sometimes you may find that you don’t use the hotel counter service well, and you may be worried about language communication difficulties. In fact, Anya and Wendy's English speaking skills are also very poor. They rely on vocabulary and hand-drawn journeys, and most of the hotel has to deal with it. The proportion of tenants asking about food, drink and entertainment information is high. So when we approached to ask if there is a car rental agency near the hotel, the staff at the counter were very familiar with the information. After going downstairs, turn left and walk straight. You can see it in about 7-10 minutes.
We went all the way, and finally saw the car dealership and a row of brand new motorcycles parked at the arcade. Wendy and I had an incredible vision. Could it be that this is a newly opened car rental dealership?The cars are all the same as new cars, so you can earn money!Immediately ask an old lady in the store, and she asked the lady boss to take us to another store.
Yes, that row of brand new cars is not listed for sale. (Wendy and I are not happy, because...)
▲ Turn left from the entrance of Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai and go all the way.
▲ There is Xiaoqi in front of this car dealership, which is very easy to recognize.
▲ "Hello, Lady~" Every car is so cute and novel!
▲ It turns out that these are new cars for sale, not for rent.
Nat Motor Chiang Mai’s car is new and clean, and the proprietress is Chinese, who can assist in communication
This car shop opened in 2015. The proprietress is an ultra-young Chinese. She explained to us the rental amount and calculation method one by one. Wendy’s model of locomotive was originally booked for 300 baht per day, which is compared with the old city car. The trip is indeed high, but she explained that it is because the husband’s family values cleanliness. Whether it is the environment of the car dealership or the cleaning of the car after returning, it is very well maintained. In addition, we have seven days of rental, and there is a small discount for one day. It was about 250 baht, and after discussing it with Wendy, it was decided.
The car rental mortgage method is divided into two types: "deposit 3,000 baht (depending on the number of lease days)" or "mortgage the original passport". We choose the latter because there is no extra preparation for cash. But for this point, we hope everyone will prepare cash. Don't Put your passport in the store.
The proprietress specially came up with the contract to sign for us, and specially reminded Chiang Mai to catch riding motorcycles without wearing helmets. For their own safety, we also urge everyone to follow the Taiwanese riding motorcycle regulations and wear helmets before and after, and finally give A travel map of Chiang Mai, let us know that we can go there for fun.
▲ In front of Nat Motor store.
▲ In Chiang Mai, there are many more Chinese tourists traveling freely, and the stores also opened up to pay with Alipay.
▲ Contract regulations.
▲ Various car models and prices.
▲ The travel map made by the boss themselves.
▲ Remind again, the helmet is very important.
▲ The helmets provided in the store are all full covers, which are very new!
▲ Ready to go to the gas station to refuel!
Self-service gas station, pay first and refuel all by yourself
In the past, when we were planning to refuel when renting a car, there would always be gas station employees to help. Just add a certain number of gas payment according to the instructions of the owner of the car dealer. Unexpectedly, this gas station is all self-service, and there is only one employee at the toll office. , The rest is empty, probably also taking a route of saving labor costs.As mentioned earlier, there are already many Chinese tourists in Chiang Mai who have come to play. There is a Chinese description of the steps at the gas station, which is easy to understand and can be completed.
First, go to the payment office and explain the purchase amount. We directly set it to 50 baht based on Taiwan’s experience. You can ride miles for several days!After explaining to the employee with regret, he also refunded the balance directly.
After refueling, we went to the MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center for dinner. The exclusive parking lot for the motor vehicle under the department store. Just follow the instructions to park. I think cycling in Chiang Mai is to be careful, careful, and careful. The most important thing is to complete the journey safely. Thing, right?
▲ Pay at the gas station.
▲ The instructions for self-service refueling steps are assisted in both Chinese and English.
▲ The first time I refueled myself, it was quite wonderful.
▲Yes, as shown in the table, it only costs more than 20 baht.
▲ There are many such small lanes in Chiang Mai, slow down and safety first.
▲ The parking instruction sign of the department store.
◎ Nat Motor Chiang Mai
– Address: 199/3, Huay Kaew Rd Soi 2, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai
– Tel: 66 99 556 6998
-Business hours: 08:00-18:00
