FAQ
Fatboy’s Ekkamai: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 6PM, CLOSED EVERY SUNDAY! Link to Google maps location can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5u7FohKcCXmrLPPn6
Fatboy’s Sathorn: Tuesday to Sunday 10AM to 6PM, CLOSED EVERY MONDAY! Link to Google maps location can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Th46C2mbmqRkjkHHA
Fatboy’s Onnut is not part of the original Fatboy’s brand or holding company. We are not responsible for any services provided by Fatboy’s Onnut. If you would like to receive the service that Fatboy’s has developed a reputation for, please only use services provided by Fatboy’s Ekkamai and Fatboy’s Sathorn. Thank you very much for your understanding.
For Bangkok Expats:
- Passport Copy
- Work Permit Copy/Work Contract OR Condo/House contract copy for 6 months minimum
- 2,000 baht monetary deposit for a 125cc bike or 3,000 for a 150+cc bike
For Tourists: (Please note: Fatboy’s Motorbikes are for Bangkok use ONLY)
Option #1:
- Copy of Original Passport
5,000 baht - Receipt or email confirmation of the Bangkok Hotel or Bangkok Airbnb you are staying at (Hotel booking must be the same or longer as the scooter rental)
Option #2
If you do not want to leave a money deposit, Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals gives the option to customers to leave their ORIGINAL Passport as a deposit.
***PLEASE NOTE*** Presenting a valid Thai or International motorbike license IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW to rent a scooter or motorbike with Fatboy’s unless you are renting a 300CC+ vehicle. However, all Fatboy’s customers are responsible for having a valid driver’s license while operating the vehicle, as specified by Thai law and by our rental contract. If a Fatboy’s customer is found to be operating a Fatboy’s rental vehicle without a valid license as specified by Thai law, then the customer will be 100% responsible for any fines or punishments he/she may incur.
Ready to rent? Then call or message us now at one of the contact options here.
Fatboy’s Motorbikes has 2-day minimum rental period (48 hours). If you choose to rent a vehicle for just 1 day, you will still need to pay the full cost of a 2 day rental.
All of Fatboy’s rental motorbikes and scooters are for use ONLY in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, and certain areas of Nakhon Pathom. Failure to follow this policy will result in an AUTOMATIC BREACH OF RENTAL CONTRACT and will result in the customer forfeiting his/her deposit.
If you are not sure whether your area is eligible for rental, please kindly contact one of our staff for assistance.
Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals is the only Scooter Rental shop that has In-Shop Motorbike Mechanics, which means that all of Fatboy’s Motorbikes are personally serviced and checked by a Fatboy’s Motorbike Mechanic every time they are returned. Safety is our top priority and something we take extremely serious!
All Fatboy’s shops have between 1-3 Motorbike Mechanics on site. Access to our mechanics at anytime during our shop hours is 100% free of charge, and you can have bike serviced regularly throughout your rental. Please inform us if you feel the slightest issue with our Bikes, and we will be happy to fix it .
All Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals have 3rd party medical insurance included free of charge. This covers up to 35,000 Thai Baht in medical fees in case of accident. This complimentary insurance does not cover damages to the bike or 3rd party vehicles in case of accident.
If you would like Premium Insurance for your motorbike rental which covers damage to the rental bike and 3rd party in case of accident, please contact us directly for further details. Please note that to obtain Premium Insurance, you must have a valid Thai Motorbike License on International motorbike license deemed acceptable by the 3rd party insurance provider.
Yes, all 4 Fatboy’s Motorbike Rental shops offers free motorbike delivery for monthly rental contracts. Please note that if you live in Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, or Chachoengsao, we will require our delivery truck to deliver your bike, and these deliveries will need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Please note that motorbike pickup is not free. For a motorbike pickup quote, please contact one of our Fatboy’s team.
Want a motorbike delivery for a daily or weekly rental? This can be arranged for you at a fair delivery cost. Please contact one of our Fatboy’s team for details.
Extending your scooter or motorbike rental contract with Fatboy’s is very easy. Simply contact your local Fatboy’s branch via one of the available options here, and inform the team that you wish to extend your contract. Once payment has been settled for the contract extension, the Fatboy’s team will confirm the extension in the physical contract. It’s that simple!
Yes! Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals does offer the option for 3, 6 and 12-month payment plans for all our scooters and motorbikes. A VALID WORK PERMIT IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CLIENTS SEEKING TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE ON INSTALLMENT.
For full details of how to go about buying a bike on installment and all relevant requirements, please contact the Fatboy’s team via one of the options here.
Yes! Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals has for years been offering scooter and motorbike lessons for expats and tourists, so you can be rest assured you are operating a two-wheeler as safe as possible in Thailand. We have successfully trained hundreds of foreigners to become comfortable driving in Thailand, and many of our driving lesson students often proceed to rent scooters and motorbikes with Fatboy’s.
And yes, we offer lessons for both automatic and manual bikes!
For more details and pricing of our scooter and motorbike lessons, please see here.
Yes! Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals also offers full mechanic services for vehicles between 100-300CC! Our mechanic team that has years of experience can assist you and your personal motorbike or scooter with:
- General Servicing
- Motorbike Tire Changes
- Brake Checkups
- Engine Restorations
- Balance Readjustments
- Body Fixing
- And much more!
For more details about our motorbike mechanic service, please click here or to make a booking, please reach out to the Fatboy’s team!
100% yes! As a company established by expats, we understand how confusing and nerve-wracking handling Thai language paperwork can be. We also understand how overwhelming the Department of Land Transport can be for non-Thai speakers!
Therefore, Fatboy’s can assist all Bangkok expats and tourists with the following services:
- Motorbike Name Transfers
- Tax and Government Insurance Updates
- Lost License Plate
- Province Registration
- Residence Certificate Application
- And much more!
For more information about our Paperwork Services, click here or to make a booking, please contact a Fatboy’s team member now.
100% yes you can! Fatboy’s now offers daily, weekly and monthly car rentals in Bangkok at very affordable prices. All rental cars at Fatboy’s come with 1st class commercial car insurance and GPS tracking to prevent theft. Please see here for more details on how to rent a car with Fatboy’s.
Renting a motorbike already with Fatboy’s and also interested in renting a car daily, weekly or monthly? Then do not forget to claim your 20% discount for your car rental! Just contact a Fatboy’s staff at either branch for more details.
Yes certainly. All Fatboy’s rental cars come with 1st class commercial car insurance — this is the insurance type that will cover all drivers regardless of vehicle ownership. Please ensure that if you are renting a rental car in Bangkok, that you are renting a vehicle with this type of insurance! If you are renting a car with only 1st class personal insurance, you are committing insurance fraud! For full coverage amounts of the insurance policy, please contact a Fatboy’s staff via one of the options listed here.
Furthermore, all Fatboy’s rental cars are fully fitted with GPS tracking systems for theft prevention or for assistance in the case of a lost vehicle. This GPS system is included as part of the car rental fee.
For all clients interested to rent a car with Fatboy’s, please ensure to prepare the following documentation:
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Valid Visa & Latest Entry Stamp
- Copy of Work Permit OR Copy of House/Condo Contract OR Valid Hotel or Airbnb Booking
- Copy of Valid Thai or International Car License
- A monetary deposit of 5,000 or 10,000 baht depending on whether you qualify as a tourist or expat (full details here)