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[connda]

In the US, there is very good roadside assistance for drivers whose vehicles have broken down on the road.  Most cities and towns have tow-truck operators, and most of those operators have agreements with automobile clubs such as the American Automobile Association (AAA).  You can purchase roadside assistance insurance through AAA.

If you break down and call AAA (or other roadside assistance agencies), they will contact the nearest service center to your location and issue an assistance ticket.  A tow-truck driver will drive out to your location and attempt to get your vehicle running or tow it to a repair facility within 100 mile radius.  It's an excellent program that I've used in America.

Now the big question:  Is there any similar roadside assistance program here in Thailand?  I worry about my vehicle breaking down in the middle of jangwat.nowhere and not being able to get my vehicle towed or repaired.

What do you do here in Thailand?

[pattayadingo]

Yes there is.
AXA insurance have a policy and full breakdown cover for cars under 15 years old.

[PattayaParent]

I used to see CWC around a lot when I first came to Thailand but not so much now?

http://www.cwc.co.th/

also try here http://www.raat.or.th/

[mogandave]

Unlike the states, here, people will actually stop and help.

[connda]

PattayaParent, on 2012-01-31 13:37:50, said:

I used to see CWC around a lot when I first came to Thailand but not so much now?

http://www.cwc.co.th/

also try here http://www.raat.or.th/

Thanks much.  Looks like CWC is nationwide and covers all vehicles including motorcycles.

[bazmlb]

connda, on 2012-01-31 20:32:09, said:

PattayaParent, on 2012-01-31 13:37:50, said:

I used to see CWC around a lot when I first came to Thailand but not so much now?

http://www.cwc.co.th/

also try here http://www.raat.or.th/

Thanks much.  Looks like CWC is nationwide and covers all vehicles including motorcycles.

CWC dropped cover on motorcycles a few years ago, guess they havent updated their website, the car cover is only for cars up to about 15 years as well. I have used their service when a clutch slave cyclinder dropped its seal and they were very good at taking the car to a repairer.