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Hi all, haven’t been back here for awhile. I saw the above postings and would like to share with you the W140 320L that I recently restored. This was the last model 1997. I bought it from Malaysia (Borneo) where the previous owner has 7 units ! Can u believe that? The owner has passed away last year at the age of 89. So the last unit that he had was mainly to transport his grand children to school since day 1 he bought it brand new back in 1997. 

Last year when I bought it, the mileage was only 40,186 miles only. I sent the car to Re do the leather seats with the latest S222 seat design. Just to share with you. Your comment is welcome. Cheers! 

My FIL says he got harassed by the cops in Malaysia quite a few times driving a Thai registered car. basically the Malaysian version of the thai cops asking for tea money I guess. Has this happened to anyone here? Also, if you are given a ticket, what is the procedure?

I am considering driving there for the New Year if possible. Any advice specially applicable to this time of the year would be appreciated.

Is it possible to buy car insurance from the border ? i know you can buy third party insurance there but what about full insurance for the car ? while you are driving around malaysia for a month ?

I am going down there in a few weeks i will post my story on return

Sorry for the late reply. Guess by now you would have returned from Malaysia already.

Anyway, yes you can get the insurance from the border. No big deal. Just be sure that you have the money and everything moves by itself.

I bought 6 months insurance and road tax to drive my car around in Malaysia.

Hi guys,

I am finally back from Kuala Lumpur to Phatalung (Southern Thailand).

As promised, i will share with all of you about my experience driving into Malaysia and out from Malaysia (on 25 Mar 2008). BTW, pls drive towards Hatyai and then head down to SADAO immigration for safety reason.

Driving into Malaysia (MY)

Check List:

- Blue Log Book

- Translation from Thai to English (by Road Transportation only) : Optional

- Valid Passport

Procedure:

- Buy insurance & road tax at the Thai border. (pls bear in mind that, the Road Tax office only open after 3pm)

- Car Sticker (Number Plate translation)

- You need to decide whether ONE, THREE or SIX month's entry. (I paid for 3 months. Was told by the Immigration Officer that 6 months are a bit tough to get it, as you will be questioned.)

- Optional: Pay around THB3,600 to the Immigration Officer + THB300 tips. He will do all the ground work for you and to ensure that you sit in your car.

- Once you have all the required documents, cross over the bridge into Malaysia.

* Pls do not pump Full Petrol. Leave only 5 Litre left will do, because it is much cheaper to pump petrol after cross over to Malaysia (2km away from border) at RM1.92 / Litre (= THB19.20 / litre) for Unleaded 97 or RM2.05 / Litre (= THB20.50 / Litre) for Unleaded 97 Premium with Octane, called V-Power from Shell.

** All used electrical appliances are tax free.

Driving out from Malaysia back to Thailand

Check List:

- Passport only.

- Keep Blue Log Book incase it is required for inspection.

Procedure:

- Get your Passport Stamped at MY side.

- Drive the car over the Bridge.

- Park the car at the designated car park (Free) and get out from car to stamp passport at Thai immigration.

- Get in to your car and drive through it. No inspection required.

- Sometimes, it depends.

- Welcome back to Thailand.

Hope it helps!

Rgds,

Derek Wong

Yo bro,

I shall be leaving BKK tomorrow early morning heading down to Hatyai first. Will spend a night there before i continue my journey back to KL. Will post a complete process involves when crossing the Southern border. Stau tuned and wish me luck!

Sure thing! I will keep all of you updated once i reach Kuala Lumpur. Wish me luck!

Can anyone guide me which is the safest and best way to drive from Hatyai without going through the 3 provinces at down south? Because i just saw the TV news that, bomb scares were reported at Patani and one Swedish girl was raped and killed at Phuket.

Pls advise.

FWW,

Hope you post a report of your experiences!

I gave advice as to what I'd heard rather than what I'd actually done , the advice gets repeated and repeated until its taken as fact.

Happens very often here on TV.

Cheers

I drive my girlfriends car to malaysia no blue book as its on finance had no problems been 4 times in it now last time was 2 months ago.

you get insurance from Malaysia, after you drive thru customs there a row of shops on the right hand side minimum insurance is for 1 month costs about 800 thb they also do the english number plates i think they are about 200thb

you should have all your documents translated into english from the thai goverment where you do your driving license and register your car sorry forget what you call it.

Then you need to get a tax disc thing from the malaysian motoring office which is next to the shop this is free

they also change money at he insurers you will need some for the tolls

Yo bro,

Thanks for your input. As i read through some posts before, they advise me to get ready passport, valid driving license and blue book. Haven't they asked you to prove the owner of the vehicle you drove each time you passed through the immigration? How complicated to go through the immigration custom in Thailand and Malaysia? I will be carrying two bicycles with me, together with my girl friend.

What sort of documents that i need to translate into English? Can i do it myself with pencil written next to it? Or it must be endorsed by Thai government? If compulsory, where can i do it?

Oh yes, i was told it is dangerous to drive through the 3 down-south provinces after Hatyai. Is that true? Which is the best route that i should use to avoid troubles?

Once i pass through Malaysia border, i am not that afraid any more, because i was born in Malaysia. So, i know some police officers there which can help me through till i reach KL.

Thanks buddy!

Well, do you think this is in-line with Thaksin bought over the Manchester City Football Club's plan? Once this is legalised, the Thai people can start betting those football matches openly just like those Ladbrookes in UK. Then, everyone will love Thaksin and eventually he will be popular again and might have the chance to become the next Prime Minister soon.

I could smell something that... sooner or later... Thailand will have their very first CASINO, since Samak bench-marked with Malaysia, Singapore, Macao, etc... If they do so, this would definitely help to contribute the entire Thai economy, apart from positive growth on Tourism.

Womanise, Detroit of the East (Automotive), Tourism, Shopping Paradise, Casino (Next??)

Smart move!

just stick it on the roof rack not a problem ,have to get insurance for malaysia in songkla

Thanks buddy! Gosh! I just dismantled my bicycle tyres and thought of putting it in the car cabin. Hope it doesn't consider it as illegal.

Q1. Oh... as for the insurance, are there lots of insurance agents near the border? Or should i purchase the insurance in Songkla before heading down south (border)?

Q2. How much does it cost for the 3rd party insurance?

Q3. Can anyone briefly explain to me what would be the best way (safe, quick and easy way) to drive down from BKK to the border of Malaysia? It doesn't matter if it is a little far. How many hours to reach the border?

Q4. What time does the Thai and Malaysia immigration close and reopen?

Q5. Is it dangerous if i drive down by myself from BKK to the southern border? Or should i get someone to come with me? My Thai language is lousy. Hehe...

Cheers!

Took about a week for the boy's book to come after paying off finance co.

Thanks for your advise. Oh... then i better postpone my trip to Malaysia till later.

Meanwhile, any idea if i can bring my bicycles from here to Malaysia for cycling? If can, i will carry it in my car.

I don't think its possible.

I think you have to have the log book to exit the country.

I suspect that if you read the fine print of the loan agreement it may forbid you taking the car out of the country.

It kind of makes sense.

Cheers

Thanks for your reply. In that case, i shall settle the balance of the loan next week.

Q1. Do you have any idea how long it takes for the finance to release the log book to me once i have settled the balance of the loan?

Q2. I have just renewed the road tax recently. How long can i drive the Thai registered car in Malaysia for? (maximum duration)?

Pls advise.

Guys,

I am a Malaysian, working in Thailand over 2 years. I plan to drive my Thai registered car to Malaysia next week. However, i have yet to finish the car loan. Another 2 more years to finish. The Blue Registration Log Book is kept by the finance now.

I have two questions for you guys:

Q1. Can i still drive the car to Malaysia without the Blue Log Book? However, i do have the original Hire Purchase agreement issued by the Finance and also a photocopy of my car log book. Besides Passport, English plate number sticker and also insurance, what else do i need it?

Q2. How long does the Malaysia customs allow me to drive the Thai registered car in Malaysia (maximum duration)? How much would that be then?

Pls advise.

Cheers!

Rgds,

Derek

Guys,

I am a Malaysian, working in Thailand over 2 years. I plan to drive my Thai registered car to Malaysia next week. However, i have yet to finish the car loan. Another 2 more years to finish. The Blue Registration Log Book is kept by the finance now.

I have two questions for you guys:

Q1. Can i still drive the car to Malaysia without the Blue Log Book? However, i do have the original Hire Purchase agreement issued by the Finance and also a photocopy of my car log book. Besides Passport, English plate number sticker and also insurance, what else do i need it?

Q2. How long does the Malaysia customs allow me to drive the Thai registered car in Malaysia (maximum duration)? How much would that be then?

Pls advise.

Cheers!

Rgds,

Derek

So, my question is: how could you tell a bike with proper registration or not?

Go with the owner and the bike to the registration office and both of you ask them to transfer the ownership registration to your name. If they do it, you have a registered bike and you pay the old owner on the spot. If they do not do it, do not buy the bike. That is the old fashioned safe way.

Thanks Mongoose. Woo.... so complicated and fishy fishy!

BTW, i saw Mongoose name before from one of th Bicycle brands (mountain bike). Is there any connection to it? Sorry for asking such a silly question.

Guys,

Very interesting discussion here. I just saw Bates put up an ads to sell his 400CC bike few days back. But, after reading the above articles, he has been talking about legalise his bike for quite some time ago... But, yet i just saw his post that he has yet to register his bike since then...

So, my question is: how could you tell a bike with proper registration or not? Unregistered bike, does it mean that there will be no number plate on it and no insurance coverage? What happen if the bike got stolen and accident? No coverage and total lost, right?

Bates bought his bike at THB46K, now he is asking for THB45K... Hmm...

Wow, i didn't know that to register a bike can easily cost a BIG bomb! So, that means, we should go for the Registered Bike and it is cheaper and safer as well, right?

Hi guys,

since I'm about to move abroad back to where I came from (with the misses this time )

I would like to sell my fantastic bike. I've bought it from a shop in Chiangmai ( a Thai friend of mine ) in November around the 20th. I've been driving it a few times between Mae Sot and Chiangmai, but mainly been driving with it in Chiangmai. The meter shows around 19500km and absolutely everything has been checked.

The only problem I had in the beginning was the power generator that broke down in the first week, this has been replaced and since then not one problem with it. Absolutely love this bike but unfortunately can't take it with me

The bike is available beginning April (my only transportation right now)

Price for sale: 45.000 ฿

The bike hasn't been registered.

Several pics on request, contact davyinthailand (at) gmail.com

Hi there,

Yes, i am keen to know more about it. Just sent you an email about an hour ago at your Gmail. Have you got it yet? Here is my email: [email protected].

Cheers!

Rgds,

Derek

Don't think theres anything happening next weekend.

I will be going drifting with my radio controlled AE86 behind Seacon Square tomorrow night so I will check if theres any real drift events on.Cheaper than real drifting:)

I know there will be drag racing at Khlong 5 this Saturday if anyones interested.

Guys,

In fact, there was an official drifting behind Seacon Square since 3 Feb for about a week. Also, from 8 - 11 Feb, there was Car Drifting Exhibition and event at Bitec Convention Centre. So, i don't think there is any more drifting event again on the same month...