The funny side

Was stopped at a checkpoint south of Phan driving my GF's car at 11 am today. Registration was out of date by three weeks, my GF had forgotten to renew it before going to Vientiane. She told them the Blue Book was in her name; however, we did not have it in the car - back at her house. 1000 baht fine. Ticket written out, good until tomorrow when the car gets registered.

Those cops had that checkpoint packed up and ready to roll about thirty seconds after I handed over the 1000 baht. Yes, I probably got screwed. However, I could see the funny side of them hightailing it to what I assume was going to be a long lunch.

Sorry, should have put this in the motoring forum.