This is just a note of thanks to Dr. Pat and others for their info on NOT trying to bring a motorcyle into the country. I did bring alot of personnal items with me from Aust. and had a ###### of a time with official Beau. Could not have done it without the help of local friends, even then it took 1 1/2 days before i could take my gear off the docks ( and quite a few bht later ) Was still worth the effort with what i brought and the cost to replace here. But without local help i would advise others against trying the same. I did learn alot about the way gov. works in respect of importation here. I'm now living in San Sai, just outside of Chaing Mai, nice place ! Thanks to all on a great site.

I'm glad that it all worked out in the end ( pity about your wallet having to lose a bit of weight in the exercise ) Welcome to the LOS.