Any Bikers From Nong Khai

HI i need a bit of info, looking for a cheap scooter for a young lad, i dont live there, any shop recommends , a sad story, a friend just got scammed out of a bike in bkk, she is heart broken, took all her money, (no silly remarks ok) so i want to help out. she did not due the due diligence, and he has scammed many it would seem. i was thinking bike rental place as here in Pattaya they are selling off stock as have no customers, any pointers helpful, thankyou KC