samuijimmy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Getting a new faster Honda soon, so can do Maenam to Lamai in 10 minutes Seriously though, I've been told that to take a bike over the border, (Malaysia or perhaps other places) that one requires a special permit.... Does anyone know where to apply & get here on Samui? My guess might be the MVB in Lipa Noi area? Anyone done or know for sure & what I would need to get (have Thai license) ... no doubt a letter from Samui Immigration also? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe84330 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 hi jimmy, you just need to have documented ownership of the car or bike that you plan to take over the border. you'll buy insurance at the border. in a case where you are renting/borrowing etc, you can get by with a letter signed by the owner authorizing you to take it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) hi jimmy, you just need to have documented ownership of the car or bike that you plan to take over the border. you'll buy insurance at the border. in a case where you are renting/borrowing etc, you can get by with a letter signed by the owner authorizing you to take it over. Thanks Joe, any idea roughly how much insurance would be? I assume the Green Book would be the documentation? Edited March 26, 2011 by samuijimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe84330 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 haven't ever taken a bike over, i wouldn't imagine it would be more than 2 or 3 hundred baht for a weeks coverage but that's just a guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I am pretty sure you need a translated copy of the book from the registration / vehicle office. You can also have a look & search HERE for further info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie100 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Taking a car to Malaysia also requires your number plate (city of registration) to be translated in to English I think. Don't know if this applies to bikes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootybrown Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 You need a certified translation of book into English and number plate number stickers on front mudguard, place of registration EG BK and number. If it first time and you are doing visa run go to the weekend market at the border near Satun. you can take your bike 2 K into Malaysia without papers or insurance but you can ask the border guys who are very helpful. The market is good. The numbers should be on black background. If you look around you will see cars in Samui with two number plates, they must go to Malaysia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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