Asean Travel In Own Car From Thailand To Neighbouring Countries In Asean

[Antaro]

Who has experience with traveling in his own car (Thailand registered in own name/ Asean numberplate and car passbook) into neighboring Asean countries?

ANY INFO WELCOME

[scudman]

I have driven to Laos twice in my own car. For Laos at least, you have to get permission, in the form of a Purple Book, to take the Thai registered, plated car out of the country. The first trip was to Northern Laos, crossing near Chaing Rai. Insurance, vehicle check, docs from the Lao government required. We had to show such documents twice in our northern Laos trip.

Last year went to Southern/Central Laos. Got our Purple Book stamped before we left, but did not go through all the other documentation like the time before in the north. Just drove over and that was it. Never stopped once in the south or central regions. Scenery is much prettier in the north.

[Tanaka]

What documents from the Lao government are required and how do you get those? Did you buy insurance at the border and if so, what ws the coverage and what would you do if something happened?

[Antaro]

I have driven to Laos twice in my own car. For Laos at least, you have to get permission, in the form of a Purple Book, to take the Thai registered, plated car out of the country. The first trip was to Northern Laos, crossing near Chaing Rai. Insurance, vehicle check, docs from the Lao government required. We had to show such documents twice in our northern Laos trip.

Last year went to Southern/Central Laos. Got our Purple Book stamped before we left, but did not go through all the other documentation like the time before in the north. Just drove over and that was it. Never stopped once in the south or central regions. Scenery is much prettier in the north.

how are the roads in the north, ok for an isuzu dragon eyes ?