Thai Scooter To Malaysia

[Sydneycraig]

Have read lots of info but some conflicting so after confirmation from someone who has taken a Thai registered scooter to Malaysia for 3 months...

As an Australian I get 3 months visa on arrival for myself ...

The bike gets the same if I have green book in my name and a translation of green book from the motor office... And the number plate needs to be changed also ???? Where do I get it if so??

Thanks all and any tips for where to go in Malaysia appreciated

[koratjohn]

You might want to take a look at the gt-rider.com or rideasia.net forums for this information. They have a great deal of information on the subject.

[Gregory Morozov]

Just across the border in Sadao you will find the small agencies on the right-hand side, they will make an insurance for you and a temporary number in the the form of stickers. You have to plaster it over the front of the bike.

[Sydneycraig]

Thanks Gregory ... Can anyone confirm that I will be issued with a 3 month entry for the scooter ??

Assume there is no limit on the timeframe if the Thai temporary export papers I get before I leave ??

[Lancelot]

You might want to take a look at the gt-rider.com or rideasia.net forums for this information. They have a great deal of information on the subject.

Yes, great info there, many GT Rider members have taken their Thai registered bikes to Laos and Cambodia. Malaysia should be a piece of cake

[Sydneycraig]

Sure it will be fine but always good to hear confirmation . Will be a 3 month lap of Malaysia if anyone has sine tips

[samuijimmy]

What the number is they "plaster" on the front of the bike, is your Thai license plate translated into English, and includes the letters of which province you are from.

You can get your local Thai motor vehicle branch to translate on paper to save time at the office border just after you go across the border. They also will sell you compulsory insurance I believe for minimum 3 months... (was not too expensive) ...

Fairly easy process... if you plan on going across again in future leave the number on your bike!

When you come to the Tolls on Hwy you by-pass them on bike lanes (no tolls for motorbikes) ....

Always fill your gas tank full especially if crossing to the east coast and on the east coast. Gas stations in some areas are fair apart... Other wise not a bad country to tour around.

Edited January 7, 2013 by samuijimmy

[Sydneycraig]

Thanks for the tips ... Will be off in a couple weeks

[Sydneycraig]

I have the translation... Can I cross in satun rather than going into songhkla and sadao ... My insurance doesn't cover me on the 3 dodgy states!!

[thai4me]

Craig.

PM me if you need info.I am based in Kuala Lumpur.

[Sydneycraig]

Thanks thai4me .. Just getting a rough route together but sure I will have some Q's!! Will drop you a line soon.. Thanks

[Sydneycraig]

So.. Insurance for Malaysia is found on the Thai side ... About 100m on the right before the Thai checkpoint in one if the street stalls ... Not obvious so go slow ... Insurance is 1100 baht for 3 months and takes 30 mins to process ... Get stamped out if Thailand and head to Malaysian immigration ... No paperwork or anything to do for fir the bike exiting from Thailand ... Just a few meters from Malaysian immigration is a door for JPJ perlis ... Take the paperwork from the insurance place here and they will sort your paperwork for Malaysia ... That's it ... Just into Malaysia there are a stack of hairpin bends leading to an awesome view into Malaysia

[Sydneycraig]

the insurance shop Thai side ... There is one just before Malaysia immigration but it was closed so I had to go back... Can come and go as you please !

the JPJ door just after Malaysian immigration ... Stop here for your permit to ride in Malaysia ... No charge and 5 minutes..

[Sydneycraig]

the road and view into Malaysia from the top of the hill as you leave the border.

[thai4me]

Glad that you found your way in and enjoying yourself. Look forward to read more of your adventures.

[Sydneycraig]

penang has some cool street art!

[Sydneycraig]

penang has some cool street art!

[Sydneycraig]

I have seen loads of crashes in Thailand but none fatal... Today in ipoh, I road past a scooter accident. 1 rider and 1 bike down. Not sure what happened but he was dead and they were just covering his face with a jacket as I went past .... Put me off riding the bike today... Have others seen similar and felt the same?! Obviously I will keep going as I'm in the middle of Malaysia on my Thai scooter but today I walk!!

[loserlazer]

do not get accidents put you off from riding craig.

There are lots of riders getting killed on the roads all around the world whether you see them or not.

[Sydneycraig]

Yes I know but somehow different when you see it! Today I'm hungover so not riding today either so tomorrow I start again

[Sydneycraig]

Route on the image or the longer way via lipis?!? Anyone know these routes? What's best? Tips for gua and lake kenyir??

Thanks

Ipoh has some cool new bars/clubs ... Cameron cold, wet but great scenery. And awesome food

[Sydneycraig]

Oh and the map ...