smotherb Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 A friend in Laos would like to buy a big bike in Thailand, legally register it and be able to go into and out of Laos. 1) can he legally buy a big bike and register it in Thailand if he does not have a Thai visa--only a visa upon arrival? 2) would Thailand place any restrictions on his taking the big bike into Laos or when he returns it to Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I've purchased small and big bikes with just the 30 day stamp, but you need a Residency Certificate, which means you need an address (it's been awhile now but IIRC I had to provide a copy of the house book and copy of the owner's ID card to get the Certificate). As for riding into Laos - here is an article from GT Rider - http://www.gt-rider.com/touring-information-overview/s-e-asian-border-crossings - it should have all the info you need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 You need a certificate of residency so you need be living somewhere, taking bkes in and out so no problem but each time you go into laos you need buy insurance for Laos max 30 days Nong khai lets you use the bridge but they wont let you in Chiang Khong gt riders has all the info u need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 When new to Thailand I bought a bike on a 30-day visa. Hotel receipt was sufficient for ResCert. I imagine policy varies by office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 just curious: why not buying a bike in laos? i ask since i recently PM a laos member about that. by the end of the year i'd like to buy a bike in laos, travel laos and then border-cross into whatever country i'll be heading to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 just curious: why not buying a bike in laos? i ask since i recently PM a laos member about that. by the end of the year i'd like to buy a bike in laos, travel laos and then border-cross into whatever country i'll be heading to. He wants a big bike and he says in Laos the price is high and the selection is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 just curious: why not buying a bike in laos? i ask since i recently PM a laos member about that. by the end of the year i'd like to buy a bike in laos, travel laos and then border-cross into whatever country i'll be heading to. He wants a big bike and he says in Laos the price is high and the selection is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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