legsarelittle Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Looking to bring my own bike over next year for a short spell, anyone offer any suggestions for air freight companies or tips.Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 As this is in the Diving forum which is not related to motorcycles, will move to the Motorcycles forum for answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Use the search function and you'll find hundreds of posts on dozens of threads on the topic. You'll usually find more useful information there than with a new thread because it's been done to death. If it were me, I'd fly in unencumbered and either rent or buy a scooter for my time in country, then sell it or return the rental and fly out unencumbered. Even if the temporary import is do-able, the cost of renting (or buying and reselling) a 2nd hand scooter will be less than the airfreight alone, never mind the nightmare of dealing with the customs people and getting it road legal. (I may look into it further if I were in a bordering country, but not on the other side of the pond). Edited June 11, 2017 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Use the search function and you'll find hundreds of posts on dozens of threads on the topic. You'll usually find more useful information there than with a new thread because it's been done to death. If it were me, I'd fly in unencumbered and either rent or buy a scooter for my time in country, then sell it or return the rental and fly out unencumbered. Even if it's do-able, the cost of renting (or buying and reselling) a 2nd hand scooter will be less than the airfreight alone, never mind the nightmare of dealing with the customs people and getting it road legal. Appreciate the reply, but I'm bring my Harley over.Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just now, legsarelittle said: Appreciate the reply, but I'm bring my Harley over. Wanna bet? I'll even give you odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Masochist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 1 hour ago, legsarelittle said: Appreciate the reply, but I'm bring my Harley over. Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Sorry, not gonna happen. Do some research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 I know quite a few people that have done this, & with ease.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duindam Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Everything you need to know can be found here http://www.motorcycle.in.th/page.php/Temporary_Import_of_Motorcycle_into_Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, Duindam said: Everything you need to know can be found here http://www.motorcycle.in.th/page.php/Temporary_Import_of_Motorcycle_into_Thai Reading that link to the new regulations, it seems that the OP will have to employ a Thai registered travel agent, a Thai guide and a Thai registered escort vehicle. I wonder if this young lady is available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 [emoji12][emoji106]Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anythingleft? Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I know quite a few people that have done this, & with ease.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa ConnectThen why start a thread asking questions about a subject that your quite clearly already knowledgable on? Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 It never hurts to gather as much info as possible....providing your ok with that...Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 4 hours ago, legsarelittle said: I know quite a few people that have done this, & with ease. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Well just do like they did already.! Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I know quite a few people that have done this, & with ease.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa ConnectI have been here for a long time and have heard many stories of people trying to import there own bike. Most people later really regret that they tried to go this way instead of buying something here. If you know many people who have done it could you please explain how they did it? I am sure there are many people here who would like to know the easiest way to do bring there own bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, Nickymaster said: I have been here for a long time and have heard many stories of people trying to import there own bike. Most people later really regret that they tried to go this way instead of buying something here. If you know many people who have done it could you please explain how they did it? I am sure there are many people here who would like to know the easiest way to do bring there own bike. I had the idea the OP wanted to know how-to "Temporary Import of Motorcycle" for a holiday or touring the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 CorrectSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 I have just received an email back from Thai customs with the relevant application forms and process, I will get back to see how it goes, certainly from what they have explained it is not difficult, if you have everything in order.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 So for temp import it has to be with a travel agency and you can only move around when accompanied by at least one of their staff... lol. On the back of the bike? Harley with sidecar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, legsarelittle said: Surely this entourage would be more appropriate ... Edited June 12, 2017 by Salerno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 That's where it gets confusing as one part says you have to be with an organised tour and registered tourism business, and the other part doesn't mention that at all, waiting to hear back from customs [emoji51]Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 2 hours ago, legsarelittle said: Correct Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect You should also contact the (Thai) Department of Land Transport as they're in charge of legally riding on the public road. The Thai customs can help you legally entering Thailand. In most countries around the world if you pass customs you can ride around, but in Thailand you also need a permit from the Department of Road Transport... otherwise you're an ATM for every police officer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legsarelittle Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Customs have also confirmed this. CheersSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Nickymaster said: So for temp import it has to be with a travel agency and you can only move around when accompanied by at least one of their staff... lol. On the back of the bike? Harley with sidecar? No. Staff leading on a Wave. No pompom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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