Old man cogitating

[simongandolfi]

Hi and thanks to those who dropped by to say Hullo at the Travel-Dri stand at the NEC.
My RTW is coming together - leaving UK in February once sober after my 79th birthday.
Flying in to China.
Three questions: can I ride my own bike in Laos?
Ditto for Vietnam?
Ditto for Myanmar?
Thanks for all info:

[mustaphapint]

I can't answer your questions with authority. I think the answer for Myanmar is probably no although I know Peter and Kay Forwood managed it for a short distance.
However I do wish you all the best for your trip. You are an inspiration to us all and I really hope I am still doing the same when I reach your age.

[simongandolfi]

God forbid that I am an inspiration...but thanks for kind words.

[John Downs]

Hi Simon,

Have enjoyed reading your previous travel reports.

Have been thinking of a similar trip and research on Laos shows:

Thailand - Laos - Cambodia - Myanmar Border Crossings: Motorcycle Touring | GT Rider

Laos is no problem on your own bike as long as you have bike ownership documents and a passport that is valid for at least another 6 months.

As far as Myanmar:

Thailand / Myanmar Border Notes | GT Rider

seems like a no-go.

As far as Vietnam:

Laos / Vietnam Border Notes | GT Rider

seems like a no-go with caveats.

Best luck in your travels.

Kindest regards,
John Downs

[simongandolfi]

Thanks, John, great help. I have best part of three months to get sorted.

[RichardE]

Originally Posted by mustaphapint

I can't answer your questions with authority. I think the answer for Myanmar is probably no although I know Peter and Kay Forwood managed it for a short distance.
However I do wish you all the best for your trip. You are an inspiration to us all and I really hope I am still doing the same when I reach your age.

I'd settle for just reaching his age...