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Originally Posted by Snakeboy
A TIP is certainly required for Thailand as for many other countries. But it is free of charge and whoever quoted you 600 $ for this is a huge scammer and you should avoid him as the plauge!
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When I entered Thailand in October I was quoted USD 800 for same day carnet processing. Payable after arrival in Thailand. Yesterday for 10 days processing to enter Thaialand I was quoted 10 days time.
The maximum length of a TIP is 30 days but I handled the renewal myself for free despite agent asking $350.
The problem seems to be when and how to get the TIP. I could no info from customs guys at Bukit Kayu Hitam
(Major Thai Border crossing). They just gave me the WhatsApp number of some agents and closed their windows.
Thailand is not a Carnet demanding country so even though some travellers have had their Carnets stamped its really not neccesary or required and has no lelegal points to have it stamped.
For the other requrements you mention I have never heard about such requirements. But Thailand is sometimes a very difficult land to deal with when it comes to such things as temporary vehicle import. Maybe better to fly the bike to Malaysia? After all its just a days ride from Kuala Lumpur to the thai border?
There is a dedicated facebookgroup for overland travels for Thailand.[/QUOTE]
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