The guys at Rideasia.net seems to be the best updated in this case.
Ext. Customs Temp. Import of Foreign Reg. Bike in Chiang Mai
One thing is sure and that is that this new rules came into enforcement earlier this week - monday the 27th june.
Although it still remain to see how the new rules are interpreted and enforced it seems like they will be similar to the rules in China and Myanmar - you will need to apply for a permit 30 days in advance through a travel agency, you can only travel within the borderprovince you are entering Thailand in or stick to an itinerary - and you will need to have people from the Travel Agency with you at all time. Vehicle can max stay 30 days pr year but possible to extend for another 30 days.
This means free travel in and througout Thailand on a foreign plated vehicle are not allowed anymore. Another country making it difficult for overland travel.
Its just sad and depressing....
Four foreign plated motorbikes are reported stuck in the border between Cambodia and Thailand.
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In the end everything will be fine. If its not fine its not the end....
Last edited by Snakeboy; 29 Jun 2016 at 07:40.
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