Sorry to hear about all the difficulties. Im from Singapore and now in UK. Yes Singapore is a real pain in the butt when it comes to driving a foreign vehicle. Every morning hundreds of Malaysians drive or ride into Singapore to work. Singapore economy depends on Malaysian Labour. We have the highest road taxes and cost of cars in the world. A Small island with 3.5 million pop.So for any foreign car/bike, the must pay in an equivalent of taxes to use the road. Thats what it boils down to. Unfortunately they dont see a difference between the everyday commuter and an overlander passing through. Anyways enough about Singapore.
For Malaysia, it is very easy (legally as in any country u need 3rd party insurance, but they dont check when u are coming from singapore-knowing u should have got it being in Singapore)
For thailand, u may use the carnet or you may get your vehicle details stamped on your passport. Depending on the border guards, u may be asked to buy insurance. Ive had crossing where they asked me to buy and other times nothing is mentioned.
I think when i do return to Singapore, i will try and find more info, and help anyone else trying to cross in as smoothly as possible.
For bikes coming in from Malaysia into singapore. Try to ride in, following behind the other Singapore bikes. F registered bikes. If you get through, thats it no hassles.
cheers


[This message has been edited by Dalbir (edited 25 May 2004).]