It appears to me, that in fact he did manage to get the bike to Thailand with his ATA Carnet.
BUT, this bike is heavily modified, for him to be able to ride it despite some leg injuries. And he managed to convince them, that he will be making some travel articles about beautiful Thailand into magazines, and because of injury, absolutely needs THIS bike, to be able to do that (the bike is what he uses for work, used that to explain, why ATA Carnet).... And it had been a really big hassle, even though he had someone with him, who speaks Thai. Was probably his lucky day. He even admitted, that this method probably will not become a common one.
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