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End of the road: Thailand tightens up rules on foreign tourist vehicles

Foreign tourists face strict curbs on driving into Thailand * | Bangkok Post: news

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I read it in the Bangkok Post the other day, you can apply to come in... also come in from Laos etc. But as with anything else over here...everything is possible This Is Thailand, time will tell. There are still people crossing. The same thread has been on Advrider and riders are still entering ok in the last few weeks.

Wayne

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This basically discriminates against Chinese camper vans .. I don't think its too much for overland vehicles to worry about.

I got the impression from other articles ( i don't know where, maybe TVF ) that its was probably targeting Cambodian (scooters) ( due to the temperamental attitude of border staff with relation to Thai vehicles entering ) - I guess it could apply to Chinese bikers too.

I love the way its also reported but its OK .. "However these regulations will not apply to vehicles from Laos, Malaysia and Singapore as Thailand has pacts with these countries on international car travel."

I guess its just because Thai vehicles generally can't enter China, Myanmar and Vietnam and the attitude of those in power "We can't, so, YOU can't either"

Reports had been of a lot Chinese vehicles had been sneaking across during last years Chinese new year period.
The system isn't set up for them to purchase compulsory insurance ( firstly they would need either an English or Thai translation of their log book ), China doesnt recognise or issue IDP's ( right ? ) they aren't in the ASEAN licence agreement - So Chinese drivers would unlicensed and there are always complaints about their driving behaviour and also cleanliness.

Would be quite easy to fix - Customs issues temporary import tickets, the police accept Chinese licences, companies sell them compulsory insurance and the creation of IMHO something desperately lacking in Thailand .. camp sites !! Thailand benefits from increased tourism that they have never had before, but instead, its easier to ban something.

Other countries opens up such as Myanmar and possibly Vietnam but Thailand moves in the other direction. But what can one expect with a military junta in charge for an unlimited time.... To call it a banana republic would be an offense to the banana.

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In the end everything will be fine. If its not fine its not the end....

Hi All
Im presently touring Thailand now and I crossed Via the Malaysian boarder 8 days ago and had no problems at all. In fact the Thai Immigrations & Customs officers were very helpful...

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The story I read referred to a future possible crackdown rather than one in force right now.

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Tony
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