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So to confirm, there doesn't seem to be an issue if I buy a Honda Wave or such like in HCMC, have the papers for it (but not in my name) for me to cross into neighbouring countries, Thailand maybe an issue?

I arrive in HCMC on Tuesday

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So to confirm, there doesn't seem to be an issue if I buy a Honda Wave or such like in HCMC, have the papers for it (but not in my name) for me to cross into neighbouring countries, Thailand maybe an issue?

I arrive in HCMC on Tuesday

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I will try and help you as you are on limited time.

Laos, Cambodia seem allow the free movement of VN bikes .. There seems to be some kind of reciprocal agreement, but don't quote me on it.

The place that can give you 100% reliable information is Flamingo travel in Hanoi. You can contact him direct and he has also contributed some essential posts to GT-R, if you are thinking of buying a bike in VN.

Thailand won't let a VN reg'd bike in .. because there is no reciprocal agreement that allows Thai bike to VN.

However - There was an advert on FB the other month, a guy was selling 2x CB100's VN Reg'd ( Not in his name ) .. I was very interested and after I got the lowdown from Thai customs, he had left the country and dumped the bikes. So, it is possible - somehow.

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So to confirm, there doesn't seem to be an issue if I buy a Honda Wave or such like in HCMC, have the papers for it (but not in my name) for me to cross into neighbouring countries, Thailand maybe an issue?
You can ride from Vietnam to Laos and from Vietnam to Cambodia but NOT from Laos to Cambodia and NOT to Thailand. At least they did not allow me with an owned VN bike and all the legal papers even i offered 100US$ bribe...
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You can ride from Vietnam to Laos and from Vietnam to Cambodia but NOT from Laos to Cambodia and NOT to Thailand. At least they did not allow me with an owned VN bike and all the legal papers even i offered 100US$ bribe...
Its correct that the the only border crossing between Laos and Cambodia has been closed for foreigners on motorbikes lately in periods in the direction from Laos and into Cambodia. As I mentioned in a post earlier - this is Asia and anything can happen for any reason etc etc. In the other direction on the other hand - from Cambodia to into Laos ther seem to be no problems whatsoever.
So if someone are planning to travel Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia - plan according to that. And always seek out the latest news about the actual border crossings one plan to use. If a border crossing is closed at one occation for one rider it doesnt automatically means its closed from that point and until eternity...
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