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Originally Posted by Goodbye Comfortzone
Hi,
we are two german motorbike travelers driving from Germany to Australia in yearly stages. 2023 we are going to ride through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Thailand, and maybe Vietnam to get to Malaysia / Indonesia.
The following questions are keeping us busy right now:
- is there a chance to drive through Thailand without a guide?
- are there any recommendations where we can leave out bikes (if needed) for around 6-12 without having issues with the carnet/customs?
- any other hints or recommendations are welcome!
our website / blog: https://www.goodbye-comfortzone.de
Thx,
Claudius & Philip
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Drive through Thailand without guides? Precovid this was a matter of from which bordercrossing one came from. Both bc Myanmar to Thailand one needed guides. But currently Myanmar is not open for overlanders.
From Laos - most bordercrossings guides not needed, from Cambodia most borders guides not needed, from Malaysia some borders guides needed, other bordercrossings guides not needed.
So how it will be postcovid I think nobody knows. A few reports from overland travellers that have crossed Malaysia to Thailand suggests that its possible to enter Thailand without a guide.
Leaving a foreign vehicle for 6-12 - do you mean days, weeks of months?
Cambodia used to be the easiest option as they didnt even hand out a TIP. Im not sure if thats still the case - but it could be an option. Malaysia and Indonesia could also be options as long as the vehicle has a valid Carnet.
Other hints and recimandations - as mentioned above getting into Vietnam you need to organise the trip via an agent/travel agency.
My personal recomandations - Laos and Indonesia. The best countries for overlanding in SE-Asia. Super cheap, very friendly and helpful locals, poor roads - but that makes the trip an adventure.
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