Mother Goose and overlander gosslings soon to be
As of December 15, things appear to be tightening up quickly in Thailand re: guides and independent travel through the country. If your permit has not been already approved it looks like you'll have to pay for a minder (aka "guide") and a pre-approved flight plan. Here is a link to the latest "news," from Ride Asia forum:
Temp. Importing a Foriegn Reg. Mbike into Thailand - Page 10
This will be a hot topic at the HU Mini-Meeting January 6 & 7, 2017, with experts present from a qualified travel agency.
Looks like the days of free roaming overlanding on foreign (except Malaysia) motorbikes/vehicles through Thailand are history. Soon it will be follow the tail light in front of you. :-( much the same as Myanmar and China.
Kindly don't shoot the messengers.
HU Thailand Mini Meeting Team 2017
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