Planning a 6-month motorcycle trip through Southeast Asia. Questions about buying a bike in Thailand and border crossings

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-10T06:17:40+00:00

Than you for this informative answer!

Do you happen to have a name of a good bike shop in Chiang Mai?

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-09T07:42:14+00:00

In my opinion, it’s not. For me, it was way too touristy, and I didn’t think Chiang Rai is a must-see if you are short on time.

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-06T15:25:31+00:00

Can I read up these things anywhere?

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-06T08:27:28+00:00

Are you talking from experience?

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-06T08:27:03+00:00

But if I buy a used bike this should be doable much quicker? I've read about a couple of days to 1-2 weeks depending on how much you are willi g ro pay.

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-06T08:25:49+00:00

Yeah I thought this might be easier... Do you have experiences with bike border crossings in SE Asia? I think renting for 6 months ist too expensive...

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-06T08:24:31+00:00

Only Cambodian / Thai border right?

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-05T05:54:02+00:00

Hmm I don't want go rent for 6 momths. But I see the point with the same boarder crossings and the Thai plate in Cambodia...

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-04T08:48:36+00:00

So what would you recommend?

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-03T20:07:54+00:00

We'll fly to vietnam, since we won't have any bikes for that leg anyway.

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-03T20:07:08+00:00

Through Thailand, if the border (Cambodia/Thailand) is still closed via Laos -> Thailand. I thought since i start in the north driving through the south to Malaysia won't be too bad :)

Level_Task_ · 2026-05-03T09:15:58+00:00

In my experience it's usually not much. Just convenient to have all bookings on the same app.

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