Would like current information on riding 125 cc into Laos from Thailand.. Crossing Friendship bridges, various locations. Did few years ago then they clamped down especially small bikes. What is going on now. Thanks in advance for info.
Riding to Laos
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You-tuber Paddy Doyle just did a big road trip in Laos on his Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub with thai plates - so the good news is that its possible with a 125 cc bike nowadays. The bad news is that its seems to be possible to cross only at Nong Khai - Thanaleng (Vientiane) Friendship bridge no 1. Pddy tried at Chiang Khong - Huay Xay but was rejected.
And second negative is that you need an agent to clear you through the bordercrossing if you bring a bike and that goes for all foreign plated bikes no matter how big or small it is.
The cost seems to be around 2500 baht, so its not the end of the world but still… The agent must be contacted some days ahead of the crossing as paperwork must be arranged 3 days prior to the crossing.
If you dont have paperwork from an agent you wont be allowed to cross. This is confirmed by several other riders that have crossed to Laos lately at Nong Khai.
Paddy Doyle’s video episode where he crossed into Laos:
And second negative is that you need an agent to clear you through the bordercrossing if you bring a bike and that goes for all foreign plated bikes no matter how big or small it is.
The cost seems to be around 2500 baht, so its not the end of the world but still… The agent must be contacted some days ahead of the crossing as paperwork must be arranged 3 days prior to the crossing.
If you dont have paperwork from an agent you wont be allowed to cross. This is confirmed by several other riders that have crossed to Laos lately at Nong Khai.
Paddy Doyle’s video episode where he crossed into Laos:
Plenty of info here if you want to take a look
Laos Border Crossings
See also: Entering Laos - Some History GTR first bike over the 4th Mekong Friendship Bridge, Chiang Khong - Houei Xai. Friendly Thai immigration at the Thai -Lao border crossing of Phu Du border from Uttaradit, Thailand. For info on border crossings check out the main GT Rider website...
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Entering Laos - Some History
An attempt to summarize the history & issues that have cropped up over the years entering Laos. Friendship Bridge History: The 1st Mekong Friendship was opened on April 8, 1994, it was the first bridge across the lower Mekong, and the second on the full course of the Mekong. Funded by the...
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Thailand - Laos - Cambodia - Myanmar Border Crossings: Motorcycle Touring | The GT Rider
All border crossings must be at a legal international crossing where you can get a passport stamped / visa validated and motorcycle temporarily imported. Legal international border crossings should not be confused with local border trading places
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You will probably need an agent to get you into Laos on a bike less than 250cc.