coxyhog Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 My next trip in 77 days so I fancy doing a border hop to Vientiane & I'd like to drive up there from Korat. Can you drive over the border without extra insurance for the vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 22 minutes ago, coxyhog said: My next trip in 77 days so I fancy doing a border hop to Vientiane & I'd like to drive up there from Korat. Can you drive over the border without extra insurance for the vehicle? Don't think it is simple to do, some paperwork is needed. The link below gives some idea of what to do. https://riderchris.com/thailand-laos-border-crossing/#:~:text=Thailand To Laos By Car %2F Motorcycle%3A Border,Questions %26 Answers ... 7 Related Articles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I've done it a number of times on the motorbike. No problems at all assuming the book for your vehicle is in your name or the Mrs. and she is with you. Once you go through the Immigration you will see a number of insurance agents offices on the right side, stop at any one and buy insurance for however many days you wish to stay in Laos. It It's not compulsory for you to do so, but i always got 10 days cover when i visited Laos. I used to travel all over the country, not just stay in Vientiane. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 Maybe a no go then,our pick up is in my sister-in-law's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 6 hours ago, coxyhog said: Maybe a no go then,our pick up is in my sister-in-law's name. Can you not just park the pick up on the Thai side and go over on foot ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Pumpuynarak said: Can you not just park the pick up on the Thai side and go over on foot ? If Mr. Hog only wants to do a border run and only visit Vientiane then that's an option, there are shuttle buses that go back and forth. If he wishes to explore further than invite the Sister-in-Law along too..... Laos is a great country to explore. Edited August 29 by SteveBC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 hours ago, SteveBC said: If Mr. Hog only wants to do a border run and only visit Vientiane then that's an option, there are shuttle buses that go back and forth. If he wishes to explore further than invite the Sister-in-Law along too..... Laos is a great country to explore. It certainly is but….. If you think driving in Thailand is nerve racking, buckle up for a whole new level of white knuckle terror 😲. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 1 hour ago, Smiler said: It certainly is but….. If you think driving in Thailand is nerve racking, buckle up for a whole new level of white knuckle terror 😲. I've never found it any worse than Thailand Smiler. There's far less traffic on the roads, but i will agree that the roads themselves are generally far worse than in Thailand, potholes abound and the further north one goes the worse they get !! Some of the bridges leave a little to be desired too...... Also mudslides and rock falls are commonplace during the rainy season, but it all adds to the fun, especially when on a motorbike. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 (edited) 13 hours ago, SteveBC said: If he wishes to explore further than invite the Sister-in-Law along too..... f**k that she's even older than me😂 Edited August 29 by coxyhog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 I think I would rather shoot myself through my left eyeball than do that. No offense intended. Different stroke for different folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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