tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post6381789840345629684..comments2023-08-24T15:39:21.077+08:00Comments on Pick of Penang: Drive from Penang / Malaysia to Thailand (Hat Yai / Dannok)Pick of Penanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-13808971467238867302015-02-26T12:56:51.562+08:002015-02-26T12:56:51.562+08:00Not actually at the border but there are plenty of...Not actually at the border but there are plenty of places in Dannok or Hat Yai you can buy them, including the mobile phone sellers and even the 7/11. Note that Thailand now requires all SIM cards to be registered with the person's passport / ID. Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-16737491868585866842015-02-26T12:55:49.777+08:002015-02-26T12:55:49.777+08:00The use of yellow font is minimal and primarily us...The use of yellow font is minimal and primarily used to highlight thing of particular note, red is used elsewhere in the blog for different purposes. So, in light of that, and there having been no other comments about the yellow in 4 years, I'm afraid not. But thanks for the comments.Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-38020675732583513902015-02-01T22:31:00.182+08:002015-02-01T22:31:00.182+08:00Can I buy a thai sim card at the border crossing?Can I buy a thai sim card at the border crossing?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051479999479564101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-58937874659432100672014-11-08T16:05:24.851+08:002014-11-08T16:05:24.851+08:00Good writeup but having problem reading your yello...Good writeup but having problem reading your yellow font. Would like to suggest RED instead of Yellow. <br />Thanks wanisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11473363466711112069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-9313429300464773302014-09-15T16:56:37.490+08:002014-09-15T16:56:37.490+08:00It's a practice that seems to have crept in an...It's a practice that seems to have crept in and / or remained from years ago. I've seen lots of people do it. I never have and have never had a problem.<br /><br />You will also often see folks creep round the back of the various kiosks if there are major queues and slip RM 10 in the passport, mainly for processing the vehicle import form - a kind of VIP queue ;)Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-26668769498748567492014-09-15T00:10:21.747+08:002014-09-15T00:10:21.747+08:00I am told that I need to place RM1 in my passport ...I am told that I need to place RM1 in my passport when crossing Thai Immigration. Is this true?Botak or Baldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105756254669983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-68890359148915831292014-03-17T15:21:20.223+08:002014-03-17T15:21:20.223+08:00AFAIK if you hold a Malaysian driving licence you ...AFAIK if you hold a Malaysian driving licence you do not need an IDL in Thailand.<br /><br />ASEAN agreement: http://www.asean.org/communities/asean-economic-community/item/agreement-on-the-recognition-of-domestic-driving-licences-issued-by-asean-countries-kuala-lumpur-9-july-1985Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-35477827422209227592014-03-17T15:13:09.899+08:002014-03-17T15:13:09.899+08:00Hi. Is it compulsory to obtain International Drivi...Hi. Is it compulsory to obtain International Driving licenses from JPJ? What is the risk if we do not have that license?Shahrul Nizam Mohd Saadonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080863809731618451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-22707294440347318942014-03-12T11:06:53.459+08:002014-03-12T11:06:53.459+08:00Hi.
There is a comment related to this above, dat...Hi.<br /><br />There is a comment related to this above, dated 10 January.<br /><br />My understanding is that if you are not the owner of the vehicle you need a copy of the registration card AND a letter from the owner of the car authorising you to drive it AND take it into Thailand. The letter would need to be in English as the Thai authorities will accept on Thai or English on such documents.<br /><br />If it was me, I think I would get the letter certified by a Commissioner for Oaths who can check that it actually IS the owner who signed the letter (by way of the owner going to the CFO with you with his/her passport). Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-70161653488869146202014-03-11T21:14:47.900+08:002014-03-11T21:14:47.900+08:00thanks for the guide. Got a question here. What if...thanks for the guide. Got a question here. What if you are not the owner of the car. but you have access to the registration card. do i have to bring the owner of the car along or a photocopy ic will do?shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022146802257957714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-1962867563579997942014-01-22T09:16:53.052+08:002014-01-22T09:16:53.052+08:00ALL of the queries here are have already been CLEA...ALL of the queries here are have already been CLEARLY covered in the article - Quote:<br /><br />"Now, if you also wish to insure against any damage your vehicle may cause to other vehicles or property this '3rd Party Damage' cover can also be purchased from the same agents for RM 50 for a single visit (7 days) or RM 360 for annual cover, these costs being over and above that of compulsory cover. So, annual 3rd party cover for both people and vehicles / property will cost RM 465.<br /><br />As mentioned above, some visitors from Malaysia go further and extend their domestic (and often fully comprehensive) insurance to cover themselves in Thailand and I am also reliably informed that as another option, comprehensive cover can also be purchased, again from the same agents, for around RM 800 for one year (whether this can be purchased on a per-trip basis I am not sure) and I plan to explore the cost / benefits of doing this v extending domestic Malaysian cover".Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-64455535807299390702013-12-21T11:26:07.579+08:002013-12-21T11:26:07.579+08:00Welcome. Glad you found it useful :)Welcome. Glad you found it useful :)Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-31903483329586235512013-12-15T00:04:12.707+08:002013-12-15T00:04:12.707+08:00i used this as guide and it work wonders,,,,,thank...i used this as guide and it work wonders,,,,,thanks a lot,,,,nice post...Emma Faroukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602673868640044374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-81308881515541465872013-11-25T16:56:17.848+08:002013-11-25T16:56:17.848+08:00All written on insurance is compulsory third party...All written on insurance is compulsory third party cover bodily injury and damage to third party. What happen to our car? Malaysian Insurance does not cover accident damage or repair work in Thailand. Does Thai insurance agent sell comprehensive insurance cover to Malaysian tourist on short term basis? How much will that cost Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736531985620813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-22400026704731315562013-10-24T13:48:06.079+08:002013-10-24T13:48:06.079+08:00Hi.
Sorry, but all I can do is give an account ...Hi. <br /><br />Sorry, but all I can do is give an account of my experience at the border. Questions on the law and procedures really need to be directed towards Thai and / or Malaysian Immigration / Customs.<br /><br />That said, I can see no reason why someone who is pregnant cannot enter Thailand? Whether it's medically advisable you need to discuss with your doctor.<br /><br />As for the car, as far as I know the owner does not need to be present. However you DO need the original registration document for the car and, if the driver is not one of those present in the car, a letter of authority giving you permission to take the car into Thailand. This is not something that I have need to consider so you may need to research it further. For instance, you may need the letter from the owner certified by a lawyer to prove that it is the owner who wrote the letter.<br /><br />I would stress, these issues should be thoroughly researched and check with both Thai and Malaysian Customs at the border.Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-77608118353540345632013-10-23T00:21:03.853+08:002013-10-23T00:21:03.853+08:00Can pregnant malaysian enter the border ? And also...Can pregnant malaysian enter the border ? And also I understand that owner of the car need to to be present when entering the thai borders, how bout coming back to Malaysia? Does the owner still need to be around?<br />Thank you!<br />eLiLiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073449120979612178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-62392484725757485952013-03-01T18:30:06.830+08:002013-03-01T18:30:06.830+08:00Well, potentially, a few things. All Thai side an...Well, potentially, a few things. All Thai side and it will depend on how vigilant they are being at the time.<br /><br />Firstly, if you ever try to take the car back, you could well find that the car has been 'black listed' and will not be allowed back into Thailand for breaching Customs regulations.<br /><br />Secondly, if you do go back with the car you may get it impounded so that Thai Customs can sort out what is going on. Likely this will take time and you will get your vehicle back ONLY when they are finished.<br /><br />Thirdly, depending on the outcome of their enquiries, you may have some heavy fines to pay for various breeches of Customs regulations.<br /><br />It's far far better to remember.Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-20661738864388304152013-03-01T18:25:34.857+08:002013-03-01T18:25:34.857+08:00Hi. Thanks. Sorry, no idea about that crossing. ...Hi. Thanks. Sorry, no idea about that crossing. Process would be the same but I have no idea about the layout of the place. Never used it.<br /><br />Most of my friends here favour the Bukit Kayu Hitam crossing though, they say it's more efficient. But I can't vouch for that.Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-77798256147172516852013-03-01T01:02:09.459+08:002013-03-01T01:02:09.459+08:00what happen if I didn't return the carnet?what happen if I didn't return the carnet?TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906757624077654094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-23990151115459929542013-02-28T15:29:50.413+08:002013-02-28T15:29:50.413+08:00Good Write-Up !
Any Idea about Border Crossing Th...Good Write-Up !<br /><br />Any Idea about Border Crossing Through Padang Besar ?<br />- Try to Beat the Crowd during Hari Raya in August 2013Hanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448381947484678566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-54689162372254095082013-01-10T00:38:02.008+08:002013-01-10T00:38:02.008+08:00Hi
As far as I know this should be no problem. A...Hi<br /><br />As far as I know this should be no problem. As I understand you merely need a letter of authority from the owner of the car giving you permission to drive the vehicle into Thailand and a copy of the Registration Document showing the car is registered to the writer of the letter. In this case I would put both your IC number (or passport number) and that of the owner in the letter.<br /><br />Again, if it were me, I'd be tempted to get the letter and the copy Registration Document certified by a Commissioner of Oaths just to prove the letter was written by the person who is named in, and who has, the registration document and that the person has produced their IC or passport to prove it is that person.<br /><br />Hope this makes sense. the certification may not be needed but for a few RM it might prevent a problem at the border. Otherwise they could just say you wrote the letter yourself.Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-27700330710658002922013-01-09T17:22:09.834+08:002013-01-09T17:22:09.834+08:00Hi! Thanks for the wonderful info. Would really ho...Hi! Thanks for the wonderful info. Would really hope to get your kind advice on this, as I'm travelling there soon.<br /><br />The questions is, I'm driving my dad's car there. Car registration card will not be under my name anymore, how will that be arrangable from my side?<br /><br />TQ in advance!chunglernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247884427007867053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-34075882745145961422012-12-26T19:44:42.665+08:002012-12-26T19:44:42.665+08:00Welcome and thanks. Enjoy your trip. It's ea...Welcome and thanks. Enjoy your trip. It's easy to get caught up in what seems like a simple flow of traffic, especially as Malaysia side is just drive through. Do that though and you could find yourself having exited the Thai controls with no Immigration stamp in the passport and no Carnet and you definitely do no want to do that.Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-61625830943501844002012-12-26T19:25:36.836+08:002012-12-26T19:25:36.836+08:00Thank you. This has been very helpful. Hoping to c...Thank you. This has been very helpful. Hoping to cross the border tomorrow morning.Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879975085499978054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990487436315388938.post-8332816554631426722012-12-25T12:04:58.976+08:002012-12-25T12:04:58.976+08:00Thanks. Yah, Google will turn up a lot of hits, s...Thanks. Yah, Google will turn up a lot of hits, some are quite outdated and some either lack detail or, even more importantly, omit certain information (such as the need for a Carnet document) altogether, potentially a MAJOR problem if you get asked for it while in Thailand and especially when you come to return to Malaysia and don't have one :-(Pick of Penanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12494928941729024673noreply@blogger.com