QuestionChiang Mai
Scooter rental — police checkpoints real?
Traveler · 2h
Have home country license not IDP. Worth risking or stick songthaew?
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Checkpoints common Nimman and Old City gates — 500 baht fine without valid license/IDP. Hospitals daily scooter cases. Helmet always. Sober only. IDP + home license combo what they want.
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Photo bike before leaving shop — damage scam shops exist.
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Songthaew 30 baht most days — I only scoot for Doi Suthep early morning.