SEA Adv Ride

The Ferry


Lorry moving out of the ferry

Onboard the ferry

all by myself and camel

River Mekong

D+9 (19 Jan)

Border cross Thakhek, Laos to Nakhon Phanom, Thailand via Mekong River cross
The landing site, immigration and custom posts are locate near the Mekong river across the road is the Riveria hotel.
First, stamp out your passport at the Immigration post
Second, return temporary import/export papers to the custom
Third, ride towards the ferry ramp. You may be called by the ferry operators to move infront of other waiting vehicles (mostly lorries and trucks). This is not passengers ferry.
When directed, ride on the ferry barge. Pay 400 bahts to the ferry coxswain. I get 50% discount. Gary's staff (Miss Lei) who helped me out of the accident is the ferry owner's daughter, she asked her father to give rebate for me. How sweet.
I was the only one on the ferry during the river crossing.He he!
On the Thai side, ride up the ramp and park by the Custom and Immigration building.
First, fill up arrival slip and get passport stamp
Second, go around next door the same building, enter the custom office, show bike document and passport, they will do for you the temporary import/export vehicle documentation. No fee. One of the custom officer asked for my photos along the ride. He was so impressed. After providing all the custom document, the custom officer gave me a pack of cornflake as a gift and off I go.
Ride to Surin, Thailand. Very dusty and heavy smog otherwise a good ride.
Day travel 453 km
Fuel 660 Baht
Stay at Hotel Tarin, Turin @ 740 Baht