UPDATE: So, what was I trying to get across the border? A 2012 Honda Future 125cc that I had bought in Johor almost five years ago, and rode into Thailand just before Covid hit. Every month, I brought it to Thai customs for a stamp, until they stopped stamping after about 10 months. They didn't know what to do, so they just said; "leave as soon as you can," which is what I did today.
I was NOT ready to pay a 10,000-Baht "fine" today, (the bike isn't even worth that!) but that was the only option the customs agent gave me. But then, I had the amazing good luck of meeting Tan, at that very moment. A Malay who spoke English and was returning home, joined in our conversation and translated for me. I (we,) told the agent that I would just leave my bike there and walk, rather than pay 10,000 Baht. The agent was honest, and polite, and I really don't think he wanted a bribe, but he just really did not know what to do.
Then, he somehow figured a way out. He told me never to bring the motorbike back into Thailand, EVER, and then he let me go.
I bought Tan lunch.
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ANY TRUTH to the notion of best time to cross a border is lunchtime? Going to Malaysia with, um, questionable customs papers...
TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual shared their experience trying to cross the Thailand-Malaysia border with a 2012 Honda Future 125cc motorcycle. They faced complications due to lacking necessary customs stamps and were met with a potential fine from the customs agent. However, with the help of a local who translated for them, they managed to convince the customs agent not to impose the fine by agreeing never to return the bike to Thailand. The conversation also touched upon whether crossing during lunchtime affects border procedures.
