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Campbound
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scooter rental

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Good morning all
I tried to search for any recent information on good reputable scooter rental shops herein Hua Hin, saw a few older ones, so was wondering if anyone could recommend a shop to me.
I need a 125cc until the 15th of July, I am an experienced bike rider, and having rode in 28 countries over the past 5 years (many of which were 3rd world) I am aware of the "road hazards" including those in uniform.
I understand many shops want to hold onto your passport for collateral, and as expats, we know all too well that's a bad idea.
can anyone refer me to a shop that is honest and reputable in thier dealings with expats please.

much appreciated.
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Boy & Boom. Corner of Poonsuck and Bintabaht, where Binta continues into the temple. I rented using a laminated copy of passport data page. First time they compared it to the passport, after that, no problems.

Three years ago, when I last rented one, the Yamaha model 'Nuevo' (or something like that) had a weakness. The starter buttons short out. Bike is unable to start by any method. No idea if Yamaha has since upgraded the part.
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