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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
Don't know about Koh Samui, but renting a scooter on Koh Chang is an absolute must. Less than $5 per day and one of the largest islands in the country to bomb around on, total blast
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Oh it's extremely affordable and fun, until it's not. Sketchy road rules, traffic mayhem, driving on the opposite side of the road, no available auto insurance while there (travel insurance doesn't cover 2 wheeled vehicles). I'm still dealing with dental work to the tune of $25k 8 months later (thankfully this is covered up to 80% by work benefits).
If you're in an accident you're almost always sure to be the one found at fault rather than a local - reasoning being if you hadn't come, the accident wouldn't have happened. You're then in the position of having to negotiate with the local/"victim" and the police as to how much you're liable to pay for "damages and injuries", from which the police will take their cut after negotiations and payment are complete.
Many people do it with no issues I'm sure - just be aware of what you are and aren't covered for and what the consequences of an accident will be.