My Trip 2 Thailand

[kwyjibo]

Just came back on my kup.

Hell of a experience man.

Highly recommended!

[YZFx]

Originally posted by Bear30@Jul 10 2006, 11:28 PM

hmmm Bro when ur going 2 thai??

i took leave from the 10/8 to 13/8...

but still finding ppl to ride with

[snowparang]

Originally posted by Pauche@Jul 17 2006, 08:55 AM

i want to bring my DR up for seat wrap, wan to go?

when?

[snowparang]

Hi guys,

 

For sake of keeping the thread clean I will post this here instead of creating a new one.

 

I was planning on riding to northern Thailand (Chiang Mai, Golden Traingle, Mae Hong Soon) end of year, and was planning it solo. However, my family and love ones kinda objected to it, unless there's someone to go with me.

 

Hence right now gathering interest from this forum, on people whom may wanna go with me. We may not need to stick together throughout the trip (e.g. if you wanna go phuket but I don't, we can split up for 2-3 days then meet up again) but generally should be travelling together. It will not be a 'fast' trip either as I'm taking my Super 4. Lastly, it will not be a strictly-by-schedule trip too, something like backpacking lah. It will be a see map, bash through and holland but eventually get there kind of trip.

 

The trip will be about 2-3 weeks long. The places to cover would be Hatyai, Ko Samui, Krabi, Korat (personal interest...hehe..), Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Soon. Bangkok is also likely but will not go there by bike (rental car or van) due to traffic conditions. Of course these do not include overnight short stops, like Hua Hin and other towns.

 

So anyone interested? Experienced riders to Thailand who wish to share your experience, maps, directions, chionging places etc, I can meet you over kopi! My treat of course!

[arjen]

Basicly a super4 cant takes u anywhere if its well maintained.

suggest can give bkk a miss. very likely will hollan-ed inside compare to ANY part of thailand plus the horrible traffic condition even on bikes!

 

Have not been to MHS and Changmai, always wanted to go, but nov/dec will definetly be out for me.

 

3 weeks(21days) will be very much sufficient for a long trip to north thailand.

 

 

couldnt give much advice on northern thai. PM Simon Soh for it and I guess you will be able to benefit from it.

Just got back from central-east thailand not too long.

Can drop me a sms or call anytime if you need any info regarding that region. We can talk over a cuppa free coffee by you on my trip experience over there.

[ganman]

Originally posted by snowparang@Jul 20 2006, 09:17 AM

Hi guys,

 

For sake of keeping the thread clean I will post this here instead of creating a new one.

 

I was planning on riding to northern Thailand (Chiang Mai, Golden Traingle, Mae Hong Soon) end of year, and was planning it solo. However, my family and love ones kinda objected to it, unless there's someone to go with me.

 

Hence right now gathering interest from this forum, on people whom may wanna go with me. We may not need to stick together throughout the trip (e.g. if you wanna go phuket but I don't, we can split up for 2-3 days then meet up again) but generally should be travelling together. It will not be a 'fast' trip either as I'm taking my Super 4. Lastly, it will not be a strictly-by-schedule trip too, something like backpacking lah. It will be a see map, bash through and holland but eventually get there kind of trip.

 

The trip will be about 2-3 weeks long. The places to cover would be Hatyai, Ko Samui, Krabi, Korat (personal interest...hehe..), Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Soon. Bangkok is also likely but will not go there by bike (rental car or van) due to traffic conditions. Of course these do not include overnight short stops, like Hua Hin and other towns.

 

So anyone interested? Experienced riders to Thailand who wish to share your experience, maps, directions, chionging places etc, I can meet you over kopi! My treat of course!

Hi Snowparang

 

Interesting plan

 

Met Julian, about a month back @ motorworld and he informed me that the guys might be heading down Cambodia at the end of the year. Maybe can tag along with them as it's on the way.

 

Anyway, I will be heading up to Thailand at the end of August and will be back sometime in Sept. Just a week long trip up north to Bangkok. Will be doing this solo

 

My challenge is to see if I & my bike can make it to Bangkok in less than 24hours without any major issues with body or machine. Traffic will suck in Bangkok but gotta experience it.

 

If cannot make it Bangkok, probably pop by any of the beaches along the way and take a cool dip and enjoy my break. As long as the weather is fine. Hopefully no tsunami.

[Bear30]

YZFx

 

Posted on Jul 19 2006, 08:44 PM

(Bear30 @ Jul 10 2006, 11:28 PM)

 

i took leave from the 10/8 to 13/8...

but still finding ppl to ride with

hi bro can u left me ur contact or email it would easier to talk on the phone b4 i'm going there.... coz i going next 2 weeks only its on de 5th or 6th i will move from s'pore...

[Bear30]

snowparang Posted on Jul 20 2006, 09:17 AM

 

Hi guys,

 

For sake of keeping the thread clean I will post this here instead of creating a new one.

 

I was planning on riding to northern Thailand (Chiang Mai, Golden Traingle, Mae Hong Soon) end of year, and was planning it solo. However, my family and love ones kinda objected to it, unless there's someone to go with me.

 

Hence right now gathering interest from this forum, on people whom may wanna go with me. We may not need to stick together throughout the trip (e.g. if you wanna go phuket but I don't, we can split up for 2-3 days then meet up again) but generally should be travelling together. It will not be a 'fast' trip either as I'm taking my Super 4. Lastly, it will not be a strictly-by-schedule trip too, something like backpacking lah. It will be a see map, bash through and holland but eventually get there kind of trip.

 

The trip will be about 2-3 weeks long. The places to cover would be Hatyai, Ko Samui, Krabi, Korat (personal interest...hehe..), Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Soon. Bangkok is also likely but will not go there by bike (rental car or van) due to traffic conditions. Of course these do not include overnight short stops, like Hua Hin and other towns.

 

So anyone interested? Experienced riders to Thailand who wish to share your experience, maps, directions, chionging places etc, I can meet you over kopi! My treat of course!

 

hi there when u can go for ur trips??? coz i'm going next 2 weeks only its on de 5th or 6th i will move from s'pore... u wanna tag along wif me coz i also ridding on super 4... or can u left me ur contact or email it would easier to talk on the phone... so we can meet n talk abt it....

[snowparang]

Originally posted by Bear30+Jul 20 2006, 11:15 PM-->

QUOTE (Bear30 @ Jul 20 2006, 11:15 PM)

hi there when u can go for ur trips??? coz i'm going next 2 weeks only its on de 5th or 6th i will move from s'pore... u wanna tag along wif me coz i also ridding on super 4... or can u left me ur contact or email it would easier to talk on the phone... so we can meet n talk abt it.... [/b] Hi. Unfortunately I cannot go with you as I have something on on 7th Aug.   The trip I'm planning should be end oct or early nov.   My email is [email protected] and my HP is 94790437

[ganman]

Originally posted by snowparang+Jul 21 2006, 03:09 AM-->

QUOTE (snowparang @ Jul 21 2006, 03:09 AM)

Hi. Unfortunately I cannot go with you as I have something on on 7th Aug.   The trip I'm planning should be end oct or early nov.   My email is [email protected] and my HP is 94790437

[snowparang]

Originally posted by ganman@Jul 21 2006, 09:00 PM

I actually intend to leave GP on the 27th day or 28th night and I unfortunately nately need to be back in Singapore by Saturday(which I believe is the 2nd of Sept or latest by morning on the 3rd of Sept).

 

It's really kinda short but I have no choice as I gotta get back to work.

 

But if you manage to make it sooner or around the same period, give me a ring. Would not mind meeting up

oic, I guess our timing don't fit...

 

What bike are you riding btw? How/which route do you intend to ride to Bangkok? I was told a lot of the main roads and flyovers do not allow bikes to travel.

[Bear30]

so i b going alone... any 1 want join???

[YZFx]

Originally posted by Bear30@Jul 20 2006, 11:09 PM

hi bro can u left me ur contact or email it would easier to talk on the phone b4 i'm going there.... coz i going next 2 weeks only its on de 5th or 6th i will move from s'pore...

bro u got pm

[Nighthawk_250]

Ok Folks...settting off in few hours

 

Hatyai here I CUMMZ !!

 

Goodbye for now !!

[Bear30]

YZFx Posted on Jul 22 2006, 08:00 PM

 

bro u got pm

 

pm wat datz??? can u Mail me at [email protected]... ASAP!

[arjen]

just got back from thai.

 

still the same old thing for the past few months, some stretches in between klia - rawang stretch are one lane due to road work in progress. weather is relatively good througout this few days. ride safe guys.

[Nighthawk_250]

Posting from Hatyai liao

 

Very the shiok...ride until My ass crack deepen few inch

Took me 17hr ride to reach here ...duno how also..took many breaks!

 

Stayin in lee garden plaza very convenient, shop mankan all around,

tell them u are biker got discount room rate 1050baht with breakfast,

cheaper than publish rate I found online and walk in.

 

Inform the lobby my bike no., got down carpark the warden acknowlege

my bike and push it next to his post liao ...wonderful!

 

Some note/ changes to note:

 

---I reach the KL bypass exit at 214, after the 46km y junction, the next

Y junction to turn off towards Ipoh is 14 km instead of km9 stated in the

sticky...maybe its due to some road diversion but its 14km for sure.

 

---At the Gerun R&R, caltex petrol kiosk got sell bike insurance.

$19 ringgit and he fill in the thai white card for u.

 

--Also reach thai custom I did not fill any bike import chit, instead just give

the officer my original bike registration card and he key in and print out

a copy for me.

 

Bear if u are going for the 1st time...I rode out of the thai custom then realize

the bike lane dun have any custom counter like malaysia...u must park the bike

side way to walk over counter get passport etc done.

 

Ok folks...me heading krabi tomorrow and Phuket later...

will still be here for awhile. ciaoz!

[arjen]

Originally posted by Nighthawk_250@Jul 26 2006, 01:58 PM

Posting from Hatyai liao

 

Very the shiok...ride until My ass crack deepen few inch

Took me 17hr ride to reach here ...duno how also..took many breaks!

 

Stayin in lee garden plaza very convenient, shop mankan all around,

tell them u are biker got discount room rate 1050baht with breakfast,

cheaper than publish rate I found online and walk in.

 

Inform the lobby my bike no., got down carpark the warden acknowlege

my bike and push it next to his post liao ...wonderful!

 

Some note/ changes to note:

 

---I reach the KL bypass exit at 214, after the 46km y junction, the next

Y junction to turn off towards Ipoh is 14 km instead of km9 stated in the

sticky...maybe its due to some road diversion but its 14km for sure.

 

---At the Gerun R&R, caltex petrol kiosk got sell bike insurance.

$19 ringgit and he fill in the thai white card for u.

 

--Also reach thai custom I did not fill any bike import chit, instead just give

the officer my original bike registration card and he key in and print out

a copy for me.

 

Bear if u are going for the 1st time...I rode out of the thai custom then realize

the bike lane dun have any custom counter like malaysia...u must park the bike

side way to walk over counter get passport etc done.

 

Ok folks...me heading krabi tomorrow and Phuket later...

will still be here for awhile. ciaoz!

Next time, Trying walking into any travel agency to purchase hotel Vouchers for any hotel u want.

 

Slightly cheaper than walk in rate.

 

 

i just left hatyai yesterday and reach today, while you left sgp yesterday and reach hdy today

[tonyhawkzx]

Originally posted by Bear30@Jul 22 2006, 04:18 AM

so i b going alone... any 1 want join???

Hi Bear, my friend and myself will be setting off on 4th Aug 06 11pm, if you can make it, let me know, our first destination will be hatyai. We are riding a Varadero 1K & TDM900, so we cannot be going fast!

[Bear30]

Nighthawk_250 Posted on Jul 26 2006, 01:58 PM

Posting from Hatyai liao

 

Very the shiok...ride until My ass crack deepen few inch

Took me 17hr ride to reach here ...duno how also..took many breaks!

 

Stayin in lee garden plaza very convenient, shop mankan all around,

tell them u are biker got discount room rate 1050baht with breakfast,

cheaper than publish rate I found online and walk in.

 

Inform the lobby my bike no., got down carpark the warden acknowlege

my bike and push it next to his post liao ...wonderful!

 

Some note/ changes to note:

 

---I reach the KL bypass exit at 214, after the 46km y junction, the next

Y junction to turn off towards Ipoh is 14 km instead of km9 stated in the

sticky...maybe its due to some road diversion but its 14km for sure.

 

---At the Gerun R&R, caltex petrol kiosk got sell bike insurance.

$19 ringgit and he fill in the thai white card for u.

 

--Also reach thai custom I did not fill any bike import chit, instead just give

the officer my original bike registration card and he key in and print out

a copy for me.

 

Bear if u are going for the 1st time...I rode out of the thai custom then realize

the bike lane dun have any custom counter like malaysia...u must park the bike

side way to walk over counter get passport etc done.

 

Ok folks...me heading krabi tomorrow and Phuket later...

will still be here for awhile. ciaoz!

 

hi there i very impressed of bro... ok i hope u will gimme more info 4 the trips... coz i hove NO maps of thailand... i b going there only 2 of us... i riding super 4 n my friend riding TZM 150cc... bro so we need only the copy of ur log card rite?? ok i b going on 5th of aug 2 pm... but i will stop at penang at my friend place... so i be using hp no. 94816063... coz tis no will active there... thank you very much BRO

 

[Bear30]

tonyhawkzx Posted on Jul 26 2006, 04:14 PM

QUOTE (Bear30 @ Jul 22 2006, 04:18 AM)

Hi Bear, my friend and myself will be setting off on 4th Aug 06 11pm, if you can make it, let me know, our first destination will be hatyai. We are riding a Varadero 1K & TDM900, so we cannot be going fast!

 

HI tonyhawkzx... wah u all riding big broz i dun think u can stand our speed coz me riding super 4 n my friend riding TZM 150cc... then i b going on of aug 2 pm... but i will stop at penang at my friend place... coz on the 4th i still werking coz i werking on nite shift u can gimme a call its b easier rite call me at 94740325(BEAR)... i would 2 join u too coz this is my 1st time... reply me back... thankz..

[Bear30]

Originally posted by Nighthawk_250@Jul 26 2006, 01:58 PM

Posting from Hatyai liao

 

Very the shiok...ride until My ass crack deepen few inch

Took me 17hr ride to reach here ...duno how also..took many breaks!

 

Stayin in lee garden plaza very convenient, shop mankan all around,

tell them u are biker got discount room rate 1050baht with breakfast,

cheaper than publish rate I found online and walk in.

 

Inform the lobby my bike no., got down carpark the warden acknowlege

my bike and push it next to his post liao ...wonderful!

 

Some note/ changes to note:

 

---I reach the KL bypass exit at 214, after the 46km y junction, the next

Y junction to turn off towards Ipoh is 14 km instead of km9 stated in the

sticky...maybe its due to some road diversion but its 14km for sure.

 

---At the Gerun R&R, caltex petrol kiosk got sell bike insurance.

$19 ringgit and he fill in the thai white card for u.

 

--Also reach thai custom I did not fill any bike import chit, instead just give

the officer my original bike registration card and he key in and print out

a copy for me.

 

Bear if u are going for the 1st time...I rode out of the thai custom then realize

the bike lane dun have any custom counter like malaysia...u must park the bike

side way to walk over counter get passport etc done.

 

Ok folks...me heading krabi tomorrow and Phuket later...

will still be here for awhile. ciaoz!

---At the Gerun R&R, caltex petrol kiosk got sell bike insurance.

$19 ringgit and he fill in the thai white card for u.....

hi bro abt bike insurance where i could get it??? where the Gerun R&R?

plz keep me inform... thankz bro...

[Nighthawk_250]

Originally posted by arjen@Jul 26 2006, 02:09 PM

Next time, Trying walking into any travel agency to purchase hotel Vouchers for any hotel u want.

 

Slightly cheaper than walk in rate.

 

 

i just left hatyai yesterday and reach today, while you left sgp yesterday and reach hdy today

Tot of that too but I reach too late and tired after

17hr ride so just wack liao.

 

I took 6.5 hrs from hatyai to krabi stay over for a night

really nothing much there..better for couples wanting a romantic

beach rest.

 

Took another 6 hr to read phuket from Krabi...think Im the

slowest rider in whole of sgbike forum

 

Stupid rain along the way and up down the hills could be

quite depressing...sometime i ride 40km/h for a long way...zz

 

bear u got to really read the stick that simon wrote about

hatyai. I use it and am greatful for the pointers.

 

I am extending my stay in phuket few days then back to hatyai.

Very hard to log in this forum from phuket.

 

Cheers!

[Bear30]

Originally posted by Nighthawk_250@Jul 29 2006, 11:29 PM

Tot of that too but I reach too late and tired after

17hr ride so just wack liao.

 

I took 6.5 hrs from hatyai to krabi stay over for a night

really nothing much there..better for couples wanting a romantic

beach rest.

 

Took another 6 hr to read phuket from Krabi...think Im the

slowest rider in whole of sgbike forum

 

Stupid rain along the way and up down the hills could be

quite depressing...sometime i ride 40km/h for a long way...zz

 

bear u got to really read the stick that simon wrote about

hatyai. I use it and am greatful for the pointers.

 

I am extending my stay in phuket few days then back to hatyai.

Very hard to log in this forum from phuket.

 

Cheers!

hi there Nighthawk_250 which 1 of simon wrote... can u gimme the link.. thank 4 the info... from s'pore 2 hatyai how many stop u make???

[SimplyBoChap]

Nighthawk_250>> Pls read carefully I am going to be really frank/rude!!!

 

I took 6.5 hrs from hatyai to krabi stay over for a night

really nothing much there..better for couples wanting a romantic beach rest.

 

a. Did u stay in Krabi Town/ Ao Nang only without exploring and come to the conclusion of really nothing much there ?

 

1) Along the route 4 from Trang to Krabi how many waterfalls or hot spring did u bother to visit

 

2) Just before the junction where u make a left turn into Krabi town

Did u not see high limestone cliffs on the opposite side of the road?

Well on your side of the road there would have been quite a few signs saying Tiger Cave Temple TURN RIGHT!!!

If u had TURNED RIGHT abt 10 Km down the road you would visited a temple that is built into the cliff face at the foot !!! But no tiger though.

On the right of the main building U would have found a nearby staircase that would have led u to another site BUILT RIGHT ON TOP OF THE CLIFFS!!!

The 1237 STEEP STEPS and 600metres that you would have to climb will lead u to a spectacular view of the surrounding region!!!!

 

3)Further down the road from the temple you have been able to visit the Phanom Benja National Park with a waterfall inside it. Not one of the better ones in Thailand but it sure beats the FAKE one at Jurong Bird Park back in SG!!!

 

4)On the way to Ao Nang from Krabi town, didn't u ride along a road with limestone cliffs barely 10 metres away from you

 

5)If u stayed at Ao Nang, did u take one of the many longtail boats right along the beach out to Ao Railay where if U were really fit and adventurous can sign for a rock climb up those spectacular limestone cliffs that drops into the sea. ?

 

6)If u stayed at Ao Nang, did u take a day trip to the nearby islands or the twin Ko Phi Phi islands for some of the best snorkelling in Southern Thailand?

 

7)If u stayed at Ao Nang, when facing the sea did u walk left towards the beachfront pubs located right at the end where u could enjoy a beautiful sunset with a cool breeze blowing and a drink? Or did u just take a few steps to the restaurants located at the resorts nearest to U?

Further great rewards would have been recieved if U had walked even further than the pubs. U would have reached a rock cliff base where if u were lucky u would have seen a group of wild monkeys posing around for a simple bribe of a few logans bought from the wet market.

 

A few steps further U would have seen a wooden staircase that is only accessible during low tide that leading up to a magnificient view of the surounding beach limestone cliffs and the sea.

 

8) If U travelled abt 20Km Northwest from Ao Nang ON THE WAY to PHUKET, did u not see road signs that pointed the way to Thalen bay where u could have done a bit of sea kayaking!!! Oh yeah along the way in u would have ridden on a road built into the hillside with the hill on your left and the sea down the cliff on your right!!!

 

9) If U travelled abt 40Km Northwest from Ao Nang ON THE WAY to PHUKET did u not passby a small hill town called Ao Luek an area with plenty of limestone caves for u to explore and if u turned left at that junction a park to visit called Than Bokkaranee that is free entry to even foreigners A RARITY in Thailand

Not sure about it now though coz they were building a new visitors entrance when I last visited it.

 

10) Did u eat at the farang restaurants at Ao Nang/Krabi Town or did u went to the area near the jetty in Krabi Town where u could have had a nice al-fresco "zi char"(sorry if u do not understand hokkien) style seafood dinner that the locals patronised?

 

So heres my 10 point rebuttal to your silly claim of really nothing much there of after only a nights stay in Krabi

If you were talking about nightlife then I will agree with really nothing much there as it is quite limited as compared to Phuket and Pattaya

Why am I so aggravated ? Well lets just say that I first rode up to Krabi last year in July and it so much that I have visited it 3 more times

 

Stupid rain along the way and up down the hills could be

quite depressing...sometime i ride 40km/h for a long way...zz

 

The "Stupid rain" is there at this time of the year EVERY YEAR so WHO is to blame for the STUPIDITY!?!

Instead of whining, why not look at the bright sight of things?

Where in Sg can u enjoy a scenery of fog among the limestone cliffs(at Ao Luek,small hilltop town mentioned earlier on the way to Phuket) sipping a hot cup of coffee to keep yourself warm whilst waiting for the "Stupid rain" to get lesser to continue your journey ???

NIL!!! Most likely to be under a bloody expressway flyover shivering from the cold!!!

 

Very hard to log in this forum from phuket

Last I visited lots of internet shops all over the place or is it because u will be too tired from all d Night time activities u are planning

 

WANT COMFORT and LACK OF PATIENCE TO EXPLORE

PLS GO AND TAKE A GUIDED TOUR NEXT TIME

Much cheaper that way and less hassle

 

IT IS PRECISELY STATEMENTS LIKE THOSE THAT U HAVE MADE THAT I DO NOT LIKE TO RIDE IN GROUPS COZ EVEN IF ONLY 1 IN THE GROUP BEHAVES LIKE THAT IT WILL SPOIL THE WHOLE TRIP FOR ME

 

Despite this being a public forum, I feel a need to make a last statement.

I despise people who like to talk about having been here and there but when asked what they did there ? The answer is invariably "NOTHING"!!!