2wheels
Community Manager
FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 2025
Two choices; mow the lawns and prune some trees or start up the Classic and go for a ride in this superb weather.
No choice really.
So I headed out from Doi Saket towards Bo Saeng along #1014, passing this now 'dead' aircraft which, until recently,
was the venue of a pleasant evening eatery and drinkery. (18.806, 99.115)
Some-one once said "The only thing that is permanent is impermanence". So true.
In Bo Saeng they were preparing for their Umbrella Festival, which was to be on Saturday.
(photo from Shutterstock)
Then a pleasant ride along the not-so-busy #1006 and left onto #1317.
There is so much to see out there but I had my radar locked onto two locations which I had ridden past many times but ignored.
This resort looked good. (18.757, 99.234)
I checked their menu and noted it for my next visit.
I believe there's a copy of this in Paris.
Nice beach.
Bungalows overlooking the lake.
A rather unique toilet block.
Plenty of quiet, restful areas.
Ooooah!
The resort is next to this huge Temple complex (which I have covered in an earlier report)
(18.759, 99.236)
Then a little further along #1317 to the Skugga complex.
I was mostly interested in the car museum.
(18.780, 99.242)
I parked the Classic in the shade next to a lake
An EV charger was there but was it actually functioning I wonder.
They has a couple of Landrover (I think Series 2A) parked outside.
And this toy at the entrance.
Their slot car racing set-up is impressive.
The first classic car was this Triumph (TR7?)
Then a little Triumph Spitfire of (I think) 1964.
Next, a handsome Austin Healy (1956?)
And, to me, one of the prettiest cars ever made.
The MG A. 1958c.
An MG TD of 1951.
A Lotus Westfield Super Seven of 2021.
And the unique, quirky Morgan of 2020.
An Austin 1300 1962c.
And a utilitarian Austin A35 Countryman of, I think, 1960.
So true!
And because this is a bike site, the only bike I saw there was this glorious 2017 Royal Enfield Classic 500.
Their workshop area is available for inquiries. (very friendly staff)
1973.
1967.
Then this cute little Austin Healy Sprite 'Bug Eyes' of 1960.
Just to think that I used to be able to fit into one of these!!
The only disappointment for me here is that no Jags were on show.
So I braved a walk to their cafe area, past their vigilant and savage security system named 'Cocoa'.
The food was, for me, horrendously expensive but this was a special occasion.
I had the place to myself .... until hordes arrived in vans.
It is best to be here either side of lunch time.
The kao soi chicken sandwich was delicious (and it needed to be).
A walk to the other sections and noted their bakery is open for viewing.
Here is a plan of the Skugga complex.
Inside their museum section I discovered information I was not previously aware of.
Prince Bira (abbreviated name) 1914 to 1985 was a racing, sailing and flying devotee.
The Prince actually participated in F1 Grands Prix, including the Italian GP, British GP, Swiss GP, Spanish GP, New Zealand GP
and Le Mans. Indeed, he raced in 19 GPs!
He also competed in four Summer Olympics in sailing.
In 1952 he flew his own 'plane from London to Bangkok.
Understandably, the Bira International Circuit is named after this Prince.
His passing was tragic and details are in Wikipedia.
Respect.
So Skugga is worth another visit.
A good venue to share with visiting friends too.
OK, time to 'hit the road' again, following #1317 onto #118.
I noted many new cafes, homes and coffee shops being built along #1317.
I called in to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs to check their admission policy.
And was delighted to learn, from the ticket office, that a Thai Driving/Riding license will give you only a 50 baht entrance fee.
A spectacular bus was laden with tourists.
Then it was a ride into Doi Saket to chat with my Coffee Truck Thai friends.
(18.868, 99.137)
A very pleasant circuit of only 93 kms.
Two choices; mow the lawns and prune some trees or start up the Classic and go for a ride in this superb weather.
No choice really.
So I headed out from Doi Saket towards Bo Saeng along #1014, passing this now 'dead' aircraft which, until recently,
was the venue of a pleasant evening eatery and drinkery. (18.806, 99.115)
Some-one once said "The only thing that is permanent is impermanence". So true.
In Bo Saeng they were preparing for their Umbrella Festival, which was to be on Saturday.
(photo from Shutterstock)
Then a pleasant ride along the not-so-busy #1006 and left onto #1317.
There is so much to see out there but I had my radar locked onto two locations which I had ridden past many times but ignored.
This resort looked good. (18.757, 99.234)
I checked their menu and noted it for my next visit.
I believe there's a copy of this in Paris.
Nice beach.
Bungalows overlooking the lake.
A rather unique toilet block.
Plenty of quiet, restful areas.
Ooooah!
The resort is next to this huge Temple complex (which I have covered in an earlier report)
(18.759, 99.236)
Then a little further along #1317 to the Skugga complex.
I was mostly interested in the car museum.
(18.780, 99.242)
I parked the Classic in the shade next to a lake
An EV charger was there but was it actually functioning I wonder.
They has a couple of Landrover (I think Series 2A) parked outside.
And this toy at the entrance.
Their slot car racing set-up is impressive.
The first classic car was this Triumph (TR7?)
Then a little Triumph Spitfire of (I think) 1964.
Next, a handsome Austin Healy (1956?)
And, to me, one of the prettiest cars ever made.
The MG A. 1958c.
An MG TD of 1951.
A Lotus Westfield Super Seven of 2021.
And the unique, quirky Morgan of 2020.
An Austin 1300 1962c.
And a utilitarian Austin A35 Countryman of, I think, 1960.
So true!
And because this is a bike site, the only bike I saw there was this glorious 2017 Royal Enfield Classic 500.
Their workshop area is available for inquiries. (very friendly staff)
1973.
1967.
Then this cute little Austin Healy Sprite 'Bug Eyes' of 1960.
Just to think that I used to be able to fit into one of these!!
The only disappointment for me here is that no Jags were on show.
So I braved a walk to their cafe area, past their vigilant and savage security system named 'Cocoa'.
The food was, for me, horrendously expensive but this was a special occasion.
I had the place to myself .... until hordes arrived in vans.
It is best to be here either side of lunch time.
The kao soi chicken sandwich was delicious (and it needed to be).
A walk to the other sections and noted their bakery is open for viewing.
Here is a plan of the Skugga complex.
Inside their museum section I discovered information I was not previously aware of.
Prince Bira (abbreviated name) 1914 to 1985 was a racing, sailing and flying devotee.
The Prince actually participated in F1 Grands Prix, including the Italian GP, British GP, Swiss GP, Spanish GP, New Zealand GP
and Le Mans. Indeed, he raced in 19 GPs!
He also competed in four Summer Olympics in sailing.
In 1952 he flew his own 'plane from London to Bangkok.
Understandably, the Bira International Circuit is named after this Prince.
His passing was tragic and details are in Wikipedia.
Respect.
So Skugga is worth another visit.
A good venue to share with visiting friends too.
OK, time to 'hit the road' again, following #1317 onto #118.
I noted many new cafes, homes and coffee shops being built along #1317.
I called in to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs to check their admission policy.
And was delighted to learn, from the ticket office, that a Thai Driving/Riding license will give you only a 50 baht entrance fee.
A spectacular bus was laden with tourists.
Then it was a ride into Doi Saket to chat with my Coffee Truck Thai friends.
(18.868, 99.137)
A very pleasant circuit of only 93 kms.
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