Checking out some back roads to Thaton

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The back road surface conditions change every season, so we went on a surveying ride towards Thaton


One of the most scenic parts of R 1346

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The cool dry weather giving autumn colors to the forest


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A pit stop at The Nest for lunch



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Beautiful mountains west of Phrao


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Sweepers south of Thaton


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Saw some burning but it did ruin the vizability



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We found a few bad sections but on the whole everything was in good shape


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Lettuces growing in the cool mountain air


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R 1346 definitely one of the most scenic roads in Thailand


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It was a shame when the road came to an end

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Right down to the Myanmar border on the Kok River, we wanted to see how far west we could go until the Army stopped us. At the border checkpoint they were very strict about no photos


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Longtails headed towards Myanmar


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Everything achieved for the day and into the beautiful riverside resort for the night



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