Short trips on my CB500x part 2

[Capss]

A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124

Day 2

Nakhon Sawan to Kanchanaburi

The route today was pretty straight forward with not a lot to look at to be honest
I left the hotel early and went to the PTT station to fill up, once there I had to hang around awhile whilst the staff sorted the pumps out and took reading, possibly shift change! Whilst there I got talking to a Spanish guy travelling around, he had just been to China and through Laos, his end place today was Bangkok. He was riding a DCT Africa Twin
Anyway 35 mins later I was back on the road and had a good blast down the 1 until I got to the 333

Chaophraya River⁩, ⁨Mueang Nakhonsawan⁩, ⁨Nakhon Sawan⁩

On the 333, ‎⁨Huai Khot⁩, ⁨Uthai Thani⁩⁩

The 333 started as a dual carriage way then went to single lane although there was not a lot to see. I did branch off for a bit a rode some of the smaller roads but is was all flat farmland with mountain ranges in the distance

‎⁨On the 324, Phanom Thuan⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

When I got to Kanchanaburi it was straight to The Bridge over the River Kwai. N14.04177 E99.50386 I have been a few times before but it's a first on the bike. It's a nice area to visit but very touristy as you would expect

‎⁨Mueang Kanchanaburi⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

Time to look for a room. I knew which area I preferred to be in so I parked the bike up and had a look around. As I have said before, bike parking is a deciding factor for me unless there is no other choice
I found the Blue Star Guest House N14.03561 E099.51771
Once I had paid for 2 night I saw had cats and I believe they had been in the room. I have a cat allergy so not good, a trip to the pharmacy for some anti histamine. They worked really well. I spoke to the owners and they did offer me another room but I had all my stuff out and the bike sorted so I stayed put.

Kanchanaburi Accommodation link
https://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-forum/threads/kanchanaburi-accommodation.12568/

Once I have got sorted out and stopped itching, thanks to the anti histamine, it was time to have a walk out.
Tapas Thai Tapas Thai N14.03329 E99.52047
Run by an Aussie, nice place, food great and the beer was cold
It was a bit quiet when I first went in but livened up later

Tapas Thai Bar, ‎⁨Mueang Kanchanaburi⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

Wayne

 

[Capss]

A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124

Day 3

Remembrance Day Service at the Don Rak Allied War Cemetery in Kanchanaburi N14.03197 E99.52579

I went to Tapas Thai for a cooked breakfast. It was nice and worth the visit.
Then it was back to the room to relax a bit and get changed ready for the service.
The walk to the War Cemetery didn't take long as it was only about 700/800 meters away
It is something I have done every year I have been able to no matter what country I have been in and it is also the main reason for this trip.

Once the service had finished it was back to Tapas Thai for food and drink with some of the guys from the Royal British Legion. Although I did not drink to excess as I am back on the bike tomorrow

CWGC Kanchanaburi Link

The grounds are immaculately kept

At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them

Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Indeed we will remember them all.

Wayne, a few years ago I also did that ride but to be at the ANZAC service in the War Cemetery.
It sure is a poignant place and much larger that people think.
At the time I was there the Oz government paid for four survivors of the Death Railway to be in attendance.
Rightfully, they were treated like royalty.

I also rode out to Hellfire Pass and found that to be a very humbling experience.
(It is also a picturesque riding area).

I think my report is here somewhere.

Well done!

 

[Capss]

Yes a very poignant place. I am glad you got to the ANZAC service. I rode the 323...coming on the next update, which takes you to Hellfire pass but I didn't go
I have however ridden the train along the line which is a good journey and puts it into a bit of perspective as to how gruelling it must have been

Wayne

 

[Capss]

A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124

Day 4

The intention today was to ride through the mountains and end up around Erawan

I was up early, as per the norm, so I decided to go fill up and pop to The Bridge over the River Kwai. It was about 0630 so no one was about and I had an unhindered photo chance

‎⁨The Bridge over the River Kwai, Mueang Kanchanaburi⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

I left Kanchanaburi after another full breakfast at Tapas Thai and headed in the direction of the Three Pagodas right at the end of the 323.

Tapas Thai, ‎⁨Mueang Kanchanaburi⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

I had messaged a guy from Malaysia who had road the 323 two months ago to see if it was worth going all the way to the 3 Pagodas and after a discussion I decided it wasn't
So I had planned to hook a right on to the 3091 which is about 20km before Thong Pha Phum. From there, it was on to the 6093 then the 6043 heading south.
For about the first 50/60 km the 323 is a bit boring but as you enter the valley then it's great and easy going

On the 323, ‎⁨Mueang Kanchanaburi⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

Still on the 323, ‎⁨Sai Yok⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

Then is was the right turn on to the 3091, heading towards a ferry which can take you across the dam (although I am not sure if it's working or not). The road started off a good normal road with some great views. I am not sure if it was before or after Ban Saphan Lao there was a barrier at one of the rangers hut. They let me through and I stopped to see what the road was like going forward. They said a lot of things but I did catch Mai Dee (no good). But cars were going it that direction so it must be manageable on the X. So off I went, the road lasted about another few km when went on to a wide track. This lasted the rest of the way on the 3091 and on to the 6093. Which was roughly about 35/36km and it was good fun, albeit hard work on the X. I would not try it in the rainy season or just after a down pour. Most of it was a mix of mud and rocks then rocks and mud! But because it was dry and hard it was very doable. It would be super on a lighter bike, but I would do it again.
Then the track went back to a road near a food place N14.63721 E98.99543 So I stopped for food, water and coffee before moving on to Erawan.

On the 3091, ‎⁨Thong Pha Phum⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

On the 3091, ‎⁨Lam Khlong Ngu National Park⁩, ⁨Thong Pha Phum⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

On the 3091, ‎⁨Khuean Srinagarindra National Park⁩, ⁨Thong Pha Phum⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

On the 6093, ‎⁨Khuean Srinagarindra National Park⁩, ⁨Thong Pha Phum⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

The road was good riding all the way to Erawan. Once there I popped into the centre of the village, gulped down some more water and my camelbak was done and looked for a place to sleep.
Looking on booking.com they were quite expensive for what I normally pay when on the bike. Anyway I managed to find a place for a decent price further on up the road about 20 km and there was a 7-eleven just before the place.
Once I got to the 7 there was another little resort place so I went in.
Baan Suwan, Tha Kradan, Si Sawat Resort N14.44136 E99.13116 on the 3199. Nice and tidy place

On the 6043, ‎⁨Khuean Srinagarindra National Park⁩, ⁨Thong Pha Phum⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

‎⁨On the 6043, Si Sawat⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

Tha Kradan, Erawan, ‎⁨Si Sawat⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

‎⁨Khwae Yai River⁩, ⁨Si Sawat⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩⁩

Baan Suan Resort, Tha Kradan, Si Sawat

Tha Kradan, Si Sawat Accommodation

Baan Suan Resort, Tha Kradan, Si Sawat N14.44136 E99.13116 A really nice place to stay The room was clean and tidy. The grounds were looked after. Parking for the bike can be outside the little house but I had a room next to some undercover parking. There is a 7-eleven and some places to sit...

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Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Wayne we can check but I think there are images of loco #804 in use during the infamous days.
Nice report, thank you. Good riding in that area.

 

[Capss]

Wayne we can check but I think there are images of loco #804 in use during the infamous days.
Nice report, thank you. Good riding in that area.

Yes I believe it is, there is another on to the left of the photo shot also. I find it interesting
Great riding around there, I've wanted to do it for awhile now

Wayne

 

[Capss]

A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124

Day 5

More mountains to have an enjoyable ride through and then a decision to make on my final destination as I didn't know whether I wanted to end up in Chai Nat or Singburi, not a lot to choose between for todays distance and tomorrow's distance heading home.

I left quite early as normal and continued following the 3199 heading back into the mountains. The route took me to near another shorter journey ferry across the Srinagaring Dam Reservoir. It was only 800m from a junction I had to take if I was going to follow 2 reservoir inlets through the mountains. So I thought I would pop for a look...the ferry was there and loading up, it would be rude not to get on! I did have more mountain roads later on.
The ferry N14.55125 E99.15618 was pretty straight forward and as I saw, there were more than one operating at the same time and at around 0740 it was quite busy.
20 THB for my X

Hope we don't sink! lol

Once off the ferry I picked up the 3199 again before it turned into the 4041. This was another nice road to ride through the mountains and in a valley. The bit through the mountains was very twisty in parts and has a view point along it, N14.82290 E99.11098. At some point during the mountains I rode through some low cloud and it got a bit chilly for a bit. Once in the valley the road opens up for a bit before more mountain sections.

On the 4041, ‎⁨Si Sawat⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

Higher up at the viewpoint on the 4041, ‎⁨Si Sawat⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

Looking at the clouds, ‎⁨Si Sawat⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

Still on the 4041, ‎⁨Nong Prue⁩, ⁨Kanchanaburi⁩

I then got to the junction of the 4041 and the 3480 and it was decision time...Chai Nat or Singburi. Singburi won the toss. Plotted it into the Montana, shortest route. It took me on some nice roads, including some the Romans would have been proud of.
I stopped of for a coffee at the Little Frog Cafe in Sam Chuk ( it's also a resort with rooms to rent) N14.78012 N100.08624

On the 3086, ‎⁨Dan Chang⁩, ⁨Suphan Buri⁩

Coffee. stop on the 3050. Little Frog Cafe, ‎⁨Sam Chuk⁩, ⁨Suphan Buri⁩

Once in Singburi I had a bit of a ride through and then booked it to the Chaisaeng Palace N14.89708 E100.40060.

Singburi Accommodation

Chaisaeng Palace N14.89708 E100.40060 Very nice room, big, clean and tidy, a/c and shower worked well. They have a good restaurant and room service menu There is also an outside dining area and a bit of a cocktail lounge under a large canopy The river is directly opposite 7-eleven is about...

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With a nice view from my room window

Dinner was very tasty

Wayne

 

[Capss]

A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124

Day 6

Heading home

The breakfast at the Chaisaeng Palace N14.89708 E100.40060 was good, they had a good choice.

I put in the coffee shop on my Montana 600 and picked shortest distance which turned out to be about 320km.
I need to fill up so I looked for a PTT, there was one on the 32.
Once at the PTT I brimmed the tank ready for the day ahead the set off. Now normaly there are loads of U turns especially near fuel stations but for some reason they were all blocked off so I ended up being re-routed and it added another 20 plus km on to the journey.
Because I had put in shortest route it was taking shortcuts from the main roads and even threw in a bit of track just for good measure.
I ended up using a bit of the 11 then going on to the 3196, this took me on to the 3354
From the 3354 I picked up the 2219 through Nong Muang and on towards the 21

Wat Khok Krang, ‎⁨Takhli⁩, ⁨Nakhon Sawan⁩

On the 1012, ‎⁨Khlong Anusatsananan⁩, ⁨Takhli⁩, ⁨Nakhon Sawan⁩⁩

‎⁨Ban Mi⁩, ⁨Lop Buri⁩

I had a natter to a Thai guy on this nice Triumph 120

Once I had gone across central Thailand I picked up the 4007, 225 and the 2359 which I had done at the beginning of my trip. When I was on the 225 I got stuck behind 3 articulated lorries and the going was slow, however it did give me chance to see 2 monkeys in the wild, sat on the side of the road. I could not stop due to being in a large queue of traffic.
Once at Kaset Sombum I filled up again and head home.

On the 4007, ‎⁨Wichian Buri⁩, ⁨Phetchabun⁩

On the 225, ‎⁨Wichian Buri⁩, ⁨Phetchabun⁩

On to 4029, ‎⁨Phu Khiao⁩, ⁨Chaiyaphum⁩⁩

A total of 1446km covered which is about 895 miles.

Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Nicely documented, thanks Wayne.

 

[Capss]

Nicely documented, thanks Wayne.

Thanks 2wheels

 

[Capss]

A Day meandering in Isaan revisited 011224

Part 1

As I said on my last report, meandering in Isaan 160824. There were other roads that I had wanted to do that day but they never got done due to the kilometers. So today was the day when I was going to do them

It was a bit, chilly when I set off and the wind was whistling through my Knox armoured shirt.
The plan was to go up the 201 to Phu Kradueng, stop at the PTT, fill up, and then get on with the route. I had put some waypoints on my Montana 600 but that was it!

From the fuel station I carried on up the 201 for about a km before hooking a left on to the 3113 heading into the Phu Kradueng National Park area

On the 3113, ‎⁨Phu Kradueng⁩, ⁨Loei⁩

The 3113 turned into the 3114 and then barriers....I didn't realize there were barriers on the road until I got there and I wasn't sure if the road was closed or not. The ride out might be short lived!
A guy came over and I showed him where I intended to go, the barrier went up and I was allowed to pass through without parting with any money.
The intention was to try and do a circumference of the Phu Kradueng mountain but there was a bit of about 6km where I didn't think I would get through on my 500x and a river crossing with no knowledge of if there is a bridge.
I believe I was still on the 3114 but anyway, the road slowly deteriorated and became sparodic loose stone, rutted and in places gravel. The gravel was deep enough to make it feel like the front was going to wash out, fortunately there wasn't a lot of it.

Entrance to the ‎⁨Phu Kradueng National Park⁩, ⁨Phu Kradueng⁩, ⁨Loei⁩

Tat Hong Waterfall area, ‎⁨Phu Kradueng National Park⁩, ⁨Phu Kradueng⁩, ⁨Loei⁩⁩

I didn't go to the waterfall as it was quite away down a track and I didn't fancy leaving the bike and walking in my boots
From the waterfall I turned around to have a look at the junction where 6km into the unknown awaited. Anyway after having a look I decided against it, smaller bike and with someone, yes no problem, but on my own! Back up the road to the barrier it was.

On the 3114, Phu Kradueng National Park⁩, ⁨Phu Kradueng⁩, ⁨Loei⁩

Back on the normal road and heading to the Phu Kradueng National Park visitors centre on the 2019 for a look and a coffee.

Visitor Centre, ‎⁨Phu Kradueng National Park⁩⁩

A nicely brewed coffee

The visitors centre is good and it was very busy, Camping, hostel, showers and souvenirs etc. You can get on a trail and go to the top of Phu Kradueng and camp over night at the top. There are even sherpa's to carry stuff up to the top for you if you wish

Phu Kradueng National Park
Phu Kradueng National Park
Phu Kradueng National Park - Wikipedia

Back on to the 2019 for a bit before a left on to the 3028

Wayne

 

[Capss]

A Day meandering in Isaan revisited 011224

Part 2

Once on the 3028 I was heading for a bit of a valley on the northern edge of Phu Kradueng mountain

The road started off really good smooth tarmac and then went to concrete laid in sections. But it was still nice to ride

On the 3028, ‎⁨Phu Kradueng⁩, ⁨Loei⁩

Then the concrete road stopped and was replaced by a vehicle width track of dried mud with smoothed rocks and stones embedded in it. Lots of ruts. It was enjoyable but hard work on the 500x on stock tires. From this point on it was a mix of the hard mud and concrete road pretty much all the way to the 2216 affording some great views.

The road after the 3028, ‎⁨Nam Nao⁩, ⁨Phetchabun⁩⁩

Once on the 2216, a favorite of mine, I was back on the black top and going a little coffee shop I like.

On the 2216, ‎⁨Nam Nao⁩, ⁨Phetchabun⁩⁩

The coffee shop is the one I stopped at on the first meander on the 16/08/24
Runjuan Coffee shop N16.72987 E101.74065 on the 2216 near Nam Nao

Runjuan Coffee shop on the 2216, ‎⁨Nam Nao⁩, ⁨Phetchabun⁩⁩

Then it was time for the last 40/50km home

237km covered

Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Those little coffee stops in remote areas are always a pleasure to visit and, usually, the staff are super friendly.

 

[Capss]

Those little coffee stops in remote areas are always a pleasure to visit and, usually, the staff are super friendly.

Yes they are, and they both speak a bit of English in that one

Wayne

 

[Capss]

An overnight trip to Pak Chong to visit a mate 26/03/25

Day 1


It's been a while since I have been out on the bike for a trip. But as we are all well aware, time just goes.
So, what better excuse do I need than to pop and see a fellow Yorkshireman in Pak Chong


I didn't want to just blast down the highway/dual carriageway so I opted for a longer route there, then I will use the highway to go back home the following day.

Overnight visit to a mate 260325 Day 1

Overnight visit to a mate 260325 Day 1a

I set of from the Coffee Shop and headed towards Kaset Sombun and Nong Bua Daeng on roads I had previously travelled on my trip to Kanchanaburi.

There was a lot of smog in the air for the whole of the trip due to it being the illegal burning season in the country.

I then headed towards Phakdi Chumphon on the 2359. From there it was onto the 225 and my first and only bit of riding through a hill range on the trip. It was nice while it lasted.

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On the 225, ‎Sai Thong National Park, Phakdi Chumphon, Chaiyaphum, Thailand

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Further up the road there was the Khao Phangheoi Viewpoint. N15.82830 E101.42691. The view would have been great if not for the smog.

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The view is obscured by the smog in the air

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The entrance to Wat Khao Bang Hoei Chumphon Sima Ram, on the 225

From the 225 it was on to the 3006 before getting on to the 2354 heading south

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On the 2354, ‎Thep Sathit, Chaiyaphum, Thailand

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Next up was the 2247, which was one of those roads the Romans would have been proud of

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The 2247, ‎Lam Sonthi, Lop Buri, Thailand

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My room for the night was at the Pak Chong Sports Bar and Resort N14.70267 E101.44695
The place was good and is popular with the local area expat community. A lot of the rooms were full also.

The rooms had different prices, mine was 600 Thai Baht

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The also did a good all day English breakfast

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In the evening we popped out and had some food with a few beers

A steak street food cart in Pak Chong, the food was really tasty

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I had the beef and Phil had pork

Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Looks good Wayne; an area new to me.

 

[Capss]

@2wheels, I am looking at coming to CM towards the end of the month either at the end of following the River Ping or the beginning. I will let you know more as I plan. But I was intending to pop to the coffee truck, if your up for a brew

Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Ok Wayne, that would be good.

 

[Capss]

An overnight trip to Pak Chong to visit a mate 26/03/25

Day 2

During my evening out with Phil my wife had messaged me. A job at the property which had been on the cards to do for a while was happening and the people were coming tomorrow.

Tomorrow is now here and I got an early start, the highway road it was going to be

Overnight to visit a mate 260325 Day 2

Overnight visit to a mate 260325 Day 2a

I wanted to try and use the bit of the M6 which is open (as it's all not open). I have done it in the car but I was going to try and get on with the bike. Bikes on Toll Roads are not allowed....but it's not a toll yet!
Anyway I got turned round by some security so I had to use the old highway, the 2 and then the 201 all the way home.

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Rest Stop on the 2, ‎Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

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The M6 raised up in the photo background

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Lam Ta Khlong Dam Reservoir, ‎Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

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This was in the parking area near the Reservoir

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I am not sure what is says but I will try and get it translated

It was not a very eventful ride back , but it is what it is and all part of the journey.

A total of 608km on the road and good evening out, mission achieved!

Wayne

 

[Captain_Slash]

The smog has ruined the photos now unfortunately.

 

[Capss]

Yes it has

 

[Capss]

Getting out and about is coming on nicely
Blue is the longer trips and black is the day trips
The red is my rough planned journey starting on Tuesday and having a brew with 2wheels, all being well

Wayne

 

[Capss]

A 6 Day trip to follow part of the River Ping downstream 29/04/25
Day 1

The plan was to get up to Chiang Mai then follow the Mae Nam Ping (River Ping) south from CM to Nakhon Sawan where it ends and joins the Mae Nam Nan to become the Mae Nam Chao-Phraya which then goes all the way to Bangkok and into the Gulf of Thailand
The Ping originates at Doi Thuai in the Daen Lao Range, which is near the Thai and Myanmar border.
Ping River - Wikipedia






After getting my regulation coffee in my flask cup I set off, there was a bit of light rain but it wasn't nothing that was going to stop me from riding, it's been a long time coming. Waterproof jacket on.


Route 12, ‎Nam Nao, Phetchabun

14k's to Khon San then onto one off my favourite roads in my local area, the 12
The 12 from Khon San to Wang Thong is a good road to ride, through the mountains then a bit of flat before a nice winding dual carriageway through some more mountains.
By the time I had got to the junction of the 2216 on the 12 the mist and rain had gone, it was still a bit cloudy, but the roads were drying.


‎Route 12, Phu Pha Daeng Wildlife Preserve Area, Lom Sak, Phetchabun

I took the ring road, the 126, north of Phitsanulok before getting back on the 12 towards Sukhothai. I've been to Sukhothai before on my very first Thailand ride at the end of 2014. From the 12 I got on to the 125 which took me on to the 101 heading north. I stayed on the 101 until Sawankhlok and picked up the 106 all the way into Thoen for my first nights accommodation


Junction of the 1370 and 106, ‎Sawankhalok, Sukhothai



The 106 I believe was previously the 1048 and on some mapping it may still be that...Apple maps and my older Reise Thailand paper map. It starts of quite flat with some long straight areas then goes into a valley before winding up over the mountains before you get you Thoen, it was a good road with some nice scenery.


On the 106, ‎Thung Saliam, Sukhothai




On the 106, ‎Thoen, Lampang



Once in Thoen I went hunting for a room. Undercover bike parking, is the important part for me, then a/c and a good shower. Also a supermarket or 7eleven is good.
I found the Baan Hong Non Guest House, N17.62216 E.99.23686
500 Baht per night. Parking was good and it ticked all my other boxes, Lotus supermarket opposite and a 7eleven about 300 meters down the road at a PTT garage.
The room was clean and tidy, with a balcony


Outside the Hotel, ‎Thoen, Lampang

Thoen Accommodation

Baan Hong Non Guest House, N17.62216 E.99.23686 500 Baht per night. Parking was good and it ticked all my other boxes, Lotus supermarket opposite and a 7eleven about 300 meters down the road at a PTT garage. No breakfast The room was clean and tidy, with a balcony Wayne

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Wayne

 

[2wheels]

You are finding good accommodation Wayne.

 

[2wheels]

Wayne, you might be interested in a report I did here a few years ago "Caves, Birds, Refugees and Ping River Source".
Rgs

 

[Capss]

You are finding good accommodation Wayne.

Pot luck mate
As long as it's decent parking for the bike, preferably with security on a night I am good

 

[Capss]

A 6 Day trip to follow part of the River Ping downstream
Day 2

Thoen to Chiang Mai





I set off quite early as I was going to meet some other expat bikers for a brew at the Yellow Coffee Truck, then on getting in to Chiang Mai I was going to get my chain adjusted at Honda Big Bike.
The 1 was first up heading north towards Lampang. Dual carriageway through the mountains although I didn't find it as good as the 12.


‎On the 1, Thoen, Lampang, Thailand

Once I got near to Ko Kha I went on to the 1034. In the town I stopped for some breakfast as I was pretty hungry. I had one of my favourite dishes which is sliced crispy belly pork cooked with a variety of sauces and chilli over jasmine rice.


Food place, ‎Ko Kha, Lampang, Thailand


Crispy Belly pork fried with spices and Jasmine rice

Suitably refreshed it was back on the 1034, nothing much happening on this road, I was just using it as a cut across to the 11.


On the 1034, looking at the Wang River, ‎Ko Kha, Lampang, Thailand



The 11 is a 2/3 lane road and it was quite busy. But it did afford some nice views and some sweeping corners to keep it interesting.


Route 11, ‎Hang Chat, Lampang, Thailand

I stayed on the 11 until the Doi Saket junction then a short dash on the 118 into the town. Doi Saket is where I was meeting up with some guys for a brew.


The Yellow Coffee Truck, just off the 118, ‎Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand



After a good natter and 2 coffees it was time to head into CM to get the chain done.
Back on the 118 and straight into CM, it only took about 25 mins.
Honda Big Wing N18.78784 E98.99180 were very helpful and adjusted my chain and lubed it up for no charge. I did give the mechanic some money for a beer or coffee.


Honda BigWing, ‎Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Time to look for a room, I had a rough idea and I had found a possible place on bookingdotcom but I wanted to look at the parking arrangements
Parking was good, so I stayed.
Casa Marocc Hotel
N18.77030 E98.99981
A great hotel with a Moroccan feel to it, including in the room.
Everything works well.
Clean and tidy with undercover parking.
There is a good view from the roof area
650 baht including breakfast


Casa Marocc, ‎⁨Mueang Chiang Mai⁩, ⁨Chiang Mai⁩, ⁨Thailand⁩





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Chiang Mai Accommodation

Samoeng Farm Bungalows A beautiful day towards the end of rainy season in Chiang Mai, Herman the mechanic is waiting for his Cagiva Elephant to arrive so we decide to take a ride west to Samoeng. Great Viz out at the viewpoint neat Samoeng, Herman borrowed my BMW as he was waiting for the...

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Wayne

 

[Capss]

A 6 Day trip to follow part of the River Ping downstream
Day 3

Chaing Mai to Li






Breakfast at the hotel was good and a nice to have before riding.



The plan today was to get to Li which was not far if you stayed on the major roads.
But I wanted to ride along the Mae Nam Ping (River Ping) so lots of small roads with poor average speeds.
I picked up the edge of the Ping about 1km from my hotel, although it starts more north than Chiang Mai as stated on Day 1


My first view of the River Ping, ‎Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

After negotiating CM along the river I eventually picked up the 4032 along the western edge of the river.


On the 4032, ‎Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand


Still on the 4032, ‎Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand

I then nipped onto the 116 for a short while to go over the bridge where I picked up the 1156 on the eastern side.


On a bridge on the 116, ‎Ping River, San Pa Tong, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The plan was to cross a bridge on the 3003 and head into Chom Thong but when I had got there the bridge had collapsed. So I had to double back a few k's and cross a smaller bridge and use the 108 for a bit into Chom Thong


On a minor road off the 3003, ‎Wiang Nong Long, Lamphun, Thailand




On the bridge heading to Chom Thong, Chiang Mai, Thailand

I then stayed on the 108 to Hot, where I stopped for a coffee
The 108 on the other side of Hot became the 1012 and I followed that until the pick entered the Doi Tao Lake at this point I got on to the 4010 and 1103 skirting the eastern edge of the lake.


On the 4010, ‎Hot, Chiang Mai, Thailand


Looking towards the ‎Doi Tao Lake, Hot, Chiang Mai, Thailand

I stopped of at area on the lake but there was not a lot going on and IMO not worth the visit, the roads were good though. The reason I went to the lake is because the Ping forms it then disappears in to the mountains at the other side of the lake. I looked for a way to follow it through the mountains but there seem to be no roads. Although there may have been tracks I couldn't find I didn't think it was worth trying to find them on your own with a heavy bike.


‎Doi Tao Lake, Hot, Chiang Mai, Thailand



I stayed on the 1103 until the 4022 and past the small Mae Hat Reservoir and on to the 3008 all the way into Li for my next nights stop.
The 4022 and 3008 were nice roads to ride and in places had some nice new black top. The views were good for most of those roads


On the 4022, ‎Doi Tao, Chiang Mai, Thailand


Still on the 4022, ‎Doi Tao, Chiang Mai, Thailand


On the 3008, ‎Li, Lamphun, Thailand

I found a really nice place for 450baht with breakfast and great parking for the bike but no WiFi, so that was a big no for me.
After riding around I eventually found..

Rung Sapphire Linna Resort
N17.80764 E98.94258

Li Accommodation

Rung Sapphire Linna Resort N17.80764 E98.94258 Found this by accident as it's not on Apple or Google maps unless the coords are incorrect on the mapping as it shows one next door, it could be the same place! There is a 7/11, Big C mini and a lotus mini on the main road about 10/15 mins walk...

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Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Some nice landscape pics here Wayne.

 

[Captain_Slash]

It certainly has refreshed with all the rain.

 

[Capss]

Some nice landscape pics here Wayne.

Thanks, some great scenery

 

[Capss]

A 6 Day trip to follow part of the River Ping downstream
Day 4





I set off for Tak after a good breakfast at the same place I had food last night
Last night was Crispy belly pork cooked in a red curry paste with Jasmine rice
This morning I has Chicken fried rice with a fried egg
Well worth a stop for food if you're in the area Khun Daeng's Kitchen N17.80491 E98.94697


Khun Daeng's Kitchen N17.80491 E98.94697,Wang Din, Li, Lamphun, Thailand



Tak wasn't that far away and I would have been there relatively quickly if I had stayed on the main roads.
The 106 from Li to Thoen (where I stayed at the end of day 1), was not a bad road to ride, once in the mountains it got twisty with some good views.


‎⁨On the 106, Dong Dam⁩, ⁨Lamphun⁩, ⁨Thailand⁩


Still on the 106, ‎⁨Thoen District⁩, ⁨Lampang⁩, ⁨Thailand⁩


On another part of the 106, ‎Thoen District, Lampang, Thailand



After a coffee in Thoen I picked up the 1102 along the edge of the Wang River rather than stay on the 1 which is a major artery route, it was a nice road to ride and far better than the alternative


The River Wang, ‎Thoen Buri, Lampang, Thailand


I did eventually join the 1 at Mae Phrik but only for a short blast to the junction with the 1357 towards the Bhumibol Dam. I went there mainly because the Ping came out of the Bhumibol Reservoir and it's where I found I could start to follow it again.
The dam and reservoir were good to look at once there, there is a bit of a market there also food places and a coffee shop. It's quite a big area overall.


Bhumibol Dam, where the River Ping starts again, ‎Sam Ngao District, Tak, Thailand








Just downstream from the dam, River Ping, ‎Sam Ngao District, Tak, Thailand



When I left the dam I picked up the 1107 on the western edge of the Ping all the way into Tak and my night stopover


On the 1107, River Ping at Nong Bua Nuea, ‎Mueang Tak District, Tak, Thailand

Berich Hotel N16.88345 E99.12262

Post #3 on....

Tak Accomodation

The Viang Tak Riverside Hotel 1,000 Bht Co-ords: N16.87813 E99.12380 Views

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Wayne

 

[Capss]

A 6 Day trip to follow part of the River Ping downstream
Day 5

Finishing the River Ping





After breakfast at the hotel I went to find the 3005 which was going to take me along the eastern side of the river



The first part of the 3005, for about 20km was just like an ultra long row of house on both sides of the road with lots of dogs roaming about. But it was still better than sitting on a highway.


On the 3005, ‎Mueang Tak District, Tak, Thailand






Over the ‎Ping River, Mueang Kamphaeng Phet, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand

Just before Wang Chao I turned on to the 3002 which took me all the way into Kamphaeng Phet.
At Kamphaeng Phet I rode around the periphery of the Historical Park, a lot of history here and old buildings and temples part of the ancient city which was there.
I didn't go in as it would have taken too long to go around. It's a bit like Sukhothai Historical Park and I was there in 2014
The dual pricing system was 20 baht for Thais and 100 baht for foreigners
If you want to ride your motorcycle around the park it's an extra 20 baht


Parts of the Historical City, ‎Mueang Kamphaeng Phet, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand













From Kamphaeng Phet I took the 1084 to Wang Khaem where I was going to pick up the 1052 on the western edge but yet another bridge was down so I had to continue down the 1084, which to be honest was a bit boring in places.


‎⁨Another bridge down, Khlong Khlung⁩, ⁨Kamphaeng Phet⁩, ⁨Thailand⁩


On the 1084, ‎Khanu Woralaksaburi, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand

I got on to the 4054 and skirted the edge of the river, under the 122, and carried to the 117 where I used the 117 bridge to pick up a road on the western edge all the way into Nakhon Sawan.
I stayed on this road until the River Ping ended. The Rivers Ping and Nan join together in Nakhon Sawan to form the Chao-Phraya which then goes all the way to Bangkok and into the Gulf of Thailand.


Where the Rivers Ping and Nan meet to form the Chao-Praya, ‎Mueang Nakhonsawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand


Where the Chao-Praya River starts, ‎Mueang Nakhonsawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

I then looked for a place to stay, I decided on
Rank Khun Resort 2. N15.70752 E100.13054
Post #2

Nakhon Sawan Accommodation

Bonito Chinos Hotel, ‎⁨Mueang Nakhonsawan⁩, ⁨Nakhon Sawan⁩ N15.69446 E100.12371 A nice hotel in the town of Nakhon Sawan. It was really busy the night I stayed. Very close to a shopping complex with a Big C. Also lots of food places nearby and a 7-eleven across the road The hotel was clean...

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Wayne

 

[2wheels]

Many people are pleasantly surprised by the extent of the ruins within the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park. It is well worth a day there. It must have been magnificent 'in the day'.
I note that the authorities are ' mulling' over doing away with the wretched discriminatory pricing here but ..................

 

[Capss]

Many people are pleasantly surprised by the extent of the ruins within the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park. It is well worth a day there. It must have been magnificent 'in the day'.
I note that the authorities are ' mulling' over doing away with the wretched discriminatory pricing here but ..................

I won't hold my breath mate.
I don't pay it, its not the money but the principle.

 

[2wheels]

Same me.

 

[Capss]

A 6 Day trip to follow part of the River Ping downstream
Day 6





The trip home was uneventfully as it generally is when I am on my way back. I don’t know what it is but when I am away for a short time or even on my previous longer trips I find that I just want to get home so I can just get sorted out and relax. Whereas on the trip I am quite happy moseying along.

I left after I had finished my breakfast at the place I stayed in last night. It was fine, there were several hot dishes to choose from with boiled rice, bread for toast, water and coffee.



It was still quite busy for early on a Sunday morning and getting out of the city was slower than expected.
The route today was chosen by Apple Maps, so it was pretty straight forward.
Out of the city, on to the 225 which in the early stages too me through a bit of a wet land area.


On the 225, ‎Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand


Still on the 225, ‎Chum Saeng District, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand








The 225, ‎Bueng Sam Phan District, Phetchabun, Thailand




Then it was on to the 21 in the direction of Phetchuabun, using the 234 ring road to the west of Phetchuabun, then on to the Lom Sak junction where I slung a right onto one of my favorite stretches on the 12. Once at Khon San it was on to the 2004 and home.


On the 21, ‎‎Nong Phai, Phetchabun, Thailand


The 234, ‎Mueang Phetchabun District, Phetchabun, Thailand


Back on the 12 and nearly home, ‎Phu Pha Daeng Wildlife Preserve Area, Lom Sak District, Phetchabun, Thailand



The roads today were not that exciting, long stretches of nothing with the odd small hill range thrown in for good measure, but if you blinked you missed them. Until the 12..then it was back to some nice winding roads on the outer edge of the Nam Nao National Park all the way to the Khon San junction.

1626km covered on this trip

Wayne