TOURING GATEWAY.
Touring Thailand is one of the great pleasures available to bikers and drivers alike. The open road, the distinct lack of traffic away from the cities and the scenery combine to make it an unforgetable experience. Once away from Bangkok and the tourist areas of the south, the roads are typically wide, well-maintained and comfortable. Route Tours and Trip Reports so far, click on one of the links in the table below to jump right into a journey, alternatively browse the menu bar to the left to look into touring in a specific area of Thailand... Chiang Mai and Surrounding Provinces
Khon Kaen and Surrounding Provinces
Udon Thani and Surrounding Provinces
Photo-Linked ExplorationOn The Road Thailand is unique in having in-depth photographic aids of roads to help fellow explorers navigate Thailands roads. You could be a seasoned veteran interested in looking at old ground traveled or a rookie tourist unsure of a route. So what are you waiting for? This next message goes out to all you expat sugar daddies in your air conditioned condos watching TV and lounging about with your mia noi's; 'Get on your bikes and ride!' |
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Routes and Tours ExplainedWhen you start exploring the various 'Touring...' sections of OTRT you'll come across have brief summarys of what a certain and Road conditions are. Below are the summarys explained. Road Conditions: This explains what OTRT considers is the level of inherent danger a biker will be exposed to. A rating of 'Excellent' means that apart from the odd bump or pothole the road is well suited to travel. A rating of 'Poor' means that the road is in a poor condition with potholes everywhere and care should be taken. Road Congestion: How busy the roads are. This can be a variable entity and should serve only as a rough guide. Intense is the worse and applies to capital cities like Bangkok. Mild / Sporadic is the most desirable and is usually found in rural areas like Issan and Central and Northern Thailand. Terrain and Features: What the predominant surroundings and landscape features are. What the lay-of-the-land is. Road Lodgings: Life on Thailand's roads can be a real adventure, especially if you're having to sleep under the stars. For some though having a bed for the night to sleep in is a welcome respite from the days biking. Here I'll list any guesthouses that are in the area. Bike/Parts Availability: In the event of a breakdown, damage/repairs or just a plain old tune-up a mechanic's workshop can be a godsend. It is here that villages and towns with a known mechanic will be listed. However, quality of service may vary! Road Lore: Anything I notice or experience that can be of use to you I'll put here. Examples include : Directions to a landmark, temple. Or about a friendly local thai who is hospitable to bikers and travelers. It could even be about a dangerous area to steer clear of.
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