IronIIoxide 2nd Gear July 2, 2018 Share July 2, 2018 A bit of an off topic; Anyone heading for Evo Enduro 2018? They are going to Hua Hin; details below: https://www.facebook.com/events/277788626128290/ ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntm Neutral Newbie August 22, 2018 Share August 22, 2018 (edited) A bit of an off topic; Anyone heading for Evo Enduro 2018? They are going to Hua Hin; details below: https://www.facebook.com/events/277788626128290/ Yup I've heard of it as well, though they don't open up to everyone. Your car has to be within their approved list to qualify. Mine isn't Edited August 22, 2018 by Ntm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadllton August 29, 2018 Share August 29, 2018 I can also advise a very good service for car rental https://rental24h.com I have been using this service for about a year, and so far there are no complaints against it. In addition, support in Thailand is from this service, six months ago traveled there with his wife, and would be pleasantly surprised Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoeve 1st Gear November 13, 2018 Share November 13, 2018 is international driving permit required in Thailand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoeve 1st Gear November 13, 2018 Share November 13, 2018 Technically, no need as there is an ASEAN Agreement on the recognition of driver's license issued by ASEAN countries. But it's better to have one as the IDP contains a Thai translation of your license, in case of any language barrier. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 13, 2019 Share June 13, 2019 I made another trip up to North Thai earlier this year. Went to Chiang Rai area as well as Mae Hong Son. i aimed to spend more time up north, rather than in the south/central parts. This time around, the air was noticeably less dusty than last year, but there was a new hazard on the roads - speed traps. General route here. Actual distance covered was 7500km (with side trips in Msia as well as Thai) List of overnight stops, excluding Msia: 1) Hatyai 2) Prachuap Kiri Khan 3) Nakhon Sawan 4) Phrae 5) Theong district, Chiang Rai (side trip to Pha Tang) 6) Theong district, Chiang Rai (side trip to Pu Chi Fa) 7) Mae Sai (side trip to Golden Triangle) 8) Mae Sai (day trip to Tachilek, Myanmar) 9) Chiang Mai 10) Chiang Mai (day trip to Baan Rak Thai) 11) Pai 12) Mae Hong Son 13) Mae Hong Son 14) Mae Sariang 15) Mae Sot 16) Nakhon Sawan 17) Bangkok (few days then back to SG) As usual, i spent time exploring the local markets (morning and night), as well as the highlands in the north. Will share some of the 1k+ pics i took was surprised to see this near Pu Chi Fa. Did i take a wrong turn? sunrise with crowds in Pu Chi Fa kids history and sociology crazy Ang Moh doing Mae Hong Son loop on a bicycle. I happened to be walking on the road, looking at the river border between Thai and Myanmar. I clapped and gave him a thumbs up as he passed me two Ang Moh looking to hitch a ride from Mae Sot to Tak. Unfortunately i was not going to Tak till the next day. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 13, 2019 Share June 13, 2019 general pics in markets ants salad? breakfast lady this is sticky rice. this is what they use to apply on their faces https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanaka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 13, 2019 Share June 13, 2019 Baan Rak Thai and Myanmar (Shan State) village nearby https://wikitravel.org/en/Ban_Rak_Thai small museum at Baan Rak Thai, showing the KMT fighters and their equipment. The curator/owner speaks mandarin and was quite keen to talk about his experience during the war i left my car at the Thai side of the border and walked over to the Shan State village. On the left, up on the hill, is the Thai army camp. The Shan State army camp is on the right, also up on the hill. Walk through the valley to the village. the lone guard at the Myanmar border gate. No passport needed. I spent about 3 hours wandering around the village and up into the hills before i saw a "no entry" sign and turned back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 13, 2019 Share June 13, 2019 Food section (but i'm no steveluv) sticky rice with steamed egg on top, wrapped in banana leaf. Typical thai sweetness. Nice breakfast or snack. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khao_soi coffee with a view supper of you tiao and soya bean milk with Winnie the Pooh in Chiang Rai burger in Chiang Mai 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 13, 2019 Share June 13, 2019 day trip to Tachileik https://wikitravel.org/en/Tachileik I parked my car along the main road in Mai Sai, abt 500m from the border and walked over. No fees paid at either side of the border, but the Myanmar side did chop my passport (as opposed to what was mentioned in wikitravel). The guy said no need to pay the usual USD10 as i am from Singapore (ASEAN). nice cooling weather in the morning for a day of walking. But it soon got burning hot around lunch time. walking across the bridge i spent a couple of hours wandering around the border town. Then it got too hot and i hired a local guy to bring me to the interesting sights outside of town. betel nut store. They offered me one but i declined my tour guide. at a temple in Mae Sai 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic June 14, 2019 Share June 14, 2019 Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 14, 2019 Share June 14, 2019 Well done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TameDriver Twincharged June 14, 2019 Share June 14, 2019 @JohnSHL, re your day in Mae sai, noticed shop selling Indian sweets, statue of Ganesh & temples. Are those Hindu or Buddhist temples. Are there Indian presence there or just locals practicing Indian culture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 14, 2019 Share June 14, 2019 @JohnSHL, re your day in Mae sai, noticed shop selling Indian sweets, statue of Ganesh & temples. Are those Hindu or Buddhist temples. Are there Indian presence there or just locals practicing Indian culture? the Indian sweets shop and the temple shots are actually across the border, in Tachileik. They are Buddhist temples. Elephant god (Ganesh?) statues were along the road in a Buddhist temple in Mae Sai. I was surprised to see them there thus took those pics. https://www.thailandselftours.com/destinations/mae-sai/wat-phrathat-doi-wao Thai Buddhism and Burmese Buddhism are slightly different from what's usually practised in Singapore. I'm not sure of the specific details though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_in_Southeast_Asia 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey74 6th Gear June 17, 2019 Share June 17, 2019 U r the man.. well done. I hope I find my balls soon so I got the guts to drive to n explore the whole of Thailand. So far only drive to Betong once 9 years back then that's it.. I'm very comfortable driving thru out msia but once beyond that my balls shrink.. Haha. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 17, 2019 Share June 17, 2019 More pics Saw this convoy (I think from Yunnan) on the road from Chiang Mai to Pai. Seems most (if not all) of such Chinese tour groups will end in Pai, instead of going further to Mae Hong Son Oil change in Chiang Mai. I brought my own oil as it's difficult to get my required grade in thai. Family day Saw this signboard but didn't go Mae Hong Son lake at night Local festival and funfair at Mae Hong Son. These are the local hill tribes' outfits. farming fishing boats at Cha-Am road closure for market Balancing act 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TameDriver Twincharged June 17, 2019 Share June 17, 2019 (edited) @JohnSHL, Thailand seems to be your 2nd home indeed. Thks for sharing pics of your drive trip. Edited June 17, 2019 by TameDriver 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged June 17, 2019 Share June 17, 2019 (edited) @JohnSHL, Thailand seems to be your 2nd home indeed. Thks for sharing pics of your drive trip. haha my 2nd home is actually another SEA country (not SG) North Thai is a very nice place to explore/hang out in but unfortunately it's only during winter season. I don't think i'll enjoy it as much during the remaining 8 mths of the year when it's either super hot/dusty, or wet. Edited June 17, 2019 by JohnSHL ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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