#MaeHongSon #Thailand #ChiangMai
I’m leaving Bangkok to start a new epic motorbike tour across North Thailand.
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How do you like the inflight announcements? Sounds like the lady is on quaaludes or from a phonesex line. My wife and I laugh everytime. Its like a big sigh with words coming out.
Maybe a warped break disc..
love the videos. Also you getting your own helmet is a blessing man. thats like wearing bowling shoe rentals. like no,
Two things. One, it rains a lot there, you got rust on the rotors, two and the more important one, Go by Small world in the bar area where they have the muy Thai, and also the other tourist place, Reggae bar. Great music at Reggae bar, and small world is a kick in the ass. They have a little person thats funny as hell, get him to break dance and then the girls will play you games to try and get money from you. I go along with them within a budget .
Finally! Lol! Don’t forget your gloves and long sleeves top. I heard it gets quite cold in some places; especially at Don Inthanon. Bon Voyage!
Mate Pai is my town.Its going to be hot this time of year but its so beautiful.
Places to eat are endless ,hot springs
Cafe Cito isy hangover feed
Spa exotica is the best hot spring
We named the road to pai chunder road🤢 but such a beautiful place.
I cracked up when you said that the helmet stinks. I know what you mean. I would buy a new one too. Chad, you travelled nearly entire Thailand. Is there a city there were you would live or more: what is your favourite city and why?
You should check out doi mai salong route.
I’m ready to come out there and kick it.
So excited for this tour. PAi is an amazing city with lots to see and do. Awesome night market with great food. Your gonna LOVE the road into PAi, smart choice on getting a new bike with better brakes….your gonna need em!!!🤪🤪🤪🙏
While in Pai, go to Chedi Phra That Me Yen on the EASTern side of the valley to view the sunset. It’s spectacular.
Safe travels and Cheers
Left right east west just don’t ask Chad for directions anywhere, check.
Have a great journey CB!
How much is the typical cash deposit for a motorbike?
You ride through on the inner rail between trucks and cars. Squeaky brakes no problem. This mountain journey will be exciting.Just be careful these roads are very winding.
I show ya some places on the map to get a good map. Local places. Add me on fb andy mitchell, got pic of me and my wife doing a traditional wedding in esan profile pic.
Chad always gets left and right wrong, and now we see he doesn’t know West from East. No wonder he always gets lost lol! Have a great trip dude! Keep up the great content!
Good luck Chad!
You’re getting closer to realizing motorcycles are not the way to travel.
Hopefully it wont cost you your life.
God speed…
I did this loop about 20 years ago in a Suzuki Jimny, I think that I must have very nearly worn 1st gear out. Would love to go back and do it on a bike. Actually did it the other way round. Doi Inthanon, Hot, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Song, Pai and back to CM. You’ll love it mate.
You teased her with the nitrous and turbo so she gave you the worst bike.
Good vlogs from CNX…Bruno Unframed, Bret Dev (digital nomads), Walk around Wayne, Allie Taylor.
I like the cinema verite part of your channel Chad, it’s not the “village of the happy people.”
To paraphrase some old European: “the first casualty of your Thai vacation is the vacation plan.” 🤣
Looks like a nice green drive.. lots of hills and valleys.. lots of cool stuff in Pai
1:42 “But then you head west.” Map line goes northeast.
2:10 “But then you head east.” Map goes west/.
Bruh.
Dude, you have so many motorsport friends, they gotta be to hook up with a custom helmet.
I love how the motorbike taxi driver is using mitts for winter riding, LOL.
“The tyres wernt working with each other” you should check the pressures yourself Chad. They’ll put 50psi in them “because last long time”.
Ive just finished 6 days around the northern section, 90% offroad. Even found myself in a different country a few times. Go back and get a CRF250, ill show you where the good contents at! 😉
Yeah, sketchy is not something you want to ride for a week on back country Thai roads….
It’s rainy season right now. Ride safe man.
Can’t get enough of the adventures! Happy ya took that bike back! Keep um coming! 🙂
I’m gonna do that Golden Triangle Loop in Sept. gotta try this one also.
Be safe!!
A Thai motorbike with bad brakes? Inconceivable!
I miss my fiance & son my new home in Thailand, im in Melbourne Australia 4 months so far & still in lock down, you bring Thailand to me and for that i say Thank you very much Chad..really looking forward to this trip you are on….safe travels…
Hope you brought your rain gear
Chad, in case I don’t have any driving license , can I drive evokes or 50 cc bikes or below ?
Hi Chad
I did the MHS loop in March on the blue you now have. Its a bit beat up but went great and never missed a beat. You’re right about the helmets. I did the loop clockwise and spent more time in Pia🇦🇺😀
👍
Super jealous.
I tried to plan a MC tour of north Manila but it all went sideways.
Now we can’t do anything. Maybe some day?
Hey mate if u are going to stay in pai i can recommend u best guest house in pai. It’s has beautiful view and not expensive.
New motorbike tour this should be series on netflix 😀 love the tours.
U can buy helmet in Big C or tesco
great video bro and whats with the face lol , you are in the airport
I’ve seen some of the helmets you have worn, and what other youtubers where. I think I would just order a quality helmet like an Arai so I would know it’s only been my nugget that has been in that helmet! My $0.02. Love your channel! Stay safe! Don’t become a “new papa” on this trip!! lol
Mate- you should have rented a Honda CRF 250l from POP motors. Ideal bike for that loop. Done it a few times Check out Pichai Guesthouse in Pai. Two doors down from Aussie Pub , near Police station.
Look for Na’s kitchen,
Check out waterfalls, Pai Gorge and Hot Spring, and climb up to White Budda
In Mae Hong Song stay at Boondee Guesthouse.Go down to market on lake. Go up to temple on hill with great view
Best retraurant in Pai is Blue Ox
Cheers, Drew, now stuck in Western Australia
I have a Honda 250 in Thailand
Love it so far! Looking forward to seeing what’s up next! Be safe and good luck to you! Have fun!
I would have gone for the blue yellow bike =) or taken the black one back for and exchange
Great video work…enjoy your content all the time. Im living for 10 years in Chiang Mai. If you have some questions how is it to live here than let me know. I’m also can show you some lokal shops and a lot more. Good luck for your trip and don’t worry about the rain. It would be stop soon…this reaning season have not a lot of rain in C.M.
Born to be wild, Peace🤟
Hey Chad.. been following all your posts and am especially interested in this trip as I’m planning to do it myself by car in the next couple weeks. I’m an American expat in BKK, and also a classic car guy .. keep the stories coming!
I have been on that road! So many hairpin curves I had to stop for a break because it was making me sick. It was fun though and would like to do it again. Lots of hippies in Pai!
The road to Pai is great, and someone said there would be Pai.. 🙂
She is clueless
Im offended. My bike are the same color scheme as that Aerox 🙁
Enjoy mate but go easy. Some of those bends have loose gravel if it’s been raining.
Highly recommend you take the sleeper train back to Bangkok – the new one is quite nice
The sleeper train is a fun way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, stupid cheap too. You might like to try that one some other time you head North. Looking forward to your next video. Have a safe trip.
How about those oven mitts on the bike taxi guy?!
Stuff choosing a bike by it’s color , lower Ks and ride ability is the go . Good luck on your trip and i’ll be watchin’ 🙂
Ad to your plan, “learning East from West” LOL.
The way I would describe it would be a rollercoaster of a road, I have rode it 3 times now and it’s awesome, I usually get my bike from Pop rental, you can get a Versys 650 or a V-storm at a really good price, good luck and ride safe Brad.
Hopefully the like and subscribe is enough. We are stocking up in the States right now for “the situation” , and also stocking up for the unrest as well! Really enjoy your videos, thanks for what your doing!
I don’t know if I would have posted every Patreon first and LAST NAME… not sure if that is public info.
You are a very interesting vlogger,talk clearly.
I feel good about your adventure yep yep
Very proper ending!
I wanted to say this for some time, get your own helmet.
Have fun, I recommend to do the loop in the other direction (Pai last stop).
Chiang Mai is one of my favourite cities in Thailand. Watching your video this morning brought back so many good memories! Looking forward to following this trip through the Golden Triangle!
Better check that compas 🧭
Chiang Mai is popular with most tourists, apart from the Pattaya mob. In my opinion it’s the best City in Thailand.
Spontaneity plus a beer or two guarantees a great trip!
Why would you want to wear a helmet from rental company? How do you know if it has been smashed before or not? Go buy a good helmet and keep it for each time you go for a ride as its the most important part of your gear
Out of all cities I visited in Thailand, I liked Chiang Mai the most
Great vid. Thanks again for the illustrative maps. They really help. My first experience into Thailand was flying into Chaing Mai. I stayed for about 7 days before getting hooked up in Pattaya by a freind of a freind from my hometown in NY. Not knowing much at that time (renting bikes, getting around) I hung near the ancient wall area. Unfortunately I did not venture very far. I still remember the names of the owner and servers of my favorite restaurant there, Bow and Ice.. I wish I saw this video before I got there. It would have been very helpful. Thanks for the tip about the correct helmet on the open road. Last summer when I was bombing around the city of Pattaya, I brought with me a helmet I bought 5 years earlier in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia for $12. A leather covered German shaped helmet. It was good enough for the city but by your advice, i would not use it on the open road. Safe travels bud.
That taxi driver knows to charge you extra because you’re not a local. Locals always get their own pricing in Bangkok.
shutdown lol
next time in cm i will get you a cross bike if you need it a lot more power .. its not what you know its who you know..
Why don’t you get a big bike for the real experience ?
RAINY SEASON take care on that road get some leathers aswell as your helmet.
them breaks seem fucked ..
Checking tire pressure means they put in 80lbs. -100lbs.
That leaves you with about 2 square centimeters of contact patch.
I always adjust afterwards with my own gauge.
not off to a great start, oldest 2017 model aerox, bring a container of fuel, prepare for rain driving and going sloooow
plenty of good places to buy helmets, Maya is not one of them
Tesco or Big C should have helmets.
Do you not prefer to use Grab for taxi rather than hailing them and going through the hassle with the meter?
This is insane… But I rode the Mae Hong son loop 2 years ago and rode the exact same bike, exact same color,. I got mine at Mr. Mechanic shop #1. Wish I could send you a Pic. Love your content. I watch every one.
“LOL Sily White Guy” dat caption LOL.
First time watching with captions on because im in a loud surround and cant hear shit. All his kapkhunkap turns into sumting funny. “Drop your papa” lmao
Motorbike tour yaaaaaaay!!!!!
Somewhere in Thailand, there is a chicken that’s missing it’s legs…
There are so many interesting places to visit in Mae Hong Son loop that are very popular for locals. You should spend some nights at home stay up in the mountain such Ban Ja Bo, Ban Ruk Thai, Doi Mae Ukor etc. Have fun and safe trip!
On your way back try joy guest house on Thapae 5, thapae gate, just behind McDonald’s thapae gate, Pauly and Ginny run it, cheap and great location
Well that went smoothly – NOT! All part of the adventure,…
My friend managed to buy a standard dull silver aerox, without doubt the worst colour, you’re blue and grey looks awesome compared to his ,lol.
You only get one head invest in a quality helmet and paint it up, it will look cool. Even a good second hand one will do just great.
There are 1000+ curve to maehongson
Thai people also pronoun maya differently.Most of them called may-ya.
Looking forward to this trip !!!
Mae Hong Son, one of my favorite areas in Thailand! Have a good journey! Been to Pai first time 2008, then 2010 and last time in 2017