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Many travelers know the broad strokes of Thailand’s capital city: the culture, the food, the temples. Getting below the surface of Bangkok can be hard in a city that moves so fast.

Best Bangkok tours , aside from having the best name in the business, is a great way to see the city the way the locals do: moving through traffic on the back of a motorbike. Their motorbike tour moves fast (but not too fast) so you can keep up with the pace of Bangkok and dive deep into the Big Mango.

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Bangkok Tours: A Beginning

Riding on the back of a motorbike is one of those quintessential Thailand experiences. I was dead set against ever having to do it. Then one fateful day, Jen and I went to see a Muay Thai fight on our first Bangkok tour together in 2012.

We sat in the cheap seats of the bleachers and started placing bets. Jen bet that if she won, we would take motorbike taxis back to our hotel. And I bet that if I won, we would not do that. Jen knows how to pick a winner. That’s why she married me. And that’s how I learned that riding on the back of a motorbike is an experience not to be missed. Now, we motorbike all over Thailand!

Many travelers venture on a motorbike taxi once or twice for the novelty of it all. And most swear it off forever soon after because of the speed and abject terror of swerving through traffic.

The motorbike drivers for Best Bangkok Tours are local professionals and always drive at a reasonable speed. They make you feel safe so you can enjoy the ride and take pictures of all the beauty Bangkok has to offer. It’s amazing how much there is to see in Bangkok from the back of a motorbike when you can think about more than just holding on and surviving.

Helmets are provided. And, before you ask, yes, all of them do say Pretty Lady on the back.

Our Bangkok Tour Guide and Stops Along the Way

Best Bangkok Tours offers three tour options including the Real Deal Tour, Eat and Ride Tour, and Drink and Ride Tour.

We were lucky to join the Real Deal Tour, which begins at your hotel or a nearby landmark. Austin, our friendly guide and the owner of Best Bangkok Tours, greeted us in front of our apartment building with two of his trusted motorbike drivers. The best motorbike drivers are always the older guys. They’ve been driving long enough and well enough to make it this far.

Austin is a veritable font of knowledge about all the inner workings of Bangkok. Names, dates, bridges, buildings, you name it, Austin knows the answer. And if he doesn’t, he knows where to find it. He would give us detailed explanations of landmarks and Thai culture as we waited for the traffic lights to change. W e were learning something new about the city before we even reached our next destination. Austin is also a volunteer tour leader at the Bangkok National Museum, so he knows his stuff!

This was no slouch of a Bangkok tour. We got to see a whole new side of the city that most tourists and even expats miss. 

Most of the tour is done on the back of the motorbike, driving slowly (by Bangkok standards) through neighborhoods and seeing the hidden gems of Bangkok. There are plenty of stops during the tour to get off the motorbike and walk around to get a closer look at some of the city’s most interesting places.

Every tour may be different depending on what you want. If it’s your first time in the city you can request to visit some of the major landmarks in Bangkok. If you want something a bit different or off-the-beaten-path, Austin can arrange that too!

We are Bangkok veterans. We’ve been visiting the city together since 2012 and living here for a few months, so we’ve gotten lost in the sois many times. Luckily, we got to tour the city with our friend, South African comedian TsiTsi Chiumya . It was his first time in Bangkok, so Austin arranged a tour that was a mix of more well-known places and hidden gems.

It was also TsiTsi’s his first time on the back of a motorbike, which was pretty fun to watch. He was loving it by the end and it was great to have him on the tour with us! He had so many questions about the city that we should have known by now. Thank goodness we had him there to ask them for us! 

During the tour, we covered a lot of ground. We took a short walking tour of Lumpini Park and gawked at the prehistoric-looking monitor lizards. Don’t worry, they’re more afraid of you than you are of them. I hope.

We stopped at the shrine at the entrance to Chinatown and wished for good luck. We took a slow drive through the heart of Chinatown to gaze at the neon signs and old architecture.

We also toured Bangkok’s largest flower market that sells a majority of the flowers that decorate the city’s hotels, businesses, and shrines.

The flower market in Chinatown seems to be endless. Can you spot Stevo?

Austin told us that the flowers come directly from Chiang Mai and northern Thailand in the wee hours of the morning and that the market is at its busiest at 3 AM. When we arrived around 11 AM vendors were still wheeling and dealing in bags of flowers for temples, hotels, and offerings. Some vendors, though, had passed out at their stalls, taking a well deserved, very fresh smelling nap.

Austin gave us some insight into the inner workings of the offerings given to monks. The small offerings usually include a pinch of tobacco. Monks can smoke cigarettes? That’s one way to make the wheel of karma spin faster, I guess. The rest of the offerings, bananas, fruit, flowers, are usually shared with the community. But the smokes? The monks keep the smokes.

Watching Thai soaps while prepping tiny bags of tobacco for offerings to the monks. All of those small bags are full of tobacco!

We rode down the first paved road in Thailand and stopped at a beautiful historic bank along the Chao Praya River.  We went through Little India, the metalworking district, residential neighborhoods, and the business district.

Later we drove down an alley with old shophouses and stopped by one in particular stuffed with boxes of goods piled from floor to ceiling. The older man inside has been selling bulk items inside his shop for over 30 years and still does all his bookkeeping by hand. Austin speaks Thai and has been riding and exploring Bangkok for years. He can tell you people’s stories, introduce you to locals, and ask questions in Thai if there’s anything you want to know.

Our final stop was at the reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho, an important destination for Thai people who visit from all around the country, as well as tourists of all walks of life. There were some pretty obnoxious tourists inside taking Snapchat videos while local people were trying to pray. Not that you would do that, but remember to act with respect whenever entering a temple in Thailand. 

You Gotta Stay Loose!

The beauty of Best Bangkok Tours is its flexibility. The tour is fungible for its audience. Do you want to go to more temples? You’ll go to more temples. Do you want to try some of the local cuisines? Food tour it is. Being able to go where you want and learn what you’re interested in makes the tour more enjoyable. And it also means you can go on the tour more than once and learn more about Bangkok every time.

To celebrate the end of our Bangkok day tour, we went to Polo Fried Chicken, one of our favorite chicken joints in the city. We talked about life in the big city and adventures we had had. 

TsiTsi, Jen, Khun Yaa (Mr. Medicine), and Austin celebrating another Bangkok tour well done.

The goal of the excursion is to show Bangkok for all of its worth and history. The main question that Best Bangkok Tours wants you to ask yourself by the end of the journey is “could I picture myself living here in Bangkok? ”

After exploring different neighborhoods of the city, into the alleyways and small sois, peeling back the layers of mystery, you’ll find that each neighborhood in Bangkok is a city unto itself which means Bangkok is infinitely explorable.

Best Bangkok Tours gave us a new respect and adoration for a city that we have loved for many years. If you want to learn more about Bangkok and see the parts of the city less traveled, hop on the back of a motorbike with Best Bangkok Tours and prepare to be amazed. 

Note : We were invited as guests on this tour. These are our honest opinions about the tour, and we’re happy to answer any questions you might have. 

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Have you ever been on a motorbike in Bangkok? Have you taken a motorbike tour anywhere else in the world? Share in the comments!

November 28, 2018 at 2:14 pm

I’m not keen to get on a motorbike anywhere in Asia, but it sounds like this tour company is the way to go if it’s something you do want to experience. I’d be interested in the food tour. I find all the street food just totally overwhelming, so a local guiding which stalls to try would be great.

November 28, 2018 at 7:36 pm

Riding on a motorbike isn’t for everybody, but if you have even the slightest desire to try it, going with Best Bangkok Tours would be a great introduction. There is so much good food to try in Bangkok, but I get what you mean about it being overwhelming. Food tours are always great for that reason!

November 28, 2018 at 8:45 am

Oh, I’d love to do this but I’m not sure if I’d want to be on the back of a motorcycle. As an owner of a motorcycle, I’d rather much ride on my own. However, I heard it takes a different type of skill to ride a bike there. Lol

November 28, 2018 at 7:41 pm

So cool that you own a motorcycle! We ride motorbikes in smaller cities in Asia, but I’m honestly not sure if I’d ever want to drive in Bangkok! Maybe riding on the back of another motorbike first would be good to get a sense of how the driving is there, and then move on to riding on your own. 🙂

November 27, 2018 at 6:38 pm

Haha, funny that the best drivers are older – makes perfect sense though! I just love how flexible the tour is, really makes it enjoyable to be able to see whatever you WANT to! And big ups for conquering your fear 😀 The whole experience sounds fantastic 😁

November 27, 2018 at 7:00 am

That sounds like a really great tour, although somewhat terrifying. We lived in China for a year and decided after seeing the motor bikes wind through traffic, that we would stay off of them. I’m glad your drivers were better. I really love that you can request exactly what you want to see and that they will create a tour just for you. That’s so perfect.

November 27, 2018 at 8:32 am

It really is! They know Bangkok so well and you are guaranteed to get a unique tour and learn a lot of interesting info about the city along the way!

November 26, 2018 at 12:27 pm

I knew Chiang Mai had a big flower market but never knew Bangkok had one too! I love traveling slow and at my own pace in a city too, exploring beyond a mere checklist, and motorbiking seems like the perfect way to explore Bangkok slowly!

November 26, 2018 at 3:32 pm

This tour is a great way to explore the city and cover a lot more ground than you could on public transportation or walking!

November 25, 2018 at 10:40 pm

I love Bangkok and try to visit it every year. Mostly for the food and in fact I’m heading there next month! 😍 I didn’t know that Bangkok have this motorbike tour. It surely a fun way to explore the sois (but I’ll be nervous too in the middle of the traffic). I would really love to join the motorbike food tour next time. I’m sure Austin will share some hidden gems along the way. Thanks for sharing this! 😍

November 26, 2018 at 3:35 pm

We love the food in Bangkok!! It’s one of our favorite things about living here. We’ve heard great things about the food tour and will probably try that one next! 😀 Hope you enjoy your visit to Bangkok! If you have any questions about the city feel free to shoot us an email or get in touch on Facebook or Instagram. http://www.facebook.com/twocantravel @two_can_travel

November 25, 2018 at 6:31 pm

Definitely an interesting way to explore more of Bangkok. I took motor taxi in a lot of countries around the globe and most of the time I did not like it, because the drivers a careless and too fast. So, on a first glimpse I thought “Nothing I would like to do”. But reading on I realized that the drivers of Best Bangkok Tours are specialists and care about the wishes of the customers. So, yes I think I would like to do a tour with them.

November 26, 2018 at 3:36 pm

We totally understand that fear. Honestly, some of the regular motorbike taxi drivers with the orange vests can be quite reckless. The drivers from Best Bangkok Tours have your safety as their primary concern and they take great care of you. We definitely recommend this tour if you have the chance to come to Bangkok!

November 25, 2018 at 11:55 am

Looks like a great way to explore Bangkok. Love exploring cities in a different way

November 26, 2018 at 3:41 pm

It’s definitely different! We especially recommend Best Bangkok Tours if you are just on a short trip and want to get a good overview of the city and cover a lot of ground.

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7 Best Motorcycle Riding Routes in Thailand

• 07.08.2023 14.08.2023
• Kay Kaesler

Thailand is one of the most desirable countries for tourists coming out of the pandemic.

It’s expected that 2023 will see  over 25 million visitors  in Thailand. Whether you’re looking to lounge on its countless beaches, explore the world-class cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, or take to the roads on a motorcycle, there’s no shortage of natural beauty and culture in this amazing country.

Today, we’re going to tell you the 7 best motorcycle riding routes in Thailand. Believe it or not, Thailand motorcycle routes are some of the best in the world, so keep reading and we’ll give you all of the top motorcycle riding paths to enjoy.

1. Doi Inthanon

Our motorcycle adventures range from single-day trips to weeks-long trips that take you everywhere. The first one we’ll discuss is the  Doi Inthanon , which is a single-day, 230km trip.

We’ll start the trip in Chiang Mai, then ride south to the national park. The trip takes you through winding mountain paths to the highest peak in Thailand, at over 2,500 meters above sea level.

2. Nan Loop

The  Nan Loop  takes you through some of Thailand’s most ancient sites. This 3-day ride is over 800km and puts you on the famous R1148, which is ranked as one of the top 10 motorcycle roads in the world.

3. Mae Hong Son Loop

For a fantastic 3-day trip, the Mae Hong Son Loop gives you a full tour of Thailand’s mountainous provinces. You’ll avoid any semblance of city traffic while riding along the Myanmar border with perfect tarmac motorcycle riding paths and panoramic views of the high mountain scenery.

4. Magical Golden Triangle

Visiting the Golden Triangle , you’ll get to see where Thailand, Laos, and Burma meet at the Mekong River. Along the way, you’ll get to take in the mountains of Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung Royal Villa, and Phayao.

5. Bo Klua Loop

Bo Klua is a small village in the Nan province that houses ancient salt wells. The route around Bo Klua takes you through a mountainous region with plenty of sweeping curves with ups and downs.

It’s an exciting road to ride on, but the highland scenery is about as breathtaking as you’ll see in Thailand.

6. Hidden Western Route (Pai Loop)

The Hidden Western Route takes you northwest from Chiang Mai to Pai on Routes 1349 & 1265 via Ban Wat Chan. This takes you through even more stunning mountain scenery and countless tiny villages along the way.

Pai Canyon is a great place to stop and take in the peaks and valleys in the area. While you’re there, you can also relax and enjoy the Pai hot springs before getting back on your bike and continuing the journey.

7. Khao Sok National Park Road

Khao Sok National Park  is home to one of the oldest evergreen forests in the world. There, you’ll see limestone mountains, hundreds of floral species, wild elephants, and other gorgeous wildlife that you can’t see anywhere else in the world.

Seeing these natural wonders via motorcycle is the best way, allowing you to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife.

Book Your Thailand Motorcycle Trip With Big Bike Tours

These are 7 of the best motorcycle rides you could possibly take through the great country of Thailand. If you’re going to everything the Land of Smile has to offer, booking your Thailand motorcycle trip through Big Bike Tours is your best option.

We give our guests the finest guided motorcycle tours in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Tibet. You can see all of our amazing  adventures here , so book yours today and see Thailand in style.

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Touring Roads: 40%

Challenging Roads: 60%

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Riding Time: 6 - 8 hours

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IMTBIKE ROUTE rating

It is essential to know the different skill levels needed to participate in the IMTBIKE TOURS that are offered to you. IMTBIKE makes sure that it offers different tours for all riding styles and levels. The IMTBIKE team always works diligently in designing our routes. This is a laborious process which entails reviewing all road choices before selecting the best option for an IMTBIKE tour.

The most experienced motorcyclists looks for roads that require technical skill; narrow twisty roads with little traffic and endless curves. But these same roads would be too difficult for a less experienced rider.

The local driving habits, the amount of traffic, the asphalt quality and the radius of the curves vary considerably from country to country and even in different regions of the same country. They will also vary depending on the season of the year. All of these factors have been studied by IMTBIKE and have been taken into consideration when rating our tours.

IMTBIKE thinks it is also important to know about the different types of roads you will be enjoying on your tour. To understand the road types easier, IMTBIKE has divided them into two categories, and we have calculated an approximate percentage of each on all of our tours.

• TOURING ROADS: These are wider roads comprised mainly of larger radius sweepers. They are still curvy roads but not tight mountainous twisty curves. Please remember that you will ride very few straight roads on IMTBIKE tours!
• CHALLENGING ROADS: These are roads that are tight twisty turns which require more technical skill. Many times they will be narrower roads without a shoulder and sometimes with steep inclines or descents. Normally they will be mountainous roads accompanied by spectacular sceneries.

If you have never ridden a motorcycle outside of your country, or if you have little experience riding on mountain roads with many curves, we recommend that you choose a tour rated moderate or intermediate. If you have any questions or doubts please do not hesitate to call or email us. We are always happy to answer your questions to make sure that you choose the best tour for your riding level.

This route offers wider sweeping turns that are easy to maneuver. This route may have some tighter turns in a few places but this will be the exception. Regardless, even on moderate tours you must be able to ride a large cylinder motorcycle in any condition. Never plan to learn how to ride a motorcycle on an IMTBIKE tour. We recommend having a minimum of 8.000 km (5.000 miles) of experience riding a large cylinder motorcycle to participate on a MODERATE rated IMTBIKE Tour and you should ride a motorcycle on a regular basis at home.

Intermediate

This route rating can have sections of very twisty curves on narrow roads with no center line to divide the road. There will also wider radius curves on these routes. Traffic conditions can be intense at times in some urban environments and the local driving habits may seem aggressive and unpredictable to you. It is imperative that you are an experienced motorcyclist. We recommend that you have a minimum of 12.000 km (7500 miles) of large cylinder motorcycle experience to participate on a INTERMEDIATE rated IMTBIKE Tour and you should ride a motorcycle on a regular basis at home.

This route rating has long sections of technical narrow twisty roads and sometimes single lane roads. These twisty roads will often be in mountains where steep inclines and descents will be commonplace. Some riding days can be long and challenging. Traffic conditions can be intense at times in some urban environments and the local driving habits may seem aggressive and unpredictable to you. It is imperative that you are a very experienced motorcyclist on a large cylinder motorcycle. We recommend that you have a minimum of 16.000 km (10.000 miles) of large cylinder motorcycle experience on an ADVANCE rated IMTBIKE Tour and of course you should ride a motorcycle on a regular basis at home.

IMTBIKE Average Daily Riding Hours

5 to 7 hours 6 to 8 hours 7 to 9 hours

How many hours a day you ride on a tour is important information in helping you decide on the right IMTBIKE tour for you. Some tour members want to ride as many hours as possible everyday, while others prefer to stop more frequently and dedicate more time to enjoying the scenery, visiting cultural sights and arrive at the hotel earlier to relax before dinner. The daily riding hours are calculated including the coffee breaks and photo stops but they do not include the time taken for lunch.

Normally we’ll start our riding day at 9:30am and we will take about a one hour lunch break sometime between 1pm and 2pm. So if the daily riding hours for a given tour are 5-7, then you will arrive at the hotel between 3:30pm- 5:30pm depending on the average speed of the group.

Captivate the Senses

Oct. 13 — oct. 26, 2024 sold out, from: € 7485.

Thailand, the country of smiles, is one of the dream destinations for motorcyclists everywhere. In Thailand you’ll find gems such as the Mae Hon Song Loop , known as one of the 10 best riding roads in the world. During this fantastic and exotic 14 day motorcycle tour you’ll visit the famous Amphawa floating Market, take an elephant ride and feel the country’s rich history come alive while visiting small villages and experiencing the magic of its traditions.

Royal Palaces, stunning waterfalls, Chinese cities, interesting museums, tea plantations…and much more is yours to be discovered on the Exotic Thailand motorcycle tour! We’ve prepared a carefully designed route visiting all the most interesting parts of the country and of course the best motorcycling roads Thailand has to offer.

This tour is a collaboration between IMTBIKE and the best BMW Official Partner in Thailand to insure the highest quality in lodging, BMW motorcycles and professional guides to offer you the best possible experience for this unique adventure.

If you like a little bit of adventure, the best motorcycling roads and delicious Asian cuisine, this is the perfect opportunity!

• Start / End Bangkok/ Bangkok Total Distance 2384 km / 1481 miles
• Total Time 15 Days Riding Days 12 Days
• Rest Days 1 Pai Breakfast 14 Included Breakfasts
• Dinners 13 Lunches, 14 Dinners Daily Mileage 170 km / 88 miles
• Hotel Overnights 13 Nights Riding Season Winter
• Highlights:  Ban Monghang Hot Springs, Chiang Khong, Boundary Point Thailand, Laos, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Elephant Ride, Huai Nam Dang National Park, Bridge of the River Kwai, Opium Museum, Pang Tong Highland Royal Development Project & Royal Palace, Riding in the Golden Triangle, Sukhothai Historical Park(UNESCO Heritage Sight)*Tam Pla National Park “Pang Ung”, Three Pagodas Pass and much more Accommodations:  Amazing 4 stars hotels.

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1: arrival in bangkok, day 2: bangkok- guided city tour and river cruise – transfer to amphawa, day 3: amphawa - kanchanaburi, day 4: kanchanaburi - sangkhlaburi, day 5: sangkhlaburi - nakonsawan, day 6: nakonsawan - sukhothai, day 7: sukhothai - mae sot, day 8: mae sot - mae sariang, day 9: mae sariang - mae hong son, day 10: mae hong son - pai.

• Day 11: Pai: Rest Day

Day 12: Pai - Pong Khai

Day 13: pong khai - doi tung, day 14: doi tung - chiang khong, day 15: flight chiang khong – bangkok-flight home..

Transfer included from the Airport to the base hotel in Bangkok. You will have some free time to relax or do some sightseeing before the welcome briefing. After the briefing we will enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant..

Today we will exploring Bangkok. We will enjoy a guided city tour and a river dinner cruise before transferring to Amphawa where our motorcycles are waiting for us.

Depart Amphawa, visit floating market, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Bridge over the River Kwai, Death Railway. Resort on the Kwai River.

Early start, Elephant camp, Hell Fire Pass Museum or dirt road in the jungle along the reservoir, Three Pagodas Pass, Sunken Temple.

Wooden Mon Bridge, dirt road, ferry crossing, Mountain road cross into the Northern part of Thailand.

Today we ride along the Ping river to Kamphang Phet then to Sukhothai. In Sukhothai we visit Sukhothai Historical Park, Sri Chum Temple.

A visit to the Sukhothai Historical Park before departing to Mae Sot. Along the way visit hill tribes market, Mae Sot boundary post TH/MY.

A early start from Mae Sot to Mae Sariang on R105 to Mae Ramat District stop at Mae La Temporary Shelter Area, Mae Usu Cave.

Continue on R105 to Mae Hong Son the world famous 1864 curves along the way we visit hot spring, Karen Long Neck village.

Departing from “The City of three mists” to a small hippies town Pai. Along the way visit waterfalls, Royal Palace, Chinese village, Coffins Cave.

Day 11: Pai - rest day

Today we will enjoy our rest day. City tour around hippie town to the water falls, temples, Chinese villages, WWII Bridge, hot spring, elephant ride or relax poolside.

Today we have 2 route options. Route I crossing mountain via dirt tracks, route II on R1095. Both are quite beautiful once arrive we visit the Ankhang Station Royal Project.

Today, we depart to Doi Tung. Along the way we visit The First Royal Factory Museum, Doi Mae Salong tea plantations, Mae Fah Luang

From Doi Tung ride along the border bell to Mae Sai boundary post and continue to visit the Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle then continue along the Mekong river to Chiang Khong.

Departure day. Shuttle bus will take you to Chiang Khong airport for a local flight back to Bangkok in the morning (This flight is included in the tour price). You can schedule your flight home from Bangkok this afternoon.

Exotic Thailand Motorcycle Tour Pricing

The base price of every tour is calculated for a single rider on a BMW G310R and sharing a double room.

Add passenger

+ € 3825

Single Room Supplement

+ € 1000

+ € 185

+ € 365

+ € 540

BMW R1200GS

+ € 630

BMW R1250GS

+ € 705

€ 7485

Included in tour:.

• Domestic flight from Chiang Khong to Bangkok on last day of tour.
• Overnight accommodations in high quality hotels.
• Complete buffet breakfast every morning at hotels.
• A delicious traditional Thai meal every night. (Except on rest days.)
• New model BMW motorcycle fully equipped with a BMW topbox.
• Guided tour
• Comprehensive insurance with 1,200 Euro deductible.
• Tour handbook (normally about 70 pages-very comprehensive) and map.
• Support vehicle which will carry your luggage, any oversized purchases you make, or even a passenger or two.
• Tolls on highways.
• Custom designed and printed t-shirt.
• All taxes included.

Not included in Tour:

• International airfare.
• Dinners on rest days.
• Drinks during meals.
• Personal expenses.

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What an amazing experience, I’m Thai and think I know about my country. Motorbike Madness knows more than me I can say for sure. I think this company is world-class, very hard to find this level of professionalism in Thailand unfortunately. My staff never experienced anything like this before. We have annual team-building events, but this tour was on entirely another level. My staff were pushed very hard but at no time did they feel in danger. The tour guides were obviously very experienced. We will book again next year. Many Thanks.

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I feel so lucky that I chose Motorbike Madness as one of my tours whilst in Thailand. I tried a dirt bike tour in Cambodia and enjoyed it very much. I thought it was a very well-done tour, that was until Motorbike Madness. In Cambodia, we simply put on knee and arm pads, got on the bike, and got going. I was shocked at what a difference this tour was. I was firstly given a full safety brief and then kitted out with top-quality full off-road clothing, substantial gloves, and boots, full padded protection from head to toe. The bike was chosen specifically for my height and riding ability. We then spent 15 minutes on their custom onsite track where I gained valuable riding skills, and boy did I need them. The country road and scenery were incredible, every new turn was a sight to be remembered. I really didn’t think I could do it, but the staff were so helpful and encouraging that I amazed myself. Easily the best tour I did in Thailand. Truly professional.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Giles and his team at Motorcycle Madness. My family was blown away with the whole day. From start to finish we were looked after by guides who really knew their stuff. We were so impressed with the size of this tour, we had no idea the day was going to take us so far, and the scenery was spectacular from the top of Pattaya’s hills. But most impressive of all were the bikes, clothing, and equipment. It’s clear that years of constant refining have made this tour a near-perfect adventure. Five stars in all categories. Looking forward to another tour.

Daniel Mavor

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We know what you want – great roads, no traffic, no speed cams and stunning scenery. well, with a combined thailand riding experience of over 40 years among our british motorcycle guides, we consider ourselves the best company offering guided motorcycle tours in thailand so we can deliver all that and more, forget the temples (ok, we’ll throw in a few special ones), our asian motorcycle tours are about the roads, not traipsing around conventional tourist spots in hot riding gear., add in quality accommodations and delicious food and we can confidently guarantee to give you an absolutely wonderful and unforgettable motorcycle holiday, check out our testimonials to see what previous clients have to say then scroll down and contact us., why choose us for motorcycle tours in thailand.

Because simply put, through our history in the region, we believe we offer the best combination of value and riding experience for Guided Motorcycle Tours in Thailand!

Both lifelong riders, as of 2024, Jeff and Duncan have a combined total riding experience in the area of almost 40 years and are ready to share their accumulated local knowledge with YOU.

We also both have long term Thai partners whom are licenced by The Tourist Authority of Thailand as official Tour Guides, thus keeping everything legal and above board. Through them we have completely immersed ourselves in the native cuisine, language and culture which totally enhances your time with us. We also benefit from the availability of a third British rider and his Thai wife guide who bring another 15+ years of Thailand riding experience to the company. A point to note is that unlike some other “big bike” touring companies, you will always be accompanied by a native English speaker plus a Thai guide so there’ll be no language confusion or issues.

We believe that you’ve earned your break and that your time with us should be hassle and worry free so our bikes are in tip-top condition and only use quality consumables such as Pirelli or Metzeler tyres, EBC brake pads and RK or DID chains. Accommodations are generally of 3 star plus and most have pools and are conveniently located if we are staying in town. We’ll take care of you without cossetting you as we know motorcyclists generally value their independence, but we are able and willing to help if or when necessary.

You’ll also notice that our tour offerings are somewhat limited if you put us up against our competitors in the region. We see this as an advantage as we have chosen to specialise and get to know Thailand, Laos and Myanmar extensively rather than spread ourselves thinly in the quest for growth by sub-contracting out tours and therefore losing the opporunity to oversee the quality being delivered. “Small is beautiful” as the saying goes. It also means that we can react quickly to requests without waiting for a reaction from a chain of command or dismissing it as it’s not on our regular tour menu.

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THE BUDDHA ROUTE: THAILAND

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Thailand is a wondrous country featuring Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands. With a fascinating history and a unique culture, the tourist industry has boomed. However, if you think Thailand is all about Bangkok, Phuket bars and clubs, think again!

Get away from the tourist hot spots on our Thailand motorcycle tour, and you will find a rural heartland, a mix of rice paddies, tropical forests and squat villages tied to the agricultural clock. But more than this is the Thai people who have earned the country the reputation as the “land of smiles”.

Fly into Bangkok and you will be met at the airport and transferred to Amphawa. After collecting the bikes and attending the pre tour briefing you can enjoy the welcome dinner. Your first day of riding is high on excitement with a packed itinerary. En route you will visit a floating market and then on to Kanchana Buri scene of the Bridge on the River Kwai. You will visit the new bridge and can see some of the structures built by the prisoners of war which still support the railways today, before a night in our hotel of the banks of the River Kwai.

Your second day picks up just where the first left off! Starting with an elephant ride through the forest we then head north visiting Hellfire Pass and the museum of the same name. Hellfire was the scene of some of the worst suffering when the railways were built and the museum commemorates those who lost their lives here. In the evening wander the Mon Bridge and take a long tail boat ride to the Sunken Temple “Wat Saam Prasob”. If this is not enough then there is a chance to ride to the Three Pagodas Pass where Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) meet.

The following days meander through Kamphangphet and Pitsanulok provinces with the first taste of the mountain roads that await later, en route to Nakhon Sawan and the UNSECO listed Sukhothai. An early afternoon arrival leaves time to visit the park and the ruins of the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom. Dating back to the 12th century, once the capital, over 190 temples have been excavated here. Your hotel is just five minutes from the park and you can ride in or take the regular shuttle bus.

Heading north you will ride into the Thai Highlands. These mountains stretch through Laos and Myanmar linking to the Himalayas. They make for fantastic riding as you climb up to 2000m through tropical forest and you will get to ride the beautiful Mae Sod Mountain road. After a night spent near the Myanmar border (with the chance to pop across and get another stamp in your passport) you continue north to the Nam Ngao National Park with its many waterfalls. Tonight you are staying in the River House in Mae Sariang.

More challenging winding mountain roads await as you ride part of the road of 1864 bends en route to Mae Hong Son. In the afternoon you will take a Long Tailed Boat on the Pai River to “Ban Nam Piang Dinto” the Karen Tribe Long Neck Village. Traditionally the ladies of the tribe wear gold rings around their necks to make their necks look longer and them more attractive. Although traditional, each girl can now chose whether to follow the tradition or not. The following day is a riding day you will never forget. The road of 1864 curves. A seemingly endless procession of bends on a road cut through tropical jungle and over mountains. We divert off on side roads to the Pang Tong Royal Palace, a Royal Project and Reservoir before riding on through the Tam Pla National Park to the Tham Pi Man Jabo Cave with it 1700 year old teak coffins. Arriving at Pai you will be pleased to know that tomorrow is a day off with a chance to explore this bustling slightly hippy town or just lounge by the hotel pool.

Heading further north you visit the Angkhang Royal Project as we ride some of the best mountains routes in the world. Twisting and turning, climbing and descending harder and sharper than almost anything in Europe or the Americas these routes are a bikers paradise. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the scenery though! After a night in Doi Tung you can visit “Srinagaringdra” the former residence of the Late King’s Mother and the Doi Tung Gardens. Turning south with only two days remaining you will be riding through the infamous Golden Triangle home to Opium producers for centuries and along the banks of the mighty Mekong river separating Thailand from Laos. Then all to soon you will be heading for Chiang Rai and our farewell dinner.

PLEASE NOTE:  With so much to see and do along our route in Thailand there will be an element of group riding required to ensure that we arrive together at certain times. However you will always have the option to ride independently if you chose.

There were so many highlights, riding alongside the Mekong river and visiting Myanmar were two of many. Mike A

Motorrad Tours welcome all makes and models of bike on tour. We also have a range of BMW bikes that you can hire. All our hire bikes for Classic and European Explorer Tours are current model BMW’s complete with ABS, Heated Grips, Panniers, Top Box, Tank Bag, Inner bags for all boxes and a pre programmed BMW Navigator GPS included.

Motorcycles for this tour are supplied by our local BMW Travel Partner. They are BMW's equipped with ABS, heated grips and panniers. You are welcome to take your own GPS unit or you can rent one. We will provide complete GPS routes and GPS maps for the tour. For further details of hire bikes and terms and conditions please see the Hire Bikes page. Third party motorcycle insurance is included. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The BMW F800GS for this tour are all low chassis models. This is the standard build for Thailand.

HIRE BIKES :  If you are booking with a hire bike we will hand your bike over on the afternoon prior to the first tour day.  This will give you a chance to get familiar with the bike, make any adjustments, arrange your packing and not waste any time on the first day riding.

Day 1 Arrive in Bangkok during the morning for your 90 minute transfer to Amphawa, pre tour briefing and welcome dinner

Day 2 A great way to start the tour with a visit to a floating market and to Kanchana Buri and the Bridge on the River Kwai

Day 3 After a morning Elephant trek take either the dirt or tarmac options today. There is a chance to visit Hellfire pass plus the Mon Bridge, before taking a long tailed boat ride to the sunken temple

Day 4 Using some great local gravel back roads you head for a ferry to Si Sawat and on to Nakhon Swan where dinner will be served in a favourite local restaurant

Day 5 A short day to allow you to arrive with plenty of time to wander the UNESCO listed Historical Park of Sukhothai

Day 6 You are heading into the Thai Highlands, riding the beautiful Mae Sod Mountain road with a chance to visit the Mue Sur Hill Tribe

Day 7 More curvy mountain roads will take you through Mae Ramat and Tha Song Yang en route to the Mae Usu Cave, so long it is said you can walk through it to the Myanmar sea

Day 8 Some more exciting riding today on the road of 1864 bends as well as a long tailed boat ride to visit the village of the Long Neck Karen

Day 9 A great day as you continue on the road of 1864 curves. You break off on some local roads to the Pang Tong Royal palace and the Royal Projects before returning to the main road and on to Pai

Day 10 A day off here to relax by the pool and take a moment to consider all the things you have already seen and done or ride the road of 1864 curves once again?

Day 11 The morning spent riding more remote roads as we head into the highlands and then onto our mountain side resort for the night

Day 12 Ride along the Myanmar border through Tea plantations to the Thaton District and on to the first Royal Factory in the Thai Highlands

Day 13 A chance to wander the Royal Garden and visit the Royal Villa at Doi Tung in the morning, then you will ride through the Golden Triangle and along the infamous Mekong River separating Thailand from Laos

Day 14 A chance to wander the Royal Garden and visit the Royal Villa at Doi Tung in the morning, then you will ride through the Golden Triangle and along the infamous Mekong River separating Thailand from Laos

Day 15 Airport transfer will have been arranged and so, reluctantly, you can head home

• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Riding along the Mekong River bordering Laos
• Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and visiting the Bridge on the River Kwai
• Riding the Three Pagoda Pass
• Wat Saam Prasob Sunken Temple
• Elephant Ride in the Tropical Forest
• Long Tail Boat Trip on the Pai
• Mueang Singh Historical Park
• Sod Boundary Point “Thailand/Myanmar”
• Visit to the Maeusu Cave
• Riding the road of 1864 Bends
• Nam Ngao National Park
• Ban Monghang Hot Springs
• Karen Tribe Long Neck Village
• Tam Pla National Park “Pang Ung”
• Pang Tong Royal Palace
• Doi Kiew Lom View Point
• Doi Tung Royal Villa and Gardens
• Riding in the Golden Triangle
• Chiang Khong Boundary Point Thailand/Laos

Great tour, one of our favourites glad we did it. Got a good experience of Thailand the country, people, cuisine. Pierre, Prasit and Deng were a great team supporting us. Steve and Catherine R

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• Pre tour pack including tour information, Michelin maps, route notes and GPS routes in Garmin/BMW format
• Electronic copy of the World of BMW Touring Essentials Book
• All accommodation as listed primarily in 4 star hotels
• All breakfasts
• Lunches when on the road
• Due the remote nature of many locations dinner is included on  all but one  tour nights (excludes beverages)
• Entrance to  all  parks and attractions listed in the highlights
• Motorrad Tours Tour Leader throughout the Tour
• Local guide throughout the Tour
• Motorcycle rental for the duration of the trip
• Comprehensive Insurance with £1,500 excess/deductible
• Support vehicle and driver throughout the Tour
• Carriage of one 60L soft bag per customer luggage in the support vehicle
• Airport transfers from and to Bangkok Airport 
• Commemorative Polo Shirt for all riders and passengers
• Expert advice and support throughout
• The protection of booking with a fully bonded tour operator

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HIGHLIGHTS ✓ Road to Chiang Rai ✓ White temple at Chiang Rai ✓ Phi Chi Fa Mountain range ✓ Golden Triangle ✓ Border to Myanmar ✓ Chic town of Pai ✓ Road of 1,864 curves to Mae Hong Son ✓ Long Neck Hill Tribe ✓ Highest mountain in Thailand

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.ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 10-DAY BEST OF THAILAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR

10-Day Best of Thailand Motorcycle Tour covers the road from Nan to Chiang Rai, along the Lao border. This road is one of the best motorcycle roads in Thailand. White Temple in Chiang Rai is today one of the main attractions in northern Thailand. We ride to the remote Phu Chi Fa mountain range. Here, we will visit the famous Golden Triangle, where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet. Decades ago the opium poppy provided a living to many in the region until it was stopped in 1996. Due to the death of Khun Sa, a legendary warlord.

We visit the Long Neck Women and ride up to the border of Myanmar to visit Ban Rak Thai, a Chinese community. Along the way, we ride all of the 1,864 curves from Mae Hong Son to Mae Taeng. A route becoming legendary amongst motorcyclists.

POI: 1,864 CURVES

Legendary motorcycle road from Mae Hong to Mae Taeng with 1,864 curves.

POI: WILDLIFE

All along with the route, we will encounter wildlife and other exotic creatures.

POI: RELIGIOUS TEMPLES

We will pass by lots of incredible religious architecture. shrines.

10-DAY BEST OF THAILAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR ITINERARY

Fly-in Chiang Mai International Airport no later than 1 PM Upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport, transfer to hotel. At 3 PM transfer to the bike rental center for a welcome briefing, answer any questions you might have, and motorcycle hand over. Short motorcycle ride back to the hotel. Please plan your arrival to Chiang Mai accordingly. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai – Nan We drive from Chiang Mai in the eastern direction. We cruise on hilly roads via Phayao to Nan. In Phayao ride along the lake and enjoy a nice lunch before we continue to Nan. The roads during the rest of this day are small provincial roads passing endless villages and rice paddies. Coffee stop at Chiang Muang. The last hours of riding to Nan is crossing a mountain range, lovely curvy roads leading us to this sleepy provincial capital. Overnight in Nan.

Nan – Chiang Rai We leave Nan and make our way through the hinterland on small back roads in the south-eastern direction. Passing through rice fields and fruit plantations and cruising through small farm villages. Lunch at a scenic restaurant. For the next hundred km or so we ride through countless bends through yet more beautiful landscapes. Just before reaching our hotel in Chiang Rai, we will visit the remarkable Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Chiang Rai – Phu Chi Fa – Chiang Rai From Chiang Rai, we head in the eastern direction. First stop is the waterfall and hot spring at Phu Sang National Park. Phu Chi Fa is located on the border between Thailand and Laos. Since Phu Chi Fa is remote, there are not many tourists who make it to this part of Thailand. Enjoying views of the Mekong River and valley. We continue riding another 50 km along the mountain ridge before descending from Phu Chi Fa. Overnight at the Golden Triangle.

Chiang Rai – Rest day Nestled in the northern region of Thailand, Chiang Rai offers a captivating blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. A rest-day spent in this charming city is a whirlwind of exploration and discovery. Wander through the bustling streets of the city’s center, where traditional markets and street food stalls beckon. Indulge in the flavors of local delicacies, such as khao soi, a spicy noodle soup with a rich coconut curry broth. Don’t forget to sample the region’s famous coffee, grown in the nearby hills.

Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Doi Mae Salong We leave Chiang Rai to the legendary Golden Triangle. Where the three borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet. We ride to the viewpoint at Wat Pra That Pukhao for a signature photo. We can take a boat ride on the Mekong River, visit a market in Laos. The next destination is the impressive Choui Fong Tea House. Where we visit the tea plantation and the tea house serving all kinds of different tea blends and great cakes. You stay overnight in your hotel in Doi Mae Salong, an old Chinese settlement built by a division of the Chinese Nationalist Army that refused to surrender to Chinese communists.

Doi Mae Salong – Pai After breakfast, we ride up the hill in Thaton and enjoy a splendid view from Wat Thaton over the town and the vicinity. We follow the main road Nr. 107 and have a coffee break at the Hua Luk Royal Project. At Mae Tang, we turn right on 1095 and cross the mountains to Pai. This is the beginning of the road to Mae Hong Son, famous for having 1864 bends of varying sharpness. Before we reach our hotel we stop at an Elephant Camp near Pai.

Pai – Mae Hong Son Lots of new corners! In the morning we pass two mountains with nice scenic Viewpoints. Ban Rak Thai means literally “the Thai-loving village”, built around a lake on the Myanmar border. After lunch, we continue to Mae Hong Son and the boat pier to a Long Neck village. The Karen, a tribal minority, historically lived in the hills on the Myanmar side of the border. Some of their women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins.

Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai In the morning we ride Khun Yuam. We can visit the local museum if you like. The Imperial Japanese Army troops were stationed in Khun Yuam during the construction of a highway intended to cross Burma to India. We continue up to the top of Doi Inthanon, which at 2,565 meters is the highest mountain in Thailand. Then continue to the Wachiratharn Waterfall. We will drive on Road 108 until we reach Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Fly-out Chiang Mai – airport transfer This amazing trip ends with transfer to the airport or your extension.

The itinerary may change without further notice due to weather, road- or any other condition that the operator or its guides feel will jeopardize the safety of the group or material.

Fly into Chiang Mai International Airport and transfer to the hotel. At 3 PM, transfer to the bike rental center for a welcome briefing and motorcycle handover. Short motorcycle ride back to the hotel. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Drive from Chiang Mai to Nan via hilly roads and enjoy a nice lunch by the lake in Phayao. Ride through endless villages and rice paddies. Coffee stop at Chiang Muang. Overnight in Nan.

Leave Nan and ride through the hinterland on small back roads. Pass through rice fields, fruit plantations, and small farm villages. Lunch at a scenic restaurant. Visit the remarkable Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) before reaching the hotel in Chiang Rai. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Head east from Chiang Rai. Visit Phu Sang National Park, Phu Chi Fa, and enjoy views of the Mekong River and valley. Ride along the mountain ridge before descending from Phu Chi Fa. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Rest day in Chiang Rai. Explore the city’s center, visit traditional markets and street food stalls, and try local delicacies such as khao soi. Don’t forget to sample the region’s famous coffee.

Ride to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet. Visit Wat Pra That Pukhao for a signature photo and take a boat ride on the Mekong River. Visit the Choui Fong Tea House and tea plantation. Overnight in Doi Mae Salong.

Ride to Thaton and enjoy a view from Wat Thaton. Have a coffee break at Hua Luk Royal Project. Cross the mountains to Pai, known for its winding road with 1864 bends. Visit an Elephant Camp near Pai. Overnight in Pai.

Ride to Ban Rak Thai and visit a Long Neck village. The Karen tribe’s women wear heavy brass rings around their necks, forearms, and shins. Overnight in Mae Hong Son.

Ride to Khun Yuam and visit the local museum. Continue to Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, and visit the Wachiratharn Waterfall. Drive on Road 108 to reach Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Fly out from Chiang Mai International Airport. Airport transfer provided.

10-DAY BEST OF THAILAND MOTORCYCLE TOUR DETAILS

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✓ Small group sizes (Min 5 – Max 10)

✓ Professional Multilingual Tour Leader

✓ Local Guide and Support Vehicle

✓ 9 Nights accommodation in shared room (Upgrades available)

✓ All Breakfasts

✓ Base model Motorcycle Rental (Upgrades available)

✓ Fuel and Road Tolls

✓ Mandatory 3rd Party Liability Insurance

✓ Motorcycle Damage and Theft Liability Reduction Insurance

✓ Group Activities and Entry Fees

✓ Pre-tour Preparation Guide and Briefing

✓ Transfers to/from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

✓ Up to 25% discount on riding gear and accessories from our partners Klim, Giant Loop and Mosko Moto

✓ MotoDreamer Apparel Gift

✓ All taxes

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✗  Lunches, Dinners and Drinks

✗  Personal paperwork, permits and visas

✗  Travel and evacuation insurance with cancellation coverage (Available from Global Rescue )

✗  Tips to staff

✗  Any inclusion not specified

The 10-Day Best of Thailand Motorcycle Tour comprises a 95% paved tour with just a couple of sections of light gravel roads. 7 riding days mainly on secondary backroads through rural Thai villages. Many interesting activities and sites to experience including Elephant riding and Buddhist temples.

Temperatures can vary between 12 to 40°C (53.6 F to 104°F). It is recommended to ride with ventilated riding gear. A pull over rain suite is a good idea to carry against cooler gusts of temperatures and possible short rain showers that can occur anytime.

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Endurance Motorcycle Tour -Thailand I wish I could give them 6 stars. I rented a bike from Gwyn intending to do an endurance ride that nobody thought was possible. He jumped in and gave me all the help I wanted and more. The bike prep was outstanding and their attention to details was beyond what I knew I needed. Pattaya Motorcycle tours is the only outfitter in Thailand to ever prep a bike that has completed an Iron Butt ride in Thailand. I was the rider. I can’t wait to go back and tour with them again. I think I’ll bring some buddies with me next time.

Absolutely fantastic! The bikes are well maintained and well loved. Gwyn and his beautiful and highly capable wife, Pond are amazing! Very lovely, friendly, accommodating, helpful and experienced. I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to bigger bikes. They were always looking out for your well being, they ensured that your safety and comfort is paramount and yet that you had a great time. They took the pictures which I wanted but just didn’t do.Knowledgeable and adventurous guides who 100% loves what they are doing. I will recommend them time and time again!!

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A day with Pattaya Motorcycle Tours is worth every penny. A wonderful experience,with excellent,knowledgable,fun guides and amazing rides through Thailand. Highly recommended if you’re a biker and visiting Thailand, these guys will show you around Thailand like no one else can. Coming back soon for my next tour, Thank you so much!!

The service from Gwyn and his lovely wife was second to none. The bike is just what I needed and well maintained. I will definitely be using your bikes again and of course the endless knowledge of the country for those cool and quirky spots you would never find alone. Thank you, see you again!!

Who would go on a bike tour for their honeymoon? Well we did and what a great choice picking Pattaya Motorcycle Tours. Sasithorn and her team tailored our trip perfectly to our needs, with ideal bikes, superb local knowledge and scenery to die for. Our overnight accommodation was perfect for a romantic stay. My wife Traycie was overwhelmed by the care shown to make it an ‘unforgettable experience. Thank You Pattaya Motorcycle Tours.

Couldn’t recommend anyone better, run by a couple from UK and Thailand. Looking forward to some more high speed days with these guys on some twisties. If you’ve never ridden in Thailand they’ll show you the best possible roads.

Myself and my wife have been to Thailand on numerous occasions this however was our first motorcycle tour. Our fabulous hosts Gwyn and Sasithorn safely took us to wonderful places off the beaten track which we would never have found on our own. Thanks again for an amazing trip. Carina and Stewart

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Tourism uptick expected to lift motorcycle sales

PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2024 at 09:11

WRITER: Lamonphet Apisitniran

A more active tourism sector later this year is expected to lift the domestic motorcycle market, which struggled with sluggish sales during the first seven months of 2024, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

The number of foreign tourist arrivals continues to increase and should reach the target of 36.7 million this year, which will drive up motorcycle demand in the country, said Surapong Paisitpatanapong, vice-chairman of the FTI and spokesman for its Automotive Industry Club.

He said earlier tourism activities are one factor that increases motorcycle production, as many foreign tourists enjoy riding a motorcycle when visiting the country.

However, the motorcycle industry also needs support measures to increase sales, said Mr Surapong.

"We hope the new government will build confidence among entrepreneurs by launching new economic stimulus measures," he said.

Mr Surapong said government efforts to speed up budget spending for fiscal 2024 is another factor that could bolster the economy, which has recorded slow growth this year.

In the first quarter of 2024, Thai GDP growth was only 1.5%, rising to 2.3% in the second quarter, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council.

This growth was primarily driven by tourism and domestic demand, though private consumption is expected to slow after a period of strong growth, according to Piti Disyatat, secretary of the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

The MPC expects the Thai economy to continue growing in the second half of this year, with a growth rate of around 3% projected for the third quarter and 4% in the fourth quarter.

With improved economic prospects, the Automotive Industry Club maintained Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing target at 2.12 million units for 2024 despite a slowdown in the first seven months, said Mr Surapong.

From January to July, total production decreased by 8.3% year-on-year to 1.37 million units, in line with the 9.8% year-on-year drop in domestic sales to 1.03 million units.

Domestic sales of internal combustion engine-powered motorcycles, which comprised more than 99% of total sales, decreased by 9.7% year-on-year, while electric motorcycle sales fell by 9% to 200 units during the first seven months of the year.

The club partly attributed the decrease to banks' stricter criteria in granting auto loans amid the high level of household debt.

Thailand's motorcycle exports also declined between January and July.

Export volume decreased by 10.1% year-on-year to 473,075 units as neighbouring countries are producing motorcycles, replacing imports from Thailand.

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