Thailand Motorcycle Tour - Episode 1 - The long haul and familiarisation
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- Thailand Motorcycle Tour - Episode 1 - The long haul and familiarisation: OK folks this is the big one! The latest "TMF on Tour" series features yours truly and pillion Mrs TMF exploring southern Thailand on a Triumph Tiger 800....it was a fabulous trip thanks to our hosts Paul and Bo that made this one of the best biking experiences we've ever had - hope you enjoy this series as much as we did making it....Episode 1 of 7.
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For the past 4 years I've flown into Chiang Mai,taken a couple of days to get over the jet lag,and then rented a big bike and wandered around northern Thailand,Cambodia,and Lao. I'm 68 and will do it as long as I can and for as long as someone will rent me a bike. The people,scenery,and food are amazing. I've made a number of friends and they insist I stay with them everytime I'm in country. Many of them ride and they've taken me places I would never have found on my own.
Nice one!
TBB or Pop? I’ve rented from Dunc at TBB in CM and travelled about up north, great times. Stay safe DG 🙏
Loved it, right up to the end when he parked in the "Disabled" spot!
Noticed that too.
Yes Mrs Flyer just noticed that too! (I didn't at the time)
Yip noticed he did that too. Really bad show of character, taking up a disabled spot. Not really cool is it?
@@jasonspollen8998 While I agree, and I never parked in them, (I have actually parked right next to that spot they did) disabled spots are generally disregarded in Thailand, as are all traffic codes.
discredited the whole video..couldn't believe you wouldn't have edited it out
Firstly I love watching your video reviews. I'm from Australia and I hadn't ridden a bike on the road for about 35 years. In 2017 I took a trip to Phuket where I hired a scooter to travel around. Getting used to the controlled mayhem of the traffic was quite a task but I eventually got used to it. I have been back to Phuket each year since and just love riding the scooter everywhere. I have since bought myself a bike back home and am a regular rider again. I'm planning a "Thailand Tour" next year up in Chiang Mai on Royal Enfield Interceptors. Watching this video has made me eager to get back there. It is a special place and the people are just wonderful. Thanks for sharing your videos to the world. Cheers John
Cheers John and have a great trip!
Thailand is great watch out for crossing dogs n snakes even in the day .and lots of bikes coming towards U at junctions. Rode here for 12 years .go up north for your next Thailand trip amazing roads and views 1000 bend road was my favourite and the loop out of chiang mai 2 day run excellent. Pop rider is your man in chiang mai for big bikes .happy travels
POP was great to me.
“Going to our next tour . . .”. Right. Off to my Jealousy Anonymous meeting.
Sorry Walter....I do get how fortunate I am....
Save me a seat Walter :-)
Loving your newbies reaction to Thailand, always enjoyable to see. Bringing back many happy memories of Thailand, perfect to get through this dreadful weather here at the moment! 😊
The Thai people bring me such joy. Always smiling and interested in sharing their culture.
Agreed...
Wife and I spent 3 weeks there in 2004, about a month before the tsunami. Krabi, Koh Toh, Koh Samui, Bangkok. It was all beautiful and the people were absolutely the nicest, friendliest I have ever met.
Wish it wasn't such a jaunt from the US.(22 hours + layovers)
Looks like you had an amazing time, color me jealous!
Yes it's a great place isn't it....
Thanks TMG, I have never been to Thailand, but been to Malaysia and Vietnam so I love this 'flash back' of similar climate.
Enjoyed your impressions of the ride and southern Thailand.
Looks incredible, I loved Thailand when I visited. Have a great trip!
'Lets check todays excuse... '
New tyres!
Looks amazing!! I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the tour! I love it out in the far east.
"Todays excuse"? Can you elaborate please, am I doing something you disapprove of??
@@TheMissendenFlyer Only in failing to keep up the GS, the channel is great - one of my favs!! I thought it might be a misfire - but its a new bike :D
Looking forward to seeing this .
Thanks TMF !!
It really was my pleasure!
Agree with Paul.. looking forward to seeing this adventure!
Certainly something I would have never considered until I saw this. Absolutely fascinating, looking forward to the series.
Wow! On my Singapore to Cambodia tour, I rode through Krabi and stayed at that same hotel. I met Paul, hes a good bloke. He gave me a tip riding back to Malaysia to go through by the Thale Ban National Park. I was glad I listened. Enjoy Thailand, its a motorcycle paradise.
Yes Paul is a very wise fella...like a walking encyclopedia too and a very interesting character too boot!
Cheers Andy, been looking forward to this tour coverage.
The ridings great in Thailand!! I worked over there for 18 months and went through the ranks from scooter to R1!! Looking forward to the rest of the tour TMF!!
Most excellent beginning.
Definitely be staying tuned to this one.
Happy travels
Thank you!
Great thanks Mr Flyer looking forward to the next installment
Very nice - you a lucky guy! Look forward to seeing more of the trip!
Cracking video as always, brought back great memories of when Mrs T and I spent a few weeks on Koh Samui, the Thai people are in my opinion the friendliest folks I have ever met. Look forward to seeing the next episode. Cheers TMF
Wow - insanely gorgeous. When you were greeted by the group - you were a rock star! Love it!
Riding on the left, what a civilised bunch! lol. Great trip, really looking forward to seeing the rest of it, hope Mrs TMF is having fun too.
I can imagine it would be very easy to get lost around there. Always wanted to go to Thailand. Great way to see it too.
If you can find a way go, it's an amazing place....
ill be able to do this one day when the kids are all grown up, ill not wish the time away but your videos keep me looking forward to something.
Excellent...been looking forward to this Mr F! Thanks!
Really was my pleasure!
Envy is a real thing! Living the dream! Really looking forward to this series of vids.
Stay tuned Kevin!
Thanks for visiting my country, hope you come and explore another trip here again 👍
7:30 Last time I was down that road it was still under construction. Nice to see they finally finished widening it.
Guess you made my bucket list a bit longer, again. Thanks for the video, Andy!
Sorry about that Rutger!
That's on the watch list for tonight. I'll be reaching for the big mug for the brew!
Looks an amazing place, looking forward to the series.
It is brilliant Ian, as I hope to show you over the next 6 Mondays....stay tuned!
about vlogger setup: i would love a Drift ghost with Gopro stabilization feature and connected to my intercom device. Can't wait for the manufactures to agree on compatibility and complementarity of their devices. ;-)
Anyway, nice first episode TMF ! ;-)
Thank you Alfac - yes I don't think the camera makers are particularly thinking about motorcycle vloggers in their designs, it would be great if they did...
Looking good, can't wait to see the rest of this tour.
It's a corker Matt!
I bought a Honda SH300i after coming back from Thailand and putting around on a 125cc scooter for a week. It was great fun on the hire scooter but I had to push up steep hills, especially since I had a pillion! 300cc is great fun and surprises drivers at the lights since it looks look a fairly typical not so fast scooter.
I have my eye on the Tiger 900 one day but will no doubt keep the scooter and memories of my Thailand trip over 10 years ago.
Just come across the channel. Loving it, binge-watching every evening. Like yaself was amazed at Thailand. Came here over 10 years ago and never went home :))
Good man!!
Excellent, can't wait to see the rest of the videos in this series.
Stay tuned for the next 6 Monday's!
Looking good Andy and of course Mrs TFM....I remember watching your vids a year or 2 ago you definitely are looking after yourself these days 👍🏻👍🏻 awesome vid 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you very much - trying to hold off the inevitable.....
Heading out to Krabi on this coming weekend for two weeks. Know those roads and will be doing a tour over to Phuket (bike service) then up to Khao Lak, national parks towards the Myanmar border then the back hilly roads to Ao Nang. It is magical and I never tire of getting up in darkness to have a few hours at daybreak! Enjoy TMF and go forth!
Nice one Mark - I look forward to going back some day - great country....
Looks like a fascinating country. Looking forward to the next one👍🏽
Yes it really was...still miss the food!
thanks for share this vid!
I used to ride in Thailand back to 2005-07 with cbr400 and R1, and it was exceptional.You need to prepare well for safe and enjoyable ride,stay away from congestions in Krung Thep, you have to keep left a bit annoying and not allowed to use highways.My best ride was Sattahip/ golf courses area,crazy speeds with deep lean angles
Riding on the left is like being in blighty, yes the landscape certainly reminds me of the Hucknall bypass.
Nice. Looking forward to the rest of the tour. 👍
Stay tuned for the next 6 Mondays!
Gonna really enjoy this series methinks!! Thailand is one of my bucket list countries to go to. 😉👍
Yeah it's a great place Alan - really hope I can go back sometime...especially now I've had all the vaccinations...!!
Looking forward to the rest of this trip. I was stationed in Thailand during the war, 50 years ago. I was up in the northeast, in a small village called Nakhon Phanom. The country has really changed in this span of time. I ride a 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XRT, which I bought after seeing your review last year. The absolute best bike I’ve ridden in the past 26 years. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Brilliant Ray - nice to hear from you....
Having watched this immediately after Chopsie’s vid of the new Tiger 900 I can say they the sound of the engine is massively improved on the new model!
Yes it did sound good didn't it - hope it still feels nice and smooth on the road....
Absolutely brilliant!!!!
900 for vaccines ! But chance in a lifetime .well done sir 👍👍🏴
Exactly - had to be done didn't it Julian!
This is a cracking video, gorgeous place. Enjoy TMF!
Thanks Christian - next episode next Monday - stay tuned!
This is going to be a good one. Don't know Thailand at all which makes it even better! Pouring down with rain whilst I watched it so this is the closest to warm weather I'm going to get for some time. Well done Mr T!
I think you'll like this one Martyn, it was a brilliant trip...
That's awesome that they are so friendly, I love it ! It used to be more friendly in the Southeastern US till all the people from the northeast came to town. It's sad... I hope Thailand can stay friendly!
I'm sure I am not the first to say but sound is only coming out of the left speaker.
Nope - you are the first to say it....but it wouldn't surprise me as I had all sort of issues wit that darn Hero 8 and new mic!
@@TheMissendenFlyer It was only because I had headphones on that I even noticed. Not really a problem.
TheMissendenFlyer I'd suggest switching the clips to mono when this happens, a lot nicer on headphones. Otherwise, this is lovely to watch while my Tiger is still in the garage!
Yeah audio is Left only.
I thought it was my new head phones (✿^‿^)
Awesome vid as always TMF! Been very much looking forward to this tour, having visited Thailand during my time in the Navy. Now that I’m properly “oriented” and the tires are scrubbed in, bring on those amazing roads!
Stay tuned Patrick - to be fair this tour is more about the food, people and culture than the riding, but I think people will enjoy it (we did!)...
TheMissendenFlyer You’re right, the food, people and culture define Thailand, the scenery is a bonus! Glad to hear that you both enjoyed it. Cheers mate!
Really great, brings back a lot of memories. Wife and I have been to Aonang which is a few miles from Krabi twice. Wonderful country, people and food, love it.
Yes a wonderful place for sure - would love to go back….
@@TheMissendenFlyer Great video! What do you do for a living?
Please be carefully with the dogs beside or on the roads, they useally step away but some just lay there in the one lane. This is more common in the small village. I live in the north east part since 9 years. Have a safe trip and enjoy your journey
Noticed the central camera position immediately by the mirrors stroking the corners of the screen, though with the higher angle the downside is we viewers cannot glance in the mirror as with the side mount, however better overall and what a relief to get rid of the last tour's darkness!! Fantastic hotel and what a gent is Paul, (ignoring last parking place!).Looking forward to the rest of this!!
Yes a lovely guy for sure - he and his other half Bo (you'll meet her later in the series) made us super welcome and we now have some new friends for life....
You lucky bar steward TMF, talk about jealous,thanks for sharing.
Great start. Can’t wait for the next episodes!
Peace!
Stay tuned for the next 6 Monday's!
Awesome TMF, your excitement is palpable! Love the karst scenery...went climbing on one in China, but stopped 2/3 of the way up. Would not look forwards to the flight or the inoculations, but what an experience!
Yes every silver lining has a cloud!!!
Enjoyable video.
Brilliant choice of the Tiger 800, I’m quite familiar with this bike. How cool it is that a subscriber invited the Flyers. Your channel has massive diversity. Videos are always top shelf and the comments are a treat as well. Thanks in advance for a ride along in Thailand.
Thank you Bradley....(as ever!)
Two "Fly's" in Thailand 😂 awesome 👍 looking forward to take me and your subscribers along with you. Be safe
We found the roads there great (Phuket) smooth as butter, only thing we found on dual carriageways were really sharp corners, made your backside twitch like a rabbits nose
Did the Hoi Chi Min Trail, Vietnam 12 months ago this week in fact - absolutely mind-boggling
If you're bored during this lockdown, I'd love to hear about your trip. Where did you start and finish? This is something I'm thinking of doing once this is all over. Thanks
YESSSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!! CHEERS ANDY!!!
I hope it lives up to expectations Matt!
Love the new view. 👏
Been looking forward to this one, hadvi been home when you were here I would have popped down south to meet you but unfortunatly I was away working, next time ;-)
Looking like another great tour.
It was great this one Carl, just gets better, stay tuned!
I have been looking forward to this tour as I live in Thailand. I am very pleased to hear your positive feed back about this amazing country and people.
Although, I live in Hua Hin which is about 600km North of krabi, I have toured quite extensively all over Thailand by bike and I certainly recommend the North of Thailand for some excellent riding. Maybe your next time?
Looking forward to your next instalment.
Yes I’d love to come back some time! ....especially now we’ve had all the vaccinations!!
Did the Mae Hong Son loop couple of years back and it was wonderful. Nice to see a vid in Thailand!
Lots more to come - stay tuned!
Mae Hong Son loop is a great route as is the loop East of Chiang Mai through the Nan province
Roads far more engaging in the North when compared to `Krabi, MHS is awesome imho
@@maxflight777 MHS is beautiful beyond belief
Looking forward to this one TMF. The hotel looks fantastic, very swish.
Yes it was a very tranquil spot to return too after a hard days biking - designed by Paul too.....very talented fella!
Great video, fantastic bike
Well this is something very different Andy certainly makes up for the long flights , looking forward to the next episodes .
Yes this really was a different type of tour for us - loved every moment and I think you'll find this series a bit different from my normal stuff - hope you enjoy it!
Fantastic TMF, expectations of your Norway tour. Good to see your celeb status is now realised !! 😀
I think this one is up there with my arctic circle tour - maybe not as good roads but for other reasons....stay tuned!
Thank you. How different to Europe, but so fascinating.
Looking forward to the next part.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks like you had a ball .am I jealous...yea I am .keep up the good work 👍👍🏍🏍
WOW, lovely riding and Paul (host) a subscriber to your channel too!! The amazing power of TH-cam and the internet! Thanks TMF
Yes incredible isn’t it....
Looks amazing.
It was and it just gets better - stay tuned over the next 6 Mondays.....
Absolutely wonderful! so many memories. We have unfortunately just had to sell our house in Thailand (did not want to) so i have been looking forward to this one. As you discovered, the first thing you find out about Thailand, apart from driving on the left, is the lovely people and with very few exceptions, they are all like that. Song Leo quat lek....two small Leo beers.
We did quite a few Leo's whilst out there, and oddly not a single Singha which is odd because in Thai restaurant's here it seems to be all you can get....
Great new adventure to watch! I'm leaving Wednesday for a motorbike trip to the Canary's. Great vid to get warmed up!
Are you going with Canary Motorcycle Tours?
TheMissendenFlyer nope, just riding solo. Will rent an XSR 700 with Canary Ride in Las Palmas :)
I was wondering about that solid yellow line! I keep looking for a white van! What a great place to ride.
Sure was!
Been looking forward to this one..
Me too!
Enjoying armchair travel at the moment! Great commentary and excellent choice of bike. 👏
Glad you liked it Louisa - thanks for watching....
Great vid
Looks like another stunning trip with the misses. Love the "what would Keith Richards do" shirt!
Glad you spotted that!
Great video show TMF. I'm a little bit disappointed that you're not going up north for the best riding of your life. Around Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Mae Hong Son loop. But it gives you an excuse to back. I immediately subscribed to catch the rest of this series.
Thank you for the sub and welcome along!
Been waiting for this one Sir. Traffic rules are just a suggestion in Thailand but somehow it all works most of the time. In January 2020, 2500 people died in traffic accidents for many reasons. Still it's a wonderful place with very friendly people and a lot of fun. Can't wait for the next episode.......Sal : ) in Cha-am by the beach.
Lucky you! Wish I was back there now - what a country!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Would love to meet you when you return. Will send contact details.
Enjoyed your video. I went to Ao Nang, Krabi 2 years ago with my family. We hired a Toyota HiLux Invincible for 2 weeks and travelled all over southern Thailand. The roads are surprisingly good, the traffic very light and the road manners top notch. Would highly recommend an adventure in Thailand, amazing experience (lots different from here in the IOM).
Agreed!
Was there in 1993.. cbr400...to hack around on...first big bike I rode...great vid Andy.
Good stuff - thanks Neil...
I enjoy riding around on a scooter in Bali, Thailand looks fun too. Rules are flow, be mindful and dont lull about if you are get out of the way. everything else is a recommendation :)
There are speed cameras and speed limit signage. Like anywhere there is an expectation that drivers/riders understand the limits for each area. Some great road and freeways in Thailand too.
Very refreshing how you can make your own rules up as opposed to strict enforcement regimes as there are here in Australia for instance. Nice video TMF. I really enjoy seeing other countries from a bike perspective!
Yes me too - thanks for watching!
Hi TMF, Thailand is one of the best motorcycle touring in Asia. I'm from Singapore and we ride there multiple times per year. Anyway u should ride to the north. The scenery is amazingly beautiful. I'm sure u will enjoy the land of smiles. Btw, welcome to Asia. Loved your channel & keep up the awesome work. Have fun and ride safe 🙂
Malaysia is the best place in the world to ride imo. Modern roads and cars look fro bikes. Much safer than Thailand. I used to do the two day road trip down to MotoGP in Sepang. Overnight in HatYai. Loved it. Miss it.
@@joediver7669 Malaysia road is not bad either but scenery wise. I felt Thailand is way better
@@HenrySRoc Have you ever riden though the Camron Highlands? You may change your mind.
Watched Teapotone in the Picos this morning and you and Itchyboots this afternoon. Looking forward to more from Thailand.
What an amazing life you have! :0) ...as it happens I too have watched all the same stuff today!
@@TheMissendenFlyer It will be more amazing when I'm able to ride again myself. Hopefully soon.
Great video!!!!!
Glad you liked it - episode two coming tomorrow (Monday)....
Loved it, what a place to visit, cant wait for more videos. My dream has slways been a visit to India, something about that place.
Yes that's on my list too....got to be done on a Royal Enfield of course!
Hope u have good time and do ride safe... I’m local in bkk so do shout when u pass by
Sadly I've been home some time - this was recorded last November....next time!
I miss riding backhome. Hopefully you can make a review of the motorbike like honda cub, that locals are using. It would be a diffirent experience. Be careful with the dogs as they are crossing the road like a mad dog.😊. Ride safe and enjoy your holiday.
I am sure folks have chimed repeatedly...ride north young man! Hopefully you did. 👍😁...stunning up there.
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Been to Thailand a few times, my ex was from Laos. Now that is a very interesting country to visit. Like Thailand 🇹🇭 50 years ago
Well yeah it was Thailand