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A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen
A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124
The main aim of this trip was to go to Kanchanaburi for Remembrance Day (Armistice Day). Last year my wife came with me, this year she was busy so I decided to make a 6 day trip of it on the bike, any excuse for a ride out! It's an area I have wanted to ride. The plan was to ride west and see what happens, apart from loose route that was it. Day 1 https://i.imgur.com/2e3sgwcl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7e74Zirl.jpg I set off at 0725 once I had got my coffee in my flaskcup. It was a cool 20 degrees when I left, which is a nice English summers day, I, however were a bit chilly. I must be getting used to the heat and humidity. My Knox armoured shirt was definitely letting the breeze in once moving First stop was the PTT garage in Kaset Sombun to fill up the bike, then it was off into the unknown. The plan today was to get to Nakhon Sawan for an overnight stop. Once there I wanted to get my chain adjusted and visit a temple on a hill before finding a room. The roads were pretty good all day, although my gps did take me on a small detour down a wide track rather than stopping on the main road. When I was making the route on basecamp I use 'shortest', so clearly it had decided that was shorter than stick to the main drag. It was only 16 km and a nice ride anyway. https://i.imgur.com/bB9CEVhl.jpg Nong Bua Daeng, Chaiyaphum, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/kJIht6Hl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UYHHGeyl.jpg Wichian Buri, Phetchabun, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/b5PlYakl.jpg When I was on the 1 heading to Nakhon Sawan there was still a lot of water in the fields from this year's wet season. K's and K's of it on both sides. It not very good for the people who have the land as no crops can be sown. https://i.imgur.com/2e80P2tl.jpg Flooding, Chum Saeng, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/ZpH7rpyl.jpg Into Nakhon Sawan and straight to Honda Big Bike to get my chain adjusted. I don't have a torque wrench to do it myself so I popped into Honda. Very helpful, I had a free coffee and bottle of water whilst they did the deed. The mechanic would did not charge me for the work so I gave him some money to get himself a beer. Honda Bigwing Nakhon Sawan N15.70499 E100.11402 https://i.imgur.com/2eiiIR6l.jpg Honda Bigwing, Mueang Nakhonsawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/cePtNpdl.jpg From there I went to the temple on the hill, Wat Khiriwong right at the top is the Phra Chula Mani Chedi (The Golden Hilltop Pagoda). Very nice to go see and the view from the top was great even though it was a bit hazy. Worth the visit N15.71849 E100.12506 https://i.imgur.com/Wr3LdKxl.jpg Phra Chula Mani Chedi, Mueang Nakhonsawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/sB3wO5zl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XYbG4SAl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Yaftqyzl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BMlC5rWl.jpg Time to find a room, I look at other place as I like to see the bike parking. Anyway I settled on the Bonito Chinos Hotel. N15.69446 E100.12371. https://i.imgur.com/RiEfI6Cl.jpg My Hotel in Nakon Sawan link Wayne |
A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124
Day 2 Nakhon Sawan to Kanchanaburi https://i.imgur.com/c9wjXQ6l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/OXPe81pl.jpg The route today was pretty straight forward with not a lot to look at to be honest I left the hotel early and went to the PTT station to fill up, once there I had to hang around awhile whilst the staff sorted the pumps out and took reading, possibly shift change! Whilst there I got talking to a Spanish guy travelling around, he had just been to China and through Laos, his end place today was Bangkok. He was riding a DCT Africa Twin Anyway 35 mins later I was back on the road and had a good blast down the 1 until I got to the 333 https://i.imgur.com/4RspuEyl.jpg Chaophraya River, Mueang Nakhonsawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/Q13V5Xol.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YDZNuQql.jpg On the 333, Huai Khot, Uthai Thani, Thailand The 333 started as a dual carriage way then went to single lane although there was not a lot to see. I did branch off for a bit a rode some of the smaller roads but is was all flat farmland with mountain ranges in the distance https://i.imgur.com/gr5ww7Kl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/d2tPMl5l.jpg On the 324, Phanom Thuan, Kanchanaburi, Thailand When I got to Kanchanaburi it was straight to The Bridge over the River Kwai. N14.04177 E99.50386 I have been a few times before but it's a first on the bike. It's a nice area to visit but very touristy as you would expect https://i.imgur.com/LVdDtsEl.jpg Mueang Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/tTrFasRl.jpg Time to look for a room. I knew which area I preferred to be in so I parked the bike up and had a look around. As I have said before, bike parking is a deciding factor for me unless there is no other choice I found the Blue Star Guest House N14.03561 E099.51771 Once I had paid for 2 night I saw had cats and I believe they had been in the room. I have a cat allergy so not good, a trip to the pharmacy for some anti histamine. They worked really well. I spoke to the owners and they did offer me another room but I had all my stuff out and the bike sorted so I stayed put. https://i.imgur.com/IQkalwnl.jpg Kanchanaburi Room Link Here Once I have got sorted out and stopped itching, thanks to the anti histamine, it was time to have a walk out. Tapas Thai Tapas Thai N14.03329 E99.52047 Run by an Aussie, nice place, food great and the beer was cold It was a bit quiet when I first went in but livened up later https://i.imgur.com/crWWQaSl.jpg Tapas Thai Bar, Mueang Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/13A7nLEl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/J1LLhdcl.jpg Wayne |
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A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124
Day 3 Remembrance Day Service at the Don Rak Allied War Cemetery in Kanchanaburi N14.03197 E99.52579 I went to Tapas Thai for a cooked breakfast. It was nice and worth the visit. Then it was back to the room to relax a bit and get changed ready for the service. The walk to the War Cemetery didn't take long as it was only about 700/800 meters away It is something I have done every year I have been able to no matter what country I have been in and it is also the main reason for this trip. Once the service had finished it was back to Tapas Thai for food and drink with some of the guys from the Royal British Legion. Although I did not drink to excess as I am back on the bike tomorrow CWGC Kanchanaburi Link https://i.imgur.com/2aiYwigl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/awclJaMl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bV7V8TQl.jpg The grounds are immaculately kept https://i.imgur.com/60pI491l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/1t88UHBl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UwvGMQLl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/g8ldg5zl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XvpfmZbl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wh3cTAll.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cmm3nJnl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/n0B1nE5l.jpg At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them Wayne |
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A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124
Day 4 The intention today was to ride through the mountains and end up around Erawan https://i.imgur.com/5lG6nvel.jpg https://i.imgur.com/U4PPpmhl.jpg I was up early, as per the norm, so I decided to go fill up and pop to The Bridge over the River Kwai. It was about 0630 so no one was about and I had an unhindered photo chance https://i.imgur.com/rAJdV4rl.jpg The Bridge over the River Kwai, Mueang Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/AapQbCll.jpg I left Kanchanaburi after another full breakfast at Tapas Thai and headed in the direction of the Three Pagodas right at the end of the 323. https://i.imgur.com/7YUq5pOl.jpg Tapas Thai, Mueang Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/FJ8w3uHl.jpg I had messaged 9w6vx to see if it was worth going all the way to the 3 Pagodas and after a discussion I decided it wasn't So I had planned to hook a right on to the 3091 which is about 20km before Thong Pha Phum. From there, it was on to the 6093 then the 6043 heading south. For about the first 50/60 km the 323 is a bit boring but as you enter the valley then it's great and easy going https://i.imgur.com/St46WSKl.jpg On the 323, Mueang Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/utZW6f6l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8tcWgRvl.jpg Still on the 323, Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/HkUNAQUl.jpg Then is was the right turn on to the 3091, heading towards a ferry which can take you across the dam (although I am not sure if it's working or not). The road started off a good normal road with some great views. I am not sure if it was before or after Ban Saphan Lao there was a barrier at one of the rangers hut. They let me through and I stopped to see what the road was like going forward. They said a lot of things but I did catch Mai Dee (no good). But cars were going it that direction so it must be manageable on the X. So off I went, the road lasted about another few km when went on to a wide track. This lasted the rest of the way on the 3091 and on to the 6043. Which was roughly about 35/36km and it was good fun, albeit hard work on the X. I would not try it in the rainy season or just after a down pour. Most of it was a mix of mud and rocks then rocks and mud! But because it was dry and hard it was very doable. It would be super on a lighter bike, but I would do it again. Then the track went back to a road near a food place N14.63721 E98.99543 So I stopped for food, water and coffee before moving on to Erawan. https://i.imgur.com/HmsqqDCl.jpg On the 3091, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/cdrLr7El.jpg On the 3091, Lam Khlong Ngu National Park, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/MijyTFSl.jpg On the 3091, Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/gE62Hq4l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qIaQoGQl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/kRCZimrl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/dfjSheXl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/OpBzFpkl.jpg On the 6093, Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/PtK9tHGl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Rvyf1KJl.jpg The road was good riding all the way to Erawan. Once there I popped into the centre of the village, gulped down some more water and my camelbak was done and looked for a place to sleep. Looking on booking.com they were quite expensive for what I normally pay when on the bike. Anyway I managed to find a place for a decent price further on up the road about 20 km and there was a 7-eleven just before the place. Once I got to the 7 there was another little resort place so I went in. Baan Suwan, Tha Kradan, Si Sawat Resort N14.44136 E99.13116 on the 3199. Nice and tidy place https://i.imgur.com/XV42Lnol.jpg On the 6043, Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/4OpnfXql.jpg On the 6043, Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/Ubycatwl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/crYMjZIl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/f6iBNLFl.jpg Tha Kradan, Erawan, Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/XtDmhXGl.jpg Khwae Yai River, Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/fWgXNful.jpg Baan Suan Resort, Tha Kradan, Si Sawat, Thailand Baan Suan Resort Link Wayne |
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A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124
Day 5 More mountains to have an enjoyable ride through and then a decision to make on my final destination as I didn't know whether I wanted to end up in Chai Nat or Singburi, not a lot to choose between for todays distance and tomorrow's distance heading home. https://i.imgur.com/rumoSBGl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/QeuQhx6l.jpg I left quite early as normal and continued following the 3199 heading back into the mountains. The route took me to near another shorter journey ferry across the Srinagaring Dam Reservoir. It was only 800m from a junction I had to take if I was going to follow 2 reservoir inlets through the mountains. So I thought I would pop for a look...the ferry was there and loading up, it would be rude not to get on! I did have more mountain roads later on. The ferry N14.55125 E99.15618 was pretty straight forward and as I saw, there were more than one operating at the same time and at around 0740 it was quite busy. 20 THB for my X https://i.imgur.com/lalgIpel.jpg https://i.imgur.com/E6hGf9gl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ip6sEGTl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VLwjYwQl.jpg Hope we don't sink! lol https://i.imgur.com/7toiRVdl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TZbA4OMl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/INADBP3l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4PqmcV2l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UznPykel.jpg Once off the ferry I picked up the 3199 again before it turned into the 4041. This was another nice road to ride through the mountains and in a valley. The bit through the mountains was very twisty in parts and has a view point along it, N14.82290 E99.11098. At some point during the mountains I rode through some low cloud and it got a bit chilly for a bit. Once in the valley the road opens up for a bit before more mountain sections. https://i.imgur.com/wRX1VjOl.jpg On the 4041, Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/Z5YxsCml.jpg https://i.imgur.com/kLRdTl2l.jpg Higher up at the viewpoint on the 4041, Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/vPJpAd0l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qYYMnM7l.jpg Looking at the clouds, Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/Y0wKBQzl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/B6UYCSfl.jpg Still on the 4041, Nong Prue, Kanchanaburi, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/BA7WGSMl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/InCQWWVl.jpg I then got to the junction of the 4041 and the 3480 and it was decision time...Chai Nat or Singburi. Singburi won the toss. Plotted it into the Montana, shortest route. It took me on some nice roads, including some the Romans would have been proud of. I stopped of for a coffee at the Little Frog Cafe in Sam Chuk ( it's also a resort with rooms to rent) N14.78012 N100.08624 https://i.imgur.com/qOkmGBTl.jpg On the 3086, Dan Chang, Suphan Buri, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/43fcb8xl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tQ9K6ugl.jpg Coffee. stop on the 3050. Little Frog Cafe, Sam Chuk, Suphan Buri, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/V8rF5PQl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/S0ltX32l.jpg Once in Singburi I had a bit of a ride through and then booked it to the Chaisaeng Palace N14.89708 E100.40060. Singburi Accommodation Link https://i.imgur.com/q4B9JKGl.jpg With a nice view from my room window https://i.imgur.com/dzA7qhcl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0CIjpbHl.jpg Dinner was very tasty https://i.imgur.com/smvOGWkl.jpg Wayne |
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A trip west to Kanchanaburi to honour the fallen 091124
Day 6 Heading home https://i.imgur.com/2SDiiO9l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qb1vNlpl.jpg The breakfast at the Chaisaeng Palace N14.89708 E100.40060 was good, they had a good choice. https://i.imgur.com/eAMiSlpl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oTq7EBal.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JSezecWl.jpg I put in the coffee shop on my Montana 600 and picked shortest distance which turned out to be about 320km. I need to fill up so I looked for a PTT, there was one on the 32. Once at the PTT I brimmed the tank ready for the day ahead the set off. Now normaly there are loads of U turns especially near fuel stations but for some reason they were all blocked off so I ended up being re-routed and it added another 20 plus km on to the journey. Because I had put in shortest route it was taking shortcuts from the main roads and even threw in a bit of track just for good measure. I ended up using a bit of the 11 then going on to the 3196, this took me on to the 3354 From the 3354 I picked up the 2219 through Nong Muang and on towards the 21 https://i.imgur.com/YPSwAXWl.jpg Wat Khok Krang, Takhli, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/RGwOempl.jpg On the 1012, Khlong Anusatsananan, Takhli, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/hlYbi84l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xbrbqwql.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5yzoIrzl.jpg Ban Mi, Lop Buri, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/K885ZRFl.jpg I had a natter to a Thai guy on this nice Triumph 120 Once I had gone across central Thailand I picked up the 4007, 225 and the 2359 which I had done at the beginning of my trip. When I was on the 225 I got stuck behind 3 articulated lorries and the going was slow, howerer it did give me chance to see 2 monkeys in the wild, sat on the side of the road. I could not stop due to being in a large queue of traffic. Once at Kaset Sombum I filled up again and head home. https://i.imgur.com/VxDgcgOl.jpg On the 4007, Wichian Buri, Phetchabun, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/3bz2mOal.jpg On the 225, Wichian Buri, Phetchabun, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/arvl493l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jUTdDScl.jpg On to 4029, Phu Khiao, Chaiyaphum, Thailand https://i.imgur.com/Jjnzzael.jpg A total of 1446km covered which is about 895 miles. Wayne |
Apologies for the missing photos but Imgur decided that they were against its policy. As stated to me when I emailed them to find out why my content had disappeared. Although I do not see how, otherwise they would have taken everything down as it's all the same kind of content....bikes and scenery!
Some of it had been on the system for a year. As with the example of deletion on this thread, just one part of the complete trip!! Maybe the little lovies had hurt feelings when seeing the Allied War Graves? I will endeavor to re-up the photos and complete the threads again Wayne |
An overnight trip to Pak Chong to visit a mate 26/03/25
Day 1 It's been a while since I have been out on the bike for a trip. But as we are all well aware, time just goes. So, what better excuse do I need than to pop and see a fellow Yorkshireman in Pak Chong I didn't want to just blast down the highway/dual carriageway so I opted for a longer route there, then I will use the highway to go back home the following day. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e16246cc_z.jpgOvernight visit to a mate 260325 Day 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1b4b2c83_z.jpgOvernight visit to a mate 260325 Day 1a I set of from the Coffee Shop and headed towards Kaset Sombun and Nong Bua Daeng on roads I had previously travelled on my trip to Kanchanaburi. There was a lot of smog in the air for the whole of the trip due to it being the illegal burning season in the country. I then headed towards Phakdi Chumphon on the 2359. From there it was onto the 225 and my first and only bit of riding through a hill range on the trip. It was nice while it lasted. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...42f5cff7_z.jpgIMG_1173 On the 225, Sai Thong National Park, Phakdi Chumphon, Chaiyaphum, Thailand https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9dc16675_z.jpgIMG_1174 Further up the road there was the Khao Phangheoi Viewpoint. N15.82830 E101.42691. The view would have been great if not for the smog. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb4fb3ee_z.jpgIMG_1185 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...191326dc_z.jpgIMG_1184 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...009b1033_z.jpgIMG_1181 The view is obscured by the smog in the air https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b4a0c385_z.jpgIMG_1182 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e066dd28_z.jpgIMG_1187 The entrance to Wat Khao Bang Hoei Chumphon Sima Ram, on the 225 From the 225 it was on to the 3006 before getting on to the 2354 heading south https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5b9121d4_z.jpgIMG_1188 On the 2354, Thep Sathit, Chaiyaphum, Thailand https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c9b61b4f_z.jpgIMG_1189 Next up was the 2247, which was one of those roads the Romans would have been proud of https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d93872fa_z.jpgIMG_1190 The 2247, Lam Sonthi, Lop Buri, Thailand https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d6d33dc3_z.jpgIMG_1192 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...88390d6a_z.jpgIMG_1195 My room for the night was at the Pak Chong Sports Bar and Resort N14.70267 E101.44695 The place was good and is popular with the local area expat community. A lot of the rooms were full also. The rooms had different prices, mine was 600 Thai Baht https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...77a8bee1_z.jpgIMG_1204 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...83d59df9_z.jpgIMG_1198 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...36c1f5ee_z.jpgIMG_1199 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6b270cf7_z.jpgIMG_1200 The also did a good all day English breakfast https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b9a5d910_z.jpgIMG_1206 In the evening we popped out and had some food with a few beers A steak street food cart in Pak Chong, the food was really tasty https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8f1ff4b0_z.jpgIMG_1209 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0f343dfa_z.jpgIMG_1210 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...152a15a6_z.jpgIMG_1211 I had the beef and Phil had pork Wayne |
An overnight trip to Pak Chong to visit a mate 26/03/25
Day 2 During my evening out with Phil my wife had messaged me. A job at the property which had been on the cards to do for a while was happening and the people were coming tomorrow. Tomorrow is now here and I got an early start, the highway road it was going to be https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...afd3a05a_z.jpgOvernight to visit a mate 260325 Day 2 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...92a93563_z.jpgOvernight visit to a mate 260325 Day 2a I wanted to try and use the bit of the M6 which is open (as it's all not open). I have done it in the car but I was going to try and get on with the bike. Bikes on Toll Roads are not allowed....but it's not a toll yet! Anyway I got turned round by some security so I had to use the old highway, the 2 and then the 201 all the way home. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...efe4c901_z.jpgIMG_1218 Rest Stop on the 2, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a56cb03f_z.jpgIMG_1220 The M6 raised up in the photo background https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4d441f86_z.jpgIMG_1221 by https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8a9cac9b_z.jpgIMG_1222 Lam Ta Khlong Dam Reservoir, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ac42a4ba_z.jpgIMG_1223 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...090b28fd_z.jpgIMG_1225 This was in the parking area near the Reservoir https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...58a96d33_z.jpgIMG_1226 I am not sure what is says but I will try and get it translated It was not a very eventful ride back , but it is what it is and all part of the journey. A total of 608km on the road and good evening out, mission achieved! Wayne |
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