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Thailand During rainy season
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My only time to get away is during the rainy season(june & july). I was hoping to rent a bike and tour Thailand and maybe some bordering
countrys. Ive heard the season can be rough. Any advice? Im a veteran rider but this will be my 1st big moto trip.

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Have a look at www.gt-rider.com - should awnser your questions.
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During the wet season it usually only rains for an hour or so each day. Sure, it's a downpour, but it's not all day. If anything it makes the temperature a little cooler, which is a lot more comfortable. Enjoy your trip, Hamish
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During the wet season it usually only rains for an hour or so each day. Sure, it's a downpour, but it's not all day. If anything it makes the temperature a little cooler, which is a lot more comfortable. Enjoy your trip, Hamish
Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll cont. planning
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hi globerunner,
i will be there too, starting ectually in a week. hope also that its not going to be too hard. i fear most the cambodjan roads..
see you on the road...
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hi globerunner,
i will be there too, starting ectually in a week. hope also that its not going to be too hard. i fear most the cambodjan roads..
see you on the road...
greetz
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Rain in Thailand is not that big problem since most of the roads are paved, so the only problem is to get wet, I was in Thailand (Pai) in June and not big deal. If you are heading to Cambidia then things can be a bit more problematic since the roads in Cambodia are not good, especially the road from Poipet to Siem Riep ( Ankor Wat), i did it with a fully loaded Africa Twin so is doable but you will have to drive very very careful, and remeber you will not be allowed to drive in Ankor Wat ....
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My only time to get away is during the rainy season(june & july). I was hoping to rent a bike and tour Thailand and maybe some bordering
countrys. Ive heard the season can be rough. Any advice? Im a veteran rider but this will be my 1st big moto trip.

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