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I set off from Chiang Khong at around 0815hrs as I knew it was going to be a long day to get to my destination Chiang Klang, but I ended up in a place called Thung Chang
From Chaing Khong is took the 1020 then I went on to the 1155 which was a really good road through the mountains with some terrific views.
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Day 14 Chiang Khong to Thung Chang via Thoeng
Woke up to this, a good view before a good days ride.IMG_0990 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
What a ride I had through some great countryside and mountain climbs with lots of bends.Day 14 Chiang Khong to Thung Chang via Thoeng by Wayne 66, on FlickrDay 14 Chiang Khong to Thung Chang via Thoeng 1 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
The debate has hit a series of lower lows, now it's near the bottom and is no longer a debate.
I vote we agree to raise the intellectual level a couple of hundred points else we should ask the thread be closed.
The problem is some people on this site have to resort to slagging other people off ( and its not just on this thread) rather that just sticking to their point of view (which we are all entitled to) But then again its very easy to slag someone off when you're sat at the other end of a computer
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https://www.facebook.com/AustraliaLoveItOrLeave/videos/1100674393306140/
If anyone is wondering what has this to do with the EU,
Two points-
1/ as the video points out, those poor countries such as in Africa need to be allowed to export their goods,especially agricultural products to Europe, without being subject to custom tariffs as imposed by the EU. In the event of a Brexit the market for these countries would automatically grow by 70 million.
2/ as the Video again explains,much better to encourage their elite to remain in their own country, rather to do a Merkel.
you have a seriously flawed premise or two there - firstly EU actually encourages trade with Africa, secondly, did you seriously think UK would be in a position to allow "free trade" with countries that would seriously undercut their dwindling industries and what do you think we would sell them?
Immigration is not just caused by economics of Africa (often a legacy of UK colonialism), it is caused by the wars US and their allies start largely to protect oil interests which in turn lead to mass migration of ASYLUM seekers, not immigrants - you really should find out who they are first.....or do they all look the same to you
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Or Refugees even
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Day 13 Chiang Khong
Had a great Christmas Day. I spent it at The Hub Pub, the Pub is owned and run by a guy from Liverpool called Alan and his wife May, as well as the pub they also have a hostel next door to the pub. It was a day when total strangers, including some locals just had a good time eating and drinking
I was made to feel welcome, the hospitality of Alan and May was great
If you are in the area I would recommend popping in for food, drink, or a good old cheap bed for the nightIMG_0976 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0975 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0977 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
AlanIMG_0978 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
MayIMG_0979 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0983 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0981 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0988 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Coords -
Once I had left there it was a 9km run into Chiang Khong
IMG_0927 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0928 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
I had already done my research on places to stay and opted for the Nam Khong Riverside Hotel, a room with a great view, sat on my balcony over looking the Mekong and looking into Houayxay in Laos and I could see the old French Fort that I want to visit when I get over there.IMG_0949 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0952 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0956 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
The view from my balcony for Christmas Day
Chilling here now for Christmas Day, moving on on Boxing Day to go to the Border Crossing for Laos. Then I will see if my paperwork works!? -
I stayed on the CHR 4007 till I got back to the 1129 and visited a Coffee House/ Restaurant called The View, coords N20.34001 E100.3741,
and yes it was a great view. So I sat and chilled with a small Singar looking across the Mekong River looking into Laos.
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A Beer with a view of Laos, great -
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Back on the 1290 all the way to Chiang Saen where I stopped and had some breakfast, a nice American Breakfast (as they called it), not a bad spread for a couple of quid.
IMG_0898 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Once out of Chiang Saen I ended up on the 1129 for awhile before going on to the CHR 4007 following the edge of the Mighty Mekong River as close as I could over my left shoulder
Came across this Wat/Temple on a hill, couldn't find a name, but what a view from the topIMG_0905 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0908 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0910 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0914 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0917 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0918 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0919 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
Then it was on to the Golden Triangle area on the 1290, me and the trusty CRF made it after covering 2000km what a journey it been so far and the journey is still only half way through.
IMG_0878 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Where the Ruak River meets the Mekong RiverIMG_0883 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0885 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
The Golden TriangleIMG_0886 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
LaosIMG_0887 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0893 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Myanmar on left and Laos on rightIMG_0894 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0897 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
Eventually I had to take the 1290 and I passed through a village called Ban Wang Lao, just through the village I climbed a hill to look at the view and take some photos
IMG_0867 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0868 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Ban Wang Lao in the distanceIMG_0869 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0870 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0871 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0875 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
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I didn’t go straight down the 1290 instead I took a lot of back roads and followed the Ruak River keeping it on my left, this was one a little road which ran between the CHR 1041 and the 1290.
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Day 12 Mae Sai to Chiang Khong
I had a really good day today and saw some really great sights.Day 12 Mae Sai to Chiang Khong by Wayne 66, on FlickrDay 12 Mae Sai to Chiang Khong1 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
Some simple immigration facts that might influence how you vote:-
- Taken from another forum
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Went out for a wander and came across Wat Phra That Doi Wao at the top of a lot of steps. It was worth going to the top and having a look. There is a good view once you get up there, so its well worth the climb. There is a road if you are on a bike or in a vehicle.
IMG_0839 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
The steps upIMG_0840 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Looking back downIMG_0843 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0842 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0845 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0847 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0848 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0853 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
I don't know what the scorpion has to do with the TempleIMG_0855 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
MyanmarIMG_0856 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Thailand (you can see the border crossing point with the blueish roof on the left)IMG_0854 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
General Pics of Mae Sai
IMG_0826 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Looking at the border with MyanmarIMG_0828 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0832 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
The Border GateIMG_0833 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Looking back from the border gateIMG_0836 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0835 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0838 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Just had to...it was waving at me -
Where the 1098 meets up with the 1016 I stopped for my breakfast in Ban Nong Khrok, had a really nice noodle soup, noodles and offal in a soup mix, sounds disgusting but it tasted good.
IMG_0821 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0820 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
Then it was on to the CHR 4001 heading in a northerly direction still I picked up the CHR 1009/1290 straight in to Mae Sai
All in all not a bad route and it was a lot better than sitting on a main road.
Once in Mae Sai it was coffee time and a chance to look for some accommodation. Looked on the usual sites and decided on Kong Kam House, coords from the Montana N20.44442 E99.88199, a nice room for 500 BhtIMG_0823 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0824 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0825 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
I didn’t go straight up north on route 1, instead I took a more scenic route going north east on the 1232 the on to CHR 4013. I stopped along side the River Kok for a while.
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From there I crossed the River Kok and went on to the CHR 4050. This took me on to the 1209. Once I got on to the 1098 I came across a really nice Temple area, Wat Muen Budda Mettakhunaram
Coords from the Montana N20.16547 E99.99552. There was a massive Budda sat on top of a large mound.IMG_0812 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0813 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0814 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0816 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0819 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
Day 11 Chiang Rai to Mae SaiHad a steady ride to Mae Sai today.Day 11 Chiang Rai to Mae Sai by Wayne 66, on FlickrDay 11 Chiang Rai to Mae Sai1 by Wayne 66, on Flickr
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Day 10 Chiang Rai local area
Had a good relaxed day today, but still went out for a bit of a ride. I did some tracks just to the NW of Chiang Rai. Just nice and steady, nothing too strenuous as I was on my own. All the same it was enjoyable.
Setting of for further up north tomorrow and passed the Golden Triangle area.Day 10 Chinag Rai local area by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0667 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0669 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0672 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0673 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0804 by Wayne 66, on FlickrIMG_0803 by Wayne 66, on Flickr -
Eventully got to CR at around 1500hrs and stopped for a drink and looked for a room. Settled on the Red Rose, they have themed rooms. Awesome, and all for the sum of 500 Bht or 10 GBP. Coords N 19.53601 E 099.49779
Staying here for at least 2 nights, maybe 3 as there are a couple things I want to do.
Does that bed go round and round like in Austin Powers movie? That bed + F00k Me and F00kYu sisters ... Yah baby!!!
Really enjoy your report and photos.
No it didn't, would have been good if it didGlad you're enjoying it
Caps
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Me and my partner often get mix of food which we both like and share it/pick at it all, I haven't done it with loads of other people
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I can agree with you about the British thugs, the youth of today are a disgrace. I can also agree that there are a lot of useless wasters in the UK who wouldn't know a days work if it jumped up and bit them. But its our welfare state to sponge off, its not there for others to abuse also. You can not justify getting child benefit for kids that are not even in the UK and sending it to where ever they came from.I am old enough to remember the UK as it was, a green and pleasant land....When I look at it now I see a crap environment, an influx of foreign spongers reaping stuff that ordinary UK folk fought for. My own dad shook his head before he passed at the mess our governments have created for UK folk..
They last few lines of this song tells it for me..
I am old enough to remember the UK as it was, a green and pleasant land....When I look at it now I see a crap environment, an influx of foreign spongers reaping stuff that ordinary UK folk fought for. My own dad shook his head before he passed at the mess our governments have created for UK folk..
They last few lines of this song tells it for me..
Your Post has quite riled me ! How long is it since you have lived in the UK? I have lived and worked in a multi cultural London until very recently and it is quite clear to me that any crap environment is caused by lazy British thugs who simply are not prepared to do so many jobs, even if well paid, that immigrants will do. Just look at all the P'Pinno domestic workers that are actually well paid with all living accommodation included. The Brits would rather scrounge of the welfare state instead
Add to that, i have never felt threatened by any immigrant in London but i certainly have felt as risk from young male British thugs. Either give some justification for your comments or i will just consider you as a racist !
But it is not racist not wanting people coming to live in your country and sponge of the state, which in some cases that is what people do. Its about looking after our own interests. If folk with skills we need want to come and work in the UK, good for them, contribute and enjoy. But if you want to come and soak up the NHS, DHSS then go somewhere else. That does not make a racist
People coming to UK from other EU member countries are net contributors to the public purse
It is the huge British underclass that are a drain
I agree with you on the wasters in the UK
However not all coming to the EU are contributors and you can not say otherwise
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I am old enough to remember the UK as it was, a green and pleasant land....When I look at it now I see a crap environment, an influx of foreign spongers reaping stuff that ordinary UK folk fought for. My own dad shook his head before he passed at the mess our governments have created for UK folk..
They last few lines of this song tells it for me..
I am old enough to remember the UK as it was, a green and pleasant land....When I look at it now I see a crap environment, an influx of foreign spongers reaping stuff that ordinary UK folk fought for. My own dad shook his head before he passed at the mess our governments have created for UK folk..
They last few lines of this song tells it for me..
Your Post has quite riled me ! How long is it since you have lived in the UK? I have lived and worked in a multi cultural London until very recently and it is quite clear to me that any crap environment is caused by lazy British thugs who simply are not prepared to do so many jobs, even if well paid, that immigrants will do. Just look at all the P'Pinno domestic workers that are actually well paid with all living accommodation included. The Brits would rather scrounge of the welfare state instead
Add to that, i have never felt threatened by any immigrant in London but i certainly have felt as risk from young male British thugs. Either give some justification for your comments or i will just consider you as a racist !
I can agree with you about the British thugs, the youth of today are a disgrace. I can also agree that there are a lot of useless wasters in the UK who wouldn't know a days work if it jumped up and bit them. But its our welfare state to sponge off, its not there for others to abuse also. You can not justify getting child benefit for kids that are not even in the UK and sending it to where ever they came from.
But it is not racist not wanting people coming to live in your country and sponge of the state, which in some cases that is what people do. Its about looking after our own interests. If folk with skills we need want to come and work in the UK, good for them, contribute and enjoy. But if you want to come and soak up the NHS, DHSS then go somewhere else. That does not make a racist
Northern Thailand and Laos on a CRF250L
in Thailand Trip Reports
Posted · Edited by Caps
I went into Thoeng to visit a guy from the Netherlands who lives in the area, I have been in touch with him from the Rideasia site, I had some very nice coffee and some Christmas bread and his hospitality was great, Thank you.
Once I has left his house I used the 1021 and then the 1148, again through the mountains, towards Chiang Klang,
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