bungalowbill Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Anyone know if the the road to Pai from Chiang Mai is OK? Other than getting a little wet on the motorbike....are the road conditions OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 If you don't speed and drive safely, I'd say the road is fine for anyone on a bike or car. Some of the uphill and downhill parts you must be careful on. Very nice drive if you can relax.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mild7even Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Done it a few times, both in minivan and motorbike (chopper). No worries, unless something has changed relatively recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 bill, it's no easy ride. Maybe 700 hairpin curves. I made it back from MaeHongSon one day before dinner, solo, but it was not easy on a sportbike, and it might be harder on a scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Anyone know if the the road to Pai from Chiang Mai is OK? Other than getting a little wet on the motorbike....are the road conditions OK? The last stretch of road coming down into the Pai valley is pretty much pristine as it was refurbished recently. The first steep climb has a fair number of potholes and blemishes though. Last week when I drove there the road as a whole was in good condition, but this being the rainy season, bear in mind that heavy rains can bring mudslides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Another thing: on our way to MaeHongSon, I did not fill the tank with fuel and had to get 2 liters from a little hand pump on the side of the road. My current boyfriend reminds us that if you break down en route, you might not get much assistance. It's like a jungle out there. And unlike one of my travelling companions, you don't speak Tai Yai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungalowbill Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thanks all for the replies. Looks like it's safe to do the trip. PS...I've done the trip on motorbike from Maehongson to Pai in the dry season. Very Very nice views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Car, motorsai, mountain bike, piece a cake apart from this time of year on a treader. The best way is to take a scrambler through Samoeng along the backroads if you're a little adventurous although could be a bit crap in a downpour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanpatong Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) My current boyfriend reminds us that if you break down en route, you might not get much assistance Why's that? You mean something that 100 baht wouldn't solve for someone to go fetch a mechanic from the nearest village? (And most likely would be free, even) Edited July 23, 2007 by Sanpatong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 My current boyfriend reminds us that if you break down en route, you might not get much assistance Why's that? You mean something that 100 baht wouldn't solve for someone to go fetch a mechanic from the nearest village? (And most likely would be free, even) Perhaps so. My current b/f, in contrast to the one he replaced, has probably never been to MHSon and doesn't speak Tai Yai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) My current boyfriend reminds us that if you break down en route, you might not get much assistance Why's that? You mean something that 100 baht wouldn't solve for someone to go fetch a mechanic from the nearest village? (And most likely would be free, even) Agreed. A few years ago, my 750 Honda got a rear flat on the Pai/MHS road. In the next 10 minutes, 2 cars drove by. One going in the right direction (Pai) stopped, even though I hadn't signalled him to stop. Anyway, he had a small pickup, and we shoved my bike in the back (for free) for the ride into Pai. He dropped me & Bike at a mechanic who could do the work I needed, and waved me goodbye. Edited July 23, 2007 by Ajarn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 My current boyfriend reminds us that if you break down en route, you might not get much assistance Why's that? You mean something that 100 baht wouldn't solve for someone to go fetch a mechanic from the nearest village? (And most likely would be free, even) Agreed. A few years ago, my 750 Honda got a rear flat on the Pai/MHS road. In the next 10 minutes, 2 cars drove by. One going in the right direction (Pai) stopped, even though I hadn't signalled him to stop. Anyway, he had a small pickup, and we shoved my bike in the back (for free) for the ride into Pai. He dropped me & Bike at a mechanic who could do the work I needed, and waved me goodbye. If I've stopped for whatever reason, someone usually pulls over to see if I need help. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungalowbill Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 yeah, I'm not worried about breakdowns in Thailand. There always seem to be someone willing to help. No matter what langauge they speak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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