PoorSucker Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) The last thread about the coastline got an answer (I hope, feel free to continue) But it got thinking, how long is the ring road? The tourist sites say from 40 to 53 km (maybe you can find other data) What is the definition of ring road? The tourist sites say you can reach all beaches from it. My definition of the ring road is (Nathon, Maenam, Bophut, Chaweng, Lamai, and back to Nathon) But if all beaches is in the ring road (for ex Chongmoen), is Tesco Lotus on the Ring Road? Edited October 29, 2007 by PoorSucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 I just plotted the ringroad the same way I did with coastline. It was the definition of the ring road (Nathon, Maenam, Bophut, Chaweng, Lamai, and back to Nathon) And I was suprised that I got 50 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 And for everybody on the Full Moon party. It is 9,5 km (5,9 miles) swim from Haad Rin to Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...t&p=1622686 Ringroad with pics LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 I missed that one but, great, the same as me. Should end all talks about "over 250Km" coastline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdocxx Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 These threads are the coolest, thanks you guys! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattias33 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 May i suggest you guys go a bit easier on the boose? Is choeng mon on the ringroad? - No Is tesco lotus on te ringroad? -Yes, both of them. Have you driven the ringroad? -Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayaphum Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) The last thread about the coastline got an answer (I hope, feel free to continue) But it got thinking, how long is the ring road? The tourist sites say from 40 to 53 km (maybe you can find other data) What is the definition of ring road? The tourist sites say you can reach all beaches from it. My definition of the ring road is (Nathon, Maenam, Bophut, Chaweng, Lamai, and back to Nathon) But if all beaches is in the ring road (for ex Chongmoen), is Tesco Lotus on the Ring Road? WOW! another good question last time it was about 50km........(with 16" wheels) (depending on what vehicle you take for measure) Just take your bike, drive around....and you will see with your own eyes how much is the length of the samui main-ringroad. But before you go, note your km-counter at start and endpoint (should be the same) here is an example: start km 17350.0 / end km 17400.0 with this two numbers you have to do this calculation..... 17400.0 minus 17350.0 = 50.0 km Why d'ont go around tomorrow? enjoy....... Chayaphum Edited October 29, 2007 by Chayaphum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 May i suggest you guys go a bit easier on the boose?Is choeng mon on the ringroad? - No Is tesco lotus on te ringroad? -Yes, both of them. Have you driven the ringroad? -Probably not. Have you been drinking beer for the past 12+ hours? Um...yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 May i suggest you guys go a bit easier on the boose?Is choeng mon on the ringroad? - No Is tesco lotus on te ringroad? -Yes, both of them. Have you driven the ringroad? -Probably not. Who was talking about Choengmon being along the ringroad ? And yes, I drove the ringroad quite a few times; suggest you have a better look at the pics from Google, measured and posted earlier. LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Jean Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 On my rented motorcycle a few years ago it was 55.5 Km. Still remember it because it was a special number. Don't know how accurate the odometer is. Probably a margin of around 10% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Depends on the depth of the holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattias33 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 May i suggest you guys go a bit easier on the boose?Is choeng mon on the ringroad? - No Is tesco lotus on te ringroad? -Yes, both of them. Have you driven the ringroad? -Probably not. Who was talking about Choengmon being along the ringroad ? And yes, I drove the ringroad quite a few times; suggest you have a better look at the pics from Google, measured and posted earlier. LaoPo I will. Can you have a better look at previous posts and maybe even op opening post? "Who was talking about Choengmon being along the ringroad ? " What is the definition of ring road? The tourist sites say you can reach all beaches from it. My definition of the ring road is (Nathon, Maenam, Bophut, Chaweng, Lamai, and back to Nathon) But if all beaches is in the ring road (for ex Chongmoen), is Tesco Lotus on the Ring Road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 May i suggest you guys go a bit easier on the boose?Is choeng mon on the ringroad? - No Is tesco lotus on te ringroad? -Yes, both of them. Have you driven the ringroad? -Probably not. Who was talking about Choengmon being along the ringroad ? And yes, I drove the ringroad quite a few times; suggest you have a better look at the pics from Google, measured and posted earlier. LaoPo I will. Can you have a better look at previous posts and maybe even op opening post? "Who was talking about Choengmon being along the ringroad ? " What is the definition of ring road? The tourist sites say you can reach all beaches from it. My definition of the ring road is (Nathon, Maenam, Bophut, Chaweng, Lamai, and back to Nathon) But if all beaches is in the ring road (for ex Chongmoen), is Tesco Lotus on the Ring Road? I see. LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Another quiz. What way around the ring road is the shorter: Clocwise or counterclockwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Another quiz.What way around the ring road is the shorter: Clocwise or counterclockwise The latter, of course... What's the prize ? LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayaphum Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Another quiz. What way around the ring road is the shorter: Clocwise or counterclockwise The latter, of course... What's the prize ? LaoPo "counterclockwise" because drive thrue Nathon from north to south save about 300m, right? or do you have another idea, why that's the shorter way is? Chayaphum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 And you have to make an argument. I have two in one direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 And you have to make an argument.I have two in one direction. Ok I'm ready with a bribe PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 And you have to make an argument.I have two in one direction. Well, normally, since in Thailand people drive on the left side, clockwise would be a longer distance than counterclockwise. I didn't however count the shorter way -straight- thru Nathon if you drive from Maenam side towards Nathon. But if you take that into consideration it would indeed be shorter, apart from the left driving. Whatever...but don't tell me you tried both ways, did you ? LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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