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2026 enhanced edition · Version 5.1

The Rider's Guide
to Thailand.

Search, filter and open thirty road profiles built for the web. The PDF remains available when you want an offline roadbook.

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30 ridesNational route index

1–6 daysDay loops to road journeys

Real planning detailDistance, bike fit and difficulty

What each profile provides

Choose the ride that fits the day—not just the bike.

01

Route essentials

A practical route spine, planning distance, time window, bike fit and difficulty.

02

Riding rhythm

A suggested pace for the journey and the hazards most likely to affect the day.

03

Roadbook detail

Viewpoints, overnight bases, coffee and food stops, fuel strategy and useful detours.

When to ride Thailand

One country. Three different riding seasons.

Choose a region, then tap any month for practical guidance. These are broad seasonal patterns—not a promise of the weather you will meet.

BEST OVERALL WINDOWNovember–January

Watch: Heat and smoke can build from February; March–April usually need the closest air-quality checks.

NOV · NORTHERN THAILANDIdeal

Cooler, drier conditions return. One of the strongest all-round riding months.

PLANNING BY MONTHWhere suits your dates?

Choose month

Northern ThailandIdeal

Cooler, drier conditions return. One of the strongest all-round riding months.

Andaman CoastGood

Conditions usually improve through the month, though the seasonal change can run late.

Gulf CoastChallenging

Often a very wet month around Samui and the lower Gulf. Build in contingency days.

IdealGoodMixedChallenging

ROAMERS mapped routes

Thirteen expedition roads—already plotted.

Each route opens directly in Google Maps with its starting point, destination and key route stops ready to review.

N01

Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai to Nan

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N02

Northern Thailand

Nan to Phayao

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N03

Northern Thailand

Phayao to Chiang Rai

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N04

Northern Thailand

Chiang Rai / Phu Chi Fa Mountain Loop

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N05

Northern Thailand

Mae Salong & Huai Chomphu Highlands Loop

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N06

Northern Thailand

Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle & Mae Sai

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N07

Northern Thailand

Golden Triangle to Laos

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N08

Northern Thailand

Golden Triangle to Fang via Doi Tung

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N09

Northern Thailand

Fang to Chiang Mai via Doi Ang Khang

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S01

Southern Thailand

Phuket to Ranong

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S02

Southern Thailand

Ranong to Koh Samui

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S03

Southern Thailand

Koh Samui to Krabi

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S04

Southern Thailand

Krabi to Phuket

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These maps reflect the expedition plan, not live road conditions. A plotted expedition map is not the same thing as a ROAMERS VERIFIED Local Intel rating. Recheck closures, weather, ferries, border access and fuel before departure.

Interactive ride finder

Thirty roads worth knowing.

Search or filter, then open each ride for its route spine, planning facts and direct map action—without leaving the guide first.

THAILAND LOOP PLANNER

Find My Thailand Ride.

Tell us where the bike is waiting, how much time you have and the hardest ride you want. The Loop Planner matches you with existing ROAMERS routes that return to the same hire base.

Hire baseDays availableMaximum difficulty

OPTION 01Needs 2–3 days · fits your 3-day window

Samoeng Loop + Doi Inthanon & Mae Chaem Loop

DAY 1Samoeng Loop
DAY 2Doi Inthanon & Mae Chaem Loop

100–130 km + 280–360 kmUp to 4/5 difficulty

OPTION 02Needs 1–2 days · fits your 3-day window

Doi Inthanon & Mae Chaem Loop

280–360 kmUp to 4/5 difficulty

OPTION 03Needs 1 day · fits your 3-day window

Samoeng Loop

100–130 kmUp to 3/5 difficulty

Longer alternatives

Planning suggestions only. Durations are route windows, not guaranteed riding times. Confirm current roads, weather, access and rental conditions.

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Region

Duration

Difficulty

Showing 30 of 30 rides

01
Mae Hong Son LoopNorthern Thailand●●●●○Moderate–challenging
4–6 daysView route details
Time4–6 daysDistance600–700 kmDifficulty4/5Bike fit300cc+ recommendedRide typeLoop
Route spine
1. Chiang Mai
2. Mae Sariang
3. Mae Hong Son
4. Pai
5. Chiang Mai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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02
Nan & Bo Kluea Mountain LoopNorthern Thailand●●●●●Challenging
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance250–330 kmDifficulty5/5Bike fit300–500ccRide typeLoop
Route spine
1. Nan
2. Bo Kluea
3. Pua
4. Nan
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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03
Golden Triangle & Phu Chi Fa CircuitNorthern Thailand●●●●○Moderate–challenging
3–5 daysView route details
Time3–5 daysDistance500–650 kmDifficulty4/5Bike fit300–500ccRide typeLoop
Route spine
1. Chiang Rai
2. Golden Triangle Park Chiang Saen
3. Phu Chi Fa
4. Chiang Rai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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04
Samoeng LoopNorthern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
1 dayView route details
Time1 dayDistance100–130 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit150cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Chiang Mai
2. Mae Rim
3. Samoeng
4. Hang Dong
5. Chiang Mai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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05
Doi Inthanon & Mae Chaem LoopNorthern Thailand●●●●○Moderate–challenging
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance280–360 kmDifficulty4/5Bike fit300cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Chiang Mai
2. Doi Inthanon National Park
3. Mae Chaem
4. Chiang Mai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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06
Tak to Umphang Sky HighwayWestern Thailand●●●●●Challenging
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance330–360 km returnDifficulty5/5Bike fit300–500ccRide typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Tak
2. Mae Sot
3. Umphang
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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07
Kanchanaburi to SangkhlaburiWestern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
3–4 daysView route details
Time3–4 daysDistance430–500 km returnDifficulty3/5Bike fit300–500ccRide typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Kanchanaburi
2. Erawan National Park
3. Thong Pha Phum
4. Sangkhla Buri
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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08
Khao Kho & Phu Thap Boek HighlandsLower North●●●●○Moderate–challenging
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance220–320 kmDifficulty4/5Bike fit300cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Phetchabun
2. Khao Kho
3. Phu Thap Boek
4. Phetchabun
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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09
Ranong Andaman CoastSouthern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
2–4 daysView route details
Time2–4 daysDistance430–560 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit300–500ccRide typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Chumphon
2. Ranong
3. Kapoe
4. Khura Buri
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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10
Phuket – Phang Nga – Krabi CircuitSouthern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
3–5 daysView route details
Time3–5 daysDistance450–600 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit300–500ccRide typeLoop
Route spine
1. Phuket
2. Phang Nga
3. Ao Nang Krabi
4. Phuket
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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11
Doi Ang Khang Ridge RideNorthern Thailand●●●●●Challenging
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance330–420 kmDifficulty5/5Bike fit300cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Chiang Mai
2. Chiang Dao
3. Doi Ang Khang
4. Fang
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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12
Doi Tung & Mae Salong LoopNorthern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance220–300 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Chiang Rai
2. Doi Tung
3. Mae Salong
4. Chiang Rai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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13
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai via Route 118Northern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
1 day each wayView route details
Time1 day each wayDistance185–210 km one wayDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Chiang Mai
2. Mae Kachan
3. Chiang Rai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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14
Chiang Mai to Phayao Backroad RideNorthern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance190–250 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Chiang Mai
2. Mae On
3. Wang Nuea
4. Phayao
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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15
Lampang – Phrae – Nan Heritage TraverseNorthern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance320–380 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Lampang
2. Phrae
3. Nan
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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16
Pai to Ban Rak Thai HighlandsNorthern Thailand●●●●●Challenging
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance155–180 km one wayDifficulty5/5Bike fit300cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Pai
2. Pang Mapha
3. Mae Hong Son
4. Ban Rak Thai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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17
Phayao – Chiang Kham – Phu Chi FaNorthern Thailand●●●●○Moderate–challenging
2 daysView route details
Time2 daysDistance140–180 km one wayDifficulty4/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Phayao
2. Chiang Kham
3. Phu Chi Fa
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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18
Loei – Phu Ruea – Chiang Khan LoopNortheastern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance260–360 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Loei
2. Phu Ruea
3. Chiang Khan
4. Loei
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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19
Upper Mekong Road JourneyNortheastern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
3–5 daysView route details
Time3–5 daysDistance430–500 km directDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Chiang Khan
2. Nong Khai
3. Bueng Kan
4. Nakhon Phanom
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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20
Khon Kaen & Phu Pha Man CircuitNortheastern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance330–430 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Khon Kaen
2. Phu Pha Man National Park
3. Chum Phae
4. Khon Kaen
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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21
Sukhothai & Si Satchanalai Heritage LoopLower North●○○○○Easy
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance150–190 kmDifficulty1/5Bike fit150cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Sukhothai
2. Si Satchanalai Historical Park
3. Sukhothai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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22
Erawan & Srinagarind Reservoir LoopWestern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
2 daysView route details
Time2 daysDistance250–350 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Kanchanaburi
2. Erawan National Park
3. Srinagarind Dam
4. Kanchanaburi
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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23
Hua Hin – Sam Roi Yot – Prachuap CoastCentral Thailand●○○○○Easy
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance230–320 kmDifficulty1/5Bike fit150cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Hua Hin
2. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
3. Prachuap Khiri Khan
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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24
Nakhon Nayok & Khao Yai PerimeterCentral Thailand●●●○○Moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance300–420 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Nakhon Nayok
2. Prachin Buri
3. Pak Chong
4. Nakhon Nayok
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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25
Chanthaburi – Trat Coastal & Orchard LoopEastern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance260–360 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Chanthaburi
2. Laem Sing
3. Trat
4. Khao Khitchakut
5. Chanthaburi
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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26
Rayong Coast & Laem Mae PhimEastern Thailand●○○○○Easy
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance220–300 kmDifficulty1/5Bike fit150cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Rayong
2. Ban Phe
3. Laem Mae Phim
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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27
Krabi – Ao Luek – Phang Nga Karst LoopSouthern Thailand●●●○○Moderate
1–2 daysView route details
Time1–2 daysDistance250–340 kmDifficulty3/5Bike fit150cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Krabi
2. Ao Luek
3. Phang Nga
4. Krabi
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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28
Trang – Satun Andaman CoastSouthern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance260–360 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Trang
2. Pak Bara
3. Satun
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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29
Khanom – Sichon – Nakhon Si Thammarat CoastSouthern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance220–320 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typePoint-to-point
Route spine
1. Khanom
2. Sichon
3. Nakhon Si Thammarat
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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30
Songkhla Lake & Southern Heritage LoopSouthern Thailand●●○○○Easy–moderate
2–3 daysView route details
Time2–3 daysDistance300–420 kmDifficulty2/5Bike fit250cc+Ride typeLoop
Route spine
1. Hat Yai
2. Songkhla Old Town
3. Sathing Phra
4. Phatthalung
5. Hat Yai
Distances and bike-fit bands are planning guidance from the downloadable guide, not live route measurements or rental approval. Confirm the plotted road, current conditions and your rental agreement before departure.
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