Thailand. Ride or fly?

[captain scarlet]

I have a new friend in Thailand

Simple question.

Should I ride there, with iran/pakistan/russia/kazakstan/china to deal with Or should I just make it easy on myself, and fly?

[Tony Varadero]

ride it...much less hassle....easy, quick, no airport security to go through ... you will be there in no time....

[BobA]

If you have the time and finances to ride there... WHY THE HELL ARE YOU ASKING US ????


Get on your bike and go you fool, before the sensible option prevails!!!!

[Dee Duble Yuh]

You're indestructable, what's the problem?

[captain scarlet]

ride it...much less hassle....easy, quick, no airport security to go through ... you will be there in no time....

.. But seriously. Wont I get shot at

If you have the time and finances to ride there... WHY THE HELL ARE YOU ASKING US ????

Get on your bike and go you fool, before the sensible option prevails!!!!

Finances? Sell my car, live in a tent - wash in the river... you get the picture..
Sadly, ive got to finish putting my bike back together first, so there's time for the sensible option to keep poking at me!

You're indestructable, what's the problem?

I have walked away from lots of things I shouldnt have, but sadly,I know it cant last forever!

[StumpyFingers]

I would say fly ( if your arms can flap for that long )
Then buy or hire a cheap bike out there for pottering around.

[pdsquire]

I have a new friend in Thailand

[captain scarlet]

I would say fly ( if your arms can flap for that long )
Then buy or hire a cheap bike out there for pottering around.

Agreed. Its a long round trip for a weeks stay. I'll probably fly, see if it could turn out to be a permanent thing, then take the bike down if I decide to stay. Sounds mad, but in my experience, my stupid ideas always turn out to be the best!

Hahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Yes I know its a bit soon after you remember what, but sod it. Im going to be the 'yes man' now, and see where it takes me.
Somebody once said you'll regret the things you didnt do, not the things you did?

[Tony Varadero]

. Sounds mad, but in my experience, my stupid ideas always turn out to be the best!

U sound just like my wife there.....

[Jackdaw]

Depending on what you want to do you should check out this site

Motorcycle Touring & Maps: Thailand : Laos : Golden Triangle

Good maps and ride reports, including trips in Laos and Cambodia

If you're buying a bike the most reasonably priced tends to be 200cc Kawasaki cruiser style, assembled in Thailand. Spares and service cheap. You can tour, 2 up in reasonable comfort.
If you just want a runabout - beach-bar-hotel rent a step through. V cheap.
'Big bikes' are all imported and carry high import duty so are expensive.