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Riding in Thailand Guide - Guide for Riding a Motorcycle or Scooter in Thailand

The Complete Guide to Riding in Thailand – 2025 Important info – A car license won’t cover you for motorbike riding in Thailand (unless 50cc or below). Application Process For a Thai Bike License(Click dropdown) Note: Different provinces may have slightly…

compact motorcycle camping guide motogirlthailand

Camping set up which goes into one compact hand held duffle bag. The guide includes a fab simple hack which turns a hammock into a tent!

bike and gear list motorgirlthailand

Five key motorcycle gear items that I use. My Gear 1: Helmet – Daddy Modular Currently, I use a modular ADV helmet from Daddy Helmets. The helmet includes an inbuilt sunvisor. This helmet is DOT Certified and has an ECE…

motorcycle helmet guide thailand motogirl motogirlthailand bikerchick

Motorcycle helmet guide. The motorcycle helmet is the most important piece of motorcycle safety gear that you will ever own. Out of all your gear decisions, this one is the one to focus on the most. The choice (and fit)…

Keeping cool in hot season when riding a motorcycle.

Riding in a tropical country whilst still managing to be fully protected can be a challenge. The good news is that there are great options available which provide protection, without overheating. Good gear options plus a few key tips will…

Laos Border Crossing Guide

This border crossing guide is based on my crossing from Chiang Khong to Huay Xai in November 2017 and also in May 2018. I have successfully crossed into Laos at this border on two occasions. The first time was with…

Cambodia Border Crossing Guide

BORDER CROSSING GUIDE – Thailand into Cambodia – O’smach Border (exiting Sa-Ngam) This border crossing guide is based on my crossing from Chong Chom to O’smach on 27th March 2019 and exiting out from Cambodia back into Thailand at the…

Fuel options in Thailand

I’ve had quite a few people ask me about fuel options when riding in Thailand, particularly rural or mountainous areas. Not so much a concern for the bigger bikes with large petrol tanks, but can be concerning when on a…

Honda Safety Riding Park Experienced Dirt Course. Chiang Mai, Thailand

On Sunday 14th May 2017, I attended my third dirt-bike training session at Honda Safety Riding Park. Previously I did the BASIC course dirt twice, before going on to do the Experienced dirt course. (BASIC dirt course write-up HERE) 9am…

Honda Safety Riding Park. Chiang Mai, Thailand

HONDA OFFER BOTH ON ROAD AND OFF ROAD COURSES. PRICES and COURSE details near to the bottom of the page. *UPDATE* I took the basic dirt course a second time, details and update on round 2 after the round 1…