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    need some advice.

    i am planning on riding a motorcycle from Hua Hin to pattaya and i am not sure of the road rules when transiting through Bangkok by bike.
    i have done the trip heaps of times in a car but this is my first time by bike.
    can anybody help with some advice as to what roads i am not allowed to ride on ?
    Rob.

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    You're not allowed on tollways, that's it.
    Avoid any direction pointed out by a blue sign, as blue signs lead to tollways

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    are highway 35 and chonburi expressway ok ?

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    https://goo.gl/maps/FuYJqykYEAN2

    This one is good if you are familiar with Bangkok, Sathorn, Rama IV, Sukhumvit etc. But DO NOT turn right on Rama IV and follow 3109
    Rot Fai road (it is one of the worst roads in Bangkok, chock-a-block with trucks)) . Continue on Rama IV and turn right at Sukhumvit.


    https://goo.gl/maps/KBrHDkyimNE2

    This one is quicker but the last bit on Sukhumvit has traffic.

    https://goo.gl/maps/qUG1RD4uZR82

    This one is a bit more scenic and has a motorbike ferry.

    https://goo.gl/maps/KK2LESaJ8Ht

    The last little bit if you are really unsure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moose65 View Post
    are highway 35 and chonburi expressway ok ?
    Rule of Thumb: You can ride a bike on any shitty old road in Thailand, but you are not allowed to ride a bike on any quality high-speed roads (that charge) in Thailand.

    Capiche ?

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    Use the google maps app, change the settings to not take "highways", "tollways" and "expressways"

    Pop in the headphones and chill the fuck out

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    Just try and avoid the Bang Na Chonburi rd the one under the toll road.
    There are many unmarked humps in that road hit one unaware could be messy.
    We got the wrong bus a few years ago and it took that route scared the shit out of me.
    Not sure what bike your riding but that road isn't very nice but its okay once you get to the outskirts of Chonburi.
    Fascists dress in black and go around telling people what to do, whereas priests... more drink!

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    Quote Originally Posted by klong toey View Post
    Just try and avoid the Bang Na Chonburi rd the one under the toll road.
    There are many unmarked humps in that road hit one unaware could be messy.
    We got the wrong bus a few years ago and it took that route scared the shit out of me.
    Not sure what bike your riding but that road isn't very nice but its okay once you get to the outskirts of Chonburi.
    You know what mate, they've got rid of most of those death traps.

    10 years ago I would agree that having an X Games ramp without warning on an unlit, un-medically serviced, psychotic "motorway" was indeed de rigeuer

    But they've scraped most of the jumps off these days.

    Incidentally, I highly recommend everyone living here to buy off-road bikes and stick slicks on. The suspension, while designed for off-roading, is actually exactly what you require to deal with the horrendous physical road quality here (in the city - some fucking great roads up north ).
    First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

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    greatly appreciate the advice guys, it is so much more helpful that what i got of the other thai forum.

    Rob

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    The easiest way across the river from Hua Hin to Pattaya is the Phra Pradeang ferry.
    Hwy 35 which turns into Rama 2, right turn were Rama 2 ends. Then navigate the map.
    Very easy to miss the turn off and end up arguing with the motorway popo. I know the hard way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Earl View Post
    The easiest way across the river from Hua Hin to Pattaya is the Phra Pradeang ferry.
    Hwy 35 which turns into Rama 2, right turn were Rama 2 ends. Then navigate the map.
    Very easy to miss the turn off and end up arguing with the motorway popo. I know the hard way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dapper
    10 years ago I would agree that having an X Games ramp
    This was only about 3 years ago, mind you the mother in law thought it was great fun.

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    thanks guys, you were a lot more help than i git from a holes at thai visa.

    return trip done and dusted, had no worries thanks to your input.

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    Did you make it past Bang Na BiB ?

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    I had a Sat nav fitted and put avoid tolls that's the only way I can get anywhere in Thailand
    Especially bkk good luck with the ride

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