Originally Posted by
billy the kid
i would say, always be ready for the unexpected and do wear the head-gear .
dogs can be a real menace but most thais do watch out for you and give you space,,, though there are some who don't.
tuk tuk drivers would get a bit pist off when i over-took them
don't ever raise your middle finger if someone forces you off the road ,,no no.
when going through big towns ,watch out for the grates by the side of the road . your front wheel could fit nicely into one.
best to do your own repairs though there are good shops,, close to lumpini park bangkok and another in buri-ram near the bus station, probably others as well.
if they sell the bikes similar to your own it should be ok.
best to carry a spare inner tube ,even if it's only a 40 km.run-out.