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This map was made simply for my own reference as I toured Thailand by motorcycle and is not meant to be definitive however as of 2020 I have completed six motorcycle rides in Thailand and ridden many of the best roads suggested to me by expat riders in Thailand as well collected some points of interest.
I have marked those roads and POI on this map. Click the brackets icon in top right corner to expand to larger map and view the map legend.
Before riding Thailand I urge you to read this guide to the unwritten road rules and way Thai people drive. Thailand is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for riding and has the highest road accident rate – but it also is one of the best road riding destinations.
Riding anywhere it is advisable to wear all the safety gear but in Thailand I urge you to wear quality gear despite how hot you might feel in the humidity especially if you are a negative blood type because Thai’s are all positive blood type thus if you had even a small slide and required blood it can become a serious issue.
That said don’t let this stop you from riding there, it has such fantastic roads.
Update: My ride report from 2019 has a rough guide on ‘how to ride Thailand’ with lots of info and tips put together from my tours there. You can read that here.
I added some photos below of a few of the roads and you can read my ride reports there in 2017 – 2015 – 2014 – 2013 to see more about the terrific riding experience there. (also 2020 tour online now)
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The most famous 1148
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The amazing 1081 north of Nan ![IMG_3694[3]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jCJlrD49ykI/WPRQ3C7Sw_I/AAAAAAAAXHc/BkcREaDMQok/s1600-h/IMG_3694%25255B3%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg "IMG_3694[3]")
The incredible route 12
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Autumn like colour leaves on 1168
![IMG_0385[8]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G9-JmvHF6Bg/WPRQ7XDCbHI/AAAAAAAAXHs/kO_E5TS7tP0/s1600-h/IMG_0385%25255B8%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg "IMG_0385[8]")
High mountain pass 1256
![IMG_1878[4]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZg_W4po7NI/WPRQ9PrrfzI/AAAAAAAAXH0/-jyyTm5wMB4/s1600-h/IMG_1878%25255B4%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg "IMG_1878[4]")
The incredible 108 and the MHS loop
Even non famous roads are curvy, the 118
The 120
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The 1251
And so on it goes!
Update 2025: Well I have not been riding Thailand for some years but I hope to get back there in 2026. Looking at this map all the road suggestions remain but some that are blue have since been resealed and should be upgraded to black but I doubt I’ll get to revisit all of them to then be able to update this map but you can’t go wrong riding any of the roads I have marked, they all will be enjoyable.
Hey,
great info!
How is that chumpon, Ranong, Phuket loop?
Is it just scenic or does it also come with some nice twisties?
cheers!
The southern roads are not considered twisty like the north, more sweeping bends, however no complaints.
2331 Phu Tubberk to Phitsanulok is spectacular!The climb up to Phu Tubberk outlook was actually to tight for my FZ1 and my buddies Ninja 1000 with many off camber and VERY slippery sections. But as soon as you get to the National Park gate it turns into biker heaven!! (No charge at the Nat Park if you passing all the way to Phitsanulok) Medium speed (70-80 kph) to fast bends (100-130 kph) for probably 40 – 50 km!! Worth the detour off #12.
Hello thanks for feedback. I just rode the 2331 on my most recent tour. https://motorcycleparadise.net/2019/01/motorcycle-touring-northern-thailand_18.html
I was charged 530 baht as a foreigner to access the road. I did not mind one time but I would not pay that again.
Great view at southern side then as you mention slippery on the switchbacks.
I enjoyed all.
why would u be charged to use the road. Thai scammers ?
The road passes through national park. Free for locals but foreigners have to pay to use national parks.
Thanks for the very interesting article. What do the different colors of the streets on the map mean?
Hi Matt,
Click to expand the map (usually will open to a new tab) and then you can see the roads index, descriptions and map information.
When I click on the street in Google Maps (iOS and Android), I only see the street number, but not what the color means.
Hi Matt,
Sorry for the confusion. Red roads are my favourite rides, Black very good roads, Blue also good but perhaps not best surface or busy, Green less curves but still scenic.
Khaoyai itself have nice uphill and downhill twisties 😅
Hi Max,
I have not visited Khao Yai national park.
Riding in Bangkok is not something I want to do and Khao Yai is quite far south from Chiang Mai where I usually start my rides.
However thanks for the tip, I may get there in future.