DENIED CROSSING the border THAILAND to LAOS (so I left Asia)

Today I will show you what happened that meant that Zelda and I were unable to cross the border from THAILAND into LAOS.
Zelda is my Honda CT 125 Motorbike and we had planned to cross from the north of Chiang Rai province over into Laos and explore northern Laos. But as this video will detail, things didn't go to plan so I left Thailand and went somewhere completely outside of Asia itself.
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[@PaddyDoyle.]

Happy to share a slice of home with you all. Also happy to report that today I landed back in Thailand, and I will shortly head up to Chiang Rai and reunite with Zelda and attempt plan B outlined in this video ♥️

[@CripplingDuality]

B for Bournemouth? 🤔

[@Gus0898uk]

Great video Paddy, you must get Miss P to take you to Doi Tung close to Chiang Rai, it will take your breath away. Stay safe.

[@orjan2814]

cross the border as a normal guy and rent bike in laos and you should cross at nong khai or ubonratchathani

[@pat8044]

I'm a follower of your channel but you got to stop with the clickbait s***

[@veravirabutsady1158]

Patty, when you're in Laos check out Luang Prabang and of course Vientiane as well.

[@sueandphil]

This was great Paddy, so lovely of you to share your family and background but what I loved most was how much you missed Thailand and the life you have created there. 🇹🇭♥️🙏

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Glad you enjoyed it ✌️

[@connielinz879]

Thanks Paddy for giving us a glimpse into your family life. South Wales does look spectacular!! Looking forward to the next instalment of Next Level Adventures

[@PaddyDoyle.]

More to come soon, I am back in Thailand now and on my way to see Zelda on Thursday

[@connielinz879]

@@PaddyDoyle. You must be looking forward to that

[@sheilah8494]

Sorry to hear you have problems crossing to Laos, absolutely delighted to see you enjoying your quality time with your dear family, and with Ms. Pe. Nice Video and love it.

[@pegbro6163]

How refreshing to see something other then Thailand! Nothing wrong with Thailand but seeing more of her home country would be great. So good that you got to spend time with your family. Love your videos.

[@sirgalahad1470]

Paddy, in just a matter of a year or so, you have become a master story teller. I loved this video so much. One of the reason I love it so much is that I am thinking about choosing an English town to work remote from next summer, and Newcastle is actually at the top of my list. After attending the Open Golf Championship last summer in St. Andrews, my train from Edinburgh to London stopped in Newcastle for all of 10 minutes, but I was so intrigued by what I saw out the window of the train. The town looked magical ! I would love to see more videos from your stay before you go back to Thailand. And Paddy, never ever apologize for any of your videos. They are, to borrow an old expression, "Must-See TV" ! 🙂

[@specialized500]

Disk brake not drum brake. Your old bike had a drum at the rear your new bike has a hydraulically operated disk. The front brake has ABS which will stop you locking up the wheel and skidding

[@superfast3444]

I was debating if I should correct him but if he needs to contact a shop it’s good to know correct type of brakes

[@goldviper5280]

Paddy, none of your videos are boring. You do such a great job talking. So happy you got to visit your family.

[@kevintaylor1928]

Thank you for this special video brother! I really enjoyed seeing all the beauty or your home and of Thailand! I'm sure it was good being with your fam again. Enjoy them while you can! No need to apologize for ANYTHING!

[@AmbientWalking]

Thank you for sharing this with us! Really love the mood created in this. Keep up the great work!

[@AyeeeItsCam]

This was a cozy lil video. Thanks for showing us bits of your personal life. Won't lie, it would be cool to see you do Next Level Adventures in places like Europe and Africa lol. But until then, excited for more Asia adventures!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

I will for sure one day in the future ☺️

[@martybritton7975]

Paddy one of the best bloggers on here .....looking forward to level 3 ...stay safe

[@trevor6513]

Lovely video mate. Sometimes the unplanned things can be real gems 👍👍

[@adamc4003]

Hey Paddy, you keep mentioning "drum" brakes. You should be made aware you have disc brakes front and rear on Zelda. You don't have drum brakes at all. The front disc brakes may have an ABS system to prevent lockup (this is just a feature of a normal disc brake system on some vehicles), but both your front and rear are still referred to as "disc brakes", or simply just brakes, because drum brakes are rarely used on anything anymore. Love the videos. Cheers!

[@cinderella1295]

You pleased us with this vid. but i prefer in SEA, looking forward, and hopefully to see your plans will be successfull ! see you back in TH.......

[@peteuthai]

I love your philosophy on life and changes. Looking forward to your new adventure!

[@juanchocirera]

Hi Paddy nice episode, I like how you resolve this episode and make watchers envolved your situation. Bravo Thanks for show a little bit your country , sometimes we rediscover our hometown watching with different eyes. Whatever you aren’t the same that you was, Asia bring you many experiences, perspective of life and happiness, build yourself as you are, full of plenty. You are half thai already. Cheers ขวัญ

[@KwilliamsFLA]

That was an excellent getaway up North.. Thanks for taking us... South wales looks epic

[@PaddyDoyle.]

It was a nice surprise 🙂

[@markis2839]

Wow so many other people have made this journey before already I will watch your how you take on this trip .Welcome to Thailand

[@keewong9366]

thank you for sharing a slice of your home in england with us.. enjoy...

[@kylere795]

Interesting change of regulations... I crossed over in 2008 back when smart phones and GPS weren't even mainstream. I literally just dropped by the border and then decided to pop in for a lookie. Ended up doing the 2 day boat ride with my 125 KSR on the boat, went up to LPB, went up the falls, came back down to VV and crossed back into Thailand, using a paper map and pocket compass.

[@TheThaiLife]

Wow, really good border crossing info. Great update and nice to see you able to visit home.

[@markclayton626]

Thanks for sharing, lovely to hear the latest, loved seeing South Wales, was super surprised how beautiful the three peaks are, and of course your niece, I always love seeing the Toon and the surrounding areas, my Ms is from there too, or should I say Toon. Great result against The bees, 5-1, love to Zelda, and really looking forward to the next level adventure. 👍

[@PosPsycho88]

Wow...a different kind of adventure....is a Homeventure...lovely update Paddy

[@nigelhumphreysfsuk2833]

Welcome home paddy I’ve been back and forth to Thailand since 2008 And when i get back to wales I’m reminded of it’s beauty, i love Thailand for the weather lifestyle and food and plan to he back in Thailand for at least a couple of months next year 😅

[@iantroup]

Nothing like a bit of time with family, thanks for sharing, best of luck with your next adventure, take care

[@CJHealthyLife]

Great video Paddy! Good stuff keep up the great work

[@gtaswfc4684]

"great to see my dad,the 1st time in 5YEARS". You said it so flippantly..how can you not see family for 5 years..."good to see my sister's child"!! you mean your niece...WOW..This KZbin has really taken over your life young man..Always remember family are everything, adventures are great but maybe 5 years is a little too long between seeing family..👍

[@dennymcevoy]

Great video Paddy. Cheers from Canada.

[@Karen-tm8lg]

Thanks for the update. Glad you were able to visit with friends and family!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks Karen 😊

[@paulamatthey9878]

Loved this real life vidéo Paddy. We get to know you more

[@gloriabsantos]

That was a nice update. Thank you for sharing your visit home. Safe travels and I look forward to your next adventure!

[@ScottandtheKid]

Welcome back. Sounds like you spent some valuable time reconnecting with your roots. Always important.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

it really was an amazing time

[@bayleecharlton5308]

Being a tourist in Paris and going home looked so refreshing for you 🎉

[@teresabarberot2506]

Wow! That is some bad flooding! Guess stay away from areas with heavy rain. Just as well you went back home after 5 years. The reunion must have been amazing. Paris would be a dream. Thanks for sharing about your family and where you are from. Beautiful countryside in England and Wales. Enjoy all of your videos. Take care and will watch for your next adventure.🤗

[@allsmilz7234]

Great video, thx for share 👍

[@rosieb4029]

Nice one Paddy - to see the landscape and coastline 🙌🏼🐈🐈‍⬛😄😇

[@asap6100]

This was a great video! Thanks for sharing. Now I want to go to England; never had the desire before this video... I still have to explore more of Thailand too; retired in this beautiful country. 😊

[@JBWanders73]

Both of my parents are from Newcastle and live there too. Northumberland coast is incredible! My son was also born up there, in Hexham - it's a lovely part of the world.

[@billweis7638]

I like this type of vlog. A bucket list trip for me would be from Bangkok to Loas to Vietnam to Cambodia and back to Bangkok. I am excited to see this still might be an option.

[@davidburrows7508]

G'day Paddy loved the video, my mum and her family also came from Newcastle great to see a little slice of the Tyne. I think that you also got to visit the Gower Peninsular, I think, another beautiful part of the world. I would have loved to have been at the game to see the Magpies score those 5 goals. Keep up the good work.

[@happylifewiththais]

Great video Paddy. excited for the next one!!

[@andyl4776]

Hi paddy nice to come home and catch up with family we live in south wales on the coast not far from Swansea look forward to the next adventure 👍😎👌🤝🙏

[@wytchend]

You are our Michael Parkinson with a moped! We love you mate. Will hopefully share a cold one with you in BKK soon. Stay awesome!

[@richardcox8625]

Hi Paddy, can't wait for you to get to Laos. We loved our time there and you will too. Great Honda sorted your brakes for free (btw the rear brake is disc not drum 😁). Keep up the good work.

[@diannelee1267]

I am in Laos now, planning to cross over the friendship bridge from Vientiane to Nong Khai later today. Vientiane has been very quiet in the tourist area near the river, many restaurants and bakeries look as though they have been closed since the beginning of Covid. Entered Laos at the friendship bridge at Chiang Khong/ Huay Xai 12 days ago, not a drop of rain in 12 days, beautiful sunny weather. Can't wait to see where you go and what you get up to in this beautiful country

[@loganability]

It's good to reconnect with the homeland and family. Wish I had known you were in The Toon I would have stood you a pint or two. Looking forward to the next leg of your journeys.

[@arthurvandermeeren3086]

Safe trip back, and looking forward to the content of the Laos trip!

[@cryptotrader2779]

Lovely Paddy. In many ways I think it probably did you good to see somewhere else. Wales is beautiful. We always had holidays there most years when we were kids.

[@arnoldcheok7685]

lookin forward to the next leg of your tours

[@sarahbeedle1099]

Great to see you back on our screens 😊

[@dealerslicenseops]

WOW, never knew UK was so gorgeous. May have to hit up southern Wales on my world tour!

[@macjoseph9735]

Aah good old England. Nice world tour video 👍

[@thasneebkk9271]

Thailand always waiting for you❤

[@JackTorr]

Hey, mate I can tell that you're really refreshed by this trip back home, it looks like that you really needed it. I can tell you going to make some amazing content in the coming month.

[@terryoleary5424]

Nice vlog mate . Your an interesting dood and a pleasure to watch .

[@bigfellathanks86]

Welcome home paddy, you can't beat crossing the Tyne bridge to know you are home. Howay the lads

[@herrzegers]

I love it that you went to my country Belgium....i am from the Flemmisch part bordering Holland... you must have like the Belgian beers... real beer... the best in the world.

[@arun0915]

You're a good story teller .

[@andyandy2629]

The best bit about visiting the UK is taking your Thai partner with you. Bow loved visiting their and it is great to visit home and seeing it though her eyes.

[@loraexplorer3653]

I actually really enjoyed this episode! So many different impressions. Makes me wanna travel even more! England is high up on the bucket list, but which country isn‘t 😅😉

[@bB-mn5wu]

I like your episode , you said what good and bad , not painting a perfect instagram pictures . I have learned a lot from your trip and what not to do. 👍

[@americaninthailand8760]

Wow- this one had it all! Thanks!

[@clarew7702]

We've just been on holiday to Northumberland and Newcastle. We would have been there the same time as you! It is beautiful.

[@mikedoble729]

Great video, nice change 👍🏻

[@Vagas2012]

Awesome vlog. I just now got back home to Las Vegas from a cross country road trip with my wife and our dog. Put 8400 miles on the car in 6 wks. Hit all the major cities and spots all the way to the farthest east point in the US which is in Maine then down all the way to San Antonio Texas with tons of stops and traveled in the southern side of the country back to Las Vegas. Can't wait to get to Thailand in March to do all the trips there. Most likely will be retracing alot of your steps. 🍻🍻🍻

[@gertdrok]

👍 Paddy, Very Nice You share this with us, but I think, you had a Very Buzzy Program the time that you stay in Europe. France, Belgian and England, and also your Family. My Compliments you make this all , including Traveling by Train. 🙏

[@britslivinginspain]

Great video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@donmaarko]

Get up, you went to the Toon! Enjoy fella! I miss the Toon now things are going well with the footy. I never guessed you would be part from the Toon from watching your vids! I did think you pronounced the Toon well mind!

[@kittenastrophy5951]

Paddy,The peak you see from Phyao Lake is called Doi Nuak ดอยหนอก not Doi Nok ดอยนก . In Thai it means "hump" not a "bird".

[@doingittogether]

We love your videos Paddy. Watched every video of season 1. It inspired us so much that we are also going back to Thailand in January 2023. We going to start in Koh Lipe and work our way up to Bangkok for a month. We are so exited and your videos makes us even more exited. Keep up the good work. I know it's not always easy but you are doing a great job. Maybe we bump into you when we there. From sunny Cape Town South Africa.

[@bobcat2960]

Nice and upbeat Paddy despite the unknowns, Pro you are and we love ya', brah. Enjoyed this vlog as usual, nice seeing family and friends. Looking forward to more. Keep us posted and stay safe, brother.

[@kosican5147]

Thanks for sharing Paddy good to see you going back to share some time with ur family England does look pretty good always thought it was cold and gloomy maybe too much watching UK 90s TV programes lol, will be looking forward to Next Level adventures in Laos stay blessed safe travels brother.

[@CripplingDuality]

Lovely vid; Wales and northern England are super underrated and it was so nice to see you sharing it with your family. :)

[@patmcternan]

Hi Paddy, In Ireland ,That gate 13 min in, is called a" kissing gate" its more to stop bikes on walking trails

[@mikehappytraveller4554]

Nice to see the other Paddy😉😉

[@SynG4t3s]

What do you do for work my guy, you are literally living my dream life of travelling different parts of Thailand whilst riding a motorbike, incredibly envious of you my dude

[@TakePassportsandGo]

I so enjoyed this video. Family time is important. So happy you had a wonderful visit. I am looking forward to seeing your Laos vlogs. Just came back from spending a few weeks in Cambodia and a side trip to Laos and Thailand . It was fantastic! I hope you have plans to visit Cambodia. It's a beautiful country. I'll send some suggestions on places to stop by and check out if you are interested & if you make it there. I fell in love with Cambodia while we were there. Laos is equally wonderful and beautiful. Hoping you have many great adventures on your future travels. Cheers 🍻

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Ah that would be awesome Kimberly. Send me an email 📨

[@coquelicot77rouge]

Very nice video. 😊 Thanks.

[@LeftyWright]

Thanks for the update. Love your channel.

[@ThailandLifestyle]

Thank you for taking me back to your country and your family. It is always nice to get to know the person you see in the "adventure" private. Therefore, I would call this a "special level". I just had to tell you that I enjoyed this more than watching you eat another bowl of noodle soup. Since I missed the first part of your video, I will go back to the TV and watch this now. I think you don't mind. 😉😎

[@tiffanybob922]

Loved this snippet of your home. Beautiful 😍

[@Beatriz-uh4jj]

I have never been to England. Maybe some time in the future. Great you're in Thailand now. Can't wait for your trip to Laos. I hope you will not experience any difficulties in Laos.

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Nice to see you get back with family. I am visiting my folks next week also after 4 years. Must be the season for it. Same country though. Thailand hopefully early next year for my maiden voyage. First of many.

[@scottbrown4695]

Great video Paddy. It's a pity that you support the black and whites instead of the red and whites down the road. Cracking win against Brentford though. Good luck when you cross into Laos. I last went there on a visa run in 1998 and a series of events led to me staying in a village/town called Pakxan about 3 hours SE of Vientiane. Lovely people everywhere. Have a blast!

[@jameshodson9448]

Good video paddy, I lived in Swansea for 4 years, I worked in the gower peninsula had some good times cheers 🍻

[@kc.brinkman]

looking forward for you're trip to Laos. my girlfriend is thai but in her village they speak the Laos language. in December we go to Thailand again and want to take a trip to laos to see the country of her thai/laos language is from.

[@PK-ig2ht]

Thank for sharing nice view of England. I understand now why you love hot Thailand. Seem like your home are wet and cold. Anyway Ms.P is very cute

[@weekdaycycling]

It is unsafe to ride a motorcycle in the northern part of Thailand during the monsoon because some areas are prone to landslides or flash floods. It would probably be best to start your bike journey again after you return from the UK. We're eagerly and patiently anticipating your new trip.

[@Qbulls23]

Hope you had an amazing trip home. Safe travels 😊

[@al20031]

Weird to see you back in the old country. Weird, but nice. Hope you had a nice time and family are all safe and well.

[@mollylochan2750]

Its always wonderful to spend time with your family, looking forward to seeing your next level adventures.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Argh man!! Would have loved a meet up event in Newcastle..ha .)

[@cottonhiker]

My wife and I LOVE your videos! What editing software are you using?🙏🏍

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

It's very good information. Have a safe trip in every trip.😊😉👍❤️

[@hans-ulrichfischer963]

hi Paddy, nice clip... special so compared to the asian travel... happy to see you enjoying european holidays

[@zailinahmad9695]

Hi Paddy. Stop apologizing cos me personally love this vlid/vlog. Love beautiful England (never been there, cant afford 😁). So yeah wd love yr series in UK when the time comes. For now just happy for you that you get to enjoy yrself with loved ones. You needed this break. Cheers😘😘😘

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks 🙏

[@garyezard7512]

Now that wrong with that video paddy 👍👍🍺🍺

[@jekylltraveler]

I think a RE classic 350 would solve many of these problems. But I know you love that 125. Cheers.

[@SwissSimon]

Looking forward to see next level 3 🤙 Love the Car Coffee, we where there when we traveled in the North.