Lost For Words - Bikepacking Thailand Ep.7

[@daveebert7747]

For those that have not bikepacked you just can't comprehend how impactful the kindness of strangers really is. If we were all that nice to each other the world would be a very different place. Always love your videos.

[@JeroenBoterman]

The impact of kindness stretches fay beyond the borders of bikepacking my friend.

[@daveebert7747]

Very much agreed. Kindness is everywhere if we just take the time to notice it. Thanks for the reminder​@@JeroenBoterman

[@petergarner]

@@JeroenBoterman I mean, this is so true. Can’t argue. But maybe we notice the kindness of strangers more when cycling through a foreign country?

[@blahqwe]

@@petergarner I think that's true, life is so different at home, being abroad on a bike, with loads of gear generates curiosity and kindness from others. People take pride in helping enhance your experience and showing you local sights, that only locals would probably know about. I say this as someone that cycled across the US last year and I really got blown away by kindness.

[@uquick61]

Notice how Lawrence almost had serious bike issue right after turning down those snacks from that sweet old lady 🤔 Bag Carma!

[@jamescarlphotography4523]

That very kind lady at the slushy stop just wanted to be your mother and feed the skinny boys.

[@Ben_Eagle]

Cringing so hard at them not accepting her kind gifts 🙄

[@petertreadway]

This has to be the best video of this trip yet. This is what bike packing is all about. Meeting people and having experiences you’d never otherwise have. Love it.

[@cejay67]

I hope you realise just how much joy you are bringing to people, both in Thailand and to all of us who get to watch your videos.

[@SuchyChurat]

Omg. This Ep. Nearly made me cry. I'm Thai living in England and cycling in England 😊 you guys made me homesick. Thank you so much from my heart, showing the lovely side of Thailand and the fun of bikepacking adventure Thailand can offer 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@aspenwagon04]

I'm going through kind of a hard time in life right now and I just want to say these adventures, trials, tribulations and all the smiles really help. Thanks guys. Thanks Francis. Pure humanity here - you need food? we got you. So cool.

[@D0ntMessWithTheZ0han]

Hope tomorrow and all the days after are easy on you aspenwagon04.

[@markriggall7741]

I live here in Thailand and I’m always blown away by the kindness and generosity of the locals. I’ve cycled through Thailand alone but I’m never far from help. It’s great to see you boys enjoying Thailand 🇹🇭

[@kubabud]

The bamboo things Francis is walking past at 16:15 at the night market are sweet sticky rice. You can buy them in many places, take home, crack them open the next day and they will still be very good. Perfect substitute for energy bars and 7/11 sweets, much healthier. They will keep you going all day on the bike. Depending on the area you can also find the version wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. Those are probably better bought in the morning and consumed the same day.

[@JDMthwmn]

I was in Thailand for just over three months, travelling and teaching, volunteering. The kindness, devotion to faith and thier King and hospitality is unlike anywhere else I've ever travelled. We met many truly wonderful people. Would love to go back and bike tour one day.

[@sandles003]

In 2013 me and my best mate and I cycled the length of Thailand over 3 weeks. These vlogs bring back so many wonderful memories. The people, the culture, and kindness we encountered every day. Enjoy the ride, guys. You're living your best life. LOVE CYCLING ❤

[@fitzt70]

It seems Thai hospitality is alive and well in the countryside. It is best to accept that generosity as it makes the person giving happy.

[@veloperformance]

The Thais are a very welcoming race of people - love this series 😎

[@denverman6161963]

Again, nice to see James joining the human race and having a nice time doing so. Go Lawrence! Looks like type 1 fun was had by all on this day, and the video does a nice job of putting us right there with y'all. Makes me want to cycle Thailand more.....

[@nalissa77]

I'm so glad you've run into such wonderful people. I think it's your open, adventurous spirit that is so appealing to locals anywhere. Ride on!

[@DDP73]

My boss said I had to go back to Thailand for "only 2 weeks" (I travel South East Asia for work) back in 2011. Im still here. Rarely does a day go by when Im not surprised by the goodness of people here still after all this time.

[@SomeRandomIndvl]

Nice job guys. In rural Thailand, it's easy living. People are chill. And night markets are gathering places for people. I am from there. Now, living in the US.

[@aaronedgeart]

Absolutely loving this series, your friendship, the sights, story and following along!!!!!

[@staff0flag]

Even in seemingly random experiences there is the rhythm of good souls and enchanting smiles. TH is the Land of Smiles, as demonstrated in this video.

[@cneubert28]

Well, I guess Thailand is now on my bucket list of cycling destinations.

[@GreenViper-d4w]

It’s fantastic, it’s my adopted home. The people are as lovely as the guys are witnessing and the cycling is amazing

[@compassionsix]

I’m down for a trip, with one big question, Can you find healthy food the entire trip? Nothing in a wrapper, nothing deep fried in oil?

[@GreenViper-d4w]

@@compassionsix for the entire trip, I couldn’t promise. Impromptu stops at roadside street sellers or little cafes probably couldn’t accommodate your needs. There will always be somewhere in the bigger towns but you’d spend time having to hunt them out

[@Jayneflakes]

I toured Thailand on a bike in 2014 & had so many similar experiences, making friends who are still friends years later. It is a wonderful country, with lovely people. 😁

[@Gazmaz]

Maybe we’ve forgotten in this country how to be nice to strangers. What a pity. Great vids keep them coming and well done the people of Thailand 🙏

[@aaronmastrogiacomo6078]

That goes for most western countries. We've been absorbed by corporate greed

[@andyman127]

The mad WTF moments that end up in pure joy are the best part of these travels. I would love to join in that so much. Its AMAZING!

[@anggawidodo3855]

THIS IS IT! BEEN WAITING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO HAPPEN ON ALL YOUR TOURS. LOVE THE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS AND THE EXPERIENCES YOU CAN HAVE. LOVE THIS.

[@keithcampbell5914]

Man even Lawrence’s cursing is efficient and rapid.

[@bbikerlawrence]

🤣🤣🤣

[@belverticale]

That bee is trying to tell you something James, namely: "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL YOU DO YOUR BLOODY SHIRT UP!" Also you did much better than pizza there - you found the Thai food night market!! Always good fun.

[@davehoover8853]

Street market, not fair. They are all over Thailand and always a treat. You can eat bugs, grubs and more! Yes, “krep” for male and “ka” for female. Always use after “kapkun” or “Sawadee “ for respect. You guys are doing great. I don’t know how you knock out the miles in the heat! The food is better than India and Vietnam. How does the riding and other drivers compare? You can answer when you are farther south I hope. Cheers from the USA.

[@wakweikafelix]

Lawrence still rode behind the car as they went to the restaurant and to the fair😂

[@bbikerlawrence]

Extra KMS 🎉

[@wakweikafelix]

@@bbikerlawrence Great job!

[@johnthefarmer]

@@bbikerlawrence 😄

[@paulgoulbourn]

Great to see a reminder that most people are awesome and can have positive impacts on the people around them.

[@haveagobro436]

I love Thailand because of the people. Night markets anywhere are always amazing. Awesome videos boys

[@jovelh2812]

Favourite video so far, great display of gratitude and appreciation…enjoy the test of the trip

[@jn1083]

The Thai people are in a class of their own. I love them.

[@live_like_lando]

Favorite episode yet! Loved all the extra broll and footage of the surroundings and locals

[@semiephemeral9]

you lads are all treasures.

[@andrewschirmer3849]

Another superb watch team all the chur. Big ups from Radelaide 👊🏼

[@heidijarvis777]

Loved this, such an adventure and the generosity of that couple was amazing. Fab sun set views too

[@mrpokeit]

Lawrence is basically a Husky.

[@nathanb324]

Every trip you go on tops the last You’re living a pretty sweet life! Also as always big up TBattie the watt master of west Cheshire

[@maxhuber5161]

Fantastic to daily update, absolutely inspiring.

[@MrKayDeeJay]

So wholesome :) Love this, such a generous couple!

[@Greg.Sutton]

Thai people in my limited experience are simply amazing. Like this episode a lot!

[@hardychandra1]

2:30 The two toddlers riding scooter without helmet. 😮That is wild

[@motionstudio77]

So glad to see you all run into such nice & warm hearted couple, Thai people are usually very friendly, especially small town people ❤😊

[@CyclingFan42069]

What a wholesome encounter thanks for sharing.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Digging your love for this wonderful country and people. Tip no. 27/B.... On a jouney, you see 5 Star Chicken. You stop. You order. Everything. You Eat. And buy the sticky rice too, Not cheap as chips. Cheaper than chips.

[@l2ptink3r76]

Awww you finally got the whole cap and crap crap!

[@GordonChaffin]

Thank you for the extra video length today, Francis!

[@paulhugo1623]

Check the route planning... there are some areas of the south with flooding happening.

[@agcannon]

It’s nice to see you appreciate the (not-so-secret) secret that cycling in SE Asia is easy to do and people are incredibly nice 🎉

[@HoudiniNL]

Getting the opportunity to dive into the local scene like that is amazing. Friendly people, amazing food... #stayawayfromtouristtraps

[@paulawright6868]

Great episode, restores some faith in the world ❤

[@runeisaksen6781]

You guys need to get some sleeves for your arms. Looks like arm warmers but they protect you from the burning sun and have a cooling feeling. Been riding around Hua Hin on yearly basis for some time now. When getting to the coast you should choose the scenic route. Enjoy. 😀

[@benjaminpolson30]

That's awesome. I envy that you have the ability to go and do this. Thank you for sharing

[@crailwah]

Very heart warming experiences .

[@rizzaldo]

This series makes me want to grab my bike and go on an adventure with the lads. Hope to see more of this!

[@rungsarnsuthithanin8415]

Welcome to thailand , gents!

[@retovogler103]

Love the chill vibes among you guys. 🙌🏻👌🏻

[@Edwin-fw4rh]

It reminds my bikepacking trip in Chiangmai before pandemic. kind people ❤

[@compassionsix]

Meeting great people randomly is why I love bikepacking.

[@hunterwilk]

We had a similar and not so similar experience in Thailand too. Amazing people amazing country.

[@kevinlyon9501]

Lovely when that happens, puts a good spin on the day.

[@vojtec]

Another great video. You guys are helping us get through the cold in Europe :) love the channel and love thailand Don't get me wrong i love 7/11 breakfast but Thailand has so mutch to offer in terms of breakfast dishes :) try it!

[@nickshores8352]

Best episode yet!

[@crankgreenwatts]

Star of the show = 🦎💚 Such hospitable people 🙏 Show human kindness still exists 🙌

[@The29ervince]

Night markets are a great experience! Not to be missed when in Thailand!

[@aaronhamlen8215]

Awesome day for you, what a story.

[@ParkerJimmyx]

Loving these videos!

[@Tekkonkeaton]

Love you guys!! Just got home from biking around Portland. Got a donut & some lavender kombucha at the 76 gas station.

[@mamba7975]

That is one thing nice bikepacking in Asia. Don’t have to worry about food and drinks as there are available stores by the roadside. You guys should do bikepacking in the Philippines and you will be surprised by the amount of riders everywhere. Nice videos and keep it coming!

[@jetBlue083]

So cool! Lawrence…sometimes you just have to receive hahaha that lady wanted to do something nice for you!

[@tingsafc8003]

Be careful of the trucks. Have a safe trip.

[@meonabike]

where can we apply to become member of the LAS (Lawrence appreciation society)?

[@bbikerlawrence]

Right here >> 📋✅

[@waterunderthefridge6058]

Haha, we have those birds in Australia as well, keeping you awake at all hours of the night. So annoying 😂

[@realshaoran4514]

Dude, the Dublin world cup was a thriller until the end, no wonder the massage lady was enjoying the cyclocross.

[@Patrickunterwegs]

Somehow your trip reminds me on the travel trips of Top Gear or later The Grand Tour. I don’t know why, but both very entertaining 👍💪

[@johnmcnulty1129]

James starting to resemble Cav, aesthetically. ☀️ 🇹🇭 🦎🐝

[@jinngeechia9715]

That bird you find to be taunting you is the Asian Koel. They are brood parasites otherwise cuckoo bird. They mainly parasitize crow nests. The male and female calls are different. Usually, the calls happen in the evening and very early in the morning. Some people find them very irritating especially when the calls are in the predawn hours.

[@jiraphathirunutok8026]

Love the videos. I have been follow your channel quite a long time. Let's me teach you a word "Ar-Roy-Mak-kub" which means 'Very delicious' that will be a complement for the restaurant. Hope you enjoy Thailand!

[@patrickmichaeldedios705]

40kph with that load wow lawrence is a beast

[@georgehinds9104]

The Lizard scene, epic. Also, when eating the fried chicken. The question was, what part of the chicken this is, lol.

[@stuartguy4479]

Can’t believe Lawrence hasn’t got a Thai flag yet! 😅

[@bbikerlawrence]

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING 😢

[@charnestours1948]

I can't believe that James is still carrying those scuba fins. I assumed he would have ditched them days ago.

[@brunopauwels4033]

When in Kanchanaburi, please go to Seds. Really nice people there. I went there one one of their testing nights last year.

[@MannBazza]

Lovely stuff ❤🇹🇭

[@GordonChaffin]

I feel James' pain trying to get his sunnies into the helmet at 1 min 35 second mark. I also struggle to do that.

[@faisal_al_saiful3838]

18:17 why lawrence has his bike? i thought you guys were going there in a car

[@bbikerlawrence]

I was on my bike… no space

[@sazridesbikes]

Nothing but joy joy 🎉😊

[@martygg12]

Cold 🥶

[@michaelwong5356]

Did you try the fried bugs ...the fried cicadas? Those are really,really good.

[@maxhuber5161]

Can you post the map you are ridding, would be interesting to see the route.

[@Phikatchai]

❤

[@rustambek817]

0:01 "ow, it is already time to violate Lawrence"

[@cdamian]

Thailand is the fricking best.

[@donwell03]

Hope, someday you ride in Philippines. I suggest these 3 islands, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor. Located in Central Part of the Philippines.

[@doctorscoot]

The bird sounds like a Koel to me (a type of cuckoo), if James would shut up enough to get a good ear in. We have them in Australia.

[@Tekkonkeaton]

I miss Thailand so much

[@fabien-g3p]

that transition @ 9:42 hahahaa

[@irondistance4313]

hes still infrogneto😂 love it

[@AndrewG99]

James is a MENACE.

[@Bikefitjames]

I am to misbehave

[@dcltdw]

How amazing! But did Laurence just bike out rather than walk, and eventually met up with you at the faire?

[@tyneskipper]

hopefully the people in Thai gov tourism see this. it's a great review of their country.