Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle by motorcycle

In January - February, 2020 I spent a couple weeks in the north of Thailand exploring the area by motorcycle. This is part 2/2 of my adventure series through the area. In this episode I ride a Honda CRF 250 with a couple of friends from Chiang Rai to the Golden Triangle and explore the bordering region near Myanmar and Laos.
Part 1 - Mae Hong Son Loop: • Thailand motorcycle ad...
In Chiang Rai we checked out some exquisite temples and the International Hot Air Balloon festival which was one of the highlights of my entire trip to Thailand!
I'm excited to share this adventure with you all. Thanks so much for coming along for the ride!
Highlights:
Blue Temple - • Chiang Rai and Golden ...
Golden Triangle Park - • Chiang Rai and Golden ...
Phu Chi Fa National Park - • Chiang Rai and Golden ...
White Temple - • Chiang Rai and Golden ...
Hot Air Balloon Festival - • Chiang Rai and Golden ...
Shot, produced and edited by me with a little help on the camera work by Thomas and Luigi. Thanks guys. 😊
For more photos and info about my trip: megankaptein.com
Instagram: @megankaptein

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching! If you haven’t already checked out Part 1 of my Thailand series, you can watch that here! ▶️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHmWhJ1phrV5h6c FAQs: ❓How much was the motorcycle❓ Rental cost was about 1000 Baht/day ❓When did you travel❓ I travelled in January/February before the pandemic was declared and while it was still considered safe to travel ❓Do you travel alone❓ I spent half the trip solo and half the trip with friends

[@000-o4h]

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull (she pulls :)) me back in!" --- Micheal Corleone, Godfather III. The terms of elegant, classy and graceful came to mind when I saw you in black..., but have I used the word "stunning' before? Yes, of course I have... ! How did the little 250 did? I thought it would be a little tight on those mountain roads, since they usually do not have a lot of torque...but the mountains and views were out of this world! How were you treated over at that triangle area? I thought they had some kind of war going on in that area over there.... However, I have ridden a vintage single cylinder 2 valve 250 cc Jawa, which was a Czech military bike from the 40's to 50's I think.., the vibration of the thing was so bad (especially if we got the oil and gas mixture wrong) not only you wouldn't be able to see anything from the rear view mirrors because they shook like a malaria patient, but it also prevented you to open your mouth when the motor was on, because there's a real risk for you to lose a part of your tongue...and we had to make a rule of not allowing any of our buddies to ride if he had an upset stomach, because it would shake anything out of you in less than a minute! Hey, but chicks loved it, it was a chick magnet for sure, so we just took turns to give chicks rides. How come you didn't get onto one of those beautiful hot air balloons? It would be so much fun! But just be able to take pictures right underneath one of them was also fantastic! Flying ( to get a solo license) is one of the things I would like to get it done. But first is to learn how to play Polo, then Sailing and then Flying...(those are all big here in New England) in that order :), because I think have done pretty much everything else... Would love to take you to some black tie events and fun raisers to bleed some hearts, but I might have to tip the waiters more because they would have to mop up the pools of blood on the floor after the party..... . it will be totally fine with me. P.S. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

[@000-o4h]

"How did the little 250 do?" Sorry Typo... .

[@Reporterfy]

Nice videos, maybe you would like to be a guests on one of my future Travel live stream shows

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching! That could be fun!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for the ongoing support of my channel! Wow the Jawa sounds like a bit of an intense experience haha. I didn't have the opportunity to ride a balloon in Chiang Rai but I did it in Turkey a couple years ago and it was such a cool experience!!

[@michaellandis2144]

Yet another amazing adventure! Thailand is a beautiful country and as you have shown us, the people are amazing. Wonderful to see you GOING FOR THE GUSTO!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you, Michael!

[@bruceleong9534]

Thailand is one of the safest countries to be during the pandemic, although I know you were there before restrictions. The Thai government are being applauded for their swift and decisive actions. The balloon festival looked spectacular. Thanks Megan.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching, Bruce. All of the Asian countries I traveled to/through seemed to be taking things very seriously right out of the gate. In January in Taiwan almost everyone was wearing masks at the airport! I was impressed!

[@simondavis741]

Wow! What an amazing start to my day. You had an incredible experience and were generous enough to share it with us, your supporters. Thanks so much. 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you, Simon! Appreciate your ongoing support. 🙏

[@christophmensch3945]

33 minutes(part 1+part 2) full of bike excursions, nice people, good vibes, beautiful pictures and sights..... could watch that stuff for hours!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you very much, Christoph! Appreciate you sticking with me the whole time. 😊

[@timschouten4671]

Hello Megan! What a great footage again. It is sooooooo inspiring! It is like I am riding with you too through all these colourful parts of Thailand with stunning views. Looking forward to you next uploads.. thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks so much, Tim! I’m really happy to know you enjoyed it.

[@pietersteyn5734]

Amazing video. This series is truly stunning... And your smile just lights up the world !!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you, Pieter!

[@johnbarrios1598]

Looks like absolutely fun. Keep riding!!!!

[@aesopkim2271]

I watched the video of traveling to a good place. I'm so envious.

[@wayofthehelmet]

Nice. You've just given me my next holiday idea. 👍😁

[@MeganKaptein]

Enjoy!

[@kareliacamilo72]

Another amazing video. I love watching your adventures. Wow, the white temple is incredible and also the balloon festival. Thanks again.

[@MeganKaptein]

The balloon festival was one of my favourite parts of the whole trip! If you guys get to go in the future, I definitely recommend timing it to visit then. Thanks for watching, one again. 😘

[@MrBenHaynes]

I loved your cool relaxed dancing moves at the balloon festival Megan. Your videos are so interesting and void of ego 🥰. I rode a Tenere 700 yesterday, it would make for a nice upgrade from your CB500X. I'm a little short for it at 5'9", but I'm sure you've got the legs for it!

[@MeganKaptein]

@@MrBenHaynes Thanks Ben! I actually just watched F9's video about the Tenere 700. Seems like a great bike!

[@kenhoward3512]

Wow! That was a treat. Thanks Megan!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you, Ken!

[@hughsnyder891]

Absolutely wonderful as always. At 68 I’ve thought of moving there . Thank you for doing what you do .

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Hugh! Based on the comments I've received, there seems to be a lot of expats who have made the move out that way and not regretted it!

[@retiredpainter259]

Hugh Snyder you will need to be very tolerant of the heat , mosquitos and being known as an alien and treated like one . Thailand IMO is Allways good for a visit , nothing more a month of that heat and lunacy is bearable , but a return to sanity and a much cooler climate is most welcome

[@LinhHLe]

@@retiredpainter259 that the problem of every countries sitting btw 2 Tropicals. Otherwise it is a perfect place. For me, EU too gloomy, love to move to Thailand soon

[@retiredpainter259]

@@LinhHLe good for you, different strokes for different folks

[@LinhHLe]

@@retiredpainter259 I see. That problem of everybody. A lot of American retirees settle in Nha Trang- Vietnam or Chiang Mai- Thailand. The grass greener on other side. Here Hanoi I have a plan to move to Canada for a political reason. Canada beautifull but the only thing made me hesitated. My eyes not for Douglass trees over there, I still love to see tropical forest which not turn red in autumn unlike western ones. My bad.

[@sittichaitipsom8955]

Thanks, very good and Thailand beautiful

[@gmcrosbie7951]

Hi Megan, Thanks for a great primer on the north of Thailand. I'm glad you made it! My trip that was to be in Nov. 2020, based out of Chiang Mai, was dashed by Covid19....Darn. I anxiously await the next opportunity. In the meantime like you, I shall enjoy BC, on my CB500x. Cheers from Vancouver Island!

[@MeganKaptein]

That’s a shame! Hopefully you can make the trip happen in the future.

[@TheMaxcommando]

This is an amazing video. I miss my country a lot.

[@MeganKaptein]

Aww thanks for watching. Hope you can visit again once the pandemic is over. ♥️

[@deburgh65]

Stunned by the beautiful views, the charming festivals, skillful editing, professional cinematography, and especially, the lovely host. Subscribed with no hesitation. Thank you so much for making this vlog and sharing it with us.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your support of my channel.

[@deburgh65]

Megan Kaptein you are very welcome.

[@chonkham5024]

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[@yosam5184]

Enjoyed the video and your continued adventures. The world is certainly your oyster!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@paulkmaster3231]

Wow what a great video. Enjoyed every second. Felt like I was there splitting lanes and seeing the sites...never realized how beautiful Thailand really was.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching! So glad I could share the experience with you.

[@gman8606]

Another fantastic video- thanks for bringin us along to that fantastic place- the balloon festival was pretty cool 🤗💐👍💖

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching! Wasn’t the balloon fest neat? Such an incredible experience!

[@gman8606]

@@MeganKaptein You're very welcome- Yes totally... 🥰

[@marioneal]

Always look forward to seeing your updates, they are awesome

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Mario!

[@petersattler3454]

Weddings in a balloon are a big attraction at the Chiang Rai balloon festival. This year we had 24 in just one day. I am an Aussie living in Chiang Rai and often go for a ride (only 90 mom's.) up to Phu Chi Fa and stay the night just to take in the stunning sunrise. Best in the cooler months....3-4 degrees C and clouds below you in the valleys.

[@MeganKaptein]

Oh I can imagine! That would be a lovely experience. I had the opportunity to ride a balloon in Turkey and it was one of the most surreal experiences. Thanks for watching and enjoy some khao soi for me, will you? 😊

[@tigerbalm666]

Thai people are the nicest I've ever met. Love coconut, curry, pad se mau, basil, peanut sauce...Stay safe and never ride alone!

[@MeganKaptein]

Mmm yummm 😋

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Excellent video of your travels! Ride safe my friend!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you very much!

[@mythreelife4764]

Whoa that white temple is stunning..✌️

[@MeganKaptein]

It really is!

[@hughsnyder891]

Yes . The skill of the craftsmanship is extraordinary 😊

[@redphishu69]

Hi Megan. What a great place to ride over there. Nice video too. I am envy with your experience. Cheer!

[@MeganKaptein]

I consider myself lucky! Hope you get the chance some day too!

[@pfondere]

beautiful Thailand landscape and extraordinary biker

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Patrick!

[@sergemann5951]

Great video and content Megan! Keep up the good work.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you!

[@Creativehealing444]

Another epic video Megan. What an absolutely treat to be able to travel with you during these times. Thank you for sharing the love. Such a stunning part of the world x

[@Watchmaty]

indeed

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching, Jane! Always love reading your comments.♥️

[@Creativehealing444]

@@MeganKaptein 😍

[@Weesc]

Your photography is rather spectacular. Thank you again. 🙏🏽

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you! I’m learning 😊

[@pedrockendurock2451]

gracias por compartir tus aventuras, muy buenos videos...saludos

[@MeganKaptein]

Gracias!

[@marlonze]

Wow very nice ride! conglts! greetings from Brazil.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@madforit7911]

Phu chi fa as spectacular views especially early morning were the clouds are lower than the mountains,I live about 25 km from there, also the best place for bike riding in Thailand is by far around Tak

[@MeganKaptein]

Wow nice place to live! 👌

[@deanmaguire9773]

Megan thank you for your prompt response please keep vids coming be safe my fellow biker gal ❤🏍👍

[@robertroach1127]

I remember crossing the border at Mae Sai into Myanmar in 2004, not allowed to stay overnight but it sparked my interest to return in 05 for 2 weeks. thanks for bringing back a lot of great memories!

[@MeganKaptein]

Wow that's really cool, Robert. Myanmar is a place I would like to visit in the future!

[@robertroach1127]

@@MeganKaptein you'd love it, Bagan is amazing!

[@bikerbrinrac]

Cool handmade wooden motorcycles 🏍️ at the start there. Amazing cafe view. The Golden Triangle Park stop water views near the signpost were amazing. Looks like all the families around on scooters jammed the roads lol. Great views at the mountain top in Laos. The white temple looked stunning 😃 The balloons were really cool especially the green monster 👍

[@davidgiles5030]

I usually pick up a big bike in Chiang Mai every year. I ride the Mai Hong Son loop and then head to Chiang Khong. A friend of mine and fellow biker has Siam Tara resort just south of the town and right on the river. From there I do day trips, and then head back to CM after one night in Phayao. Hwy's 1155,1093 and 1148 are must rides. Hwy 1148 is called the Hwy to Heaven. One mistake on it's twisties and if you've been good,that's where you are headed. No mistakes and it's a "heavenly" ride.

[@MeganKaptein]

Wow that’s so nice that you can do the trip annually! Thanks for the tips on the Heavenly Highway haha. Will add those to my Google Maps for next time. 😊

[@johnschiltz6440]

Ended way too soon! Bravo, so well done.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you kindly!

[@prasarns.4590]

Wow wow wow!! I'm like you vedio​ to many area it beatiful.

[@MeganKaptein]

Wow, thank you

[@K31011]

Incredible content Megan you should have millions of views, the festivals looked amazing. I never would have thought to visit Thailand but this video and your previous one really show what an amazing place it is. One of the great things about motorcycles you meet so many nice people on the road.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you so much!! And I completely agree with you about meeting the nicest people while riding. 😊

[@axecuttimber8307]

Wow that was Fantastic !!!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you!

[@groundhornbill]

Fantastic. Thanks for the great watch.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching!

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Another WOW episode. 👌

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks so much!

[@HartPhotoAndVideo]

Another fantastic video, really good narration! Looking forward to the next one.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you! Appreciate the support of my channel.

[@andrewewan624]

Always enjoyable ....ride safe

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Andrew.

[@daveevans8256]

Great video Megan, lovely scenery, looks an interesting place , thanks for sharing with us all, Safe travels 👍🇬🇧

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you! You too!

[@brentlukoni]

Such a beautiful place! As always a great mix of content, a pleasure to watch.

[@MeganKaptein]

Many thanks, Brent!

[@molonlabe9068]

Again a nice video! Thailand is a beautiful country with friendly people. 😉

[@MeganKaptein]

Absolutely! Thanks for supporting my content. 🙏

[@travelinben1966]

Wow!Looks like you had a blast Megan. Beautiful country.I’d be wearing a parachute riding around those dirt roads near the cliffs!😳

[@MeganKaptein]

No kidding! Very little room for error!

[@travelinben1966]

Megan Kaptein Ha-Ha!, I guess not!Your videos have rekindled my interest in smaller displacement bikes and taking the roads less traveled.I’ve owned predominantly large displacement cruisers and tour bikes.300 to 500 cc’s I think would be perfect now,and fit easily in the bed of my truck.On to the next chapter!Stay safe and well Megan!

[@jamesloveless3712]

Oh thank you for this !! Just what I needed

[@Watchmaty]

exactly

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks James!

[@uragovea5473]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching!

[@LyNguyen-ds7qd]

Love your video as always.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you, Ly!

[@vtrack1963]

You have some very interesting travels with fantastic sites. I started watching your channel because I was considering a CB500X. I ended up getting two bikes (an Adventure and a dual sport). I like the different bikes you have ridden in Thailand and Vietnam. Great video as usual!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks so much for supporting my channel!

[@motorbikeaddict]

Another amazing video!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Chris!

[@jimkwan1807]

Phu Chi Fa was my highlight of this loop. Good vid.

[@MeganKaptein]

Jim, I really enjoyed it too. What a beautiful area!

[@redamehdihassan1113]

A beautiful and amazing show. My thanks, appreciation and respect to you. I wish you permanent happiness, success and progress in your wonderful work. Health and safety to all of you with the utmost thanks and respect. Greetings.💕💕💕💕💕

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you very much!

[@thano40]

Awesome content and very jealous of the trip with motorbikes! Keep it up and we’ll keep watching. Best wishes from Montreal.

[@Watchmaty]

indeed

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you, my fellow Canadian!

[@lenkomsa4521]

Another great video! Keep them coming

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Len!

[@stuartshone1740]

magic

[@stevebonner9108]

That White Temple was so White, really amazing country. Thanks for showing me the world outside the UK 👍

[@Watchmaty]

nice

[@MeganKaptein]

Steve, it was quite a site to behold!

[@kachainplaiyngam373]

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[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you so much. I love your beautiful country!

[@timdavis8154]

Stunning countryside. Thanks for sharing

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for coming along for the ride, Tim.

[@zavlov]

Spectacular!!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Robert.

[@karlossingh9434]

Swadiska !! 🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏼

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching

[@dekrev]

Oh wow - the white temple, balloon festival - so beautiful- what a trip! Would love to see more photos of the white temple - Instagram maybe?Thanks for sharing!

[@MeganKaptein]

Yes, definitely! Will post some on IG and eventually on my website. 😊

[@มีแต่เที่ยว]

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER. so beautiful สวัสดีครับ

[@MeganKaptein]

I hope to come back!

[@randywallingsford3245]

Looking good as always,Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching, Randy!

[@Robert8455]

Amazing Megan. That looks like such a beautiful journey, I wish I could experience the same some day

[@MeganKaptein]

I hope you can too, Robert! Thanks for watching.

[@511dydy]

You are the Kaptein, im just a passenger

[@MeganKaptein]

Aye aye 😉

[@511dydy]

@@MeganKaptein stay safe and healthy, Megan

[@TravelLikeWater]

Hahaha best comment ever!

[@stuartv-e8161]

Great video's you do.....lovely country side and amazing people. 🤗🇬🇧

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you! 😃

[@yuliushartono1986]

What a beautiful journey meg.. i think less than 10 minutes video is not enough,😁 i'm waiting your next video..👍

[@MeganKaptein]

Aw that’s very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

Another great video Megan. As always I look forward to the next one. Stay safe!! :)

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks so much!

[@dansaruk4301]

Hi Megan.Dan from Kamloops we met in Merritt .Great video I wish that I traveled that why when I was there!

[@MeganKaptein]

Nice to hear from you, Dan! Thanks again for the firewood and your support of my travel. Hopefully in the future you will get the chance to ride in Thailand. 😊

[@clifffawcett]

Enjoyed the video! You rented the same kind of motorcycle I have: the Honda CRF250L. I think they’re made in Thailand. Fun video. Beautiful scenery.

[@MeganKaptein]

Oh nice! I’m not certain about the CRF but my X was definitely made in Thailand. 😊

[@shravanbhagat8223]

Hi Megan your video are fabulous & priceless nature of beauty on Thailand series 👌

[@MeganKaptein]

Glad you like them!

[@ludovicosestilli6654]

.......Triang-ulating position.... :) Thanks for post it

[@MeganKaptein]

Haha thank you for watching. 😊

[@seanpurcell9056]

Nice videos you make lass and bonney places and bonney lass enjoying herself whats not to like keep it rubber side up ha ha keep making the videos from Scotland

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Sean 😊

[@iansliney2331]

Thanks for sharing Megan. I rented a similar bike to get to photograph some of the more distant temples around Angkor in early 2018, but there were no twisties that could compare. Hope you bought one of those hand carved bikes, they’re gorgeous. Really nicely done and now there’s one more corner of the world I want to explore!

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Ian! The combination of twisties, scenery, people and views really elevated this experience. Hope you get the chance to go some day!

[@luisribeiro4267]

This is awesome! These experiences will enrich your life and you as a person forever. I'm very happy to have "gone along" on the ride. Thanks for sharing! Amazing how your friend THOMAS was able to pull through those twisty mountain roads riding a Blue Hair-Dryer! Ah ah ah ah (that's what we call Scooters here in Portugal) Never ceasse to amaze me... LOL 🤣😅😆 Stay safe, have fun, ride cool, and talk to you soon Soul Sister! 😉 Cheers and best regards from PORTUGAL ✊🏼 🇵🇹✌🏼🇨🇦 ⛩

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching, Luís! Haha yes the blue hair-dryer. 😂 It saved my butt when my light burnt out on that insane mountain ride. Thomas is actually a phenomenal rider with 20+ years of experience riding everything from scooters to liter bikes, so it's quite impressive what he's capable of doing on that little bike. Never knew a scooter could go off-roading before this trip haha. Really hope to visit your lovely country some day too!

[@joecorrigan5004]

Enjoyed your footage. Thankyou.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching!

[@piumarider8090]

Thank you for sharing another terrific video. How did you like riding the CRF250? Looking forward to the next video Megan. ☺️

[@MeganKaptein]

Welcome back, Pedrum! The CRF was fun! I enjoyed riding off curbs and having a lighter bike than what I’m used to. However the seat was really hard (I guess most people stand on the pegs when off roading) so I was a bit sore after!

[@piumarider8090]

Thank you Megan. Yes, it is definitely a different style of riding. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Be safe.

[@ถนนนี้สู่เงินทอง1688]

If there is a chance to come back to Thailand again​ 🇹🇭 And smiles from Thai people​ 😁

[@MeganKaptein]

Hopefully in the future! I do love your beautiful country.

[@eduardoben7106]

Excelente trabajo saludos desde Argentina 💖

[@Watchmaty]

si

[@MeganKaptein]

Muchas gracias desde Canadá!

[@twotiretirade4624]

Why are hot air balloons so bloody darn epic? Great stuff!

[@MeganKaptein]

They really are!! I timed the trip just so visit that festival haha

[@themonk1327]

Beautiful and beautiful.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you! 😊

[@ewynthai]

Spectacular footages of your Chiangmai, Mae Hong Son & Chiangrai trips. It was so much fun watching you enjoying your rides & adventure. There are still plenty of places to explore in the 3 provinces that you had visited. I know you weren't able to visit many other places because of time constraint and of course the most sensible plan for a biker is to do the 1864 Corners / Chiangmai - MHS Loop. You missed out visiting Ban Rak Thai in Mae Hong Son Province. There are interesting districts in Chiangmai like Chiang Dao, Doi Saket, Hang Dong, just to name a few. In Chiangrai, places like Mae Kachan Hot Spring & Geyser, Doi Chaang (organic coffee plantations), Doi Mae Salong are places that might interest you and are nice to ride to. BTW, any places with the prefix "Doi" are fun to ride up to because it means hill or mountain. Sorry for being long winded. I have one more suggestion. You may want to consider riding on a bigger loop from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province (visit Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave, Prasat Hin Phanom Wan & Wat Ban Rai), on to Petchabun province(visit Wat Phra Thart Pha Son Keaw, Khao Kho National Park & Phu Tubberk [both Khao Kho & Phu Tubberk are mountains, have magnificent sun rise views at dawn, they call it Sea of Clouds]). Then carry on down south to Lopburi (Prang Sam Yod), to Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya was the capital of Kingdom of Siam for about 400 years before they were raided by the Burmese army in the 18th century. So there are plenty of historical ruins to visit in Ayutthaya Province, for example Wat Maha Tat, Wat Chai Watthanaram, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Chai Mongkol and so on. All these ancient ruins are spread out about few kilometres apart from each other, If we put them all in one perspective, the place is just like the Cambodia's ancient ruins of Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom. Bangkok is only 80 kilometres south of Ayutthaya. There you have it. So, you should plan another longer riding trip to Thailand. Who knows, maybe we'll bump into each other while riding. LOL! Stay healthy & ride safe. Take care.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you for the many suggestions for future travels. All the best and safe riding! 🙏

[@deryacengel]

THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO STAY SAFE

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Derya!

[@LinhHLe]

great

[@claretbuck1882]

Fantastic video thanks 👌🏻

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChillaxMoto]

Wow wonderful ride on the crf250, and your so beautiful!stay safe ride safe.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you!

[@salemee_motorrad]

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[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you for having me!

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Thanks again, looks amazing......Calgary

[@MeganKaptein]

It's my pleasure to share it with you! Thanks for tuning in. 😊

[@sitinurhajarabdulsalim5181]

I love the motorcycle craft

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks!

[@johnfortoloczky8042]

Great to meet you in Hope. Please let me know when you are through again. Safe riding. Love your zest for life!

[@MeganKaptein]

John, it was so great to meet you too! Thank you so much for stopping to ensure my safety and taking the time to say hello. I will let you know next time I'm back in Hope!

[@108pel]

Great footage.. Thailand is amazing, but not as amazing as your smile! 😉 #grtz#Dutch Kiwi

[@MeganKaptein]

Aww thank you! 😃

[@frankhammer7408]

Great video,beautiful scenery,didn't look like a lot traffic either.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thanks Frank. Traffic wasn't too bad except for the traffic jam at Phu Chi Fa Park....

[@BESTunderTHEsun]

Hi Megan, it was an amazing experience. A hug from Spain.

[@MeganKaptein]

Thank you!

[@ron091]

Megan it was beautiful! We were on Koh Samui for 3 weeks in February. Great riding there too on the island. You should go back and try that sometime!

[@MeganKaptein]

Ron, that sounds wonderful too!

[@Bullshit1011]

Yes I agree Koh Samui is neat I rode over the top of the mountain on my rental scooter , bit of a mud slide in places , mean views but that seems to be the thing in Thailand 😀👍❤️

[@kitt28]

i seen you in supernatural, im glad you didnt go forward in acting, Now you get to travel the world and meet amazing people, Im so happy for you. Please stay Safe!

[@MeganKaptein]

Yes, I do both. 😉

[@kitt28]

@@MeganKaptein sorry, i only see one movie with you, so i thought you only travel the world, Stay Safe out there!