Singapore to Thailand on a motorcycle in 13hours! (Part 1)

I rode up overnight to Hatyai from Singapore on my bike.
I learnt many lessons from my first touring trip up north, I'll definitely do it again! Part 1 is about the journey up to Hatyai, and Part 2 will be the exploration of Hatyai during Songkran (I had a high fever so plans had to be changed).
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[@TheSunMoon]

Power sia! I'm new to the motorcycling thing; just got my P-Plate early 2023, and already into my 30's lol. Hope I got time and the opportunity to do something like this soon!

[@justexploringlah]

Its never too late! I got mine in my early 30s too.

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

Do it bro,it will be fun.Go with your friends who are experience tho. Tips:Although u gg with experience riders,at times you have to make your own judgement,do not depend on them 100%.

[@TheSunMoon]

@@user-hg3kc4dj7u thanks for the advice, bro!

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

@@TheSunMoon No worries.Because i ever sound 1 of my friend not to depend on me (Front man) and make his own call whether to overtake the 100km++/hr trailer on MY highway.That day if he kena sidesweep i think his life might be gone. SAFETY NUMBER 1.

[@UncleDougDeli]

I am in my 60 and I don’t have big bike license but I already bought a Kawasaki Versys 650 for my 24 years old son 2 years ago who got the full B license. He got it when he was 16 years old. He has ridden from KL to Penang and back. I only got B2 license but has been riding for 47 years! Got a Yamaha Lagenda 115cc as well. 😊

[@dtographywandy2985]

Bro, a quick tip. What i usually do is buy livita or redbull and mix it with the 1.5L mineral water. That way works better for me during my long journey solo ride up to the north. ☺️👍🏼

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you for the tip! Ride safe!

[@jerrytan9598]

nice looking forward to the next part😃

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you, Part 2 is up =)

[@jerrytan9598]

@@justexploringlah this is so cool man i hope all is well for you and wish you a speedy recovery btw do you mind if i ask how much it cost to tow the bike back？ Am asking on behalf of a friend who intend to drive there cheers;)

[@justexploringlah]

@@jerrytan9598 Thanks for the well wishes, I recovered well due to the care given by my partner, the owner and staff of the accommodation that we stayed at (its in Part 2), and of course the medicine from the hospital. I used this service which was recommended to me by a friend, you can check them out and ask them for their rates. facebook.com/ipingtr.biketowing

[@marwanmahmud]

Finally answered my question about tyre noise when i saw your knobhy tires 😃👍

[@MrSilverfish12]

Oh I want to do this man. Your bike is so nice and I can see it probably helps keep things comfy on long trips like this! Maybe one day I can do this too and maybe find a riding buddy like you to ride peacefully into the dark morning.

[@chupaul3678]

you did solo up to Thailand?welldone bro

[@YouAreTAppleOfMyEye]

great! waiting for part 2

[@justexploringlah]

It'll be up soon =)

[@ivysaursoh]

nice vlog. Appreciate your effort to share!

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you =)

[@BreadButter-xw7xs]

nice content!

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you!

[@BUDAKKAMPUNG.]

Nice vlog sir! 👍

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you, there'll be more adventures soon!

[@lwbtv2022]

Nice

[@CHEA1111]

Bawa laju bro 😊

[@wsc.8538]

I find that on Malaysian highways, there's a strong wind pressure when riding next to large trucks, which you don't get on Singapore expressways.

[@justexploringlah]

Yep, there are also strong cross winds if there are open plains to your left or right. You've got to be careful during those times.

[@DonWonderwiess]

Dont ride too close to them as they tend to suck you closer.

[@CHEA1111]

Sini all laju2 dude

[@suvespa]

Last tour for me was mae hon son 2009....i did sg-haatyai solo too....effing miss touring...now no bike make the feeling worse lol....i was riding 08 versys 650

[@fiqaaljafri5887]

Tahnia boss 💪💪 GS is the best

[@Gdnillancius]

absolute gigachad

[@Comment102]

ประเทศไทย ยินดีต้อนรับครับ 🎉

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you!

[@edwardthy]

Solid 👍🏻 can I ask wats the backup plan? ie, if bike breaks down. Don’t mind share info. Tks.

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, apologies for the late reply. With regards to breakdowns/incidents with the bike, I got a contact from a friend. You can find 'Ipin GTR Bike Towing' on facebook, they cover towing from Malaysia to Thailand. For contingencies and monitoring purposes (I like to cover all my bases), I send my live location to a group of friend on whatsapp, and did check-ins with them whenever I stop for a break, or for refueling. Hope this helps!

[@mystique_2k874]

GS! no wonder laa bruh...hehehe....

[@justexploringlah]

:) I have friends who have done it faster than I have on small bikes, but always ride within one's limits and be safe.

[@marwanmahmud]

Your engine sounds abit rough.. Hope it's normal 😃👌

[@wanazri7668]

hahahahahahh 10:46..i remembered..riding to Thailand those FJRs, kawa concourse were waiting for me hahaha riding a GS 1200 ... i like to take it slow n steady and on touring mode so no speeding hahaha i was like left and right aww-wing at the scenery...and when i arrived at that petrol station.. they were waiting for me like almost 30mins? hahahahahaah..but we enjoyed the ride to Krabi though... well reality checks in.. been quite some time i ride in... WORK WORK WORK this is SINGAPORE.. u keep on working cos u need to keep on PAYING AND PAYING hahahaha

[@justexploringlah]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I like to take my time too. I hope you can find time to make short trips, and to embrace the joys of traveling and exploring too. =)

[@wanazri7668]

@@justexploringlah yes..yes..hopefully after my job probation im able to travel again.. just miss riding with the wind... heheh..anyway ride safe bro...

[@raenastazio]

love the vlog! waiting for part 2... also.. would love to know the timings, itinerary

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, here are the timings which I planned out. I failed to factor in the fatigue levels, and rest timings (huge lesson learnt!), so I reached my destination at a much later timing . Timings are a rough estimate though Johor Customs to Gelang Patah RnR: Distance: 2.6km Time taken: 5mins ETA: 2340hrs Actions taken: Pump Petrol and force prep Time taken: 25mins ETD: 08042023, 0005hrs Gelang Patah RnR to Denkil RnR Distance: 315km Time taken: 2hr 50mins ETA: 0255hrs Actions taken: Pump Petrol ETD: 0305hrs Denkil RnR to Gunung Semanggol RnR Distance: 301km Time taken: 3hours ETA: 0605hrs Actions taken: Pump Petrol ETD: 0615hrs Gunung Semanggol RnR to Caltex @ Changlun Distance: 187km Time taken: 1hr 50mins ETA: 0805hrs Actions taken: Pump Petrol ETD: 0815hrs Caltex @ Changlun to Naluri Aman Sdn Bhd Distance: 1.6km Time taken 5mins ETA: 0820hrs Actions taken: Form filling for border crossing into Thailand ETD: 0915hrs Naluri Aman Sdn Bhd to Bukit Kayu Hitam Border Crossing Distance: 6km Time taken: 10mins ETA: 0925hrs Actions taken: Clear customs and immigration ETD: 1030hrs Bukit Kayu Hitam Border Crossing to Sadao Border (Thailand) Distance: 1km Time taken: 5mins ETA: 1035hrs Actions taken: Clear Thailand customs and immigration ETD: 1135hrs Sadao Border (Thailand) to Hatyai Distance: 60km Time taken: 1hr ETA: 1235hrs Actions taken: Check in and rest.

[@raenastazio]

@@justexploringlah this really helps! will be doing my own solo ride soon and will be using this as my guideline.. thanks man!

[@justexploringlah]

Glad it helps. The plan is just a rough guide, but do factor in rest periods and ride within your limits. Fatigue is dangerous. Ride safe!

[@sharkkk8453]

Great V long definitely useful for 1st time Tourers

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you! It was my first time too.

[@xShadowRider]

when you be riding up again? hope to join you to learn the procedure etc, only been to penang so far

[@justexploringlah]

Not anytime soon, but its quite straightforward though! You have to get the forms ready to travel up to thailand, i went to a shop at Changlun (there are many shops that provide this 1 stop service). After that its just a ride up to the border. There are signages, and the people are very helpful to show you where do you have to go. All part of the adventure! There are other channels to show you the exact routes to take in the borders crossings.

[@cvpiguy]

What is your motorcycle? Look so nice 😍

[@GemoKedempol]

-What time you start from your carpark that night? i was looking for a time stamp on your video.. hehe but there wasnt so ii have to pause n zoom in to your speedometer... - Duty Free " Kedah just by the highway , the thailand insurance shop is open 24hrs? -What time did you reach pit-stop duty-free on this trip? -The petrol kiosk all accept our bank card paywave? can we pay on the monitor above the nozzles by swiping card n pin number or paywave>>*or have to go cashier and pay? I really enjoy watching your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, - I started my journey at approximately 2230hrs. - The insurance shop isnt open 24hours, you can google 'Naluri Aman Sdn Bhd' to find out their updated operating hours. - I reached the 'duty-free' stop to do up the papers at around 1030hrs the next day. - I paid for my petrol using cash. I had to go to the counter and pay a deposit before they will allow you to pump. I'm not sure about cards though. Glad you enjoyed the video, part 2 is up!

[@GemoKedempol]

​@@justexploringlah Thank eu so much

[@mr_kesal]

hello from indonesia😊

[@muhammadazzli6540]

Bro what’s the place where you buy the insurance all. After the Caltex stop you went to that place mind sharing?

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, the place is called 'Naluri Aman Sdn Bhd'. You can try googling for it. Hope this helps

[@thomes85]

6:29 就因为你的礼貌。果断按subscribe了

[@angeleschongyt]

Is the gs reliable?

[@zawawiyahya1512]

Safe ride bro From 🇲🇾

[@justexploringlah]

Thank you, you too!

[@ahmadbaihaqijaapar]

GS montop

[@sharkkk8453]

Hi what’s the title of the background music?

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, the main song is 'So Clear' by Eyal Raz kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvJh36VipajfNk

[@scht03]

Thinking should i get a XADV DCT or NCX750X DCT or Africa Twin 1100 DCT? I prefer automatic...

[@justexploringlah]

All are great choices! As long as you're feeling great about the bike, the ride will be fun.

[@notsuperhong13]

bro has like 35k views

[@AbamTopeng]

Start riding dari pukul berapa?

[@justexploringlah]

dari 1030pm

[@CrawElis]

what tips did the msian dude share with you? haha

[@justexploringlah]

He shared about how motorcyclists are exempted from paying tolls at the toll booths, and we can simply bypass it by taking a small road on the left.

[@ronnietan5509]

Hi, how about bike safety? Do you need to gps, chain lock?

[@justexploringlah]

Hi, I only stopped at the RnRs along the way and ensured the bike was in visual range at all times. I did bring along a brake lock though.

[@cltranjeet]

Hey Buddy.... How much did your gear cost and the fuel cost going up to thailand?

[@justexploringlah]

If i remembered correctly, my riding jacket was about 150sgd? For the fuel cost, I think I made a total of 4 stops? I catered 30sgd per refueling stop. My helmet was priced around 150sgd too. Hope it helps.

[@notsuperhong13]

Tuas to Sadao

[@thamindran]

What is your fuel range bro ?

[@justexploringlah]

The fuel range is about 500km for a full tank for a GSA. I may be mistaken, there are in depth specifications that are available online. Hope I helped.

[@thamindran]

@@justexploringlah noted with thanks. Really appreciate your reply

[@luiedd5325]

How much fuel for this GS? N cost fuel from sg to Thailand?

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, a full tank for my bike is 30litres. I pumped RON97 for my bike at the average cost of 3.3 to 3.4 rm per litre. I set aside 90sgd for fuel for this trip on the way up.

[@astralloner]

Hi, did you need to get a touch n go card ?

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, theres no need to pay for tolls if you are riding. Just keep to the left of the toll booth and there will be signages indicating the route to bypass the tolls.

[@astralloner]

@@justexploringlah thanks!

[@RavePaul]

should have captions cant really hear you

[@culllol]

Do you think i can make it to thailand on a r15 v3?

[@antangent]

can! cruising at 90?

[@justexploringlah]

of course! ride safe though!

[@naqibezwnxx]

There was a singaporean on R15 and another one on Spark 135. Both made it to Mae Hong Son the ultimate Singaporean rider achievement.

[@kevinng8061]

Any bike can reach anywhere. Wandering Wasp used her Vespa to ride to Europe. I was in Krabi in 2018, 2 guys rode B Bone n PCX to Siem Reap n back too.

[@culllol]

​@@naqibezwnxx wow

[@culllol]

What was your cruising speed for a 12 hour trip

[@justexploringlah]

Around 110km/h

[@torrid94]

What time did you set off bro?

[@justexploringlah]

I left at 2230hrs at night

[@rere8721]

I'm very worried about parking anywhere in Malaysia or Thailand and leaving my bike unattended and out of sight! Other than getting a cover and parking brake, any other parking tips to share?

[@justexploringlah]

Hi there, an advice I got from many experience riders is to include 'closed parking' for your bike in your consideration for booking your accommodation. Examples are private parking, or gated parking with guards. I usually ask my friends for recommendation on the accommodations =) I always 'dirty' my bike cover in hopes that people will avoid going near it. hahaha. Another is to park in lighted areas, and within line of sight of your activity (example, drinking at a café). Exercise caution in your parking, and ride safe!

[@jackt1400]

I will usually find some reputable hotels with good parking spot, it will never be 100% safe, but better than parking my bike along road sides.

[@melvin9316]

wow 13 hrs , whats ur avg speed like?

[@justexploringlah]

I did 110km/h. On straight roads and when visibility was good, i went slightly higher for a bit

[@seifun3519]

Helloooo can I ask what are the documents you got and also the prices for it?

[@seifun3519]

And also how long it took for them to process the documents/forms? :)

[@justexploringlah]

@@seifun3519 If I remembered correctly, the documents I did at the shop was the 'TM2, TM3 and Thai Insurance'. It took them around 30-45mins for them to process it, but it was not crowded that day when I was there. Its a '1 stop shop' for the immigration documents, and there are plenty of shops that offer this service. Do google and check if there are any updated requirements for land crossings. Hope it helps.

[@seifun3519]

@@justexploringlah oh I see I see I mean thats good enough! How much was it though

[@justexploringlah]

@@seifun3519 I'm sorry but I cant really remember the pricing for it. I think the forms can be downloaded online as well.

[@seifun3519]

@@justexploringlah no worries no worries appreciate the info you have shared Bro! Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@culllol]

What speed were you cruising at?

[@justexploringlah]

I was cruising at 110km/h, which is the speed limit for most part of the North South highway.