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The Life of Sukhumvit | Riding Motorbikes from Bangkok to Cambodia
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Most people know Sukhumvit road as a Bangkok Road, but it doesn't just exist in Bangkok. Sukhumvit road runs from Bangkok to the Cambodian border in Trat. I wanted to explore the whole of Sukhumvit and to do this I reached out to my friend Chris from Retired Working For You to join me on a Thailand motorbike trip from end to end on Sukhumvit road. Chris and I spent two days driving down Sukhumvit, exploring end to end. Both of us had only been as far south as Pattaya on the eastern seaboard of the Gulf of Thailand, so every kilometer south of Pattaya was breaking new ground for both of us. The open road in Thailand is unlike any other, and something you have to experience for yourself.
We start this journey in the Nana neighborhood of Bangkok at Sukhumvit Soi 1 and end at the Klong Yai border checkpoint in Trat Province.
Driving Motorbikes from Bangkok to Cambodia.
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[@lean2379]

Excellent story, narration, cinematography and music. Thank you.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🙏🙏

[@somchaidiy5663]

you guys are crazy drive from BKK to far-East of Thailand , but it much be fun I like this video very much nice view nice music you brought me a very good time thank you

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks for watching, Somchai! The trip was a ton of fun, and hopefully more in the future!

[@CiaoChao10170]

Thanks for presentation of Sukhumvit. I like it, especially the northeastern folk music.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, i love this style of thai music, and the second i heard this song i knew it was going to be the soundtrack for a video like this.

[@WellRoundedMBS]

love that shirt dana

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, brother!

[@exploremalaysia]

Yeah, I am on Chris channel too. The journey is simply epic! The signboard... Narrowest... as if on cue... there was 'laughter'! Love the laundry beer! ❤🇲🇾 Cool to finally see the border!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! it was such an amazing trip. we had a blast riding it and filming it. a ton of cool stuff to see. Once I realized Sukhumvit went all the way to the boarder, I knew I had to ride it and glad Chris did it with me.

[@emazzikanbodo3014]

Which state are you inn, any nice nasi 🍚 dagang

[@exploremalaysia]

@@emazzikanbodo3014 hello there! I am in Kuala Lumpur. I miss nasi dagang from the East Coast too! ❤🇲🇾

[@ipierago]

Great music and some great shots of the journey.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Many thanks!

[@larshultberg6972]

I really like the way you cut your video. Great idea to drive this route. And the music! I can’t get enough of this Isaan funk.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, that means the world to me because i do pour myself into the edits and really enjoy them. 🙏

[@supreeyakritsaneephaiboon2304]

Great composition! And whenever I listen to Isaan riffing music, I feel it's like a road trip soundtrack. Always have and probably always will. Good choice of music! Outstanding!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, when i heard this song i knew right away it was going to be the soundtrack to this video. I feel the same as you, this just speaks to me as road trip music.

[@ralphsamedi8004]

Wish I was there, love road trip

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Ralph, This was a great route, highly recommend.

[@JamesStBlues]

Greetings from CHicago (origination site of RT. 66 ) and the region where Ray Kroc opened his first restaurant 1955 (Des Plaines, Il.) NOt since the emergence from the Dust Bowl era of the Oklahoma skyline has a road adventure been so needed; chase the Adventure, find the horizon; and keep on Truckin'

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks for this awesome comment! I hope things are awesome in Chi Town!

[@anhorchhay1482]

Love the classic Esaan music Dana. I feel at home since I've been living in them four countries starting in Cambodia, Thailand, Canada and the USA. BUT I'm living a privilege life in Canada now. hahaha. 555 Hope to meet you and Chris my follow Canadian in Thailand sometime in the future.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! all amazing countries! Looking forward to meeting you in BKK sometime!

[@anhorchhay1482]

@@IdeaStudioBKK I subscribed to your channel. Will for sure ping you when the time comes.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@anhorchhay1482 Awesome, Please do! :-) and thanks for the sub!

[@anhorchhay1482]

@@IdeaStudioBKK I'm fully retired in Canada and planned on spending lots of time in Thailand as soon as the paper work to get into Thailand is much less complicated. hahaha.

[@smileofficail918]

I come From Chris !!!Vidio ,😊😊😁

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Welcome to Idea Studio! I hope you find my video as entertaining 🙏🤓

[@ricardoaboard3789]

That voice-over gave me some Anthony Bourdain vibes. Enjoyed it. Keep it up ✌️

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Wow, thanks! I'll take that compliment all day long.

[@paulrogers6866]

Epic trip Dana, great guy to do it with and I am not envious at all. Looking forward to your next collaboration with the little leprechaun

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Hahah, thanks Paul, The trip was a ton of fun, and getting to explore that road was a blast.

[@UTCM]

Excellent video looks like you had a good trip !!!!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Bill! I had all that Pizza to fuel me from Bing's! How you feeling post-op?

[@changbadboy5490]

Hi Dana, I'm following you from Chong Klis, Mo Lam is very fun.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks for subbing!

[@myorangecrush]

Amazing. Keep them coming.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, more in the works for sure.

[@streetfoodquest4198]

I love this trip! you guys have so much balls to make this trip on scooters! I love the way you see life in Bangkok and Thailand as a whole!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, I hope to make more like this in the future! Cheers.

[@chinfaro8523]

ดนตรีสไตล์นี้ เหมาะกับสไตล์คุณคริสต์มาก Great video

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Krub.

[@somchairesume]

very nice pocture very nice soung i like this video very much. thanks

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@debrawilliams-buss4694]

Cool looking country

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thailand is amazing. :-)

[@Watching255]

Welcome to Cambodia🇰🇭🇰🇭 😘😘🥰🥰😍

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you!

[@beautifullp154]

I have followed you Glad you made a clip about Thailand. Looking forward to your next work.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! 🙏

[@george58313]

Love it thanks both of you.Did this trip in a car spend the night near the border

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

The whole road is wild, so nice. I hope you enjoyed it when you did it!

[@หนุ่มโอนิ]

I like making clips. Follow from Chris.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! Welcome to the Idea Studio Community!

[@billygodsmack8989]

Thank you for this good video clip,, 👍👍 🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

our pleasure! 🙏

[@Oliver-Travels]

That was a great Video buddy 👏🏻👏🏻 love the story, the rain shots where epic 😍🙌🏻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, bro! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Oliver-Travels]

@@IdeaStudioBKK norway next 😛

[@wimjoris9141]

Awesome video Dana , thx so much 👍🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Wim! we had a great time making it. and the edit was a ton of fun!

[@drapey292]

So Epic! I love when you and Chris collab! But you really too this edit to the next level! wow! I feel like everything you have been doing lately has been on another level! Thank you!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much!!

[@lalisablink174]

Love your channal

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! 🙏

[@kevinandtanya2244]

👋🏻 Hey Dana and Chris, awesome video!! Just finished watching Chris’s video, now just finished yours and they are both 👍🏼👍🏼.❤️Love it when you two get together. Stay Sane and keep the awesome videos coming on both channels! 🍻Cheers to you two🍻❤️🇨🇦

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Awesome! Thank you! This was such a great adventure, I was so happy to be able to make this ride with Chris and that we could both share it.

[@andy-travels2345]

hi Dana,,kool vid, no doubt i,ll be on Sukhumvit Rd a lot on my up coming driving trip,🙂👍🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Andy, It's an amazing road, enjoy!

[@andreasschmidt7511]

Thanks, such a good idea.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Glad you like it!

[@cyberfox843]

Awesome wish i was on this road trip with you guys

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Maybe one day!

[@WanderlustReports]

When Dana and Chris are doing it the Paddy's way. Very nice video, Dana. Loved it! Great music, too! I shazamed it, but Shazam doesn't even know it. A recording by Jib and you?😂

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! It was just a random Issan song I came across, not sure if it even has a name cuz the file I found was called Issan Music.

[@markshepperson3603]

Nice to see the accompanying videos from both of you. Great music also.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Chris and I have another double header coming up in a week or so.

[@MP-dv3kr]

Amazing video Dana, super interesting and it looks like you guys had some fun along the way!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks so much! 😊 Yes it was an amazing time! Best bike trip I have ever taken.

[@danielcharlesfilms2897]

This is so sick!! Really inspirational. It makes me want to get out and do something.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much. I am hoping to make some more epic type videos like this in 2022 along with our other content.

[@danielcharlesfilms2897]

@@IdeaStudioBKK can't wait to see them!

[@NiiNeevv]

love your backgroud music😆

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, I really love this Issan style of music and it has a very road trip vibe for me.

[@NaenMarkTravel]

I love this video man, traveling on a scooter, I can relate big guy problems not the easiest of things to do but a few stops along the way helps so much man. we've been driving for over 1000 km now and I'm only getting used to it now. Cool video man I love the east of Thailand I used to live that side for about 3years. In the province called Sa Kaeo.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! Yes stopping every hour or so really helps, but man, it was fun!

[@NaenMarkTravel]

@@IdeaStudioBKK haha it sounds like you had a blast, just admiring the beautiful Thailand

[@Twiggy_Wild]

Riding all the way from Bangkok to Cambodia border 🌿 Wow! Nice channel about life in Thailand 👍 I call Thailand home since 2004 and love living here in “ban nok” LOL ❤️ I subscribed to your channel 🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you very much 🙏. I also love living here, I feel I am so fortunate to be able to call this amazing land home. 💖 So much to explore and do. 🤓

[@Twiggy_Wild]

😊😊 I enjoy watching your videos. I wish you all the best 🙏🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

🙏🙏🙏

[@y.5107]

Had to leave 2 days ago because my STV expired :(. Getting the vaccine now, organizing things at home and hoping to be back in march with a fresh STV...

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Hopefully by March everything is wide open and you won't need to jump through hoops.

[@deanontheinterwebs]

Love your film making skills! What a great way to capture the journey from Soi 1 to the border. I lived off Sukhumvit Road in BKK in 2018 for a while, and loved it -- was planning to return permanently 1.5 years ago, but probably won't be for another 12 months now.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I hope to make more videos like this exploring routes through Thailand, along with my regular videos exploring Bangkok. I hope you get back to Bangkok, Understandable why so many have been unable to get back the past few years, but the city awaits your return!

[@TheCragg777]

I was messaging with you over on thairish times. Love your content.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Yeah, we were going back and forth a bit. Thank you so much...

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

And FYI, I made my still out of a large double boiler I got at the market and buildt a makeshift top and column for it. ;-)

[@TheCragg777]

@@IdeaStudioBKK I have worked in the pipe trades as a refrigeration mechanic and pipefitter for about 30 years. I have made many. I had one running in middle eastern country in a non-permissive environment for about two years. I was using an evacuated tube solar hot water heater with a heat exchanger to boil and a small re-purposed ice cream dipping station as the condenser. You just turned the valve on the hot water tank and it was a hot water heater again. Pretty low key.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@TheCragg777Thats brilliant.

[@andrewoakley4957]

Dana, apologies for not subscribing before. Your insightful commentary beautiful cinematography and ace isaan music fit just perfectly together. I think this could be a road trip for me and the wife sometime, when we can finally get back to Thailand without the can you can't you situation. Please tell Chris to at least wear some gloves! I'm sure he kinda likes his digits to help hold things 😏. Awesome video from both of you, thank you 😊

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Andrew, and welcome to the Idea Studio community. 🙏

[@WellRoundedMBS]

great video i hope we can do a trip when i get there

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I hope so too! hurry up and get here!

[@KnitbyJib]

Joe, when you're here. I will take you to Muay Thai camp first :D

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Jib, Don't kill Khun Joe, naaaaaaa

[@mariettathornton5924]

This is an awesome video Dana! Love the content and thanks for describing & explaining everything about Sukhumvit road🙏🏼 so glad to see you & Chris together and cannot wait to see your next video 😊

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much

[@lukewalksluke]

cool video and what a great adventure! well done!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks so much!

[@claudedouble007]

coming your way february 2024. thank you for the inspiration.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Nice! and you are very welcome.

[@GoMoreHike]

Get your kicks on Route 66. I've been on that road before😃

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I've rode part of 66 before, but never the whole thing, but now i have ben the full length of Sukhumvit.

[@yamawowlai]

I enjoyed your vlog, Dana. With a different vibe and sound of content. Isaan music is great. good job man.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@blackcoffeeclub]

How was the ride on your Honda? I prefer motorbikes over scooters even though I owned a Vespa store for years. 😂 I'm not living in Thailand yet, but when I do, I would like a small bike to rip around on. I'm liking the new Honda CB150r. Great road trip! 🧘🏻❤️☮️

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

My MSX was great for the trip, I could have done with a bit more suspension at times, but I love that bike. If I am going to continue to do long trip I think I might get a larger bike just for a bit more comfort.

[@theo-sa6764]

Awesome video, mission complete, welldone to You and Chris, thanks for the interesting content.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks you, Theo. Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@motovlogjoni]

What an amazing video.. and i felt even more surprised when see you guys stopping here in Klaeng where i live! What about a beach road tour eastern to southern coast? Keep up with this content!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Joni, Unfortunately we were just in Klaeng for a night. We enjoyed the restaurant we ate at, and of course the Laundry Lady Leo's. There will def be a lot more motorbike trip videos in the future. I've got a few day or two day trips planned in and around BKK and then some longer ones I am probably get a larger bike for.

[@Chai_Travel]

What a road trip! I love the explanation about the destination. It’s the road towards and who you’re with that makes the destination. I love the voice over as well! Such a poet you are! Well done. Good to have a friend like Chris ;)

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Champ! It was an amazing trip. Chris is def a close friend, and one who I can always count on to push me to do better.

[@dorteandersen526]

Amazing the way is so long and beautiful 🤩great trip with Chris 😀👍

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eriks666]

Very epic to see two buddies be like pioneers and go exploring together on a unique trip by motor scooter,

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Eric! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@eriks666]

@@IdeaStudioBKK could you attach additional saddle bags to the scooter to carry more stuff?

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@eriks666 yes its possible but the bike is already sluggish with me on it and the suspension at its limits. Maybe with a bigger bike. Haha

[@duisunny]

Love this your vlog,❤️🇹🇭 That’s amazing and funny ever..both of content ,thai musical and editing👍🎉❤️

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much 😁 🙏

[@10tunza]

ตามมาจากช่องคริส กดติดตามแล้วครับ

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

ขอบคุณครับ 🙏

[@ibrahimrahim8714]

…Thoroughly enjoyed watching this 🇹🇭 #moreplease #stotytelling

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! some more like this on the way. this is really more the direction the channel is going :-)

[@curtchesnutt4992]

Epic ride Dana. Dude, you dwarf that Honda but looks like a good scoot. Ive always loved that you can get just about anything, anywhere in Thai and everyone is more than ready to help you out w/ info, directions, etc. Laundry beers....purrrfect.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! the bike is on the small side, but it runs great, I love it. I could not see myself riding anything else, at least in the city, If I am gonna keep doing more of these longer rides then I might get something a touch larger. In Thailand, there is always a way. ;-)

[@debrawilliams-buss4694]

Pst Dana you need to give ur scooter miracle grow lol

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

hahaha, I will let this one stay small and get a slightly larger bike.

[@stepevin923]

Great collaboration guys, love the scenery and the architecture you showed a bit of. Awesome love to see more.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am working on a follow up to this video, sort of an epilogue. probably a few weeks out.

[@HamNoytheDutchGuy]

Oh yeah, here it is, the long expected coöp tourbike ride between awesome people 🎉🍻🍻🍻 Loved the Thai music in the background Dana 🤙 Hahaha, khun Chris got some shady beers from a loundry shop 🤔🤭 Thanks for the info about Sukhumvit road Dana 🙏 I bet it was not only a joy too ride but you had some great companion allong the way, you had great times i gues 😊 You have a nice motorbike Dana, fun riding no🏍 And as always Dana, C Ya in the next one, cheers buddy have a great weekend 🙌🍻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! Yeah those Leo's were a tad shady, but man did they hit the spot after a long day on the road. 555. I love my little scooter, but there may be an upgrade in the future if I am going to do some more of these long trips. Having Chris on the road with me made a big difference, it made the whole experience infinitely better.

[@soyymaafia6004]

Nice 😊 so far 🤣, have you met or come across a Pattaya ruski, counterparts.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

On the next live stream remind me and I will tell the story about the time I was at some fights in Pattaya and we somehow ended up with a bottle of vodka from Russian gangsters.

[@jaredspencer3304]

At first I thought this would be part of a tour group of some kind. Mad respect for doing it on your own. Also, this seems like an idea you've had in the works for a while; I'm excited to see what other ideas are on your list!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Jared, Glad you enjoyed it. You're right, i was working on this idea for a few months, planing and researching. There are a few more big ones in the planning stage. Hopefully they will be fun.

[@waylinnelson]

Great video Dana! To make this trip on a scooter, what an adventure! This is on the bucket list now! Thanks for always putting out great content!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Waylin! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you do get to make this trip, it was epic. Some great riding and amazing views.

[@emmanuelespad]

Congratulations! The perfect mix of adventure and brotherhood that make this experience incredibly unique 👏 well done!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 very much appreciated.

[@petewashburn8402]

Dude, solid video, thanks for the ride! So glad to be introduced to you thru Chris and RW4U, and am currently enjoying your youtube page immensely. Your meditative, reflective style of narration is on point man, and I love how it contrasts and compliments the Parker video. One truley gets your love of that country. Inspiring! Be well bud, & keep 'em coming!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Pete, and welcome to the Idea Studio community! 🙏

[@TheWanderLife]

Great road trip! So true about Sukhumvit being an artery delivering life to other parts of Thailand. Looked a really fun adventure but for sure, my bum is aching just watching haha

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks man, yeah, my bum had some soreness for sure. but it was worth it. lol

[@ThairishTimes]

Wow cool, i’ve often looked at that narrow part of Thailand on the map, never thought i’d see a video of it. Great job and well told story

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Pete! When I saw the map and realized that Sukhumvit ran that whole length, I knew I had to explore it.

[@debrawilliams-buss4694]

Beach looks cool but not alot ppl in water

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

That city still is not back to life, normally it's packed.

[@johnmellyn2700]

Those long bike trips are a blast, me and a friend drove our harleys from a town just south of Boston up to Montreal Canada and then down to Lake George Ny and back , we had a great time in Montreal, while in Lake George we were woken up by the alarm on my friends Harley only to find two guys trying to steal our bikes, some bouncers from a nearby bar that just closed heard the alarm and ran over and helped us hold these clowns until the police showed up, as one of the bouncers had one guy tied up in some kind of wrestling move on the ground my friend said “ I’m going back to the room to get my boots “, I said “ why,… are ya feet cold or something “,.. he said “ No, I’m gonna cave his head in “,.. lol ,… I said “ you do that and you’ll be going in the cruiser right behind him “….. long bike rides can produce some great memories ,.. thanks for making the video !

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Hahaha, great story! I lived in Boston for about 5 years in the late 90s and early 00s. I grew up south of there in Rhode Island.

[@JustMe-ib9uo]

Hi Dana, Unless the Thais have changed their minds, last time l was there, Sukumvit ended at Laem Ngop, near where the ferries leave for Koh Chang. There's a plaque near the Lighthouse at the base of the pier. You & Chris definitely went to the end of Rte 3 & Cambodia however!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I’m not sure about the plaque you’re talking about, but Sukhumvit and Rt 3 are the same road for their entirety and end at that border. There are significant locations along the way, perhaps that plaque signified one of those.

[@JustMe-ib9uo]

As stated, it's been a few years but the plaque clearly states in Thai and English that Sukumvit ends there. l'll see if some of the wife's nieces, who live in Trat, can send me a photo. lf so, l'll forward to you or Chris.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@JustMe-ib9uo fair enough. I can’t argue what it says, but thats just not consistent with the ministry of transport or the wiki page for Sukhumvit. But it does give me something interesting to research now. 🤓

[@JustMe-ib9uo]

Hi again Dana, Was able to get a nephew to check it out. The plaque has been changed since my last visit (19+ years ago) although he couldn't remember when. IMHO calling all of Rte 3 Sukumvit Rd makes much more sense. 👍 Rte 3148 (where you made a hard left at Tesco) runs through Trat & dead ends at the pier. He said the locals still call it Sukumvit Rd & I imagine they will for some time to come. Very sorry for any confusion caused, in hindsight, l should have checked it out before posting.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

It could also be a different Sukhumvit Rd. Just like there is more than one Main St in the US.

[@lungtoncasting9897]

กดไลค์กดซับให้แล้วนะ พ่อใหญ่

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! 🙏

[@user-fm2hp4on8c]

เสียงเพลงบรรเลงในนี้เป็นเอกลักษณ์ของไทยในภาคอีสาน ถ้าคุณไปภาคอีสานเสียงเพลงนี้จะเหมาะสมมากขึ้น

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Yes, Thank you.

[@toknnomad1424]

The Tango and Cash of Thailand vloggers....or maybe the Raoul Duke and Dr Gonzo would be more appropriate for the road trip...

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

As they say in Thailand, Same, Same, but Different! 555555

[@surat5638]

Next trip, I recommend Kung Thep - Nakhon Phanom and you don't have to rush too much because there are places to visit.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I was looking at exploring Route 2 next which ends at Mekong / Laos Border. Nakhon Phanom could be an interesting side trip from there. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@soyymaafia6004]

Roads trips 😂🤠. And combo meets up with Paddy's Doyle. What's a Set upps.

[@TheC130navigator]

Never driven on ashfault before. Asphalt I have though. Jk love you guys and watched most of both of y’all’s videos. Keep up the good docs mates

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

haha, thanks, cheers.

[@GatorJake]

Dana, you outdid yourself with this. After watching Chris' video earlier today, I knew I had to watch the "documentary" version. Outstanding -- I really enjoyed this. One question, because I don't see in the description, did you fly a drone for the aerial footage? Some of that looked incredible too. Like so many have said, I love the collaboration videos. You and Chris both share such a great passion for Thailand, Thai people and culture -- it's evident in this video and Chris's too. I'm looking forward to the sequel -- the ride down 41/43/42 from Surat Thani to border crossing at Rantau Panjang, Malaysia! #KeepTakingAction

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Jake. appreciate it. I had been planning this for months. And I have lot's more routes planned for the future, I found a lot of interesting rummaging through the map. But I will wait until I upgrade the bike before I jump into any more long haul rides, While I love my scooter and will continue to use it for more local bike trip videos, something slightly larger would make the hauls a bit easier, and likely safer. The drone footage was mostly stock video, or from a friend of mine, some were not drone at all and just me with a gopro and a long stick putting myself in a stupid situation lol. We were supposed to use Chris's drone on the trip, but his nephew Adam lost it to the sea while he was at Kho Pi Pi a few week prior. I never got one because the vast majority of what I shoot is in Bangkok where drones are heavily restricted. But that might change if I am going to keep exploring roads. Let's see.

[@GatorJake]

@@IdeaStudioBKK When you plan more bike trip videos, let's try to promote those ahead of them airing. The videography was very good -- more people should view those. That's too bad about Adam and the drone. If you decide to get one, I hear there is a shop in Pattaya that will do all the licensing and paperwork for you. Might be the same in BKK. Keep the content coming -- I'll keep watching. Cheers!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

There is a much shorter bike video coming up early next year, I already shot it, just working on the edit and tweaking the voice over.

[@GatorJake]

@@IdeaStudioBKK looking forward to it!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank!

[@Neednoy2]

Would love to hear some thoughts from expats living and seeing those change over the years on this road. Maybe next time.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I am working on an epilogue to this video that has a few interviews cut in with people who have some experience on the changes that the construction of Sukhumvit brought to eastern Thailand communities. That is probably still a few weeks away.

[@emazzikanbodo3014]

I'd think the road change is good. Made this trip 10s years ago 🤩 ànd happy to seeing it again

[@Tomna]

คนไทยตามมาจากช่องคริส

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you very much. 🙏🙏

[@sak0143]

เยี่ยมมากครับ

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Eakph1]

I believe the day you were trying to buy some alcohol was the day that we had a nationwide local elections and the selling of alcoholic drinks was prohibited. I found out at a Lotus mini store too when I went to grab a bottle of Full moon.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

That is possible, but it seems to have been something specific to Klaeng. Either way, the issue was resolved by the laundry lady. LoL

[@uraiwansayhuy3245]

👍👍👍👏👏😀😀

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you!

[@stevemccann7272]

Any recommendations for buying the full-face moto helmet where the jaw part flips up?

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Hey Steve, I have used LS2 Modular helmets for years, they fit well for me and come with all the safety ratings you would want. They also make a 3XL which fits my pumpkin of a head. I would suggest trying on different makes and models tho and see what fits you best. Most motorcycle shops around Bangkok carry modulars so they are easy to find if you wear a size XL or smaller.

[@Aspenglade]

Great video! Glad you two had a great trip! On another note, I remember you gifted Paddy his helmet and was wondering if you had any recommendations of where to go in Bangkok for quality helmets (and even other gear) for a big western guy with a fat head. I'll be headed north at the start of Dec to spend a couple months riding around the mountains and would like to pick up a quality helmet for the trip. Any help you can offer on that front is greatly appreciated!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

The reason I had a helmet to give Paddy was because I got it online and it didn't fit me. LoL I wear a 3XL helmet and need a full round cut, I ordered an LS2 helmet from a seller in HK and was finally able to get one that fit. I had to make my own riding jacket with one of my denim craftsmen because I couldn't find one to fit my shoulders. Even gloves have been difficult for me to find locally.

[@Aspenglade]

@@IdeaStudioBKK Hahah fair enough! Was hoping you'd have some local sourcing but guess not! I've heard that Panda Riders has some big helmets for western sized heads so I am gonna check them out and see if that is true or not.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Oh, if they do, please let me know, I always struggle to find gear that fits.

[@Aspenglade]

@@IdeaStudioBKK Sure thing! When I head there I'll try to get a run down both on what they carry and what they can order in beyond that so that I can keep you in the loop!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

🙏💪🤓

[@netizen8362]

Good story Dena.but subtitle is to big.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, I don't set the size of the subtitles, that is automated by KZbin.

[@TheC130navigator]

Bruh, respect to run 300 miles on a dang motorbike, not even a cruiser bike like a Harley. I ain’t got the ass for that.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Yeah, by day 3 it was a bit of a challenge physically. LOL

[@gertdrok]

Dana, this is Amazing what you make. How many hours you have sit on your motorbike to go and back Bangkok? Did you not have pain in your back or ass ? My Compliments! 🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you. We were traveling about 12 hours per day breaking every hour or so. My back was fine, but my butt was a bit sore after i got home. Hahaha.

[@gertdrok]

@@IdeaStudioBKK Unbelievable that you make it. It would be a beautiful trip, but I think for me 12 hours a day on a motorbike is to much. You did it in 3 days go and back. Now I give you my Big Compliments. Why not stay 1 or 2 days longer for a resting day. 😀🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

A bit part of this for us was doing the route itself, that was the fun. And now that I think of it, on the first day we started late so because we filmed at Soi 1 so maybe 9 hours of riding on day 1 not 12. Another reason for the timeframe was because Chris and I both had meetings on Monday and he was flying on Tuesday. The constraint of the schedule made it interesting tho.

[@chetapiwat5536]

+100

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you!

[@bertlord]

Wasn’t Pataya started because of US Navy Sailors during the Vietnam War?

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I have heard that before, but I am unsure if that is the exact reason, tho I would not be surprised. I did hear that era and location were the birthplace of the dish American Fried Rice.

[@bertlord]

@@IdeaStudioBKK - "Fried Rice" - I did not know that. That is cool.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@bertlord american fried rice. Made with ketchup, piece of hotdog and chicken wings lol

[@bertlord]

@@IdeaStudioBKK . . . . 🍛😭🤦‍♂okay - I take back my praise. However ... I do make Spam Fried Rice that I cook up and then place in an omelet. This is a Hawaiian thing. I guess you would not eat the egg or the spam. I could do my KimChi fried rice for you. That does not have any meat or eggs. Wait ... it does have an egg in it too. hmmm... 🤔

[@surat5638]

Driving long distances, be careful with trucks because they won't be able to see us if they drive close to them.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Very true, those trucks have a lot of blind spots, despite some of them having tons of mirrors.

[@Denis-kb8ls]

Dana, Thanks for the video 8:00 / subject alcohol.. You mention 2pm to 4am ? hummm strange, Alcohols are unavailable from 2pm until 4pm or 11pm until 11am.. I presume it was a Buddhist holiday or perhaps a voting poll day. Both are no sale on the full day.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Very strange indeed. These were the situation restrictions in Klaeng for alcohol sales. I thought it was an odd time selection myself. But luckily we found a work around.

[@motovlogjoni]

@@IdeaStudioBKK if it was last week could be related to holiday, if this week maybe related to local elections

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@motovlogjoni it was almost a month ago, it wasn’t a holiday.

[@ชมพรรณโชติดิลก]

Follow u from Kris and Pete love your interview with Pete. Get one sub from me. wish luck for your channel

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you so much, that means the world to us!

[@dave_bolster]

Hey Dana! Were you shooting at 24fps in this video? If so, what were your ND filter settings,, or were they constantly changing?

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

This was shot on a few different cameras at either 25 or 50fps and exported at 25fps. Some cameras I have ND filters for, some I don't and one has a built in.

[@dave_bolster]

That is funny. I asked because I couldn't quite figure out why it didn't look 24 and, yup, it's slightly different at 25. You wouldn't think one frame would make a difference but I've been working on a Davinci Resolve project and I guess my "frame sense" is heightened. Either way, great work and I think you guys should do another of these point to point things. The Chiang Mai to Pai route would be killer! Especially with some drone shots showing that crazy windey road to get there.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

It is strange how different it looks at 25 compared to 24. I would much rather shoot 30fps but Thailand is a 50hz power system so you get a lot of strange flashing on frame whenever there is a light. So 25 and 50 it is. LoL I have a few more interesting routes planned, researched and mapped out, now it just takes scheduling and timing to make it happen.

[@dave_bolster]

@@IdeaStudioBKK @Idea Studio Bangkok Would you be interested in seeing the 24fps video I made? I just put it up. However, it's at night so that makes a big difference. I can send it to your IG if you don't feel comfortable having it here as a possible "promotion".

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@dave_bolster I would love to see it, you can post it here if it's a public link or send it to IG if it's a private one. I'll def check it out.

[@BigRedBugs]

I have watched Chris' video about this trip, too bad, you didn't take an advantage of his video to promote your self to gain more followers...I found your channel through someone else's

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I hope you enjoyed both videos. Chris is a good friend of mine, he joined me on the trip to have a good time, I appreciated him mentioning my video in his. Cheers.

[@bertlord]

Is the reason there is so much infrastructure development because of the military takeover of the government? I know in countries like Egypt and others, the generals handle most of the infrastructure work. Is it the same in Thailand?

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

The military hasn't been in charge of the government since the last election, technically... I think a big reason for the increased number of infrastructure projects is really opportunity due to less traffic.

[@bertlord]

@@IdeaStudioBKK - yes. This is a great time to focus on infrastructure when there is less traffic. When we last spoke with Prayut and some of his staff, they did mention that even with all of the bad things going on with COVID, that this was an opportunity they wanted to take to focus on infrastructure advancement. They have taken several infrastructure loans to really approach this in earnest. They are also focussing a lot of effort on developing exports of Thai made products and finding ways for Thai citizens to work overseas and bring money back into Thailand. We are doing what we can to help on some of those fronts.