Uttaradit To Nan Via Sirikit Dam. Another Must Do Ride.

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Uttaradit to Nan via Sirikit dam.

The way. 1045, 1146, 1047, 1339, 1026.

In my opinion this is one of the best road rides in the North, and anyone planning a trip in Northern Thailand, should try and incorporate this road into their ride.

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This is hwy 1045 that heads out of Uttaradit. Straight for a lot of the way, but there’s a section that goes for about 7 kilometres, with amazing bends that never end.
Probably more suited for a big bike, but still good fun on the KLX.
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The Nan river was looking a little dirty due to the heavy rain the further north as rode across the bridge.
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The road south of the dam (1339) was in pretty good condition, quite a lot on new sections, along with the occasional dodgy bit, making it a ripper tight and twisty ride.

All a board.
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I really like crossing the Sirikit Dam.

The small village has a laid back community feel, with people not in a hurry, and living without too much stress there lives.

This engine had a wicked note that echoed across the dam.
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Once over the dam it was on to hwy 1026, which these days is like new all the way to Nan.
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Now lets see. Why was it I like riding up here? Oh Baby.
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I know we probably all get a tired of temples,but this one in the small town of Ban Bo Kaeo is stunning, and worth a look.
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Wat Ban Bo Kaeo. The work that went into this temple is amazing.
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Another temple a little further which I’ve always liked.
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Lunch time on the road. Mama noodles and a cup of coffee.
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I didn’t take many photos of the road because I was having to much fun to stop.
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There is very little traffic on hwy 1026, but as I got closer to Nan it became quite busy due a couple of big trucks, so I turned off taking the 3014 which took me to hwy 101.
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The 3014 is like your own personal go kart track, narrow, tight and twisty, and I didn’t see one car. (I did see two snakes)
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I arrived in Nan and grabbed a hotel after riding around town lost for 40 minutes.

I can’t remember the name of the hotel but each room came with a pink teddy bear.
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After cleaning up I meet up with Ben and had a few beers by the Nan River at the Sanian, a restaurant that ill give a miss next time in Nan. After a feed and a Leo or two, it was back to the hotel which took another 40 minutes to find. I seem to be constantly lost in Nan.

Great day out on the bike.


Uttaradit and Nan hotel and restaurant recommendations here,

GT-Rider Recommended Spots - Northern Thailand

Cheers Moto-Rex
 

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The pink hotel: Wiangphumin Hotel

The Sanian Restaurant was ok from the perspective of "sundown beers" but a bit light on PG's & service - and live music would be a good thing. An English language menu with a few more conventional items on it would also help. There are probably better places, but finding them is the trick...

To me, Nan is a bit like the classic "mystery wrapped in an enigma" - and it's a bit of a challenge to navigate! Staying in town for a week would be the answer, wandering around and exploring to see what's hot and what's not.
 

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Looks great nice photos . I have ridden some of it but will try to do the rest when I get back later this month I hope to catch up then
Safe riding
Paul
 

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Thank you for the great post Rex. Your words and pics are very much appreciated here in Oz as I sit here and await my next ride in Thailand.