MrDudley

Thank you for your replies. It is very appreciated, of course full disclosure should apply. There is a love interest in Arunothai. Isn't it always the way! She is of Burmese Chinese descent as most are there, and very easy on the eye. I've been to many places in Thailand mostly around Ubon Ratchithani. My ex wife was from there. As well of course the usual tourist traps. I've enjoyed the north and the Lanna culture in Chang Mai and Chang rai, and and the unique cuisine, the very different from the Isaan food I'm used to. . I'm Quite excited to see something new and as an avid and experienced bike rider. I'm looking forward to doing this. I'd of course love to be on my R100. I think that'd be a perfect choice. But alas it'll be most likely be a chook chaser or scooter. There's actually something quite liberating about being on one of those little <deleted>box hire bikes I find ????. I have been videochatting with this lady for 5 months now and of course she knows the area. But it's good to have a vision from a western perspective. I am not obsessed or craving farrang company. But I have met some fantastic people on out the way places. I have many friends around Ubon. But a new adventure beckons in uncharted territory.

Wow a lot to take in there. I just hope I can get there in January. Both from my country and hopefully without ASQ or sandbox. Thanks for the reply it's quite comprehensive.

OK thanks for the reply. I'm tossing up car hire as well. Might be more practical.

Thanks for the replies. So It's fair to say that it's too dangerous to cross the border into Myanmar given the current situation. Can anyone recommend some reasonable accommodation up that way. Does anyone know of I can hire a motorbike in Chaing Dao. Experienced rider believe me!

Thanks for the reply. I only wish I could bring my new gsxs1000 or my BMW R100 or my KTM from Australia. But most likely I'll Have to make do with a pcx as usual

I'm looking at traveling there in January... hopefully! Specifically around the Arunothai village area. Can anyone tell me anything about the place any expat bars or sites to see. All that I can find is mind blowing Yunnan noodles. Anything to look out for? It's very close to the Myanmar border. There doesn't seem to be a lot on the internet. Long term Thailand traveler. Totally new area for me. Thanks