Touring Thailand in the Rainy Season - Koh Chang

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • In this episode we head down to catch the ferry going to Koh Chang Island. Although the perils of the rainy season are upon us, will it dampen our good time and make this otherwise beautiful Island become our worst nightmare or will we learn that when it rains, it pours. Come along for the ride and find out!
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    Resort - 12.030646, 102.292727
    #Touring #Thailand #Island

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  • @studio-flash
    @studio-flash 4 года назад +1

    Even though it's raining.. Thailand being tropical..is lush and still warm. I love all the green of the lawns and plants..fantastic.

  • @lordbountifulitsme7919
    @lordbountifulitsme7919 4 года назад +6

    Fantastic vlog 🏆
    I hope you did not eat that fly @ 16:15 mins 😂😋
    Please keep up with the great work 👍✊🏾👍🏻🙏

  • @studio-flash
    @studio-flash 4 года назад +1

    This hotel room looks the most authentic Thai so far that I've seen. I'm now watching your videos on loop..haaa.

  • @ronthompson2366
    @ronthompson2366 4 года назад +4

    Anyone who has ever rode a bike for any period of time, has dropped one. A blinker is nothing, thankfully neither of you were hurt aside from a little pride. The room and buffet, for the price, fantastic. Very nice, especially coming of the road on a bike in the rain. Nothing like a hot meal hot shower and hell yeah a nice robe and slippers and good nights rest and sleep... Lucas you have done it again... great post, great adventure and well done show... ok all that food I need to find something to snack on lol...

    • @jugaloking69dope58
      @jugaloking69dope58 4 года назад

      104 best to drop it then it coming out from under you. ive dumped mine 3 time and worst was a grass field and i got a bruise and didn't even notice it till 3 days gone. And yes it happened in front of lots of people lol

  • @timdingleakajacksparrow2748
    @timdingleakajacksparrow2748 4 года назад +5

    The food looked good , until I saw that fly crawling across it 🤔😖😖😖The rest of the place is great 👍

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  4 года назад

      There were also a lot of mosquitoes there, the first stop should be to the 7eleven to buy some of the repellent cream. They were some of the largest mosquitoes I'd ever seen 🤣

  • @halp112
    @halp112 4 года назад +4

    Horrible to see Elephants chained up
    😂😂
    Good trip though so far 👍

  • @grahamjohnson4702
    @grahamjohnson4702 4 года назад +6

    Nice room with a good discount, internet price 1200 and over 2000 in high season.

  • @billsimpson2392
    @billsimpson2392 4 года назад +7

    Despite the weather Lucas, looks like you were both enjoying yourselves. I'm looking forward to the next one!

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  4 года назад

      Yes, we had a good time overall. Thanks

  • @jeffreywilliams2240
    @jeffreywilliams2240 4 года назад +3

    Great place I love Koh Chang. There was a lot to do. I hit the parks, and enjoyed the nightlife. I do not have a bad word to say about the place.

  • @terrycavender
    @terrycavender 4 года назад +1

    Looks like the crash protection saved your bodywork in the tip over. If you didn't have the protection the damage might have been worse. The resort looks great, you'd pay a small fortune for something like that in the US.

  • @lukedowthwaite7814
    @lukedowthwaite7814 4 года назад +1

    Why did you promote the elephants? Chained at the feet restricted, that’s no way to live.

    • @sggsdd1
      @sggsdd1 4 года назад

      yeah can't believe that stuff is still happening around the world

  • @gazelleog
    @gazelleog 4 года назад +1

    That hill is lethal after getting off the ferry. We have ridden up and down it many times on 10 inch wheel, 60 year old Lambrettas! It's everyman for himself with no room for error first and second gear only 3rd gear no chance. Besides that it's our favourite place to ride too Koh Chang love it there and a great vlog mate.

  • @Ardoyne10
    @Ardoyne10 4 года назад +1

    hay lucas is that your girlfriend i think you told us a while ago she .was just a friend staying with you ..you sly fox lol

  • @click2reboot633
    @click2reboot633 4 года назад +2

    Looks like a great place to stay. I, m hoping when we can finally travel to Thailand again. I fancy doing some of the islands.

  • @virgil5650
    @virgil5650 7 месяцев назад

    Elephants in Koh Chang are abused, I would recommend staying away

  • @ShoelessNomadThailand
    @ShoelessNomadThailand 4 года назад

    I think you have chosen the right time to go. No Chinese tourists you lucky man. Good luck and happy independence day

  • @Bobbychristopher
    @Bobbychristopher 4 года назад

    I am in pattaya this weekend. Its paradise. No crowds, no Chinese and beautiful rooftop pool to ourselves. What a day. Hope everyone is enjoying themselves.

  • @molonlabe9602
    @molonlabe9602 4 года назад

    That's a great hotel price. Right now for a superior hillside room on July 14-18 it's about 1,235 Baht without Agoda's add-ons. Papa ain't home....555. Looked like a little beetle was checking out the ham on the buffet. Them taters and beans looked good!

  • @RangsantBandhukul
    @RangsantBandhukul 4 года назад

    Rainy is fun for sleeping and eating and no fun for swimming krub.

  • @jeffreystecher6565
    @jeffreystecher6565 4 года назад

    Thanks for video. You must be a really good motorcycle rider. I lived almost a year in Patong beach back in 2004 never got on a bike too many accidents. Rode in California for a few years had a Yamaha 1100xs cafe racer with 4 in 1 compaction system, custom 4 barrel carbarateurs and bleed off the gear box, parelli racing slicks, drilled disc's back and front. Loved it was a monster, guy who built it worked for Yamaha I bought it used. Like your Kawasaki, be safe. Jeffrey Stecher Henderson Nevada

  • @Nemesis093781
    @Nemesis093781 4 года назад

    Thank you for the video. Thumbs UP👍.

  • @RealArtfulDodger
    @RealArtfulDodger 4 года назад

    OMG don't know if anyone caught the cockroach crawling on the hotel counter?! Room was nice but if I saw that checking in I'd check out. Also just saw a towel laid across the TOILET in the room? Ugh yeah this place is a pass IMHO.

  • @dano7780
    @dano7780 4 года назад

    Spent 2 weeks in Koh Chang when i was in Thailand....awesome island...and the main road over the mountain is crazy treacherous

  • @johnveca2979
    @johnveca2979 4 года назад

    That ferry looks like a sardine can death trap, HA! 900 baht for the room including breakfast for two is very good value. July, August and September are the three rainiest months in Thailand so many of the locals don't do a lot of island hopping. November through February are the best months to hit the islands. That fruit spread at the breakfast buffet looked outstanding. Oh how I miss the delicious Thai fruits. As for the fly? Lest we forget that Thailand is one big jungle. Could have been a cobra for God's sake. Great vid mi amigo. Thanks for sharing.

  • @francisinghels9765
    @francisinghels9765 4 года назад

    so you'll mate Chuck..notime2bsad at the place?

  • @brianlutkin2085
    @brianlutkin2085 4 года назад

    Yeah like koh chang, been quite a few times now. Got quite a few people i know who live in chi Chet I think it's called. Very beautiful place when the sun's out. Things are usually a bit dearer there. Nearly all supplies come on the ferry. Watch the roads they can be a bit treacherous. Enjoy your stay, bri and frei east Yorkshire.

  • @Oggiwara1
    @Oggiwara1 3 года назад

    Koh Chang, is my favorite island in Thailand, and favorite roads. But I never go there in the rainy season. I hope the China virus is gone soon so I can go back.

  • @samfromvalleycenter4848
    @samfromvalleycenter4848 4 года назад

    I do really like tropical rain though, after living in southern California for long times....

  • @randymack1782
    @randymack1782 4 года назад

    2 types of bikers, those that have laid bike down & those that will,the main thing, no one was injured, & bike only suffered minor damage. I have dropped a few, most embarrassing was turning around in my driveway on hill, after it rained all night, yep, foot slipped, & nothing I could do, bent a mirror stalk.
    food looked good, other than fly walking around, lol.

  • @TheGammelfjols
    @TheGammelfjols 4 года назад

    Koh Chang is one of the Favorite destinations but Come there in december januar per febuary June is ok but some rain. I love that irland...

  • @marcp108
    @marcp108 4 года назад

    Great room for B900 looking forward to seeing breakfast.

  • @starpeople134
    @starpeople134 4 года назад

    Breakfast looks good but the big cockroach walking in the food shocked me

  • @chrisstott1344
    @chrisstott1344 4 года назад

    Stop in & see my friend Rich at Morgan Bar & Restaurant in Kai Bae, just next to AWA Resort!

  • @rakeshmurjani8508
    @rakeshmurjani8508 4 года назад

    Hi.. whats the name of the dishes you order? Specially the chicken one, i want to try next time when i'm in Thailand. Cheers

  • @paulpattaya1522
    @paulpattaya1522 3 года назад

    Oh dear poor bike, it's not called rainy season. I noticed it was shown as Green season for hotel bookings. As I mentioned we were there the week before this. But had a car luckily for the hills.

  • @Micke12312
    @Micke12312 4 года назад

    koh chang during rainy season is not so fun. Compared to Samet that is pretty close is a big difference

  • @alucardcount9478
    @alucardcount9478 4 года назад

    Poor sods left sun to goto rain..it happens glad ur both safe...vi is loverly.

  • @georgesmith-yl6dl
    @georgesmith-yl6dl 4 года назад

    I rode to mae hong song from rangsit on the vmax, going up the mountain is over a 1000 turns, they are some of the craziest I've been on. you do get a certificate of accomplishment from the tourist centre.

  • @tjmctube
    @tjmctube 4 года назад

    TV was pathetic, but not very often a priority for me, so i'd give it a pass. Have better things to do than watch TV in Thailand, or any other place for that matter.

  • @grahamoldfield3474
    @grahamoldfield3474 4 года назад

    Good video mate ,maybe add a Google maps might help some of us not in Thailand .The motel looks good
    Be careful

  • @flipflopgirl3786
    @flipflopgirl3786 4 года назад +1

    I love the rain!! So glad you two weren't hurt from your mishap. That hotel looked nice. Thank you for sharing! Hi Vi👋

  • @neelulingan
    @neelulingan 4 года назад

    Very beautiful place you are having good time with V there

  • @shaggytech1562
    @shaggytech1562 4 года назад +3

    Spent 6 days on Koh Chang at the start of feb. Lovely place and as you say it is big and the roads between the main beach areas is very steep with tight hairpin bends and I understand how you managed to drop the bike in that heavy rain. Did 3 days at the Santhiya Tree Koh Chang Resort. Got a good deal for a pool villa otherwise it would be way out of my price range. Spent the last 3 at Paddys palm hotel. Clean basic room for £30 a night but the food from the attached pub is great and good value.

    • @shaggytech1562
      @shaggytech1562 4 года назад +1

      A Visit to the Mango swamp walkway was my highlight. Well worth a visit if nature is your thing.

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  4 года назад +1

      Yeah, there was a sign at Paddy's saying they moved. Don't know how long the sign has been there though.

  • @anthonyereira2409
    @anthonyereira2409 4 года назад

    Glad you made it back to the ferry alive lot of accidents, deaths on the roads on koh chang had 1 on the tight bend going down to lonely beach my poor girlfriend lost a front tooth and badly injured her shoulder, so always play it safe take the sontels very safe and regular if you not experienced Ryder, the island great place white sands got the beer bars, klong prao got best beach,give kai bae a miss unless you like rude Russians, lonely beach great place to chill out, and bang beo great restaurants , can have a few holidays so easy to move around, warapura resort lonely beach is the place to chill out great rooms staff and food.

  • @markdumbrell2618
    @markdumbrell2618 4 года назад

    Hotel looks great for what you paid, anywhere to go for a drink nearby?

  • @up2ulivinginthailand791
    @up2ulivinginthailand791 4 года назад

    Great video, you do start to realise why wet season is low season. people tend to forget its not always easy travelling in wet season .

  • @paulrainford5715
    @paulrainford5715 4 года назад

    Have a home on koh Chang cannot wait to get back but don’t know if it’s will happen.

  • @jonathansimonbarr
    @jonathansimonbarr 4 года назад

    Really good Value for a good looking resort. You made good time getting there to!

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 4 года назад

    Lucas have u tried at your cafe that Almond Flat White extra hot yet.

  • @formworksucks
    @formworksucks 4 года назад

    Gee that creek water @ 10:45 looked good, almost as good as Pattaya beach water. Hey did you feel safe riding down to the ferry point from your home town? Could it be done comfortably on a medium sized scooter (150cc) from Pattaya? Cheers.

  • @timarmas8497
    @timarmas8497 4 года назад

    I was there about the same time and it rained and rained and rained some more.

  • @robbogsy3469
    @robbogsy3469 4 года назад

    Take it easy riding there mate especially on a big bike like you have and in the rain! Not good.The roads on the other side of the island from when you get off the ferry and turn left are better.Have a good trip Koh Chang is great.

  • @adolfelmarjukic9133
    @adolfelmarjukic9133 4 года назад

    Did you go to see elephants the day after? How do they treat these animals?

  • @tjmctube
    @tjmctube 4 года назад

    6:45. Did you list that roach as one of your room occupants?

  • @kasm.887
    @kasm.887 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video!

  • @1bazbo
    @1bazbo 4 года назад

    Nice vid Lucas does not matter if it rains or shines in Thailand.

  • @Ryan-jr2cv
    @Ryan-jr2cv 4 года назад +1

    Love Koh Chang! Best place in Thailand!

  • @mlorson27
    @mlorson27 4 года назад

    This is my favorite tv show!!!

  • @funkotron9198
    @funkotron9198 4 года назад

    Rain or shine Rides keeps putting it out there!

  • @arthurcrego8297
    @arthurcrego8297 4 года назад

    Very nice resort, hope you have a great time.

  • @doughayes311
    @doughayes311 4 года назад

    Why are you doing this?

  • @Jon.......
    @Jon....... 4 года назад

    06:43 | The House Fly sure is a big bloke

  • @jb4688
    @jb4688 4 года назад

    Hey kinda off topic, but what ever happened to that Yamaha 400? I know you got it back but it wasn't running right...did the shop ever fix the problem or is it still at the shop?

    • @tarabrewer6217
      @tarabrewer6217 4 года назад

      Lucas said they were waiting on parts from Japan

  • @4Serviceplan
    @4Serviceplan 4 года назад +1

    Yes Curvy steep crazy road I was not a fan of this island

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  4 года назад +1

      I would say the first 10 minutes I hated the place, but it did grow on me. I will probably return.

    • @4Serviceplan
      @4Serviceplan 4 года назад

      Expensive also I discovered everything that comes across on a ferry has a price increase.

  • @brettweary8491
    @brettweary8491 4 года назад

    Absolutely Awesome Room

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 4 года назад

    You are with vee on this trip good one how is the bike going is it done yet.

  • @goodo5691
    @goodo5691 4 года назад

    thought Vi was going to stay on Bangkok?

  • @DaystateFox
    @DaystateFox 4 года назад

    Oh oh, you are a very experienced rider, I'm not .... hopefully not wet in February

    • @LulaJake
      @LulaJake 4 года назад

      rain wont be your worry in Feb, it will be your shoes melting.

  • @inayathkhan100
    @inayathkhan100 4 года назад +1

    Awesome Video

  • @rotcataergeht
    @rotcataergeht 4 года назад

    AWA is a must stay

  • @Bobsarmory1
    @Bobsarmory1 4 года назад

    Is there a good weather app for your area?

  • @louiswoodcock389
    @louiswoodcock389 4 года назад

    Hey Lucas. Big fan of your vids. I was thinking you should put in google map image of where you are and where going etc. You have done it a few times in different vids and it's always cool to see on a bigger scale. Keep up the good work!

    • @louiswoodcock389
      @louiswoodcock389 4 года назад

      I always end up googleing the places you visit just out of curiosity. I expect others do too.

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 4 года назад

    You need a dune buggy lucas

  • @bill1806
    @bill1806 4 года назад

    ''Pro Tip'' get a car !!!

  • @RetiredandLivingthedream
    @RetiredandLivingthedream 4 года назад

    Love Koh Chang we were in Trat at the same time.
    What a calm voice
    Enjoy.

  • @georgesmith-yl6dl
    @georgesmith-yl6dl 4 года назад

    no rain here in rangsit

  • @timc1966
    @timc1966 4 года назад

    Another good one....

  • @inspectorv4889
    @inspectorv4889 4 года назад

    That fly on the buffet.

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 4 года назад

    Food looks great

  • @carloselizondo7671
    @carloselizondo7671 4 года назад +1

    I could easily spend a whole month there.

  • @miketzai9209
    @miketzai9209 4 года назад +1

    Haha we see when we can go there...

  • @paulbooth1687
    @paulbooth1687 4 года назад

    The roads in Koh Chang are infamously dangerous. Probably my favorite island. Prices generally are higher there though.

  • @simonralph6088
    @simonralph6088 4 года назад

    Great vid Lucas, glad to see you guys are finally able to " go on tour". I have only ever spent 5 days in Thailand (2008), but with changed circumstances and having already been armed with some knowledge garnered from you Vlogs during our lock-down, I intend to spend about 3 -6 months checking it all out.
    Just waiting for the "curtains to be lifted" then it's " don't get in my way , it wont be pretty" as I get off the plane and take in all Thailand has to offer I in particular , natural beauty, beverages and food.
    Thanks again for the sights and knowledge

  • @charliechimples
    @charliechimples 4 года назад

    Great vid thanks for sharing. You’ve got a great voice for a late night easy listening radio show. Ha.

  • @paul_the_merciful
    @paul_the_merciful 4 года назад

    💦💦💦

  • @AurynTwo
    @AurynTwo 4 года назад

    Nice to see that Koh chang never disappoint .... i was 3 times and 3 times it was raining the most of the time LOL
    I guess i know perfectly what place you did get the accident .... many appening there.

  • @markdriver4856
    @markdriver4856 4 года назад

    Always a pleasure to watch your videos..
    I stayed next door to the Awa Resort a few years ago.. The Chill Resort.. Very expensive, but fantastic facilities for a few days... Look around if you have time.. Cheers.

  • @potatobicepss1994
    @potatobicepss1994 4 года назад

    Koh Chang is beautiful and i also got rain when i visited... :D
    900 THB is very cheap man.. i paid almost 1800 THB when i visited maybe its because now they are restarting now.

  • @jeasy1221
    @jeasy1221 4 года назад

    Nice looking resort, room, breakfast spread and the shrimp soup looked amazing. Thank you for another great video and sharing with us!!!

  • @SonyHDTV42inch
    @SonyHDTV42inch 4 года назад

    Rain; thought that only happened to me....! Looks like you scored on a good hotel though....the adventure continues....

  • @daangs3161
    @daangs3161 4 года назад

    Love Koh Chang, though sadly my last visit was 10 years ago. Rained then too but doesn’t look much different. Great for the adventurous motorcyclist. Lonely beach wasn’t so lonely, I preferred Long beach though back then the ‘road’ was very steep. Your friendly tour agent can arrange a great snorkelling trip.

  • @phantim_othy571
    @phantim_othy571 4 года назад

    Thanks again mate for your Video...my Royal Enfield and I dont like the rain....very much fair weather riders
    Keep it up Mate

  • @vickiladu6755
    @vickiladu6755 4 года назад

    I’m looking forward to Thailand next year towards the end November/December

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 4 года назад

    Lucas we have been informed in Syd later in the year or next Asia has said we are welcome if we quarantine for 14 days at our cost NO way that will cost heaps that is a joke if after 14 days and we the traveler have picked up the Covid another 14 days at our cost NO way.

  • @epiceasters
    @epiceasters 4 года назад

    Ha that resturant was our favorite, great food, lovely staff. Great to see koh Chang again, stay safe

  • @orangeguy3314
    @orangeguy3314 4 года назад

    I always tell everyone to buy a good light rain jacket before going to thailand because you are going to need it. I got a columbia rain jacket that cost me around $35.00 in america. Everyone always would ask me were I got when I was in thailand, but I had to tell them..got it in america.

  • @RansomMemoryAccess
    @RansomMemoryAccess 4 года назад

    Wrong time of the year to visit Koh Chang. Chonburi is perhaps the driest place during the rainy season, but Koh Chang is one of the wettest. Great deal on the hotel though!

  • @David-uk7sm
    @David-uk7sm 4 года назад

    Those Castrol Bike Points are really handy. They are everywhere here in Vietnam even up in remote mountain towns. Superfast oil change when you have to keep moving.

  • @tjmctube
    @tjmctube 4 года назад

    MyThai wife makes soups to die for. I know what you were craving.

  • @looking511
    @looking511 4 года назад

    the Hotel was very nice and breakfast included good deal for least than 30 bucks .I can't even stay at motel six for that price happy 4 0f July good travels