GT Rider Up Country Dinner # 33 Na Noi

[DavidFL]

Confirmed!

Nan Noi - the last Wednesday in November 2021 = Wednesday 24th November.

We've had one in Nan Noi earlier: Wednesday 29th May 2019.

GT Rider Up Country Dinner # 13 - Na Noi

One week to go. Wednesday 29th May 2019. Let's rendezvous in Na Noi, south of Nan. Google Maps I've not had a night in Na Noi from memory, but the memory is a bit hazy at times. There seems to be plenty of hotels near the town centre Google Maps Help! Which hotel is best? and there will be a...

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My Gtr Dinner Trip - Chiang Khong - Na Noi Return

A Ride to the last Wednesday end of the month GTR Up-country Dinner. A bit of an epic ride this one - a return trip of 1,350 kms, but all good fun. The way Chiang Khong - Chiang Kham - Pong - Chiang Muan - Ban Luang - Wiang Sa - Na Noi - Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong. Routes 1021 - 1148 - 1179 -...

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[Ughetto]

Tomorrow I start for Nan province where I will stay for next 2 week in same national park for make picture birds.
24 is my girl friend happy birthday and if the boss no make problem we will come.
We are with minivan because we will sleep inside my boss not allow me this holiday to follow her with motorcycle because no want to drive alone.
I will let you know hope to meet you for have dinner togheter.

 

[DavidFL]

Tomorrow I start for Nan province where I will stay for next 2 week in same national park for make picture birds.
24 is my girl friend happy birthday and if the boss no make problem we will come.
We are with minivan because we will sleep inside my boss not allow me this holiday to follow her with motorcycle because no want to drive alone.
I will let you know hope to meet you for have dinner togheter.

Fantastic mate. Hope to see you there, once I've confirmed the venues are ok.

 

[Ughetto]

I conferme dinner 24 November for 2 people
Waiting for meeting point or restaurant
23 we will be there
Bye

 

[blackb15]

Interested as managed to get back to Chiang Mai will wait for further detail.
safe riding

 

[Hawkus]

Hey there, pls mark me down as a NaNoi starter, if and when it transpires. Cheers

 

[DavidFL]

A quick update the GTR Dinner for Na Noi is goer.
Please yourself where you stay.
The dinner and happy hour spot is here.
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Huen Fai Mae Jampee · 35 à¸à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸¢ 1, Tambon Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Restaurant

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They also have rooms.

 

[Ughetto]

Ok I will try to reserve hotel there
Thank you
Nan waiting for gt rider

 

[blackb15]

I have booked a room.
i look forward to catching up as finally got back to Chiang Mai.
safe riding

 

[DavidFL]

Just back from Na Noi, some accommodation notes

Last GTR DInner I stayed here

à¹à¸®à¸·à¸à¸à¸§à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸µà¸¢à¸ · 139/6 à¸.ศรีษะà¹à¸à¸© à¸à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸¢ Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Hostel

goo.gl

Nai Noi Accommodation

This really is a superb new resort at the Southern end of Na Noi. Very friendly people and right in the middle of so many great roads. 600B a night was the best VFM room on my last trip by far. Will definately be back.

www.gt-rider.com

Last night 20/11/2021 I tried the Na Noi Resort @ 800 baht.

à¸à¸²à¸à¸² รีสà¸à¸£à¹à¸ · 8PQ7+XM2, Sisaket, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Lodging

goo.gl

I also checked out the swish Hearn Phooriphatchai

Only 200 baht more than the Na Noi Resort = 1,000 baht a night, but as it is way above my budget did not check out the rooms.

HearnPhooriphatchai · 245 หมูà¹6 à¸à¸à¸ 1026, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Hotel

goo.gl

A 3rd place I checked out was the cheap charlie motel Sakthong Resort, (not to be confused with the whisky resort at Sa Iab), but it was full.

สัà¸à¸à¸à¸ รีสà¸à¸£à¹à¸ (หà¹à¸à¸à¸à¸±à¸ 24 à¸à¸¡.) · 8PP8+39P, Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Lodging

goo.gl

Last but not least the dinner venue - Huen Fai Mae Jampee - to my surprise - has 10 rooms, 500-600-900 baht, with under cover parking.

They advised me this morning best to book via Agoda if you can, as communication could be an issue.
Otherwise

Huen Fai Mae Jampee

https://www.agoda.com/city/na-noi-th.html?cid=1720055&ckuid=edac2b26-e3a8-44b0-bee8-14ff00658431

Huen Fai Mae Jampee · 35 à¸à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸¢ 1, Tambon Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Restaurant

goo.gl

Please yourself where you all stay, but the rendezvous spot for dinner is the Huen Fai Mae Jampee.

A trip report on the last GTR Dinner in Na Noi

GT Rider Up Country Dinner # 13 - Na Noi

One week to go. Wednesday 29th May 2019. Let's rendezvous in Na Noi, south of Nan. Google Maps I've not had a night in Na Noi from memory, but the memory is a bit hazy at times. There seems to be plenty of hotels near the town centre Google Maps Help! Which hotel is best? and there will be a...

www.gt-rider.com

My Gtr Dinner Trip - Chiang Khong - Na Noi Return

A Ride to the last Wednesday end of the month GTR Up-country Dinner. A bit of an epic ride this one - a return trip of 1,350 kms, but all good fun. The way Chiang Khong - Chiang Kham - Pong - Chiang Muan - Ban Luang - Wiang Sa - Na Noi - Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong. Routes 1021 - 1148 - 1179 -...

www.gt-rider.com

R4010 is a route to do on the way home from Na Noi
1024 Phrae into Nan A. Muang Li
4010 - Not For The Faint Of Heart....

Khun Satan is another great road there
1216, a hidden Pearl in Nan?

Triumphs rendezvous in Phrae

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Go To Nan

R1026
A Nice Week On The Road Day 4

GTR Dinners
Enjoy, there's lot of good stuff out there to make it a 3 or 4 day ride in the area.
The idea of the GTR Dinners is to get guys to meet up & stay in smaller upcountry towns, that they may not normally stay in; with riders going to / from via whatever route they may choose & see some countryside & more traditional Thai lifestyle, rather than hanging out in the big towns at expat bars & restaurants, which you can do anytime. Hook up with new guys & plan rides to other destinations, as you please.

 

[Hawkus]

Just back from Na Noi, some accommodation notes

Last GTR DInner I stayed here

à¹à¸®à¸·à¸à¸à¸§à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸µà¸¢à¸ · 139/6 à¸.ศรีษะà¹à¸à¸© à¸à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸¢ Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Hostel

goo.gl

Nai Noi Accommodation

This really is a superb new resort at the Southern end of Na Noi. Very friendly people and right in the middle of so many great roads. 600B a night was the best VFM room on my last trip by far. Will definately be back.

www.gt-rider.com

Last night 20/11/2021 I tried the Na Noi Resort @ 800 baht.
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à¸à¸²à¸à¸² รีสà¸à¸£à¹à¸ · 8PQ7+XM2, Sisaket, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Lodging

goo.gl

I also checked out the swish Hearn Phooriphatchai
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Only 200 baht more than the Na Noi Resort = 1,000 baht a night, but as it is way above my budget did not check out the rooms.

HearnPhooriphatchai · 245 หมูà¹6 à¸à¸à¸ 1026, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Hotel

goo.gl

A 3rd place I checked out was the cheap charlie motel Sakthong Resort, (not to be confused with the whisky resort at Sa Iab), but it was full.
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สัà¸à¸à¸à¸ รีสà¸à¸£à¹à¸ (หà¹à¸à¸à¸à¸±à¸ 24 à¸à¸¡.) · 8PP8+39P, Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Lodging

goo.gl

Last but not least the dinner venue - Huen Fai Mae Jampee - to my surprise - has 10 rooms, 500-600-900 baht, with under cover parking.
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They advised me this morning best to book via Agoda if you can, as communication could be an issue.
Otherwise
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Huen Fai Mae Jampee

https://www.agoda.com/city/na-noi-th.html?cid=1720055&ckuid=edac2b26-e3a8-44b0-bee8-14ff00658431

Huen Fai Mae Jampee · 35 à¸à¸²à¸à¹à¸à¸¢ 1, Tambon Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Restaurant

goo.gl

Please yourself where you all stay, but the rendezvous spot for dinner is the Huen Fai Mae Jampee.
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A trip report on the last GTR Dinner in Na Noi

GT Rider Up Country Dinner # 13 - Na Noi

One week to go. Wednesday 29th May 2019. Let's rendezvous in Na Noi, south of Nan. Google Maps I've not had a night in Na Noi from memory, but the memory is a bit hazy at times. There seems to be plenty of hotels near the town centre Google Maps Help! Which hotel is best? and there will be a...

www.gt-rider.com

My Gtr Dinner Trip - Chiang Khong - Na Noi Return

A Ride to the last Wednesday end of the month GTR Up-country Dinner. A bit of an epic ride this one - a return trip of 1,350 kms, but all good fun. The way Chiang Khong - Chiang Kham - Pong - Chiang Muan - Ban Luang - Wiang Sa - Na Noi - Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong. Routes 1021 - 1148 - 1179 -...

www.gt-rider.com

R4010 is a route to do on the way home from Na Noi
1024 Phrae into Nan A. Muang Li
4010 - Not For The Faint Of Heart....

Khun Satan is another great road there
1216, a hidden Pearl in Nan?

Triumphs rendezvous in Phrae

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Go To Nan

R1026
A Nice Week On The Road Day 4

GTR Dinners
Enjoy, there's lot of good stuff out there to make it a 3 or 4 day ride in the area.
The idea of the GTR Dinners is to get guys to meet up & stay in smaller upcountry towns, that they may not normally stay in; with riders going to / from via whatever route they may choose & see some countryside & more traditional Thai lifestyle, rather than hanging out in the big towns at expat bars & restaurants, which you can do anytime. Hook up with new guys & plan rides to other destinations, as you please.

You'd might not want to be hung over to face that bright lime green room in the morning? 55

 

[DavidFL]

A natural attraction right near Na Noi that may interest people.

Sao Din Na Noi · à¸à¸.4011 Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

Kok Sua - Sri Nan National Park · Unnamed Rd Tambon Chiang Khong Amphoe Na Noi Chang Wat Nan 55150 Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

Not sure if is open though. I should have some old pics there too. I will try to dig them out.

 

[blackb15]

Andy from Nan will be joining us and my friend Gus
safe riding

 

[Ughetto]

...wrong message

 

[Ughetto]

Doi Samer Dao now
16 km from Na Noi

 

[Ughetto]

Sao Din Na Noi is open

 

[Ughetto]

Nice to meet crazy people
I am not alone

 

[DavidFL]

That was an excellent mellow evening. Tremendous value for money @ 300 baht a head for that food & beer. Well done guys. Top behaviour & company.
Great to see a couple of newbies along too, Luca & the birthday gal, Gus + Paul back from the UK.
Good to see you again as well Andy.


More to come, just got home.

 

[DavidFL]

My GTR dinner @ Na Noi

A 314 kms ride from Chiang Khong

Routes 1020 - 1021 - 1148 - 1179 - 1092 - 1091 - 101 - 1026

The way in Google Earth

Departure time from CK was later than I wanted @ 9.46Am, against a master plan of 8.30am on the road.
Arrival time in Na Noi was 3.40PM.
Drink stops were in Chiang Kham @ the PTT Phusang, to wash down the dirt from the Thoeng - Chiang Kham road construction, plus have a natter with Oddvar & Johnny, heading to Ban from Chiang Khong; and second stop was the PTT Amazon Coffee shop to scorch my tongue on a bloody hot cappuccino.

My great little room in Na Noi

Overlooking the dinner venue.

Dusk falls

The GTR happy hour - dinner gets underway

This was an excellent mellow night chilling out in a super relaxing environment
It was great to meet Luca, a good new contributor to GTR & someone with long experience in Thailand.
Welcome to Gus as well, plus Paul back from the UK, Andy from Nan, & the Phayao team of the Hawk, Dave DKT & Mike; + Mae Taeng Brian.
Luca's missus also had a birthday.

HBD to you from the GTR gang. It will be OK to blow out the candles next year.

The next day everyone slit up again & went their own ways, such is the successful easy going formula of the GTR Up Country Dinner Rides.
I had a brekky at the new Na Noi Coffee shop.

Hooking up with Mike From Phayao for a lengthy chat talking bikes & trips to be.

Only open a month the Na Noi Coffee brekky choices are limited to coffee & a cheese cake.

I wasn't complaining, it is what it is in these small towns. Why we go there - all good fun checking out how the locals do & what they have in their little towns.

Mike & I split up.
Mike headed home to Phayao.
I decided to take a meander down R1026 for a look at a couple of places I thought might be interesting.

Na Muen was the first stop & Wat Bo Kaeo

A spectacular wat with outstanding murals & art work. Totally unexpected!

Absolutely sensational

A stunning wat for photographers. Check it out sometime. It makes 1026 well worth the ride.

Wat Bo Kaeo · Bo Kaeo, Na Muen District, Nan 55180, Thailand

âââââ · Buddhist temple

goo.gl

More coming.

 

[DavidFL]

Further on down R1026 Pak Nai was the destination.

It's a decade since I have been down here I think.

R1026 rocks as you all know, & wouldn't it be good to have day's photo session on it for some nice riding shots.

Just wander up & down taking photos here & there.

Pak Nai

Queued up waiting for the ferry

Pak Nai Fisherman Village · 3M4J+H34, Na Thanung, Na Muen District, Nan 55180, Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

 

[DavidFL]

Time to start heading home. Turn around & back up the 1026.
1 more stop, a mosey out to some erosion.

Wat Phra That Chiang Khong was the spot, adjoining the more famous Sao din

Walk out the back & down a gravelly dirt track & there's a sensational viewpoint over the countryside.

Nature is always a wonderful, powerful intriguing force what it can do.

Check it out sometime

Phra That Chiang Khong · 8Q42+82F, Chiang Khong, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Buddhist temple

goo.gl

A return to Sao Din beckons

Sao Din Na Noi · à¸à¸.4011 Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

Plus Kho Sua too

Kok Sua - Sri Nan National Park · Unnamed Rd Tambon Chiang Khong Amphoe Na Noi Chang Wat Nan 55150 Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

That night I was in Nan, staying at the Grand Mansion & eating at the Sanian with the Hawk.
Breakfast the next morning was with Sean @ CrossRoads & I was in home in Chiang Khong by 5PM.


Roll on the next GTR UP Country Dinner.

 

[Heineken]

A few years ago a mate of mine took me to this location near Nan, I wonder if it is part of the same National Park that you were at David ?

 

[DavidFL]

A few years ago a mate of mine took me to this location near Nan, I wonder if it is part of the same National Park that you were at David ?

Yeah I think they're "all the same."
The 3 sites are very close together.
If I was to guess your pics look more like Sao Din

Sao Din Na Noi · à¸à¸.4011 Na Noi, Na Noi District, Nan 55150, Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

Look on Google Earth to see clearly how close & large the 3 sites are.

Ive got some golden oldies pics on GTR here

Doi Phukha - Nan

Found another old one for you guys. The end of the road R1256, on Doi Phukha on the Pua side. Not a great snap, & probably from 90-91-92? This spot is before the famous Chomphu Phukha tree, & as you see can the road had not reached that tree yet.

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Phrae also has a similar site @ Pha Muang Phi

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

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Phrae Attractions & History

Phrae Attractions Moved from https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/the-free-thai-seri-thai-museum-phrae.8910/ Khum Chao Luang Muang Phrae, the ex-residence of the Phrae governor. and was built in 1893 by Chao Luang Piriyathepawong. The building is a mixture of Thai and...

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Chai Prakarn has another site

Kad Muang Phi natural trail · M5G4+9V6 Unnamed Road Si Dong Yen, Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai 50320, Thailand

âââââ · Tourist attraction

goo.gl

Smokin in Fang

An overnighter in Fang to locate the ghost market canyon. Plus a chance to maybe escape the smoky atmosphere in the Chiang Mai valley. Ha. Ha. The previous day Id been up on Mon Cham...

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Doi Lo / Chomthong has one

Phachor (Mae Wang National Park) · Mae Wang National Park, Santi Suk, Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai 50160, Thailand

âââââ · National park

goo.gl

Pha Chor - Mae Wang National Park

On the outskirts of Chiang Mai, sort of....a "new" tourist attraction in the Mae Wang National Park. If you've been to Sao Din in Nan or Phae Puang Phi out of Phrae v& enjoyed them, then Pha Chor is much impressive (& requires much more effort.) The story goes that this erosion site must have...

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[Ughetto]

Phu Lanka Noi and Phuchifa with fog at 12 am on the way to go back Chiang Rai from Na Noi

 

[Ughetto]

Waiting the meeting in Na Noi Saphan near bo kluea Nan Province and Nan city for Loy Kratong.I can share much more but confusion about the name we always change place in pc write Thai language and I cannot understand and so escuse me for confusion