So...which is it? Or is it both?

[Wayne66]

The road from Sawankhalok to Thoen, On Apple Maps it's the 1048

On Google Maps it's the 106

Which is it?

Wayne

 

[DavidFL]

R106 runs from Chiang Mai to Lamphun to Li to Thoen.
R1048 runs from Thoen to Sawankhalok.

Sawankhalok is a classic old town.
Watch out for biting dog at the old railway station.

(A CSL Dinner ride: Chiang Khong - Sawankhalok - Si Satchanalai & Return.)

Thoen
(Wat's on a run to a GTR Dinner)

 

[Dodraugen]

If you look closer on Google maps and their Google Earth you will find the answer (its 106)

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[DavidFL]

Wow that is interesting. Thanks for that.
Genius problem solver!

 

[Wayne66]

So are we saying that Apple Maps have got it wrong? Is there any other mapping where is say the 1048?
My OSM mapping says 106

Wayne

 

[Wayne66]

On my Reise map of Thailand it's the 1048

I wonder if it's changed recently! I shall find out tomorrow.

Wayne

 

[Dodraugen]

Mapsme/OSM says R106:

 

[Dodraugen]

It seems R1048 was the former roadnumber for that road:

ทางหลวงแผ่นดินหมายเลข 1048 - วิกิพีเดีย

th.wikipedia.org

Highway No. 1048 Don Chai - Sawankhalok is a former highway with 2 and 4 lanes (in Thung Saliam Subdistrict Municipality) connecting traffic between Thoen District, Lampang Province to Sawankhalok District, Sukhothai Province, allowing for more convenient and faster travel. The total distance is 92.319 kilometers. This route is winding along the mountainside, especially near Thoen District, which is very steep. Currently, it is combined with Highway No. 106 Sawankhalok - Umong[1]

 

[Wayne66]

I rode the road yesterday, 29/05/25, and it's the 106. Signs on the route, I did not see any signs saying 1048

Wayne

 

[DavidFL]

Interestingly, this just turned up in my news feed.

per Google Translate

Expanded to 4 lanes completed on Toll Road 106 Mae Pa Phai - Mae Tun Li District, Lamphun Province (Km.60 - Km.74 or Km.154 - Km.168) The distance is more than 14 km to increase the efficiency of travel in this area (which is a long road from Sawankhalok District, Sukhothai Province to the Chiang Mai-Lampang Super Highway intersection, the distance to Doi Suthep and Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, a distance of more than 257 km with 2-4 lanes alternating, so it is another important road connecting the Central to the North) (Thank you for the information and photos from the Department of Highways).

Source: FB Thailand Update.