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If you are looking for an exotic experience where you can dump traditional transportation and can enjoy the freedom and excitement offered by bike riding, Thailand should be on your list. Probably there aren’t too many people aware of this, but Thailand is an exceptional destination when it comes to motorcycle touring. Not only will the views here be stunning, but bikers will also enjoy great roads and everything they need for an excellent experience. Would you like to learn more about it? Perhaps these 5 reasons will help you understand better why Thailand is such a great destination for motorcyclists.   1. The quality of the roads is amazing and you will never get bored riding your bike Thailand has great roads to motorcyclists, and not just on the highways but also in the rural areas as well. No matter how amazing it is to drive on smooth roads, the best experiences are gained while traveling on not so popular roads. Rural roads, roads through national parks, and other roads that unveil the hidden beauty of Thailand are plentiful here. You will have to watch out for farm animals though, like dogs, pigs, or chickens, in the rural areas, but this is the charm of these areas. After all, you came to Thailand to experience something completely new. The best part about these smaller roads is the absence of large vehicles, like trucks, which makes things even better. They are clear of any commercial traffic, allowing the motorcyclist to simply enjoy the ride and the views. It is even more surprising to see that there are asphalted roads in parts of the country you wouldn’t have dreamed you would find such things, like some remote areas in Si Saket or Sakorn Nakorn.   2. The scenery is stunning As

Celebrating cultural diversity, travel Big Bike Tours highlights some of the lesser-known communities around the world and what makes them so fascinating. The Tai Dam (or Black Tai) originates from the southern regions of China. The word 'dam' (meaning black) refers to the traditional black-colored skirt and headdress worn by Tai Dam women. When their homeland in China was destroyed by Kublai Khan's army during the Mongol invasion around 1250 BC, many Tai  Dam people migrated to Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Today, the Tai Dam in Thailand mainly resides in the northern mountainous regions of Chiang Khan in Loei province. Tai Dam houses are built on stilts and a Tai Dam village, called baan, usually comprises 40 to 50 stilt houses. Agriculture is the Tai Dam's primary livelihood. They mainly cultivate rice on the hillside terraces where they live, and also grow secondary crops like corn and cotton. CULTURE & CUSTOMS Tai Dam people pride themselves on being pleasant, courteous, and hospitable. Their social structure consists of three levels ­ the village (baan), the commune (made up of a few villages), and muang (akin to a district, it encompasses a few communes). While each village has its own headman and the commune is headed by a member of the nobility, the muang has a hereditary ruler called chao muang, who is considered a 'prince'. The Tai Dam family unit is a close-knit one, and it is common for newlyweds to live with the wife's family until they are able to establish a home of their own. Although the Tai Dam is a patriarchal society, there is no division of labor between men and women; both share a household, child­rearing, and farming responsibilities. BELIEFS & SPIRITUALITY A majority of Tai Dam people are Buddhists, although animism and ancestral worship are still

So you are planning your first Open Road long bike ride across Thailand. You may be a novice or experienced rider back home, but have you ever gone outside your comfort zone and driven in a foreign land where the rains come hard and heavy or the sun beats down at random? Have you ever experienced riding in a troop experiencing foreign landscapes and cultures with hardy big bike enthusiasts at every excursion? Whether you choose to ride the Mae Hong Son Loop, which takes you to the most mountainous province in Thailand to the highest peak, Doi Inthanon (2.565 meters above sea level) or the Nan Loop excursion which takes you through the most beautiful countryside of Northern Thailand with its great roads, no traffic, no speed cams and stunning scenery. You can ride the famous Highway No. 1148, ranked as one of the top 10 best riding roads all over the world. Ride along the unique panorama of the Border between Laos and Thailand. Cross the Sirikit Dam Reservoir on a wooden ferry and visit the World Heritage Historical Park of Sukhothai. But like every open rider knows and understands…. you need to prepare well and know what you’re doing in advance. So here are a few tips to make your experience as pleasant as possible. Tip Number 1: Driver’s License, Rules of the Road and Insurance You don’t need a special Thai driving license but you will need a valid international driving permit or a valid license with a motorcycle amendment from your home country so make sure you organize this before you leave home. In Thailand, we drive on the left. As in England, Ireland and Australia. All speed limits are in km/h, 30-50 for towns, 60 for suburbs and 90 for major roads and dual