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13/04/2024
We Departed Bangkok and, Two Hours Into Our Journey in Thailand, We Encountered a National Park with Wild Elephants
We left everything behind to embark on a trip to Thailand
Barcelona (Spain), March 10th, with nerves at an all-time high. The long-awaited date had arrived—the date that would make us leave everything behind and set off on our journey, a decision made nearly two years prior was coming to life that very day. As the famous traveler Alicia Sornosa mentions in her book, it’s essential to set a date; otherwise, it’s easy for your brain to keep postponing the difficult decision that scares it, opting for the comfort of routine.
We said goodbye to our loved ones (these moments are great for discovering who truly cares about you) and boarded the plane. This time, we decided to fly comfortably, so we booked a flight with Qatar for €150, which took about 16 hours, whereas the other option was a 21-hour journey with less reliable airlines. We were familiar with Bangkok since we had been there five years ago, and Thailand could be considered the most tourist-friendly country in Southeast Asia,having been a top tourist destination for a long time.
Motorbike Trip in Thailand: Rent a motorbike
Even so, there was some cultural shock, albeit on a smaller scale. But everything changes: the streets, the shops, the people, the atmosphere; it's completely different and cannot leave you indifferent. But let’s get to the point: this was a motorbike trip, and without it, our journey in Thailand would have been impossible.
Three days later, we went to pick up our wonderful steed, which would serve us for 21 days, and we didn’t plan to give it much rest. Fortunately, it was Japanese, known for being reliable and faultless, and it cost us €20/day, whereas in Spain, something like this could easily cost over €100/day (if you’re interested in renting a motorbike in Thailand, don’t hesitate to contact us).
We started driving, and the traffic felt crazy and chaotic, although we knew that despite the appearance, there was a certain respect and order in the flow. The worst enemies there are the taxi drivers and the pick-ups in the fast lane (the right lane, as they drive on the left like the British). Getting used to the U-turns was daunting at first because you’re going straight at 100-120 km/h, and cars enter your lane as if it were a stop sign. If they don’t see you coming, it could be spectacular; I always braked just in case they wanted to merge—better safe than sorry.
From Bangkok to Koh Yao National Park
Outside the city, we stopped for a meal in a more relaxed place. Dear Thailand, the kitchen doesn’t close until they go to sleep, so rice with chicken was guaranteed.
We continued through small villages, with the landscape always surrounded by beautiful palm trees, and even saw a spectacular sunset—the fireball looks different from here. By nightfall, we reached our destination, just before starting the national park tour, so we left the best for the next morning. It had been a tough day, at 40ºC, and the first contact with the bike was enough.
The hotel was spectacular, with a suite overlooking the fabulous pool waiting for us. It’s nice to pay less and get better places than in Europe, it must be said. We went out for a good Pad Thai dinner and then to bed because the next day we had to be at our best. This was the summary of our first day on our trip to Thailand.
Trip to Thailand: The First 2 Days
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