We crossed successfully from Thailand to Malaysia at the end of January 2023 and would like to share our experience to help other cyclists considering this option. We spent 10 minutes at Thai immigration getting stamped out of the country, followed by a 10 minute ferry ride (0.60 Malaysian Ringit or 20 Thai Baht per 1 person with 1 bicycle), and 15 more minutes getting stamped in at Malaysia … [Read more...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border at Tak Bai immigration checkpoint
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Bicycle Rentals in Songkhla (Hat Yai) Thailand
Several bicycle tour companies in Thailand offer daily, monthly, and long term bike rentals. First, decide where in Thailand you will be visiting and what type of bicycle would suit your riding plans. Then contact one of the bicycle tour company operators closest to the area you intend to visit. Some bicycle tour companies offer maps, pannier bags & racks, and GPS devices to make planning … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rentals in Songkhla (Hat Yai) Thailand
Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Hat Yai is a great start or end point to any cycling trip that involves a border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. Getting you and your bicycle to or from one of the Thailand/Malaysia border crossings is as easy as booking a ticket on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) southern line. If your cycling adventure has you crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border one of the better options … [Read more...] about Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
The city of Hat Yai is a short distance ride to or from the border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. The city on the Thailand side of the border crossing is Sadao, while the city on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu Hitam. Regardless of whether you’re cycling plans have you entering or exiting Thailand, the city of Hat Yai, with its train station and good selection of nearby bike shops and … [Read more...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
Hat Yai Critical Mass
We received an email from Khun Arkanay Panjatape of Hat Yai in response to our most recent newsletter. He kindly informed us about the Hat Yai Critical Mass ride taking place on the last Friday night of every month near the city center. Khun Arkanay also sent us a few photos of the cycling group that showed up to last month's ride. Great fun on a Friday night, indeed. Join the group if you are in … [Read more...] about Hat Yai Critical Mass
Bicycle Clubs in Songkhla and Hat Yai Thailand
Want to see more bicycle clubs in other areas of Thailand? Visit our comprehensive list of Bicycle Clubs on the main CLUBS & LINKS page. Hat Yai Cycling [Songkhla] Want to see more bicycle clubs in other areas of Thailand? Visit our comprehensive list of Bicycle Clubs on the main CLUBS & LINKS page. … [Read more...] about Bicycle Clubs in Songkhla and Hat Yai Thailand
Bicycle Shops in Songkhla Province Thailand
Songkhla / สงขลา AWR - All Wheels Ride *feature 36/38 Nipatuthit 1 T. Hat Yai A. Hat Yai Songkhla 90110 Tel. 074-233-169, 074-233-621 Bike Shop Phetkasem Road T. Sadao A. Sadao Songkhla 90120 Hat Yai Mountain Bike 25/1-3 Sripoovanart Road T. Hat Yai A. Hat Yai Songkhla 90110 Tel. 074-355-055, 084-198-9394 Hatyai-Speedplay 171-173 Nipatuthit 2 Road T. Hat Yai A. … [Read more...] about Bicycle Shops in Songkhla Province Thailand
All Wheels Ride in Songkhla
Traveling by bicycle through the Deep South of Thailand is a wonderfully rewarding experience. The sights, the smells, and the tastes of Thailand's southern provinces are rich and memorable. Amongst Thais, questions concerning the South tend to elicit answers about its beautiful landscape, SPICY food, and the fast, friendly dialect of Southerners. Four of Thailand's southern provinces border … [Read more...] about All Wheels Ride in Songkhla