How Danger is a Dangerous when Crossing Malaysia and Thailand Border With A Motorbike?

Many of us were unable to travel due to pandemic we faced at this time. But, I am here to bring you with me for a Motorbike tour from Singapore - Malaysia and Thailand. These 5 day trips surely will entertain you and we shall begin.

On Day 1

Let me introduce to you Markus, Dave, and Roberto with their motorbike collection.

After a cup of coffee, we start cruising from Gelang Patah Petrol Station to Sime Darby Plantation inside a secluded area in Johor Bahru. (Johor is just a border away from Singapore).

Malaysia has a lush green environment. Full of Palm trees everywhere.

We were passing a small winding secluded road in between palm plantations.

Inside Palm plantation, we saw a few train tracks.

It was raining in the afternoon from Gemas heading towards Bentong.

This is why we were very tired, and we decided to stay overnight here in Karak Town.

Staying in a small hotel in Karak and we had a wonderful evening with local food and the guys had a few beers.

Do you know that Malaysians are very friendly people? I am talking about the villagers. They were nice and love to ask you questions and are happy to help out with directions.

On Day 2.

We left early morning from Karak Town in Malaysia and head our way to Genting Highland.

Genting Highland took us about 2 hours on the highway. No drama on the road as it is pretty straightforward with good direction on signboards.

The beautiful narrow roads will make you love to drive with a motorbike as it is for Markus, Dave, and Roberto.

From Genting Highland, we then head up to Fraser Hills.

After Fraser Hills, we head down to a small town for lunch and join the road heading to Cameron Highlands.

As Dave drove down the winding road, he found this little fellow (turtle)right in the middle of the road.

Dave took this cute turtle and help to cross the road.

After 2 hours on the road, finally arrived here in Cameron Highlands.

In Cameron Highlands, there are large farm vegetation and huge Tea plantations aside from being a tourist destination to many locals and neighboring countries like Singapore, Thiland, Laos, and even Vietnam.

We settled in a place called Cameronian Lodge.

The only place we could get into upon arrival. It cost Malaysian dollar RM90 per standard room with Queen size bed.

There were many tourists and the town was super lit up with fascinating lights. Buses full of tourists seems to be a huge business at that time.

We had dinner at a popular Chinese restaurant.

Dishes above: spicy deer meat, tofu, pork, 2 types of vegetables with 4 rice and a bottle of beer for the boys cost About 129.00 Malaysian Ringgit. About $35 USD.

On Day 3.

Dave turns back to Singapore on his own as Markus, Roberto, and I seats at the back of Markus's heading to Phuket Thailand.

Robbie’s Petrol has run out just before we cross the Bukit Bunga Malaysia and Thailand border. Darn! I said I do not see many houses on the road and it is quiet here. I felt a little scared in a place like quiet, you know?

With white skin men in Asia, especially with expensive big motorbikes like these men were driving with, most likely would have a typical mentality that we have money and kidnapping can happen. That was what my fear arises in a second at the back of my mind.

We manage to fill up Roberto’s motorbike fuel tank after all.

Entering Thailand. Cross border of BUKIT BUNGA. This border is newly open for less than 6 years now. I notice that the language and clothing of people here were very Malaysian style.

We stop for a break and had Durian fruit and pineapple.

The people were nice and happy taking pictures with Roberto and Markus. The men were like a superstar for that moment.

These 2 white men are durian eaters too.

We continued for another 3 hours of riding inside the forest heading direction of Hatyai passing through Narathiwat town in Thailand.

Many of the lands we were cruising look like farms. I saw many beautiful rice fields and vegetation.

Though time to settle down, we drove a little more away from the city of Narathiwat as we wanted to stay near nature or just away from the city center.

We could not find a place we wanted near the beachside of Narathiwat.

As it’s getting dark, we drove back to town and decided to stay in Narathiwat Hotel.

The room was spacious though it looks old, it works fine.

There is a Thai restaurant next to the hotel.

And guess what? You are never in Thailand if you do not eat all this spicy food.

Day 4 and 5.

From Narathiwat, we head in the direction of Kelantan following road number 1669.

Following road 1669, passing through road Amphoe Mayo- Krawa.

We had a stop for lunch at AMPHOE SINGHANAKHON — MUANG NGAN.

Following the highway to the south, we got so bored and Robbie change direction to AMPHOE KHUAN KHANUN — THALE NOI.

Beautiful scenery passing through this road.

Coming through a small road again and landed in the town of KHUAN KHANUN.

As we continue, we came to such a beautiful huge combination of nature and improvised man-made lake Huai Nam Sai. (Image above)

I was enjoying this scenic view of the lake. We drove around it to get to AMPHOE RATSADA — KHLONG PANG and we snuggled in Ni Nee Garden.

Nee Garden is a friendly motorbike place and super safe. Inside the garden, they have entertainment for us. The bungalows are beautiful and relaxing.

From Ni Nee Garden, we head to KHAO PHANOM.

Khao Phanom road is a small but neat road where big bikes like KTM 990 or HONDA AFRICAN TWIN rides easily.

Along the ride, we had to stop for a break and found this family who was doing rubber farming.

After coffee from the rubber farm, we drove for a short narrow road to Amphoe Khao Phanom then head to Phuket town where we end our Motoring trip from Malaysia to Thailand.

What sorts of incidents can happen when you are crossing Malaysia and Thailand Immigration Border?

In many circumstances, the immigration officer will find fault in you or your motorbike. It can be costly but with money under the table, this sort of corruption can be solved.

Traffic police, in many cases, we have been stopped, all we do is to just give $50 Malaysian money to avoid delay on our journey. I am sorry to say this but this is still true today.

Your Motorbike can be stolen or you get kidnapped. We stay safe by always staying overnight in a safe location to avoid trouble.

Money. When we travel, we have extra cash but not so much. Because to enjoy the scenery on the road, we need to be on a smaller road with a motorbike.

Conclusion

We experienced all sorts of things on this journey. We met so many wonderful people on a smaller road. They were helpful to us.

It seems to me that in the city areas are more dangerous than in the villages.

Beautiful places, beautiful people, and beautiful experienced in this journey that I can never forget for my entire life.

Because motorbike riding with a car are two different types of experience.

The beauty of motorbikes is that you can have no limits and no one pushes you. Parking is easy at the hotels.

If you are open to some adventure where no limits then you can really have a lot of fun.

Thank you for reading.