The back route to Pai ...

The R1095 route to Pai in Northern Thailand is a famous 762 curvy twisty road that snakes its way up to the hippy town of Pai. Often riders will take this route when covering the full Mae Hong Son Loop ( MHS route guide: https://motogirlthailand.com/mae-hong-son-loop/)

However, in recent years the Wat Chan route to Pai became fully paved, creating a route to Pai that is quiet and more rural than the popular R1095. There are fewer coffee shops/eateries on this back route, but the ride is fantastic. The loop is fun for an overnight ride to Pai (or a day ride if you feel like it!) or as an alternative ride to or from the Mae Hong Son loop.

*Covid19 news* Thailand is now opening up more, including more international flights. This video reflects Pai at this current time (November 2021. As a comparison, check out this video of Pai during full lockdown:

...and how Pai used to look back in 2008:

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