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Phang Ma Pha Border Loop (Near Loi Tai Leng)

INTERMEDIATE
66 km2873 mFull DayNovember - FebruaryVerified Oct 2026
Permit only

This route passes through 3 protected areas

Riding here needs written permission from DNP in advance. Without it, entry alone is an offence.

  • San Pan Daeng Forest ParkForest Parkวนอุทยาน

    Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise. Section 27 applies the same rules here as in a national park.

    Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise. Section 27 applies the same rules here as in a national park. A forest park is usually unstaffed and ungated, which misleads riders into thinking it is open land. Legally it is not: s.27 applies the whole national-park prohibition list to forest parks, botanic gardens and arboreta, with identical penalties. Acts affecting the ecosystem — the clause that covers cutting or rutting trail: up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿500,000, or both (s.42). Blocking or obstructing a way, or entering to carry on an activity for profit: up to 2 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿200,000, or both (s.44). Failing to comply with an official's order: a fine up to ฿100,000 (s.47). Your bike can be confiscated under s.56 whether or not you own it and whether or not anyone is convicted.

  • Pai Watershed Wildlife SanctuaryWildlife Sanctuaryเขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่า

    Riding here needs written permission from DNP in advance. Without it, entry alone is an offence.

    Riding here needs written permission from DNP in advance. Without it, entry alone is an offence. Entering a wildlife sanctuary at all is a criminal offence without written permission from the authorities. There is no public right of access and no ticket you can buy at a gate. Entering without permission: up to 3 months' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿30,000, or both (s.96). Acts affecting the ecosystem, soil or vegetation — which includes cutting trail: up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿500,000, or both (s.100). Failing to obey an official's order once inside: a fine up to ฿100,000 (s.97). Your bike can be confiscated under s.109 whether or not you own it and whether or not anyone is convicted.

  • Namtok Pha Suea–Tham Pla National ParkNational Parkอุทยานแห่งชาติ

    Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise, and do not venture off the road.

    Remain on the road, dirt or otherwise, and do not venture off the road. You may enter through a checkpoint and pay the entry fee, but you must stay on the roads the park designates. Riding trail inside a national park falls under s.19 (2), and the Department has separately banned large and off-road motorcycles from parks by Director-General's Rule. Acts affecting the ecosystem — the clause that covers cutting or rutting trail: up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿500,000, or both (s.42). Blocking or obstructing a way, or entering to carry on an activity for profit — which reaches guided and paid tours: up to 2 years' imprisonment, a fine up to ฿200,000, or both (s.44). Failing to comply with an official's order or the Director-General's Rule, including the motorcycle ban: a fine up to ฿100,000 (s.47). Your bike can be confiscated under s.56 whether or not you own it and whether or not anyone is convicted.

Quoted text is from the Office of the Council of State's unofficial English translations. Only the Thai originals have legal force, and enforcement varies by park and by season. This is not legal advice — if in doubt, ask at the park office. More on riding responsibly here.

About this route

A beautiful farm roads and dirt road loop leading from Ban Jabo up North to the Myanmar Border (near the crossing to Loi Tai Leng) and then heading back South to the Lahu villages.

Ride safe

This is a border zone and access can change without warning. To enter the area, we had to assure the border guards we were not headed to Loi Tai Leng., Do not make false statements to the border guards and always obey their directives. Additionally, the mud in areas was quite deep, in face a large truck was stuck in the mud and required extraction with the help of a tractor.

Trail details

Distance
66 km
Elevation gain
2873 m
Duration
Full Day
Best season
November - February
Fuel stops
None
Water crossings
Some Deep Ones
Difficulty
INTERMEDIATE
Country
Thailand

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