Nice roads to drive a motorcycle 1 or 2h away from Bangkok?

honestly if you want something closer than kanchanaburi but still with some curves, take the 340 out toward suphan buri then cut onto the 321. it's about an hour from bangkok proper and the road winds through some rubber plantations and small hills, nothing dramatic but way more interesting than the straight highways. there's a decent noodle shop around km 45 called kuaytiaw ruea pa that does boat noodles with pork rinds, perfect mid-ride stop. just keep an eye out for the occasional tractor on the narrow bits

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The road along the eastern side of the Chao Phraya, from Pak Kret down to Nonthaburi, is a solid option if you want something close and quiet. It's mostly flat but runs right along the river with old temples and stilt houses, and traffic is light on weekday mornings. You can stop at Wat Chalermprakiat for the temple with the golden chedis on the hill, then cross back via the Rama IV bridge. Takes about 45 minutes from central Bangkok to get out there, and the whole loop is maybe two hours at a relaxed pace.

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ngl theres a fun little loop out toward lam luk ka that most people skip. take the 304 east past the airport then hang a left onto the 3312, it snakes through some old rice paddies and fruit orchards with these random temples popping up every few k. about 55 mins from bkk and you can hit the wat pho bang o for the giant reclining buddha thats way less crowded than the one in town. traffic is light on sunday mornings and theres a solid khao man gai spot at the junction near khlong 7 if u need fuel

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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