I just found this web site which is extensive and informative on just about everything you can think of concerning touring Thailand by car. Regional trips and 22 chapters on short weekend trips. A good bookmark for when the spirit moves you go get on the road. Pete
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/specials/drive/
Drive Thailand
Drive Thailand
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