Here's a simple shortcut to exploring more of your environment when you've got a week or 4 to spare, and you're even thinking that you might stop the backpacking thing through Thailand and just live somewhere for a while to get a taste of what Thailand is really about.
In a nutshell then, probably the best way to explore is by getting yourself a small motorbike (110-150cc). But should you buy or should you rent? Well, it all depends on you and what you are planning to do. Sometimes renting works out well and other times, buying is the way to go.
Often westerners who are new to a Thai town will rent a small motorbike for the first month or so. Renting a zippy little machine like this will cost you about US$80 or so a month, and it costs about $3 to fill your tank with gas (benzine). Renting allows you to explore, get a feel for the Thai traffic (!), and check out places to live if that's your agenda.
On the other hand, if you discover you love Thailand way too much and there's no way in the world you'll ever leave, then buying a snappy little machine is probably a good call. To buy one of these motos you'd need about US$800 or so, depending on the model you choose, and the payment method.
Fortunately, and especially if you've got a Thai friend to help you, you can organize to pay off your motorbike on a per month basis. In this case you'd put some dollars down (say about $200) and then every month pay about $60 or so to the motorcycle shop you acquired your bike from.
Either way, it's an easy process. You'll need your passport and some sort of proof of who you are etc. You'll also need to wear a helmet around and to carry a license of some sort. Once that's all sorted, you're ready to roll!
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