Absolutely Fantastic Henry!
I taught American students (now retired from teaching) in Thailand for a period of seven years from 1997 until 2005. Our Asia study group would often board a tour bus or a sleeper train and we faculty would guide on trips throughout Thailand from Pattani in the South to Chaing Rai in the North, sometimes to the east to Korat. I often (on my own holidays) would rent a motorcycle (usually a 175 cc or a 400 cc) and go exploring on my own. The areas near Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, and Nong Khai were where I explored the most by 2 wheels. I think the only thing you didn't do on your trip by FJR was go snorkeling in the Gulf of Thailand (Lol).
You captured in digital images much of what I have in 35mm slide form. The memories of the places you travelled have many similarities to my own experiences, but you did it by FJR 1300 = WOW! The food, the scenery, the climate, the people, the language, the exotic scents, textures, and colors of South East Asia are all keen portions of my life's experience. My personal favorite was the study of contrasts/similarities of my western background and Buddhism.
Again, great report and thanks for posting it. I hope to do something similar to what you did by MC some day.
Sawasdee, Khunajawdge
Hope that you remember me..?! 
