A small listing of curves in roads that, when viewed from the correct position, resemble numerals. Not only do these curves provide unique photo opportunities, they are also situated on iconic roads. Roads that provide great driving/riding opportunities, fantatsic scenery and an entrée to local culture.

Number 0, Route 1081, Santi Suk District, Nan Province.

Number 3, Route 1081, Santi Suk District, Nan Province.

Number 9, Route 2113, Na Haeo District, Loei Province.

Number 33, Ban Mae Kon Ken Road,  Mae Sot District, Tak Province.

 

Number 0 Bend located at 18.9767, 100.9917,  Km 46+000 – 46+400
This is a nearly perfect circular loop that, when viewed from the correct position, looks like the numeral ‘0’. 

Number 3 Bend located at 18.9742, 101.0339, Km 38+200 – 38+500
A sharp hairpin turn clearly resembling the numeral ‘3’, when viewed from the correct position.

Number 9 Bend  located at 17.363, 101.0516
The climb out of the valley from Na Mala on Route 2113 inadequately heralds what is further ahead. Phu Khao Ngam Viewpoint (aka Number 9) is an amazing bit of road engineering. Viewed from the right location the road forms the shape of the numeral 9.

Number 33 Bend located at 16.5457, 98.5990.
Take Route 1090 out of Mae Sot for 16 kilometres south on Highway 12 to Huai Mai Pan. Turn west just before the PTT Station onto the road to Ban Mae Kon Ken village. Follow the road for about 10 kilometres to the parking area at the top of the slope of the 33 Curve Road to fully appreciate the view.

 

 

 

© Kim Epton 2025
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