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  1. WanderlustWritten avatar

    North to South Thailand, but I can't decide what to cut out

    by WanderlustWritten 19 April 2012

    I have been repeating it, daily. This mantra which is supposed to calm and relax, yet yields only sighs of exasperation. "I can't do…

  2. PhiMeow avatar

    RE: Chaing Mai

    by PhiMeow 12 April 2012

    Bangkok Airways flies to Koh Samui direct. Chiang Mai - fastest is by flying - Air Asia has many flights each day. San Kamphaeng has…

  3. lindamelinda avatar

    Re: Chiang Mai & Bangkok 24-30 November 2011

    by lindamelinda 20 November 2011

    Hi Guys, I booked 5 days at CM Blue house, and I wonder if anyone could provide "blonde-proof" directions from Chiang Mai Airport to…

  4. addamtron avatar

    Thailand Itinerary Help Needed

    by addamtron 08 October 2011

    Hello Everyone! I am in the beginning phase of planning a 3 week backpacking trip around Thailand. You can see my destination map here:…

  5. babybeluga avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai transport questions

    by babybeluga 30 June 2011

    I agree if you know how to operate motorbike, then rent it. It's really cheap here just be careful with all the traffic and stuff. I…

  6. Chanchao avatar

    RE: Leather Factories in Chiang Mai

    by Chanchao 05 May 2011

    I don't think there are a lot of leather goods made in Chiang Mai. Perhaps some small shops, but nothing much. Bor Sang is on the Sankam…

  7. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai transport questions

    by Captain_Bob 17 October 2010

    I would forget about buses for getting around the city - very few of them and they are a joke. Take a fixed-rate taxi (120b) from the…

  8. pianocello avatar

    Chiang Mai transport questions

    by pianocello 16 October 2010

    I'm going to Chiang Mai in 2 weeks. I will be arriving on a Tuesday morning at 8:40am and departing the next day at 9:10 in the morning.…

  9. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: how's the climbing in chiang mai

    by Captain_Bob 16 September 2010

    The weather in Chiang Mai has been really rainy the past week, as in all-day-drippy and sometimes heavy, but today the sun has cracked…

  10. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai - Baan Tawai Handicraft Centre

    by Captain_Bob 04 June 2010

    Ban Tawai is mostly about wood - furniture, carvings, most of it heavy but plenty of smaller decorative items as well. It's worth a few…

  11. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai - Baan Tawai Handicraft Centre

    by Captain_Bob 04 June 2010

    Ban Tawai is mostly about wood - furniture, carvings, most of it heavy but plenty of smaller decorative items as well. It's worth a few…

  12. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: STICKY: Is it safe to travel during declared

    by Captain_Bob 17 May 2010

    [Chiang Mai bank story here|http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/security/36349/bank-outlets-come-under-bomb-attack] These were in outlying…

  13. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Festival in Bo Sang Chiang Mai

    by Captain_Bob 17 January 2010

    We went to Bo Sang last night to check it out. Not too crowded, good vibe. Pics on my [flickr site|http://www.flickr.com/photos/captain-bo…

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    RE: Festival in Bo Sang Chiang Mai

    by angsta 07 January 2010

    Is this the unbrella village place or where they release all the laterns during Loi Katong?

  15. Canuck-viking avatar

    Festival in Bo Sang Chiang Mai

    by Canuck-viking 07 January 2010

    I noticed that there are posters around town advertising a festival in Bo Sang On January15-17. Festivals in Thailand are usually…

  16. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai - when is the next festival ?

    by Captain_Bob 05 January 2010

    2010 dates Bo Sang Umbrella Festival Jan 15-17 Chiang Mai Flower Festival Feb 5-7 Macha Bucha Feb 28 I wouldn't get too excited about…

  17. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: 4 days - Bangkok or Chiang Mai?

    by Captain_Bob 05 January 2010

    Chiang Mai RULES! The air is nice this time of year - haze doesn't happen until March. The closest thing to KSR would be Moon Muang…

  18. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: shopping for crafts in Hanoi

    by Captain_Bob 24 October 2009

    Chiang Mai Sunday evening street market, Saturday evening Wualai road market, Bo Sang, Sangkampaeng, Ban Tawai, Kad Luang (Wararot), and…

  19. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: camping and transport to Crazy Horse climbing area

    by Captain_Bob 11 October 2009

    BL it's about 35km east of Chiang Mai past Sankamphaeng near the small town of Mae On. I know there are some sleepy guesthouses and homestay…

  20. bruno_brasil avatar

    1 month in Thailand - suggestions on my itinerary, please

    by bruno_brasil 25 March 2009

    Hi guys, my girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Southeast Asia between July and September (yep, wet season!). We already have a rough…

  21. davidjones1952 avatar

    RE: Factories vs. markets in Chiang Mai

    by davidjones1952 28 January 2009

    Bo Sang is a good suggestion for a day out - there are places where you can watch local craftsmen make and paint the canvas umbrellas…

  22. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Factories vs. markets in Chiang Mai

    by Captain_Bob 28 January 2009

    If your timing is right, start out on a Sunday at the huge weekly evening street market in the old city from about 5pm until midnight.…

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    Re: Chiang Mai advice

    by Wichit 23 June 2008

    You can book the train online. see http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm Elephant camps and a butterfly & orchid garden arein Mae Sa valley…

  24. timming avatar

    RE: Please inform me!!!!!!!!

    by timming 02 June 2008

    Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is the hub of Northern Thailand. With a population of over 170,000, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located…

  25. Just_Bob avatar

    RE: Looking for painted parasols

    by Just_Bob 19 January 2008

    Those Bo(r) Sang umbrellas make their way to other markets (incl. BKK as above) but go to the source if that's your thing. There are…

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