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Chiang Mai and around for Songkran next weekend!

by whiskieman 06 April 2012

Hey guys! First post here on these forums, but I've been an avid reader for a while now! I'm a novice rider, but after driving around…
RE: Norhern Thailand... one week... what to do????

by Captain_Bob 08 March 2012

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Pai all in one week is pretty ambitious. I agree ith the idea of renting a small scooter for exploring but…
Re: Chiand Mai to Singapore - any suggestion for nice routes???

by banankontakt 21 February 2012

Hi, The Mae Hong Son loop is not a little half day trip as somebody mentioned. I guess it was the Samoeng loop that he/she really meant.…
RE: Road trip, Chiang Mai to Ban Wat Chan

by Spaniel 23 December 2011

Thanks for the info, PoiDog. The CRV is mine, so wont be renting. The road (route 1096) as far as Samoeng I think is pretty good.…
Road trip, Chiang Mai to Ban Wat Chan

by Spaniel 22 December 2011

My wife and I will be in Chiang Mai in mid-January and plan on driving from CM to Ban Wat Chan. Will take Rt 107 north to Rt 1096 west…
RE: Chang Mai

by Irishrover 19 December 2011

>>Seriously? Where?? << EM,i want to keep it to myself but its a little place up in the mountains by Samoeng .I provide the peanuts and…
RE: Chang Mai

by dominic77 17 December 2011

To visit my friends at a certain well-known guesthouse and eat delicious Khao Soy in their attached restaurant. To visit some other friends…
RE: Chiang Mai & Bangkok 24-30 November 2011

by Captain_Bob 18 November 2011

You're talking out your circular muscle again gator. The Chiang Mai area is gorgeous - been out motorbiking almost every day the Samoeng…
RE: Backpacker-friendly, not too touristy places

by Captain_Bob 20 October 2011

North of Chiang Mai check out Chiang Dao (Malee Nature Bungalows, Chiang Dao Nest) and Thaton (Apple GH, Garden Home, River View Resort)…
RE: Planning to do a motorcycle loop in Chiang Mai

by Captain_Bob 18 August 2011

In wet season only take a Honda CBR400 (Super Four) if you're _not_ going offroad. I've taken one around the semi-paved backroads between…
RE: Planning to do a motorcycle loop in Chiang Mai

by Captain_Bob 05 August 2011

You won't have trouble renting bikes in late August as it's technically mid-rainy season. Just bring an emergency rain poncho (cheap to…
RE: Mae Hong Son/Pai or Gibbon Experience???

by Captain_Bob 18 July 2011

As per monty, you can easily spend a few days out in the forested hills north and west of Chiang Mai by booking a trek from there. About…
RE: Monkey Sanctury/Rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand?

by Captain_Bob 10 July 2011

Probably as close to what you're looking for in the area. More of a show than a sanctuary. [Chiang Mai Monkey Centre|http://www.chiangmai-…
RE: trekking from chang mai

by Captain_Bob 12 April 2011

Your time restriction really limits the options but here are some pointers. Firstly, avoid trekking in the Mae Wang / Sanpatong area southwe…
RE: Chiang Mai

by PinkNosedPenguin 18 March 2011

You are quick to dis-count +zip-lining or visiting elephant zoos+, but actually I suspect these things are likely to be very high on your…
RE: Help needed for northern thailand tinery

by Captain_Bob 26 February 2011

28-31 March unfortunately you miss the Sunday evening market which is way better than the night bazaar. Your idea to grab a bike and head…
RE: How Much Time to See Chiang Mai

by bluepelican 09 February 2011

Day 1 - Arrive @ 9:45am; nothing planned for the rest of the day - probably Doi Suthep and wandering around Day 2 - Elephant Nature Park…
RE: Help with Itinerary (again)

by Captain_Bob 29 December 2010

Given limited time I suggest you skip Ayutthaya and fly up to Chiang Mai (or take a sleeper train for the "adventure" aspect). There are…
RE: 3-4 days 4x4 trip from Chiang Mai ?

by Captain_Bob 21 November 2010

You don't even need a 4wd to explore a bunch of the area. Great roads all over, even the B-roads and small towns are mostly sealed and…
RE: Maesa Elephant Camp

by Captain_Bob 23 October 2010

Mae Rim is about 15km north of Chiang Mai. From there take another songtao headed for Samoeng and jump out at the camp about 10km from…
RE: One day at Chiang Mai

by Captain_Bob 25 September 2010

Easy fun choice is ride up to Doi Suthep (you don't have to visit the wat if you're templed-out, but it's a good start to the mountain).…
RE: moped ride from Chiang Mai anticlockwise round the 1096

by Captain_Bob 12 August 2010

Rental scooters are typically 110-125cc Honda Click/Airblade or Yamaha Mio and there are some 135 Yamaha Nouvo's available, any of which…
Re: moped ride from Chiang Mai anticlockwise round the 1096

by VillianChaser 12 August 2010

This ride is known as the Mae Sa valley - Samoeng Loop. There's and aussie guy in CM who produces good maps for bike riding in N Thailand/L…
Re: moped ride from Chiang Mai anticlockwise round the 1096

by VillianChaser 12 August 2010

Great ride on a Honda Dream type bike. Some reckon its better doing it clockwise, Stop for lunch at the restaurant right in the heart…
RE: moped ride from Chiang Mai anticlockwise round the 1096

by Captain_Bob 12 August 2010

Have done this ride quite a few times on scooters and bigger bikes. It's a good dayride of almost exactly 100km including the side-trip…