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RE: Xining to Bangkok

by Captain_Bob 09 May 2012

I don't get it. You live way up north of the Tibetan plateau about 2000km from the Laos border, and yet getting to Bangkok don't want…
RE: Itinerary for 5 days in Northern Thailand before crossing into Laos

by Captain_Bob 30 April 2012

>packages from Chiang Mai that costs anywhere from 1500-2500 THB for a trip via slow boat Fair price is 1500-1700. Anything more is overpri…
RE: Mind blowing destinations in Asia for adventurous couple?

by thaibeachlovers 18 April 2012

*Seeking the ultimate variety of experiences between authentic culture, mysterious ancient places, completely isolated beauty, bustling…
Down the Lancang/Mekong

by Pantagruel 14 April 2012

Would anyone have any news about the earliest point at which you can take a boat down the Mekong (or Lancang as it is called in China)?…
RE: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by Raki_Man 09 April 2012

Thank you for the updates. I was going to do this trip in early June, but I dont think I will be now. If an organisation which is in…
RE: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by SpaceLady 09 April 2012

Forestcafe got back to me saying i could take a cargo boat but they do not recommend it due to the attacks. So i searched ' mekhong china…
RE: north of thailand info

by Captain_Bob 09 April 2012

That would have to be a private guide with a car and expensive (at least 3000b/day) and the middle is boring. Most popular stops are Ayuthay…
RE: Pai - Should I bother or head South? Running out of cash soon. Views?

by Off_The_Path_Travel 02 April 2012

If you are looking to save money but would still like to see more of the north, Pai could be a good option. Accommodation can be found…
RE: Burma to China border crossing

by westwood 02 April 2012

One of the boat services from Chiang Saen to China was stopped due to a fall in tourists from China using it. I was told this by Maekhong…
RE: smaller cities in thailand to stay

by afdirkse 25 March 2012

@thespade: Yikes! I think North is the way to go then, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Chiang Saen look great. I think I'll travel overland…
RE: smaller cities in thailand to stay

by thaibeachlovers 25 March 2012

The burning season is NOW, not June. It'll be raining in June. Chiang Mai for temples, but the White Temple in Chiang Rai is worth a…
RE: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by wanderingstraycat 20 March 2012

think there was more than one incident in recent months, & apparently it was quite a big thing in the Chinese press - to the point where…
Re: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by froeschlido 20 March 2012

I got one reply from maekhongtravel saying the water level might not allow boats at the moment. And one reply from a chinese travel agency…
RE: Thailand: 13th May- 2nd June. This is my first draft:

by thaibeachlovers 17 March 2012

#5 LOS = Land of Smiles = Thailand ( all of it ). Seriously, Thailands beaches have become over touristed, and not that good anymore.…
Re: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by gastonsf 15 March 2012

I would contact Forest Cafe.They seems to have the most up to date infos on this topic and they reply pretty fast. I should tell you that…
Re: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by marriedwithluggage 15 March 2012

We would love to find out as well. We are leaving Chiang Mai on April 1st and heading up that way. Would be great to know the status or…
RE: Holiday at Chiangmai

by Captain_Bob 05 March 2012

Chiang Rai is a good base for daytrips to the far north (Thaton, Mae Salong, Doi Tung, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, etc.) As cities go Chiang…
RE: Are Phuket and Phi-Phi really that bad?

by thaibeachlovers 01 March 2012

^^ Seems pretty good take on it to me. However, it is a shame that the average tourist staying in the polished palaces will probably…
RE: Are Phuket and Phi-Phi really that bad?

by BthDth 27 February 2012

>a local bus to Chiang Saen !! That was one of my random visits. Loved it. Spent a couple of hours just watching the barges from china…
RE: Are Phuket and Phi-Phi really that bad?

by thaibeachlovers 27 February 2012

*we stayed at one of the Laguna resorts on Bang Tao beach on Phuket, and the Holiday Inn on the northern end of Phi Phi* As a * resort…
RE: Backpacker's question

by thaibeachlovers 27 February 2012

Agree that meeting bagpackers and "off the beaten track" are incompatible. Bagpackers adhere to the most beaten track. If you're serious,…
RE: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by froeschlido 26 February 2012

Does anyone know whether the boat ChaingSaen (or Rai) - Jinghong is likely to be running beginning of April (2012) or not? Is the water…
Re: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by gastonsf 26 February 2012

Thanks Raki Man, I contacted Forest Café. My trip is in Jan.2013, so there is still time to reflect...
RE: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by Raki_Man 25 February 2012

I got this email from Forest cafe about two weeks ago- There are ferrys going but the price is very hight. 800 yuan is equal to the speed…
Re: Passenger boat between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand

by gastonsf 25 February 2012

Sooo, any recent news on traveling by boat between Chiang Saen and Jinghong?