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  1. keirsek avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

    by keirsek 18 May 2012

    "10th - which route between Mae Salong & Mae Sai? with 4WD could try the route via Doi Tung & Phami that overlooks the Burmese border,…

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    RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

    by yogaretnam 14 May 2012

    Hey I'm from KL as well and did an almost similar trip. was in Chiang Mai for 2 days and then about 5 days in Chiang Rai. Did the Golden…

  3. keirsek avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

    by keirsek 14 May 2012

    Mae Salong is a ghost town once the sun goes down. Plan your trip to get there before 2pm, that way you can take a look around before…

  4. vineetkoushik avatar

    RE: 4 free days in Thailand

    by vineetkoushik 03 May 2012

    visit to the Erawan museum and temple shoud be considered. Doi Tung ihas flower gardens in the mtns north of Rai. South of Rai is a cool…

  5. Captain_Bob avatar

    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…

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    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…

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    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…

  8. Linguse avatar

    RE: seeking lady travel companion

    by Linguse 04 February 2012

    Golden triangle is more like the bronze triangle by default. Really not much to see apart from Doi Tung flower gardens. CM is easy to…

  9. keirsek avatar

    RE: January 2012 - Chiang Mai (North) or Phuket (South) Best Experience

    by keirsek 15 November 2011

    North, north, north. Hot south can be done later. Head to CM, onto CR and one of Thailand's most scenic spots, Pu Che Fa. Look over into…

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    RE: Mae Sai & Golden Triangle - Opinions needed

    by wanderingstraycat 20 October 2011

    #7: if you happen to see any timetables there, photos for updates are most welcome ;) timetables for Transport Co.: http://61.19.247.102…

  11. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: From Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Bus station

    by Captain_Bob 26 September 2011

    >some long neck women from hill tribes over there Yes there is a "village" with Padong, Akha, and Yao people about 15km north of Chiang…

  12. keirsek avatar

    RE: I just booked my flight to Bangkok...

    by keirsek 19 September 2011

    ''Any Opinions on Chiang Rai? I've bee to Sukhothai.'' More of a country town than a bustling city, but that's why I like it. Lots of…

  13. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai hotels with pools plus

    by wanderingstraycat 19 September 2011

    any idea what dates you will be there? events like the flower festival or Mae Salong tea festival or Akha New Year might or might not…

  14. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: 4 days in Chiang Mai, 3 in Chiang Rai

    by Captain_Bob 08 September 2011

    >running out of things to pack into 3 days in Chiang Rai That's maybe cuz it's a boring town. Better to spend time based out of Chiang…

  15. keirsek avatar

    RE: I just booked my flight to Bangkok...

    by keirsek 07 September 2011

    Chiang Rai-White Temple and Doi Tung.

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    RE: Northern Thailand Motorbike Trip - Help Needed!

    by Captain_Bob 28 August 2011

    >Oct 11 - Drive to Fang Side-trip up to Doi Angkhang, then a night at Thaton along the Kok river. >Oct 12 - Drive to Mae Sai Go the…

  17. keirsek avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai

    by keirsek 25 August 2011

    I agree with Crazy AL. CM is worth more days than CR. I have lived in both cities, CM has more to see and do. THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE, IMO,…

  18. keirsek avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai Province

    by keirsek 22 July 2011

    Doi Tung-a set of beautiful gardens of the King's Mother, set high up on a mountain. Nearby Mae Sai is also usually the next stop after…

  19. fondonzella avatar

    Ban Sop Ruak ...

    by fondonzella 04 June 2011

    Geez, it's been a while since I've seen a tourist strip as dirty and tawdry as this. Looking forward to the Hall of Opium tomorrow thoug…

  20. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Trekking Hilltribes Chiang Mai

    by dreamsignals86 27 May 2011

    If you go to the right villages it's fine. The tour companies generally bring you to the human zoos where the villagers end up not making…

  21. kented avatar

    RE: Golden Triangle

    by kented 05 May 2011

    Nothing much in there worth seeing, it's a myth sold by tourist operators. Mae Sai has nothing but markets you will see anyway in Thailand.…

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    Free 2 Week Stay And Travel For Students

    by ajarnjc 10 February 2011

    Free 2 Week Stay And Travel For Students Hi all, would like to let you know about an event being held in Chaing Rai for nonThai Universit…

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    Free 2 Week Stay And Travel For Students in Chiang Rai

    by ajarnjc 12 January 2011

    Hi all, would like to let you know about an event being held in Chaing Rai for any non-Thai University students. It seems like a good…

  24. Captain_Bob avatar

    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…

  25. juliaspain avatar

    ANYONE IN CHIANG RAI ON 5 DECEMBER 2010?

    by juliaspain 28 October 2010

    Hi , I will travel to Thailand on 28 Dec 2010, this will be my 7 trip there, so I know the country. On 5th December I have rented…

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