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RE: Where to from Chiang Mai? looking for cheap/good/interesting places

by Captain_Bob 29 May 2012

Bus is faster, train is for the journey itself (don't count on arriving on Swiss time). There will come a day when we'll miss those clunky…
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,…
RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

by wanderingstraycat 16 May 2012

#5: 9th - +Optional visit to Long neck village, visit 'Ban Lorcha' Akha hill tribe village+ personally would avoid visiting any Long…
RE: Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

by Koizi 16 May 2012

Thanks for the quick replies. With reference to the Walking street markets, I don't particularly mind if they are similar, as long as…
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…
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…
Chiang Rai/Golden Triangle Advise.

by Koizi 14 May 2012

We are a late 20s couple with an 18 month old and will be touring this area from 7-16 November, flying in and out from Chiang Mai (via…
Re: Kengtung-Inle

by Resepappa 10 May 2012

I am crossing the border from Mae Sai and then up to Kengtung so Lashio is not possible but thanks for the tip, and thanks for the tip…
Re: Kengtung-Inle

by hoteldelta 10 May 2012

or Mae Salong in thailand.
RE: One month in Thailand with 2 young kids - itinerary advice please

by k_grrrl 08 May 2012

We were in thailand this past fall with our three year old. We have family that (fortunate for us) have a home on Samui -so that gave…
RE: Itinerary Help Please: 10 Days in Northern Thailand

by Captain_Bob 03 May 2012

On arrival to Bangkok get connecting flight to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai and settle in for a day or two. The best cheap way to get around…
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: Hat Yai

by dreamsignals86 26 March 2012

^^ Uthai Thani, Hat Pak Meng. Koh Muk, Koh Yao Noi, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jo, Mae Hong Son, Doi Mae Salong, Phan, Ampawan, Si…
Reliable Tour operator / Driver & Car for Chiang Rai & Surrounds

by Koizi 20 March 2012

Hi, My wife and I will be harding to Thailand in November with our 18 month old (his age at the proposed time of travel). We would lik…
RE: Hill Tribe Visits in the North, worth it?

by wanderingstraycat 08 March 2012

+it's likely to be a very artificial and contrived, just a tourist spectacle and as soon as we leave they take off the traditional outfits…
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: 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: RTW:After long studies,need feedback Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam tour

by HenningWessel 17 February 2012

1. You're spending a lot of time on islands... 2. Not sure there are speed boats from Mae Salong to Huay Xai. Usually people cross the…
RE: Exploring Northern Thailand

by glassfrog 15 February 2012

Hi, I really enjoyed Chiang Dao & Mae Salong when I spent a few weeks in the north last May. Both were incredibly beautiful and peaceful…
Best way to extend visa by 9 days!

by asia_2011 21 January 2012

Hi, HELP please!!! We've just arrived back in Thailand today with the standard land crossing visa of 15 days. This takes us to 4th Febru…
Bring my own mozzie-net?

by evali 08 January 2012

Hi, I will be traveling in febrary/march, single traveler, accomodation up to max. 12$ (less if possible...). I will be travelling from…
RE: Chiang Rai - 3 days trek - Which one??

by littleannepom 06 January 2012

We finally went to Mae Salong for 3 days walking around these gorgeous mountains. Little Home is a great place to stay (300 or 400 bahts…
RE: Chiang Rai - 3 days trek - Which one??

by wanderingstraycat 03 January 2012

3 days 2 nights - 1600 baht/pax for group of 6-12 ppl vs. 3500 baht/pax for 2 ppl...the cost of hiring a vehicle for transport will be…
RE: Chiang Rai - 3 days trek - Which one??

by osullivan 02 January 2012

If I were you,I'd take a tuk-tuk to Akha River House (40B) and let them know what you want to do. It sounds like they were trying to sell…
RE: Chiang Rai / Mae Salong

by littleannepom 02 January 2012

Great info osullivan, thank you!