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  1. dominic77 avatar

    RE: Chang Mai/Pai during rainy season?

    by dominic77 26 May 2012

    In my signature line, you can see some photos from a 5-day motorcycle loop that I did in June 2008 from Chiang Mai to Pai and Mae Hong…

  2. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Itinerary Help Please: 10 Days in Northern Thailand

    by wanderingstraycat 03 May 2012

    #1: +A popular route is the Mae Hong Son loop via Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, to Chiang Mai+ +Green bus doesn't do this route (why…

  3. Captain_Bob avatar

    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…

  4. craigt3365 avatar

    RE: Only 4 days - Chiang Mai or Islands!!??

    by craigt3365 03 May 2012

    Having lived in HI, I think you'll be disappointed here. Trash on the beach, dirty water, etc. There are a few nice places, but IMHO,…

  5. Off_The_Path_Travel avatar

    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…

  6. skidrowe avatar

    RE: Motorcycle through the Rainy Season in Thailand?

    by skidrowe 31 March 2012

    That 5 day loop your freind was talking about sounds more like the Northern loop from Chiang mai,via Pai and Mae Hong Son

  7. bokka1 avatar

    RE: Best way to get from Pai/Chiang Mai to Krabi

    by bokka1 31 March 2012

    Thanks. I want to do the two day rafting trip in Pai that ends in Mae Hong Son. According to the rafting company's website they end…

  8. mfrancis avatar

    RE: Quick 10 day trip

    by mfrancis 27 March 2012

    I would personally spend one day in Bangkok then Book a ongoing flight (with Nok Air) to Pai, Mae Hong Son for some mountain peace for…

  9. phuketrick avatar

    RE: Siem Reap to Vientiene - how to do it in 6 days?

    by phuketrick 25 March 2012

    I am doing this route from Ban Hua Sai ( way up northern Laos) to Luang Prabang to Pakxe to Cambodia. Plenty to see in southern Laos and…

  10. wixtravel avatar

    Any other free ATMS other than Aeon ATM's?

    by wixtravel 10 March 2012

    Just searching on this banks website at ATM locations and there are none along the north west coast until Chang Mai... i am currently…

  11. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Pai...what's the verdict?

    by dreamsignals86 07 March 2012

    The hot springs are 200 baht a person if you don't speak Thai. If you do, they'll let you in for 40 baht. During the peak season, Pai…

  12. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Mae Hong Son loop - Chang Mai motorbike tour?

    by wanderingstraycat 02 March 2012

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2169446

  13. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: What is the best way to get from Pai to Chiang Khong?

    by wanderingstraycat 29 February 2012

    #7: +Some others we met tried to take the local bus from Pai the day before us, but it was already full when the bus arrived, so they…

  14. catriona77 avatar

    Trekking around Chiang Mai area

    by catriona77 23 February 2012

    I am planning to go to Chiang Mai & area from March 9 to March 16 before heading to Bangkok and islands. I am very interested in doing…

  15. glassfrog avatar

    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…

  16. state49 avatar

    RE: VIsa Run to Mae Sai -- Question about Buses

    by state49 13 February 2012

    First question: Bus from where to Mae Sai ? Your on a very strict budget. Why are you going with an agency on a mini bus to stamp your…

  17. StevieJonny avatar

    places to stay in mae sariang & mae hong son

    by StevieJonny 09 February 2012

    hi, im going to mae sariang on monday for 2 night & then mae hong son after, can anyone recommend good but fairly cheap guesthouses,…

  18. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: North Thailand Route - in chiang mai NOW!!.. need help how to get around

    by dreamsignals86 09 February 2012

    ^^ Any reputable rafting company will be closed this time of year due to lack of water. Also, if you are going to Chiang Rai and Laos,…

  19. AmirfromIsrael avatar

    RE: North Thailand Route - in chiang mai NOW!!.. need help how to get around

    by AmirfromIsrael 08 February 2012

    You can take a shutlle bus on the beautiful 3 hours road to pai. From there, you can take a bus, or better take a rafting trip to Mae…

  20. Kumanfu avatar

    Re: Mae Hong Son to Tha Ton & then to Chiang Rai by boat

    by Kumanfu 29 January 2012

    Thanks everyone for your help. We're heading off tomorrow. Seems there are plenty of buses going north from Mai Malai. We'll take the…

  21. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Mae Hong Son to Tha Ton & then to Chiang Rai by boat

    by Captain_Bob 22 January 2012

    [Ticket window & info in Thaton|http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3039/5848515931_6d7d0bb632_o.jpg] Many buses do the CM-Thaton run daily.…

  22. titima avatar

    RE: Mae Hong Son to Tha Ton & then to Chiang Rai by boat

    by titima 21 January 2012

    Yes i think that would be a far more easy direction to travel from. There is a Green Bus Company air -con that travels to Thaton and numerou…

  23. Kumanfu avatar

    RE: Mae Hong Son to Tha Ton & then to Chiang Rai by boat

    by Kumanfu 21 January 2012

    Sounds like a long day. I am traveling with my wife and baby daughter so it might be best to either break it down or else do the boat…

  24. Kumanfu avatar

    Mae Hong Son to Tha Ton & then to Chiang Rai by boat

    by Kumanfu 21 January 2012

    Hello, next week I plan on traveling from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai. I read in the LP guidebook about a boat that takes you to Chiang…

  25. jeffmcneill avatar

    Re: Chiang mai, Mae Hong Son and Golden triangle

    by jeffmcneill 19 January 2012

    March is not the high season. Everything can be booked and arranged once you get to Chiang Mai. You can always find other travelers once…

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