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  1. pianocello avatar

    Lampang, Phrae and Nan

    by pianocello 09 February 2012

    These 3 towns are on my must-do itinerary in the not-so-distant future. I'm investigating how I am going to do this transport-wise. From…

  2. thaibeachlovers avatar

    Want to know about the weather?

    by thaibeachlovers 12 August 2011

    (BNO NEWS) -- The death toll in Thailand's storm-triggered flash floods has reached 22 following the latest fatalities, officials said…

  3. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Thailand - Latest Travel Safety Updates

    by Captain_Bob 01 August 2011

    [Storm,flood threat to 13 north, NE provinces|http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2011/08/01/national/Stormflood-threat-to-13-north-NE-provinces…

  4. jiejie avatar

    RE: Chang Rai to Nan ...

    by jiejie 31 May 2011

    I liked Phrae, it was pleasant and people were very friendly. I'm an architect so I had a ball finding some of those old northern building…

  5. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Chang Rai to Nan ...

    by wanderingstraycat 30 May 2011

    Phrae isn't the kind of place that will 'sing & dance' for the visitor. prob too quiet for some. it is the province capital yet small…

  6. fondonzella avatar

    RE: Chang Rai to Nan ...

    by fondonzella 30 May 2011

    Wow! Thanks for all that guys. I'll digest that during the next couple of days. I sorta like little Muangs, hence Phayao is on the possib…

  7. 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.…

  8. venus3000 avatar

    RE: Songkran

    by venus3000 03 February 2011

    I'll second anywhere in the north. Chiang Mai is great fun and a good mix of tourists and locals of all ages. Make sure you see the parade…

  9. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Mae Sot to Nan

    by wanderingstraycat 31 January 2011

    pls correct me if am wrong...my impression is: Mae Sot > Tak > Sukhothai (3h direct bus) + Sukhothai > Phrae > Nan (4h direct bus) =…

  10. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Mae Sot to Nan

    by wanderingstraycat 30 January 2011

    could try Mae Sot > Tak > Sukhothai > Phrae > Nan, think it will involve just one change of vehicle if you are lucky with timings & can…

  11. mkadey avatar

    Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai by bike via Nan - what to see, where to stay?

    by mkadey 20 December 2010

    I'm planning a bike trip from Phitsanulok to Chiang Ria via Si Satchanalia, Phrae, Nan and Chiang Kham. Does anyone have suggestions for…

  12. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Travelling across Northern Thailand

    by Captain_Bob 19 November 2010

    >Chiang Mai, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, Soppong and Pai From Nan head toward Chiang Rai via this place [Phu Lang…

  13. jennieb86 avatar

    Travelling across Northern Thailand

    by jennieb86 18 November 2010

    I'm planning a month long trip to Thailand in January and I want to Travel across the Northern part first. I’m planning to visit the…

  14. KCRW avatar

    RE: Thailand in November places with less tourists

    by KCRW 07 September 2010

    If you are going to be in Chaing Mai a short way away in Lamphun, and Lampang, both nice cities that are not as touristed but have lots…

  15. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: How to get around between Phayao, Prae, Chiang Dao and Nan?

    by Captain_Bob 13 June 2010

    Would also say because Phayao, Phrae and Nan are principal towns in adjacent provinces there will be local buses between them several…

  16. Chanchao avatar

    RE: Lampang or Chiang Rai..

    by Chanchao 28 May 2010

    Hm, Chiang Rai and Lampang are my two least favorite places in the North. :) Just about anywhere else is better IMHO, specifically Mae…

  17. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Today's high temps

    by Captain_Bob 06 April 2010

    Again today it's like an oven Nakhon Sawan 41.8°C / 107ºF Kanchanaburi 40.5°C / 105ºF Chiang Mai 39.4°C / 103ºF Sukhothai 41.4°C / 106…

  18. Captain_Bob avatar

    Today's high temps

    by Captain_Bob 03 April 2010

    Nakhon Sawan 39.6°C / 103.2ºF Kanchanaburi 39.2°C / 102.6ºF Chiang Mai 38.5°C / 101.3ºF Sukhothai 40.1°C / 104.18ºF Phrae 39.9°C / 103.8…

  19. p_mc_livin avatar

    RE: Thailand's troubles: War of words?

    by p_mc_livin 13 March 2010

    +...stall them, and maybe they'll just stay home?+ [Bangkok Post|http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/34364/lengthy-searches-delay-trek]…

  20. oldpro avatar

    RE: Spending 5 Nights In Villages/cities Between Bangkok & Chiang Mai

    by oldpro 03 February 2010

    I picked my stops to suit my interests. I stayed in Sukhothai for a few days and day toured to Si Satchanalai. Also some bike tours to…

  21. borgy avatar

    Spending 5 Nights In Villages/cities Between Bangkok & Chiang Mai

    by borgy 03 February 2010

    I need some advice about the villages/cities which can be found between Bangkok and Chiang Mai that you would suggest to spend 5 nights…

  22. Chanchao avatar

    RE: Thailand - Off the Beaten Path

    by Chanchao 25 January 2010

    If you have wheels there are some great tours you can do, including looping around Phrae, Nan and Chiang Rai, or towards Loei (awesome)…

  23. Chanchao avatar

    RE: Thailand - Off the Beaten Path

    by Chanchao 24 January 2010

    I think this is a common misconception to think that entire regions are over-touristed. In fact just about any province, city or region…

  24. Persona_Non_Grata avatar

    There's something rather special about.......

    by Persona_Non_Grata 30 November 2009

    Provincial Thai Hotels No honestly I really like those private hotels around Thailand, you know the ones - those that 20 years ago were…

  25. HappyNaga avatar

    Re: Cycling in Northern Thailand - Nan Province

    by HappyNaga 19 October 2009

    Thanks Captain Bob for your very detailed info on this route. One of my main concerns is the border crossing between Thailand and Laos…

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