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I’m in CM until December 15 and plan to cycle around the area a bit. Want to join me for a ride or two?

I do a medium pace, am not hard core or super serious. I’ve spent a lot of time in CM, speak reasonable Thai, and usually manage to find my way around pretty well.

One ride I have in mind is visiting Wat Mae Kaet Noi, a rather bizarre temple I’ve read about, which is north of town. A long ride along the river roads might be nice. I also plan to ride up to Doi Suthep (have done that a couple…

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Yes, you can set up your own tent. You can also rent sleeping bags and pads. You cannot just show up even if you are bringing your own tent. You will need to make reservations with the National Parks Office: NPO-Thailand. When we were there, 2017, I think, they were almost finished with a few fan bungalows with private bathrooms. I would think they are fully finished by now. Again, I must emphasize looking into this now as it was wildly popular when we were there and you want to go at the most…

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The ATM's in Thailand charge $6 fee? Since when?

It is more likely your bank charging you the fees.


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Good day,

I am trying to source train tickets for Tuesday 1 January from Chiang Mai to Phitsanulok. I have tried 1,2 GoAsia with no luck. Am trying to see if there are any other means I get train tickets? Yes I do know it is the holiday period and things are booked up but really desperate.....any help in advance would be appreciated. Thanks Karen

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As above.....which trains have a cargo carriage on this route please.

Wanting to travel with my bicycle as cargo.
The train I chose for BKK to CM did not have a cargo carriage and my bike had to go on the next train.....I will be tight for time on arrival in BKK and need my bike with me.

Thanks in advance if you can help me out.

Cheers.