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NGO - hill tribe relations in North Thailand
Posted on Mar 22, 2007, 22:57:34 by Paul
... sort of people that seem to comment on this forum, yes, be careful of whom you trek with. There are lots of companies available from Chiang Mai, but some are good and some are not. How can you tell? You can't until you have done the trek. I think ...
 
Traveling with my 2yr old
Posted on Aug 1, 2008, 09:13:35 by Paul
... 39;t yet. I think if you search around you'll find plenty of herbal places - particularly Chinese herbal shops in Chiang Mai. Maybe the universities have some info on Thai herbal medicines. When are you coming? Next week there are some festivities ...
 
What not to miss in Thailand?
Posted on Apr 3, 2006, 01:35:10 by Pam
... centered place to meet and ride elephants...gracious animals that they are. There are lots of ways to visit Thailand but Chiang Mai is among the most spiritual and approachable cities on earth if you appreciate cultural exploration you will find plenty ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on May 14, 2008, 01:44:27 by joz
... Thais (who happen to be monks) and have a chat about anything and everything. It is at the Buddhist Uni in Chiang Mai. 5. I would encourage people to chill out and relax and enjoy themselves. Try different foods and activities and talk to people and ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on May 10, 2007, 22:12:15 by whereshegoes
... Thais (who happen to be monks) and have a chat about anything and everything. It is at the Buddhist Uni in Chiang Mai. 5. I would encourage people to chill out and relax and enjoy themselves. Try different foods and activities and talk to people and ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Jun 11, 2007, 08:39:20 by Paul
... dental treatment there. Oh - that one is in Bangkok. Is a website list of places. Maybe useful. These guys are in Chiang Mai Very well regarded hospital in Bangkok Interesting website This one is close to our place to. I don't know it ...
 
Interesting event in Northen
Posted on Aug 5, 2008, 02:15:01 by lunthom
... a variety of fruits, sometimes difficult to find elsewhere in the country. So no surprises that Lamphun, a town close to Chiang Mai with a heritage pedigree that goes back a thousand years, is celebrating the Longan fruit season with a festival that runs ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Apr 15, 2008, 00:56:32 by Paul
... The Northern region is mountainous and full of forests, ridges and spectacular valleys, the main city of this region is Chiang Mai, a very popular tourist destination. The Central Plain, a rich valley is the most fertile and extensive rice producing area ...
 
Songkran festival 2008 in Thailand
Posted on Aug 26, 2008, 01:00:47 by johnminasia
If you're coming to Thailand for Songkran Chiang Mai is the place to be. I've been celebrated in BKK on khao sarn rd. but I definitely prefer Chiang Mai. The whole city is one giant party for 3 sometimes 4 or even 5 days. You cant go outside ...
 
Recent travel to Chiang Rai
Posted on Nov 10, 2007, 20:05:27 by Paul
... still going on. That doesn't effect Chiang Rai. It is safe for Americans. Transport options from BKK include: a bus. a train to either Chiang Mai or Lampang and then a bus. flights Accom - lots of options. But I am in a rush so i will tell you ...
 
Swiss dude who insulted The Thai King is pardoned
Posted on Apr 12, 2007, 06:08:56 by fourloves
... of 75 years in prison. Police and prison officials in Chiang Mai confirmed Jufer had been transferred Wednesday to a police station in Chiang Mai awaiting his deportation. They could not say when he would be deported. "The king in his kindness has ...
 
Cool things in Northern Thailand
Posted on Mar 22, 2008, 04:40:47 by Paul
... have the company name. - Could get it next month if you wanted it. Or have a look at Temples - if you are passing through Chiang Mai, which you probably will - have a look at Wat Umong - I reckon you'll like that. Seeing how people live - the ...
 
Thoughts on Pai?
Posted on Feb 19, 2007, 18:25:38 by allthai
... Bangkok who have opened guest houses, pubs, trekking companies and western restaurants. Just last week in the Thai language newspaper Chiang Mai News there was a photo of an American, a Mr Spencer, on the front page in handcuffs pointing to large bags of ...
 
Thailand Jan 2007
Posted on Nov 19, 2006, 21:25:23 by Paul
... hill tribes in Chiang Rai and you will probably get a hill tribe guide through them as opposed to a young Chiang Mai / Thai who doesn't know or respect the hill tribes that you'd probably get through a cheap Chiang Mai trekking company. Have fun
 
Chiang Mai meeting
Posted on Sep 22, 2006, 18:46:59 by hamsterwheel
... for an informal dinner to continue discussions. Get-together is in Wawee Coffee, 2 soi 9. Nimmanhaeminda Road, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100. Coming from Rincome intersection, turn to the left from Powerhouse Gym-sign, and after 20 meters the café ...
 
Festivals in Chiang Mai Thailand
Posted on May 12, 2006, 20:01:45 by allthai
... are "Loi Krathong", which takes place in October or November depending on the lunar cycle. Then there is the Chiang Mai Flower festival, which takes place the first weekend in Febuary with the parade on saturday. The most important for the ...
 
Bangkok-chiang mai train
Posted on Aug 26, 2008, 00:40:56 by johnminasia
... for the return I booked Asia Air... Any suprises I should know about? Thanks! I've taken the first class sleeper from chiang mai to bangkok, bangkok to chiang mai, and bangkok to surithani at least 10 times. I have not once seen a cockroach. I ...
 
In Bangkok
Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 09:52:53 by Paul
Hi Marton - perhaps don't go to Chiang Mai and don't do your trek based from Chiang Mai. If you do a "usual tourist trek" then it'll be a usual tourist trek - why bother? There are a million other places to go. Throw away the LP ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Jan 28, 2008, 09:17:43 by thomasthailand
Hello Paul, thellie, and however stay here. I live in Thailand (Chiang Mai) since Feb 2006 after i visited it 2003, 2004 and 2005 twice. Most i do here is cycling (Road bike) arround Chiang Mai. If there is some question about streets here and help for ...
 
Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?
Posted on Sep 6, 2006, 08:07:33 by stevejames
... of blissful holiday All I have booked is a flight to Bangkok. I was thinking of getting an Air Asia flight to Chiang Mai and exploring the surrounds. Can anyone recommend any sights/activities? I've heard Doi Suthep is worth a look. Last ...
 
NGO - hill tribe relations in North Thailand
Posted on Mar 22, 2007, 06:42:56 by fourloves
I'm currently in Chiang Mai, getting ready for some trekking, but it seems all-too-common here. With such an influx of travllers doing the same thing, I want my footprint to go the right direction in helping, not exploiting hill tribes, elephants, the ...
 
Visa-runs and pedophiles in Thailand
Posted on Jan 2, 2007, 04:23:07 by Paul
... in the hill tribe or other Thai rural areas. Oh by the way. Often the popular hill tribe treks that you can get in Chiang Mai guesthouses are crap. Ran by Thais who know and care little about the hill tribe issues. Please consider doing a trek or even ...
 
Bangkok tailor?
Posted on Jul 22, 2009, 13:08:16 by timming01
... is now an old question, but if anyone seeks out tailors in Chiang Mai this may be of interest anyway. I was in Chiang Mai January 2008. My husband and I had suits and shirts made by Milan Tailor (mentioned by an earlier reply to this thread). Right ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Sep 18, 2008, 03:07:32 by johnminasia
... cost is 1000-2000 Baht per surgical extraction - one of the most expensive operations there. I have heard good thing about the Chiang Mai university, but cannot personally vouch for it. I will vouch for Grace dental. I have also met many farangs doing ...
 
Anyone heard about sickness in Pai?
Posted on Jul 8, 2008, 16:46:03 by thellie
... – friendly locals, an active creative community, a meandering river, views dripping with green, and a pace of life that makes Chiang Mai seem like Hurricane Hugo. Change is inevitable in any part of the world, but it is the nature of the change ...
 
Cool things in Northern Thailand
Posted on Mar 22, 2008, 23:18:45 by Paul
... as that is the best opportunity to get into villages and see some jungle and life. But go with the companies suggested, not some dodgy Chiang Mai tourist company, otherwise you won't get as good an experience as you could have. If you did cut down on ...
 
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Jul 3, 2007, 02:31:59 by fourloves
... cost is 1000-2000 Baht per surgical extraction - one of the most expensive operations there. I have heard good thing about the Chiang Mai university, but cannot personally vouch for it. I will vouch for Grace dental. I have also met many farangs doing ...
 
Thoughts on Pai?
Posted on Feb 19, 2007, 14:02:05 by siscri
... we were surrounded by in Chiang Mai. When I was there there were very few tourists, which made a big change coming from Chiang Mai. But there were still enough to meet other backpackers - that low quantity where you would talk to pretty much every one ...
 
10 things NOT to do in Thailand
Posted on Feb 5, 2008, 18:31:56 by thellie
... rush hour, it's an enforced law to wear one, although only the driver is required - this caused us some grief in chiang mai, when we where stopped and given a ticket because pooki (my girlfriend, and passenger at that point) wasn't wearing one (i ...
 
Help with itinery please
Posted on Jan 3, 2009, 06:04:32 by aopaq
... to interact with elephants (but not ride) is the Elephant Nature Park ( ) which is an amazing conservation project near Chiang Mai. You also learn about the other side of the elephant trekking industry in Thailand. I still try to support the amazing ...
 

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