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Simple questions about Thailand

Posted by darrenstravels

... how busy does it get? Am I likely to be able to get a ticket a few hours before it goes, to popular places like Bangkok to Chiang Mai or from Nong Khai to Bangkok? Would it better to book ahead by a few days? * Booking things ahead - i.e. whilst in the ...

Help with itinery please

Posted by cider

... likely fit the requirements for a free, 30-day visa into Thailand. You can get the visa to Laos easily in Bangkok. From Bangkok to Chiang Mai on the way up, train travel is a great choice. You can get a sleeper seat that converts into a bed for the twelve ...

Help with itinery please

Posted by wakingdream

... likely fit the requirements for a free, 30-day visa into Thailand. You can get the visa to Laos easily in Bangkok. From Bangkok to Chiang Mai on the way up, train travel is a great choice. You can get a sleeper seat that converts into a bed for the twelve ...

thailand highlights

Posted by starlagurl

You could do both if you like. Just write up a starter kit for either Chiang Mai or Thailand, and I'll sign you up!

thailand highlights

Posted by johnminasia

johnminasia - a possible new Thailand expert? John are you interested in taking over the role? Would it be possible to be a chiang mai expert instead or both?

Cooking Classes

Posted by wakingdream

... experience! I wish I had more time in Thailand to spend more time cooking! I took a few excellent courses while in Chiang Mai with Thai Kitchen (Tim and Malee) which have definitely paid off in the long run! Jer took them another year we were ...

BKK-Don Muang Airport Reopens

Posted by wakingdream

... to repair the runways and fix other problems." Thai Airways will keep some flights to more popular destinations such as Chiang Mai and Phuket at Suvarnabhumi hoping to minimize any inconvenience to the more then 13 mill. people who visit Thailand ...

The big yellow shirt shortage..

Posted by allthai

... , another with I Love the King in Thai with a red heart and a third Long live the King in Thai with a red heart. Here is Chiang Mai there is not a shopping Mall, vendor's area or street that doesn't have the shirts for sale. You can get them for ...

New Year bombings in Bangkok

Posted by Paul

... , uneducated Muslim males in Bangkok that they will find some support there. It is also possible that they could try somewhere like Chiang Mai or Ubon, as there are big crowds there also and the Military won't be expecting that. Pretty sad stuff. ...

Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?

Posted by irax

Get the train up to Chiang Mai, it's a great way to travel in Thailand. Visit Doi Suthep for sure and then get yourself up to Pai. Very beautiful and a great time can be had there.

Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?

Posted by wakingdream

Hey Steve! I have been to Chiang Mai number times and still hoping to go back again and again. I would love to check it out during Songkran, it's meant to be a really good time! There are some cool things to do. Doi Suthep is absolutely ...

Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?

Posted by peacefrog

... always get the full picture, or local feeling, in the west. i'm hoping to spend a fair bit of time in chiang mai when i go to thailand, so would be interested in visiting myanmar if my ethical standpoint can be altered... If you do visit, be sure to ...

Recommendations for Chiang Mai and surrounds?

Posted by thellie

... in any way, but we don't always get the full picture, or local feeling, in the west. i'm hoping to spend a fair bit of time in chiang mai when i go to thailand, so would be interested in visiting myanmar if my ethical standpoint can be altered...

Home Place Guest House Chiang Mai is awful with fleas, bed bugs, mild vomit odor & rude staff!!!

Posted by jackiectheworld

You got lots of fleas and a mild VOMIT odor in your room? That's terrible. The Home Place Guest House in Chiang Mai really IS that awful. When I stayed at the Home Place Guest House there was metallic smelling, brown water running from the shower, so ...

EDM - Mae Sot travel question

Posted by alffredangelo

At What time on the beginning of the morning are there buses at Chiang Mai to go to TAK and after I take mini bus to go to Mae Sot Thank for your answer Public Transport starts at 0600

EDM - Mae Sot travel question

Posted by ensior

At What time on the beginning of the morning are there buses at Chiang Mai to go to TAK and after I take mini bus to go to Mae Sot Thank for your answer

Nan Trekking - Attention in particular to Paul

Posted by iamdingo

... baht per day. That seems very excessive, so a 2 day trek costs 7,400baht or $250AU. All my research shows the treks in Chiang Mai are 1,000 baht per day for a private guide. My understanding is it should be less in Nan and less because there is no ...

Bangkok & Nthn Thailand in May?

Posted by brn2rn

We are planning on visiting Bangkok , Sukhothai, Lampang & Chiang Mai in early to mid May. (Along with a few days in Laos) Many sites say the heat can be unbearable at that time & as we will be staying mostly in fairly basic accommodation & ...

Muay Thai in Chiang Mai

Posted by ristohannah

am thinking of doing a Muay Thai course in Chiang Mai - can anyone recommend any good training camps (for absolute beginners?!)

New years eve 2010 - New Years Eve travel question

Posted by kiwigreg

If you are not so interested in the full moon party scene then avoid many of the islands. Personally I will spend new years(both of them) in Chiang Mai.Farang and Thais all together having a fun time.

Mae Sot

Posted by Paul

... but there are plenty around, so I wouldn't worry - you can just find one when you arrive. The bus trip from Chiang Mai goes through some beautiful country. Good hang out to meet people? Pretty much everywhere. Thai people are very friendly and if ...

Mae Sot

Posted by polly_24

... I first get there, or where's good to hang out and meet people? Also, does anyone know how to get to Mae Sot from Chiang Mai, where I'm flying to? And will anyone be around that area who fancies meeting up? It'd be good to know someone in the ...

Chiang Mai - Card making craft items

Posted by maldivestagent

I am going to be in Chiang Mai this time round - so any recommendations of nearby places to visit for the card making items would be great.

chang mai phuket flights

Posted by starlagurl

Yep Thai Airways flies from Chiang Mai to Phuket direct, I see a flight on Sep. 19 leaving at 12:35. I don't know when you're going so try some dates and see if you can make it work for you. See if this link helps:

Luggage

Posted by ScottWoz

The golden rule of course: NEVER presume or assume. If you're travelling from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and then Bangkok to Phuket (Surat Thani) then you'll either fly, take a bus or travel on an overnight sleeper train. If you decide on an overnight ...

Train travel

Posted by sianeth

... was absolutely fine. I did have a friend with me, but we both crashed out and woke up just as we were pulling in to Chiang Mai. Honestly, there's absolutely no need to worry - there are plenty of people about to help if anything does go wrong anyway.

Thailand in a week ?

Posted by Paul

... go - totally depends on you. Could be: Bangkok Phuket Krabi Koh Samet (shorter travel time from Bangkok) Koh Samui Kanchanaburi Chiang Mai Mae Hong Son Loei Sukhothai Khao Yai National Park Korat Songkla Tak Khun Yuom Nan etc etc There are many places, ...

Help with itinery please

Posted by cjgr

Hi Having spent two weeks volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai. I would strongly suggest you spend some time there where you can interact with Elephants in their natural environment rather spending time riding elephants that will more ...

favorite place for songkran

Posted by wakingdream

We had an awesome time on Koh Lanta and around Krabi on a couple of different trips. I've heard it's really fun in Chiang Mai and they go all out.

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