Travel Answers

Pai

Hallo I wonth to reach Ko Kong from Pai to the Laos border and do the 2 days croucer for Luang Prabang.Aya service does that but the program is terribol for me:leaving at 8,30pm travelling in night time drop at 2 am in Ko Kong....So I'm looking for a driver that from Pai could drop me there at a resonable price.Anybodhy knows?Thanks Fausta

I'm going to enjoy the hotspring in Pai. But how to get there? I heared it's 8 km from the town. I can't ride a motorbike. Is that any bus to get there? Thank you!

Hi! I read from someone's blog that they went for a night dip at the hot spring near the town. Would anyone know which one is this? Is it safe? Easily accessible? We have a car. But wondering how illuminated is the pathway from the car park to the hotspring? Mel

Hi! Will be staying at The Quarters, Pai. Wondering where to find laundromat in Pai? We have car so distance is not really an issue but we would like to find a self service or 'drop off' laundromat which has quick service and doesn't charge hotel pricing. Thanks, Mel

I'd like to know if I can hire a bike with a guide/rider instead of riding myself. In Vietnam this is common practice as foreigners can't rent vehicles there. Or can I get a taxi to go out of town? I want to do some volunteering or donating to rural schools. thanks

hello everyone, i'll be in Pai next january and i wanna know if it's possible to do a 'visa run' to Mae Hong Son at the border with Burma. I issue thai visa for 60 days but in the airport the immigration only stamps for 30; since I heard some foreigners do this process to get another stamp for an extra 30 days that's why i wanna be sure this can be done if i try , thanks

Is there a big drug problem in Pai? Is it true they do random drug tests on tourists? Would like to know the crowd/atmosphere before i go. Thanks!

Is anyone familiar w/ the Lisu hilltribe homestay in Sappong/Nong Tong- outside of Pai? They have a website, but id like to know if it is a reputable/ legitimate company. Thanks!!

Looking to do a trek-hilltribes/elephants. Better to book one out of chiang mai, or in Pai? looking for one more authentic- where preferably can interact w/ hilltribes-or get true sence of culture. If time is limited- should i stay in chiang mai and do a trek to Pai, or just also stay in Pai? Thanks.

Hello all. Pai looks like a great plaace to visit .is october a good time to do so ? Can I rent a scooter there and is that a good idea? Would even like to stay there for a week or 2. Greetings Bragi

We would like to be centrally located to walk to restaurants. Maximum walk about 10 minutes from bus station. Nice garden setting. Shaded area outside. Covered deck attached to bungalow. Attached shower/toilet. We are going there to relax, so the accommodation and a nice yard - especially a tropical shaded area is important. Price 200B - 300B Thank you! JT

Hello*** what is the easiest way to travel from pai to chiang rai? want to go to laos and try to avoid to go back to chiang mai.. thanks for ur help!!!

Is the Yawning fields guest house still in business ? i loved staying there for a month 2 years ago, I'm on my way out again any one know ?

Hi, I planned to stay in Pai a couple week. Anyone have any suggestion of budget bungalows to stay? Around 100 ? 200 ฿ possible? Is it still risk for the flood? How about the weather there for July ?August? Thank in advance for advice.

does any body know how Annie is from the river park bungalows is after the floods in october and if her place is still there.

Hi, I am planning 2 days 1 night in Pai during my Chiang Mai trip this month. Anyone have any suggestion of hotel/resort to stay? Should I book in advance and who should I book through so needed to?