Chiang Rai Travel Forum

Golden Triangle Tour
Posted: Sat November 7, 2009 07:23 PM UTC

Looking for a tour operator in Chiang Rai that offers one day tours to the Golden Triangle, I know there are many to choose from but would like some recommendations from those that have taken such a tour with a local agency.

yvr

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Thai visa renewal
Posted: Thu June 4, 2009 05:50 AM UTC

how much will it cost to go to laos and get my visa stamped again ,do you get it at the border or do you have to get one before you enter Laos? or is there a cheaper alternative to go to Burma pherhaps?.

olivegroves

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frugal flustered farang
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 08:51 AM UTC

how much is the correct fare by tuk tuk or taxi to the centre of Changrai from bus station where the guest houses are so I dont get ripped off, and can you recomend a cheap guest house around 250 baht?

olivegroves

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going to Chiang Rai airport from Bangkok airport
Posted: Sat January 3, 2009 12:44 PM UTC

what are the options of going to chiang rai airport from bangkok? The fastest, if possible. I'm planning to go to Laos, and I'm thinking of taking a flight from Manila, then to Chiang Rai (stopover in Bangkok).

guo_mei_xin

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Hotel Suggestions?
Posted: Sat December 6, 2008 01:42 PM UTC

I will be in Chiang Rai in early February and would like to get some suggestions for a nice, well-located hotel. So far, I have looked at the Legend, the Anantara, the Dusit, the River House, the Suanthip Vana, and the Golden Pine on the Internet, and they all look nice. Any feed-back based on personal experience would be very helpful. If there are others that you would recommend, I would like to hear about them, as well.

Thank you.

cl3150

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Chiang Rai trekking tours
Posted: Tue November 25, 2008 03:46 PM UTC

i am currently in bangkok looking to go to Chiang Rai for 2 days, just wanted to know of some treks you have been on lasting a day. cost, duration etc. also looking to go the golden traingle. did you have your hotel arrange it all for you.

Vim_P

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Driver from Chiang Rai Airport to Imperial Golden Triangle Resort
Posted: Mon December 17, 2007 04:45 PM UTC

Hi,
we will arrive in Chiang Rai on 276 December at around 7.30 p.m. and will need transportation to the Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel. Could anyone make recommendations about a reliable driver to pick us up at the airport? Help will be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jerry

inbavaria

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goin to Laos
Posted: Sun November 11, 2007 12:22 PM UTC

hello everyone, i'm kindly requestin for your help to getsome advise cuz i need to know which is the closest Laos border city to Chiang Rai, although I'm stayin at Pai, Thailand; I'm takin a bus to Chiang Mai then Chiang Rai to finally get to Laos. The reason is to spend a couple of days there and to restamp my thai visa..,any kind of suggestion regardin this is welcome, thank u

stamoz

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Pre-visit meds for Northern Thailand
Posted: Wed November 7, 2007 02:12 AM UTC

Are the recommended vaccinations for travel to this area different from down south? Also: has anyone traveled over the border to Myanmar here since the "troubles" a few weeks back?

xray99

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3 Nights in Chiang Rai during Loy Krathong - What to do and where to go ?
Posted: Tue October 16, 2007 10:40 AM UTC

Anyone know when is the Loy Krathong and how is it celebrated in Chiang Rai ?

With 3 nights, where shall I go around Chiang Rai that is easily done with local transport ?

Which are the best nearby towns to visit in a day or overnight trip ?

simpletravelling

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travel tothailand and burma
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 05:55 AM UTC

hello
I will appreciate yo to tellme if its possible to go driving or by train from bangkok to mae sai and how long driving.. aprox.. and if there is a flight from mae sai to mandalay, or we have to cross theborder and take the plane from Tachilek..
thankyou and best regards..

Cristina

cmadri

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Help! Transfer from Chiang Rai City to Chiang Rai Airport
Posted: Mon November 20, 2006 10:15 AM UTC

Hi everyone

I tried searching everywhere for information on getting transportation to the Chiang Rai Airport but couldn't find any.

My group of 7 will be taking a flight to BKK next month at 0820 hrs, meaning we got to be at the airport at about 0700AM perhaps.

Can anyone tell me whether it'll be easy to flag a taxi off the street to take us to the airport, or do we have to arrange in advance?

I also couldn't find many guesthouses located in Chiang Rai near the night market. Can anyone put me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Rey

biaoism

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How can i get to mae sai from chiang mai airport?
Posted: Sun November 12, 2006 03:59 PM UTC

Is there any direct bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus station to Mae Sai??
And how can i get to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus station from airport? and fees?

Pls advice! Urgent.
THANKS!

kiong

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North Thailand tour -help
Posted: Sat October 28, 2006 11:50 AM UTC

we will be glad to get review, recommendation or advice about a guided professional tour in English, 1 day tour in Golden triangle area, depart from Chiangrai during 11.2006, made by reliable travel agency. First night staying in Chiangrai hotel
At the second day we want to depart from Chiangrai to Chiangmai, interested to visit some of the hill tribes(long neck).
Another alternative- in the second morning, separate tour or transfer from Chiangrai to Chiangmai
Thanks in advance.

zeevfl2

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Car hire Chiang Rai Airport
Posted: Wed April 5, 2006 03:54 PM UTC

Hi chaps,

Does Anyone know the cheapest daily prices for booking a car at Chiang Rai airport or downtown Chiang Rai.

I've seen a few online booking agencies and wonder if it's cheaper just booking at the airport. Or maybe it's cheaper waiting until I get to downtown Chiang Rai?

Any help would be appreciated.

pcall71

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Nagahill resort
Posted: Tue March 28, 2006 06:22 PM UTC

Hello,

Has anyone visited the nagahill resort? Or does somebody know the place?
is it good?

thanks in advance

keppe

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Looking for a good guesthouse in Chiang Rai!
Posted: Sun February 5, 2006 10:18 AM UTC

Hi All!

I am looking for a good guesthouse in Chiang Rai, I have the numbers of Mae Kok Villa, Ben Guesthouse and Mae Hong Son Guesthouse so far? Has anyone stayed here and what was it like?

Can anyone recommend another guesthouse? We have a budget of 450baht a night and are looking for a clean double room with a private western bathroom, fan or aircon.

Thanks

MrsTolis

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Golden Pine Resort
Posted: Wed February 1, 2006 09:05 PM UTC

Has anyone stayed here? Need info on everything. Restaurant, laundry service, facilities like pool and sauna and of course the rooms. This is part of our tour in mid Feb. so time is short!

DAVEinTX

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Guesthouse in Chiang Rai
Posted: Mon January 23, 2006 06:54 AM UTC

Hi,

I may travel to Chiang Rai in May. I would very much like to stay somewhere near the Night Bazaar, preferably walking distance. Could not find much info on guesthouses nearby in the internet. Can anyone let me know how I can find the guesthouses?

Thank you.

manja62

3 replies

Anyone To Meet Up...
Posted: Thu November 10, 2005 08:29 AM UTC

hi fellow vters...

i will be in chiang rai with a friend and 2 thai vters in chiang rai, arriving early morning of december 3 and leaving after dinner on december 4... it would be nice if any fellow vters who happen to be in the vicinity of chiang rai and who would like to meet up for a drink or a vt meeting...

regards.chia

chiabh

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first time in northen thailand
Posted: Mon October 31, 2005 05:40 PM UTC

hi, am looking at CHIANG RAI for next years holiday (october 2006) have been to thailand many times before but never to the north. will be traveling with my wife and little girl, we are looking for some where to relax for a few weeks. would like to know what chiang rai is like, is there many restaurants serving western food. what are price's like compared with the south. also what is the weather like in october, and any other things that may help.

many, many thanks for your time, i really do appreciate your help.
regards,
Neil.

nwestwood

3 replies

Flight from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai ??
Posted: Mon October 10, 2005 03:28 AM UTC

Hi all

We are going to Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai for the very
first time in a few days and am very excited.
After four nights in Chiang Mai we are moving over
to Chiang Rai for three nights.
Apart from bus travel is there a flight from CM to CR ?
Thanks.

Winston

Winston8888

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weather in July/August
Posted: Wed October 5, 2005 08:41 AM UTC

Hey,

How bad is it to visit Chiang Rai weatherwise in the rainy season?

Cheers

Frederik

frederikranke

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Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Posted: Sat August 27, 2005 03:00 AM UTC

Hi Frens,
I am planning a 4/5D trip to both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Anyone can answer the following questions? Planning for 1 nite at Chaing mai and 2/3 nites at chiang Rai.
1. 1 full day at Chiang Mai (elephant riding, bamboo rafting, etc), then nite time visit night bazaar. Is one full day sufficient for this?
2. From Chiang Rai , how can i get back to Chiang Mai? What is the frequency and how much is the fare?
3. Anyone heard of someone called Eric ? He is a member of the virtualtourist, offering home stay at his house in Chiang Rai for 580 Bht per night. Any comment on it? Or any other homestay recommendation. We are on shoe-string budget.
Thx,
MK

starystarynite

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Transport from Chaing Rai to Golden Traingle
Posted: Mon August 22, 2005 01:26 PM UTC

I want to travel from Chiang Rai airport to the "Golden Triangle" area Sob Ruak - for the day. What is the best way to get there? Does anyone know of any reliable tours that can be done in 1 day? What things should not be missed in a day trip to the area?

From this area I'd like to travel on to Chiang Mai - I have heard this can be done by bus. How long would this take/where would we go to get the bus?

Thanks in advance for anyones help

kk2478

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Muay thai (kick boxing) in Chiang Rai
Posted: Thu July 28, 2005 03:37 PM UTC

Hi all! I will be on a business trip to chiang rai and it will be a real short and quick one, I am interested in buying some good muay thai equipments from Chiang Rai, hope you guys can give me some recommendations.I will not have time in Bangkok so don't give me that :D

Thanks alot :D

emelianenko

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Muay thai (kick boxing) in Chiang Rai
Posted: Thu July 28, 2005 03:28 PM UTC

emelianenko

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maleria
Posted: Tue September 21, 2004 08:11 PM UTC

OOPS I made a mistake in typing my question. I should have asked about Maleria in Chiang Rai and not Chiang Mai as I typed.....sorry

Gilly-uk

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maleria
Posted: Tue September 21, 2004 06:42 PM UTC

i will be staying in chiang mai for a few days in November, Should I be considering Maleria tablets or will i be safe enough just using a deet repellent?
Many Thanks for your help

Gilly

Gilly-uk

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Chiang Rai Akha Village Guesthouse!
Posted: Sat August 2, 2003 10:29 AM UTC

Hi could anybody shed any light on the Akha Village guesthouse about 20ks from Chiang Rai for me. THe brochure presents it in a very positive light as a charity that gives most of its profits to the village people. I was all set to go but came across a leaflet in my hostel claiming to be written by the villagers themselves. Said they recieve nothing from the guesthouse and tourists should boycott the place on the grounds it is a have for drug dealers etc. Which propaganda should i believe can anybody help asap if possible as running out of time up here.
Thanks
TOmmy

lavino

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