Chiang Mai Travel Forum

Hi, I am looking at the first class sleeper from bkk to chiang mai in August.
We have 3 weeks worth of luggage and suitcases with us, does anyone know if the luggage can come into the 1st class sleeper cabins?
Also will Chiang Mai be wet in Augusst?!
thanks all

Hi guys, going to Chiang Mai for the first time in March next year for 3 nights. There are 7 of us, all adults for the trip. Any recommendation on where to stay? Is there nice family villa we can rent or should we just stick to hotel in the city? We probably need 3/4 rooms. Thanks guys.

Anyone tell me the dates of Bo Sang Umberrella Festival,And Chiang Mai flower festival 2010.I think the flower festival may be first week in Feb?

Have been looking for information on The Loft Residence, serviced apartments in Chiang Mai, if anyone has any information on it, I would appreciate hearing about it. I have googled it and have done web searches and can find nothing regarding it.

Have done a Google and not having much luck finding the names of some reliable motorcycle rental agencies in Chiang Mai. Last time I was there I rented from a fellow who was originally from Australia. Any relieable motorcycle referrals would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil

Hi, we are planning a week in Chiang Mai before heading south to Ko Samet and wondered what ancient wonders there are to see in Chiang Mai and what memorable activities there are to do. Also could anyone recommend a guide?
Thanks,
Ian

Hi,

I am planning to visit Chiang Mai/Rai in end of September 2009.

I understand that it will be a rainy season in Chaing Mai/Rai during September. I just wondering will it be any floods happen during September month? Anyone has ecountered this when visited Chaing Mai/Rai in September?

Please advise. Thanks.

Hi

I looked up Montrara Happy House on a few sites looking for rates

I found that Montrara's website quotes THB2300 for the room for 3 nights
Then I look at hotels2thailand and they quote THB1850 foor the same room for 3 nights
Is there some kind of catch? Why does each site have differing prices? If I book through a site like hotels2thailand can I trust I will have my booking done?

Thanks

matt

Hello

I have reserved tickets to Chiang Mai during my trip to Thailand as one stop, but I've heard that due to the recent continuing forest fires (or are they an every year thing, dunno) there is smog gathering already and it can be hazardous.

Any factual info on the situation currently in there?

Thank you

Hi anybody, please helping ; I plan to go to Chiang Mai and stay at Ayatana Hamlet & Spa; how about it? What is hightlight of Hotel? There is big room for family or not.

Thank you in advance !!

I have been looking for accomodations in Chang Mai 2 adults 2 children

I have looked at the Holiday inn, and on the flipside the Castle hotel and the Parasol Inn which are closer to the main city than the Holiday Inn . . . all sound Ok but I have read a few comments on trip advisor about dogs barking at night.

Can anyone comment, on the hotels and on the apparent problem of the stray dogs night time symphony?

Would love to hire a Tuk Tuk for local tour of Chiang mai. Since we have no choice but to travel during the hot season...any suggestions. Do want to do a trek..any ideas how to travel during that time but without getting heat exhaustion. Any places to swim in the northern part...waterfall..should stay in accomodation with a/c or pool. Doesn't have to be expensive...just clean.

Thanks

We have just about decided to stay at the Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel. Anyone have any comments on this hotel?

I have lost contact with my previous tour operator so need a recommendation for a reputable travel service located in Chiang Mai. We are there four nights in June and need suggestions for 3 to 4 star hotels as well as transfers to and from airport as well as some touring. Appreciate any knowledgeable help.

does anyone have the date for this years the loi krathong festival ?? we need to start planning early as there are 4 peoples holidays to book !!
thanks a lot .

I am supposed to go to Chiang Mai on Sunday (Jan. 4, 2009) but I have been told that it is not safe for Americans (particularly women traveling alone) to go now because of recent political unrest ( recent airport takeover in Bangkok, multiple demonstrations where explosives were used) I don't want to give in to alarmists, but I am considering cancelling my trip. Is there anyone who is there now, or has been there recently, who can advise me of the true conditions and safety for a woman traveling alone? Thanks

I'm in Chiang Mai and I heard about a Temple where you can study Buddhism and become a Monk for 2 weeks. Does anyone know about this?

I will be in Chiang Mai in early February, and would appreciate getting some recommendations for a nice, well-located hotel. The suggestions I have already been given are the Four Seasons, The Sheraton, the Ratchamankha, the Imperial Mae Ping, the Dusit, the Puri Punn, the de Naga, the Mandarin Oriental, and the Oriental Siam. If anyone has stayed at any of these places anad can give me some feed-back to help me make a decision, I would be most appreciative.

Thanks.

Has any VTer stayed in Royal Panerai Hotel? Would be grateful for some feedback. Does it have a low water pressure problem with the shower?

Who fly's from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

After a wedding celebration, the plan is to take the guest party (max 40) for a day trip around Chiang Mai/outskirts. A river trip perhaps? Not really interested in seeing/riding elephants all day. Got to be varied and include something for everyone .. young and old. Any thoughts? Did you do something rather special whilst there?/ Thanks for input.

Hi all.
We stayed in Chiang Mai during October 2007 and plan on returning during January 2009.
We don't remember the name of the hotel we stayed at and enjoyed. We remember the location. I will try to give exact directions:
When leaving the night bazaar on the northern end you turn left (on Tae Phae Street), walk a few blocks and the hotel is on the left side a bit off the street.
There is a driveway to the entrance and then it continues under the building to a small parking lot. The entrance to the hotel is on a side street. On the right side there is a glassed in restaurant/coffee shop. On the left of the lobby is a spa center.
The name may have something Japanese in it, or not.
It is situsted right near Wat Bupparam (with a Donald Duck statue in the front yard).
On the corner of Tae Phae Street is a motorbike rental shop with scooters parked along the way.
If anyone out there can help us, we thank you in advance.

When recently in Chiang Mai I bought a t-shirt at the Sunday night market. It is 100% un-bleached pre-shrunk cotton, has an elephant on a motor bike/scooter print on the front. It is under the SKY label printed in Thailand (Chiang Mai) telephone no.053-211453. Can anyone from Chiang Mai give them a call for me and ask them if they have a web site as I would like to get another couple of shirts?

can any one recomend a travel agent/tour agent who does a fair priced visa trip run across the Laos border and back. PS heres a little story. I dropped my wallet containing $120 in the street and went to the banglampuh police station to report it. the officer thought it humerous and asked me for 1000 baht to file a report.--i declined and next day bought a ticket to Changmai. as i was crossing the street the same officer called me over and when i told him i was going to Changmai He asked where I was going to stay and looked horrified that i had no hotel reservation. "It is peak season now from september to january and there is a big festival in Changmai all the guest houses are full you will have no where to sleep".you must go to T.T.A (THAILAND TOURIST AUTHORITY) and they will book room for you" he flagged a tuk tuk down and pushed me in. "this man will take you there and back for 30 baht now go!" (he was calling on his mobile as i left probably to his partner atT.T.A) when i arrived they tried to sell me a expensive hotel and tour package.so i quickly left. the tuk tuk driver was also annoyed i hadnt booked. when he dropped me off the fare was 100 baht. When i got to Changmai all the guest houses were nearly vacant.(and of course no festival)

Anybody stayed at Shinta Mani? Rating? Accessible for temple hopping?
Thanks

i am flying into chiang mai wed aug27, and need to get to chiang rai that evening! does anyone know if there is taxi service( limo, van etc.) available from chiang mai airport to chiang rai? i know i can take bus or train, but my time is limited and i must get to chiang rai very quickly once i land, so if anyone knows or can help me find out if taxi is available from chiang mai airport to chiang rai, please respond, thanks

As a 2 metre tall farang i find long bus journeys torture. is there a train and how long does it take and cost.also as i am arriving without visa just a 2 week stamp at airport. is there a border crossing to some nice place where i can renew visa as i plan to spend a month in thailand.

hi ,
me and my friend want to attend the TMC massage courses ,but we dint find till now any accomodation around the school.
are there none?

We will be in Chiang Mai on the 12th August, which is a public Holiday.

Can you let me know if the city comes to a stop on this important public holiday, or will you still have tour companies doing trips to the Golden Triangle etc?

Are there any special events planned in the city on this day?

I have most of my days planned, but I need to know if it will be possible on a public holiday.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Mike

We will soon be making our 7th visit to Thailand, and the one thing we have not seen is the Monks going round in the morning getting their Alms. While in Chiang Mai we would like to do this. Can anyone help me with where would be the best place to see this, and what time in the morning is best. We will be staying at the Chiang Mai Plaza hotel.
Your help and advise is appreciated.