Chiang Mai Travel Forum

Suggestions for a short vacation in Chiang Mai
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 03:51 AM UTC

Would be grateful for suggestions for my upcoming trip to Chiang Mai sometime end Nov/early Dec this year. There will be 6 of us - wife, 2 kids (teenagers) plus my in-laws who are elderly and while they are still relatively mobile they are unable to be out the entire day. So I'll be looking for a hotel somewhere in the city area.

Activities that may be of interest:
For my kids, something adventurous or unique would appeal to them. For my wife & in-laws, something cultural (say, visiting temples), shopping, crafts maybe, & perhaps short day-trips out of Chiang Mai.

Thanks for any suggestions.

ZeroNiner

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weather conditions mid feb
Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 10:03 AM UTC

may i know the weather conditions at chiang mai around mid feb 15th to 20th?

is it still cold or hot? estimated how many degrees?

thks in advance

vtecturbo

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Palaad Tawanron Restaurant
Posted: Sat October 24, 2009 07:20 AM UTC

Hi Guys,
I read about this fabulous restaurant, Palaad Tawanron on the lower slopes of the moutain above the CM zoo, behind Chiang Mai University. Does anyone know what is the distance from the city center to this place? Also, will it be a problem if we take taxi/tuk tuk here? As in is it difficult to get taxi/tuk tuk back from here to the town center?

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Hypermarket nearest to Le Meridien Hotel, Chiang Mai
Posted: Fri October 23, 2009 04:58 PM UTC

Hi Guys!

Which hypermarket is the nearest to the Le Meridien Hotel, Chiang Mai? Tesco Lotus (which branch) or Carrefour? I can easily find out the actual address from their website, but I just won't know which location is nearer...

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Chiang Mai Floating Restaurant
Posted: Thu October 22, 2009 09:13 PM UTC

Hi Guys!
I read that the Chiang Mai Floating Restaurant is good (Ruen Phae). There are 2 branches. Which branch is nearer to the city (in km/minutes)? Or else, nearer to either Tesco Lotus or Carrefour? If we go we will have to take a tuk tuk or taxi there. Will there be a problem to get transport back from the restaurant? What is their operating hours like? Any day that they are close?

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Temperature Variance
Posted: Thu October 22, 2009 04:40 PM UTC

We will be in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for 6 nights from Nov 29 till Dec 5. Checked the weather website, which states that the temperature ranges from Low of 13'c to high of 29'c. CR is slightly lower. What a huge difference in a day! Example, CM for Dec 4th, '08 - Low 14'c and high 29'c! How to pack??? Is it really that noticible?

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Khantok Dinner
Posted: Thu October 22, 2009 04:09 PM UTC

We will be in Chiang Mai for 3 nights as well as another 3 nights in Chiang Rai. Read about Khantok Dinner at :
Khum Khantok. THB300/pax. Includes Khon performance. Housed in a magnificent and massive Lanna building. P/up from hotel.

2. Old Chiang Mai Khantok. THB370/pax. P/up from hotel.

3. Khum Kaew Palace Khantok. THB200 per person. Traditional and hill tribe dances. Transportation included.

Which of these is better? It will be good if I can see the Khon performance since I, despite being half Thai, has yet to see that! But ambience is also a consideration as well as tasty food. Not really into audience participation, so don't really want Ramwong...
Also, since I will also be in Chiang Rai, is it better for me to wait for Khantok Dinner there? Any recommendation, please?

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rains?
Posted: Fri October 9, 2009 06:29 PM UTC

is it raining heavily now?
will i be able to roam around or me stuck at hotel?

xsweety

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Transportation
Posted: Wed October 7, 2009 11:43 AM UTC

Any1 can recommend minivan transportation between hotel and golf course?

casper.153

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acco in CM
Posted: Fri October 2, 2009 02:41 PM UTC

hi

plz help me choose from below hotels ive narrowed down"\

1.Amari Rincome Hotel
2.Raming Lodge
3.Centara Duang Tawan
4.Aitsawarisa Resort

xsweety

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3 nights in Chiang Mai
Posted: Wed September 16, 2009 07:51 AM UTC

Hi

I'm traveling for 3 nights with my hubby to Chiang Mai in mid-Oct. Please tell me if this is a good time w.r.t. weather?

Any recomendations to areas to stay in and good budge hotels?

Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
S.

xsweety

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Regarding Thai cooking school
Posted: Sun September 6, 2009 09:16 PM UTC

I would like to investigate kaohom.com a bit more. However when I click on the link provided it takes me to what appears to be a chinese website. Unfortunately, I can't read it.
Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Natalie Tevis
Athens, Ohio

NatalieTevis

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10 days in Chiang Mai
Posted: Thu August 27, 2009 07:00 AM UTC

Hi all
I will be in Chiang Mai from 20-29 Dec 09 and would like to know what I could do there. Accommodations, activities, sightseeing suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are 2 adult female who enjoy spa, nature walks, eating and shopping.

Thanks in advance.

BBhome

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Chiang Mai flights
Posted: Thu August 27, 2009 06:56 AM UTC

We are arriving in Bangkok at 14.40 and would like to catch the flight to Chiang Mai at 17.15 from Thai Air. Since our journey involves connections, we are a little concerned about our luggage not arriving on time, and would like to entertain the possibility that we may have to overnight in Bangkok.

Is it possible to buy flight tickets to Chiang Mai from Thai Air at the airport, or must be book in advance?
What are the chances of there being place on the flight at the end of September? Are these flights usually booked up?

Thank you

thesage

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Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai* border crossing+
Posted: Sat August 22, 2009 04:35 PM UTC

Hi,
we intend to visit Chiang mai end of Sept and as I am interested in elephants/ like trekking and probably border crossing to Laos/ + visiting one of the tribes like the Karen.
Is it better staying in Chiang Rai as it seems closer to the border.
Any suggestins for areasonable Hotel where one could easy after a few days move and and probably come back.
Many thanks

eagle05

2 replies

massage course in Chiang Mai
Posted: Fri August 21, 2009 02:31 PM UTC

Hi,
We are a young couple pending a week in the Chiang Mai region. Can you recommend a basic Thai massage course for just 3 days?

Cheers

thesage

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Hotels
Posted: Sat August 1, 2009 09:56 AM UTC

Which hotel to recommend

1 Suriwongse
2 CH
3 Centara Duang Tawan
4 Imperial Mae Ping

DMCavis

7 replies

Violet Clashes in Chiang Mai?
Posted: Sat July 18, 2009 12:20 PM UTC

Hi
I am suppose to plan to vist Chiang Mai with my family this coming Friday (24/07/2009 - 28/072009) for 5 days 4 nights. But i read from the newsapapers that there were violent clashes between the police and the red shirt demonstrators since last Thursday at Chiang Mai city street.
Plse advise whether i should postpone my visit. Thanks

Happyface0695

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Luggage dilemma Bangkok to Chiang Mai train
Posted: Mon June 29, 2009 10:36 PM UTC

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

MURRAYFAN

6 replies

Need accommodation for a family of 7
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 04:16 PM UTC

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.

wailam81

6 replies

Festivals
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 07:18 AM UTC

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?

lonnie41

3 replies

Apartment
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 02:46 AM UTC

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.

yvr

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Motorcycle
Posted: Fri May 8, 2009 11:49 PM UTC

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

yvr

3 replies

What to see/do and where to get a recommended guide?
Posted: Sun April 26, 2009 07:07 PM UTC

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

Weeble69

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September Weather Condition
Posted: Sun March 22, 2009 04:50 AM UTC

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.

shirleentg

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Why do the same hotel rates differ place to place?
Posted: Sun February 22, 2009 01:18 PM UTC

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

whitebobo

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Hazardous Smoke problem continuing in Chiang Mai?
Posted: Fri February 20, 2009 02:04 PM UTC

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

ageyou

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Ayatana Hamlet & Spa, Chiang Mai ? Any Ideal !!!
Posted: Fri February 6, 2009 09:59 AM UTC

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 !!

myhappiness

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Chang Mai _ dogs?
Posted: Sat January 31, 2009 07:18 PM UTC

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?

mjmaniezzo

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Tuk Tuk during hot season
Posted: Wed January 21, 2009 04:27 PM UTC

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

sallybce1

3 replies