Chiang Mai Travel Forum

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.

Thinking about leraning a new skill while on vacation in October. Considering Thai massage / therapy course in Chiang mai.

With so many schools that offer the same with a little variations and a bit different cost, I narrowed my choice into 3:

1) Thai Massage School (Old Medical Hospital) http://www.thaimassageschool.ac.th/schedule.html

2) ITM Thai Massage - http://www.itmthaimassage.com/courses.asp#1

3) Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai - http://www.tmcschool.com/program.asp


For locals and foreigners alike, which one is the popular and/or most reputable.

Any experience on any of the above?

Or any other suggestions perhaps?

Thanks in advance.

Hello,sir
Can you give me the address of long neck in Chiang mai? I like to visit. Please send me by e:mail ami4@windowslive.com.
Thank you, Regard
Ami4

hey anybody will be at chiangmai between 13-20 july. i will be coming over and i don't know what to do there (taking a break from singapore) so if you are there and looking for people to hang out with please email me: dwalkingwounded@yahoo.com

is Chiang Mai easy to F & E ?

what attractions or activities are suitable for 3 years old kid?

your advise will be more appreciated :)

My wife and I will be spending a week in Chiang Mai in July and I hope to have a buisness suit made while we are there.
Can anyone give me a recommendation of a good taylor for the job who does honest work for an honest return

Does anyone have a suggestion for good English speaking driver? We are looking to add some flexibility to our trip and see more. Need recommendation for someone good and fair who won't be taking us on side trips for "shopping." Thanks

Hi All,
Can someone tell me what the temp should be beginning Feb,and also do we need to pre book accomodation
Thanks

We are planning to take Elephant ride in Chiang Mai near end of June. I have LOTS of allergies to horses, cows, cats. Do you konw if people with allergies to these animals also allergic to elephant fur?

Where would I check out elephant rides?

Hi,
Can anyone give me the dates of the Umberella Festival in Bo Sang and the Flower Festival .I believe its early Feb but am trying to put tour together,and would like exact dates.
Thanks in Advance
Lonnie

Heeeey, i have about a week to get from bangkok to changmai and see laos and back!!!! transport wise how is the best way to get from place to place...in particular changmai to laos! and where should i go in such a short period of time! i hear tubing is meant to be awesome? cheers people!
Henry

Hello,
Has anyone stayed at the small and I think new Manathai Village Hotel near the Chiang Mai old city, off Loi Kroh road? Sounds nice, but always like to hear from VTers.
Gary

I'm really planning ahead here so please bear with me. I'm only going to be in Chiang mai Feb next year, which is supposed to be the peak season there. Am wondering if I should book any tours/ treks prior to going or are there THAT many operators that i can be safe getting a slot by just turning up then and signing up?
In any case, I've read some comments about how Chiang mai is rather commercialised and the surrounding areas are better like Pai and some other places for which i can't remember the names. Can anyone please suggest a few places/ trek routes? I'll be there for a week and I intend to trek a max of maybe 3-4days.

Thanks in advance.