Thailand Things to see and do Travel Articles

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Transport

Regular bus service from Chiang Mai Arcade bus terminal to Bangkok (696 km), Chiang Rai (182 km), Mae Sai, Mae Hong Son (342 km), Golden Triangle (9 km North of Chiang Saen), Pha Yao (222 km), Chiang Khong, Lamphun (21 km), Lampang (92 km) and to other towns in the North, Northwest as well as [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – November 2000

Modern Thailand’s Second City History accurately records the founding of Chiang Mai (CM) as having taken place on April 14, 1296 at 4 am! Because CM is at a higher elevation than most other popular cities and towns, it has a cooler and drier climate. There are three main seasons: Cool season (Late October-middle February), [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Food

In July 1999, the Office of the National Culture Commission announced the top ten Thai dishes best liked by tourists after a worldwide survey of 1,000 Thai restaurants. The results in order of their percentages of popularity were: Tom yam kung (spicy shrimp soup) 99% Kaeng khiao wan kai (green chicken curry) 85% Phat thai [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Events and Festivals

Event Calendar – Thailand Trooping Of The Colours December 3, 2000 The Royal Plaza, Bangkok The King and Queen preside over this impressive annual event near the statue of King Chulalongkorn. Members of the elite Royal Guards swear allegiance and march past the Royal Family. The 14th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta December 5-11, 2000 Nai [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Accommodation

Location If you want an unobstructed view of the majestic Suthep Mountain, stay on Suthep Rd, Huay Kaew Rd, Canal Rd, Nimmanhemin Rd or around parts of the Super Highway. If you want both the town and the mountain stay on Chang Puak Rd, Boonruangrit Rd, Aommuang Rd or Arak Rd. If you choose the [...]

Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand

Modern Thailand’s Second City History accurately records the founding of Chiang Mai (CM) as having taken place on April 14, 1296 at 4 am! Because CM is at a higher elevation than most other popular cities and towns, it has a cooler and drier climate. There are three main seasons: Cool season (Late October-middle February), [...]

Motorbike Trek of the Kobra

Where do I begin? Well, it all started several years ago when these Dutch dudes stumbled across the Kobra Koral in Maesai, a few boys looking for serious adventure! These guys were searching for a rough ride and something out of the ordinary. A friend of mine for many years, also Dutch, met them in [...]

Golden Triangle, Burma and Northern Thailand – November 1999

Where’s that? Click here to find out. Click here for a map of the immediate area. Here is the latest report on travel through the Golden Triangle, north of Maesai, meaning, Eastern Shan State, Tachilek/Maesai (Burma/Thai) border area and on north to Keng Tung and Mong La. Mong La, of Special Region No. 4 (in [...]

The Shan State of Burma and North Thailand – July 1999

Where’s that? Click here to find out Crossing the border is a new experience. The procedure changes from time to time, so always stop by and ask the Kobra (me), for the latest info on getting across. From Left – Rick, Steve, the Kobra and a Burmese Immigration Captain Just to get across from Maesai [...]