Northern Thailand - Mae Hong Son Loop (Sep 2007)

[pktan]

anyone going for loy krathong this year?

 

Me.... will be there ( Flying Tiger not riding ) fr 22nd till 29th.

 

Pauche ..........

 

I should be there. Wanted to see the kong-ming (lighted) lantern

 

Finding more info now...duno which date and trong they doing that

 

Wah, so many people going there, any riding activities? After seeing this post, I thinking of renting a bike and ride to the near by place of interest round Chang Mai ler.

[limbat]

Cool mate bike rental starts at TB150 & lots of places to go - my choice is Mae Teng - river rafting, Doi Suthep & Summer palace at the top of Doi Suthep............& lots more if u have the time .............. I have spent 8 years there ............. still loving it ......................

[limbat]

Yo folks...this thread getting more and more karma with all food lobangs

Keep them coming guys!...i promise to be the makan ambassador

Eat liao take photo and field report (ps indicate location if u remember. tks!)

 

 

kaiwen: U ish more experience ...how bout u bring me hehe!

 

belgarathc and limbat : tks for the tip, the orr-dao-png is cooked or u mean buy back sg cook?

 

I almost forgot there is a coffee shop at the C'mai Bus Terminal selling Yunnan food - Superb .............. it is the last shop along the only block.

[SBR750]

The road from Mae Chaem to Khun Yuam is fantastic, poised over the edge of the mountain range all the way.

 

It was pretty rough in some sections when I rode it about 4 years back.

 

The pictures got me wondering whether its time to give the MHS another go.

 

cannot agree more. end of the year, will be riding up to laos. trying to see if can squeeze in some time to sidetrack to NT/MHS again. woohoo!

[Pauche]

Loy Krathong in CNX:

http://www.photovivo.com/images/kongming.jpg

[Nighthawk_250]

ohh man !

 

who can tahan see the photo liao dun go ...kong ming lantern Rox!

[limbat]

They are called Kung Fir in Thai - priced from TB30 for a small 1 to TB150 for a very large 1.

 

I miss C'mai - Loykrathong .....

[belgarathc]

Argh, I am on alert amber during the festival.

 

SBR750, may I know your planned route for Laos?

[Pauche]

limbat.... hope to see ya in chiangmai!

[YahooRider]

Wat a wonderful place it is . Too bad cant go .. Those going .. bless u all safe safe go and come back

[shoei_com]

Pual, when r u going?

 

 

 

limbat.... hope to see ya in chiangmai!

[limbat]

limbat.... hope to see ya in chiangmai!

 

Cool man .............. call me when u r there +66870711138.

[Pauche]

Pual, when r u going?

 

nov 24

 

Cool man .............. call me when u r there +66870711138.

 

sure!

[limbat]

U arriving on the 24th - then may run into you on the street Parade, anyway i will leave for Maesalong on the 26th.

[Pauche]

i am arriving on 23/Nov morning..... may be doing an overnite trip to Nan on 25-26/Nov. I'm looking for some nice country side locations to get authentic pictures of the Loy Kratong Festival.... u know of anywhere? (Dont tell me Tha-Phae Gate!!!)

[limbat]

hahaha the whole of Northern Thailand is celebrating Loykrathong - u jus have to move around & u will find them mate.

[Nighthawk_250]

limbat,

 

now i ish want to lug my mom/family there to see lantern instead

half minded to fly there rather than ride.

 

Any recommendation for hotel near all the actions?

U familiar if car rental available there and price?

 

Appreciate ur input...chiang mai expert lol

[arsonist]

ermm do you guys ride up to thailand or take other transport?

do u know whats the cost of air tix to and fro to thailand?

also for bus?

 

im trying to plan a trip to thailand for me and my frens at the year end but im not too sure on how to get all the neccessary details.

this is what we're planning to do

1-cheap shopping

2-buy bike stuff (yss suspensions)

3-eat good (halal) food and enjoy the scenery

4-avoid troubled areas and avoid bombs or dangerous situations

 

anyone can help gif any advise?

thanks in advance

[belgarathc]

You can borrow some travel guidebooks (lonely planet, frommers, fodor, rough guide, insight...) from the library to find out more about Thailand, eg food, sights, lodgings.

 

There are a few budget airlines to choose from, airasia (bangkok), jetstar (bangkok, puket) and tiger airways (bangkok, chiangmai, udon thani, puket, krabi, hat yai). You can check their websites for air tickets prices.

 

http://www.airasia.com/site/sg/home.jsp

http://www.tigerairways.com

http://www.jetstar.com/index.php?lang=sgen

 

1-cheap shopping

I guess bangkok is the top choice for shopping.

 

2- buy bike stuff

Maybe limbat can give some tips

 

3 - eat good (halal) food and enjoy the scenery

Regarding food, our Muslim bros should be able to give you a better reply. North Thailand is usually associated with beautiful scenery.

 

4 - avoid troubled areas and avoid bombs or dangerous situations

Try to avoid South Thailand.

 

ermm do you guys ride up to thailand or take other transport?

do u know whats the cost of air tix to and fro to thailand?

also for bus?

 

im trying to plan a trip to thailand for me and my frens at the year end but im not too sure on how to get all the neccessary details.

this is what we're planning to do

1-cheap shopping

2-buy bike stuff (yss suspensions)

3-eat good (halal) food and enjoy the scenery

4-avoid troubled areas and avoid bombs or dangerous situations

 

anyone can help gif any advise?

thanks in advance

[shoei_com]

ENjoy n take more picture, as i will be in GREEN.... for 2week....

 

 

n no more end-yr Holiday.....

 

 

i am arriving on 23/Nov morning..... may be doing an overnite trip to Nan on 25-26/Nov. I'm looking for some nice country side locations to get authentic pictures of the Loy Kratong Festival.... u know of anywhere? (Dont tell me Tha-Phae Gate!!!)

[limbat]

limbat,

 

now i ish want to lug my mom/family there to see lantern instead

half minded to fly there rather than ride.

 

Any recommendation for hotel near all the actions?

U familiar if car rental available there and price?

 

Appreciate ur input...chiang mai expert lol

 

Hey.. mate am jus glad to share - pls book airtickets early - Tiger can get very expensive during festival period. I booked my return ticket 3 months back they cost s$270 plus travel insurance.

 

C'mai is an international resort city, hotels prices varies from TB250-5,000 & during any festivals there will be a surcharge. Just stay any where near the NightBazzar & you will be near all the Loykrathong activities. Car/Van rentals are pretty standard - prices are posted in most shop. I remembered renting a New Honda Jazz for abt TB1300 per day. Most of the time we rent scooters or Waves for abt TB120-TB150 per day.

 

Now I got a 12 seater Van & Driver for abt TB1100 per day - he will be driving us to Maesalong. If u are thinking of doing a day-trip out of C'mai & back - u can try renting those Red colored pickups - but must bargain.

 

Cheers

[Pauche]

Hey.. mate am jus glad to share - pls book airtickets early - Tiger can get very expensive during festival period. I booked my return ticket 3 months back they cost s$270 plus travel insurance.

 

C'mai is an international resort city, hotels prices varies from TB250-5,000 & during any festivals there will be a surcharge. Just stay any where near the NightBazzar & you will be near all the Loykrathong activities. Car/Van rentals are pretty standard - prices are posted in most shop. I remembered renting a New Honda Jazz for abt TB1300 per day. Most of the time we rent scooters or Waves for abt TB120-TB150 per day.

 

Now I got a 12 seater Van & Driver for abt TB1100 per day - he will be driving us to Maesalong. If u are thinking of doing a day-trip out of C'mai & back - u can try renting those Red colored pickups - but must bargain.

 

Cheers

 

Tiger is now charging about $450 for return air tix with taxes, but I got it for much lesser during a promo in Aug. Which hotel/guesthouse will u be staying at? Roughly how much is the airport transfer to the town area? Any bike rental shops to recommend for a reliable cub kia?

 

Doi Mae Salong is a nice place to chill out, with lots of Yunan nationals and chinese cuisine up in the mountain. Take more photos!

[limbat]

I will be staying at a new hotel near C'mai Gate - Serenity Hotel TG650 including ABF. Most bike shops are ok - check the condition of the bike when u do viewing to rent. Bring a disk lock for additional precaution against theft.

[Pauche]

looks like Mr Mechanic has the largest fleet of bike count available for rent, other shops has lesser. see ya ard!

[shoei_com]

ya, i rent the Dream for $150B per day last year n the bike is also in good condition, for Mr Mechanic...

 

 

 

 

u can try http://www.mr-mechanic1994.com

 

Email:[email protected]

 

Joe Sauberborn

 

Email: [email protected]

Address : 26/ Soi 2 ChangMoi rd

ChiangMai 50300

phone: 053-251186

 

 

 

looks like Mr Mechanic has the largest fleet of bike count available for rent, other shops has lesser. see ya ard!