Lazy days in a hammock are a favorite in Pai....

.."Lazy days in a hammock are a favorite in Pai, along with just staring at the mountains and rivers... "
pronounced as "bai" or "bye"

The sleepy hippy town of Pai is situated 135kms northwest of ChiangMai, halfway to MaeHongSon. As you enter Pai area, the mountain road makes a meandering decline into a large green valley of padi fields and fruit groves. Pai is a tiny place with 4 main roads but offers a rich bohemian atmosphere where you can collect your thoughts and commune with nature. Trendy cafes and boutique B&B, slow pace of life and lots of cyclists and motorcyclists..

A decade ago, Pai was virtually unknown and today it has developed into a thriving, multi cultural town. Fortunately it has retained its down-to-earth feel and prices are still reasonable, making it especially popular with backpackers and free-spirits...who sometimes stay for months. Recent consciousness of health and environment has largely reduced the open consumption of opium or marijuana and even normal cigarettes are a rare scene !

Pai can be reached by bus, 3 - 4 hrs from ChiangMai and less from MaeHongSon. We rented a little car (we would recomend a 4wheeldrive) and it takes less than 2 hrs fr ChiangMai ..very good roads on highway. However off highway, watch out for the thousands of pot holes. Contrary to the many write-ups in the Net regarding the weather & road conditions on this "MaeHongSon loop" , we assure you it is totally safe even in our normal city wheeler ! thanks to our Asian upbringing, we are much "toughened up" and can eat practically everything!

so Peterpatterpot takes to the road ... 1180km road trip, 1864 curves or even more..

Last night in ChiangMai Oct 26th











back in ChiangMai, we couldnt resist THE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT for lunch ! (open lunch & dinner...Dinner ambience is better with live band/singer) .


They are along the river just 10 mins walk fr Night Bazaar. Served fantastic yummy yummy authentic Thai dishes. My personal favorite is "duck red curry" "crispy fish served with fresh leaves & stuff " & "white soup TomYam" (no pic bcos its finished b4 I can take picture).













Thai Petrol Station .















at 6pm, desperately in search of local cigars ...literally running around market & finally found this 80yr old lady chewing some red stuff in her mouth and already packing up for the day. We helped her unpacked her many plastic bags and found she has many interesting things ie natural lipsticks (from grasslooking stuff) and many types of local cigars... amazing our whole journey thru northern Thailand we could not find any. Thanks to the health education awareness by the govt recently.



she recommend red hairy stuff for beautiful red lips !




Last night in ChiangMai we stayed in The Small Hotel (again, we like it) Found out our favorite reception boy , Tammy , has resigned ! Probably the pay is better as "Lady-Boy" at some Cabaret in town.

That night we went out in search of "night life".... after driving "almost lost" and driver almost losing her cool, finally found " THE CIRCLE CLUB" . Located in an alley way, back lane somewhere north of the City Map, our trusted Navigator did another miracle !

Arrived at 845PM, were told by owner its too early ... "Club not opened yet. Come back later "
Asked what is showing in club....replied.."...you can see dicks , but no sex ! "

Oh ok...and then later ...

at 1130pm, ...yes it was eactly what he promised! Good show. highly recommended ! Not for the FAINT-HEARTED !
( quote: 300baht to chit chat, 1000baht to take-out ) check out contact below, see" useful info"










me & my coffee at Departure Lounge ChiangMai



back home...taking beauty sleep till the next adventure ...



ChiangMai offers many exciting & adventurous experience... Massage spa, Zipline, Safari, Yoga, Yogi Mahout, Elephant Sanctuary,Wine & Dine etc...but That's NOT on our agenda this time.

Our main purpose - The ROAD TRIP MAEHONGSON - filled with unknown and unplanned ! and WE SIMPLY LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT !

some commonly used Thai greetings:
" sawadee kaah"
" kab kum ka ah "
" bi wa eh ka "
" oki do ki kaah "

tip: dont say "hello", you wont even be served.

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