Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai? Or both? Looking for sensible advise
Jun 30th, 2014, 02:40 PM
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You are all wonderful and appreciate the various feedback presented here. And thank you Kathie for remembering my trip to Myranmar. I've been reading about the Mae Hong Son loop which sounds appealing. Now that I have my Myranmar trip figured out, onwards to Thailand! LOL!
Jun 30th, 2014, 02:42 PM
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Oh, heard about this Elephant Preserve that I'd like to share. The reviews have been pretty good, and website looks honest and fair.
http://www.pataraelephantfarm.com/index.php
http://www.pataraelephantfarm.com/index.php
Jun 30th, 2014, 03:14 PM
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I find CM devoid of character and far more touristy than bkk, based on its relative size..
CR itself is small, but the outlying areas are quite lovely and interesting...
I like khao lak for a beach area... 1 hour north of Phuket... Really nice beaches
CR itself is small, but the outlying areas are quite lovely and interesting...
I like khao lak for a beach area... 1 hour north of Phuket... Really nice beaches
Jun 30th, 2014, 04:42 PM
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But - artyguy - Patara uses hooks on the elephants. Visitors have noted fresh wounds on the elephants. Yes, it gets good reviews from visitors who are just wowed by seeing elephants, but it gets poor reviews by animal welfare groups.
