Chiang Mai

[QUOTE=JackieMarlo;3019694] I stayed at a really nice 4 star that was up to par with anything in a major Asian city at half the price.
[/QUOTE]Which hotel is that?

We were about to book our Chaing Mai trip last night and then wife saw videos of terrible flooding September 2024. I am not overly worried but she is. Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences in September? I have looked deeper into this and most say rain in afternoon and late nights, but you never know. I saw that Malaysia has some areas that are supposed to be much safer. Any thoughts or advice guys please let us know. Unfortunately due to alot of life issues September is best month for us to travel and almost impossible again until spring 2026. Should add we are certainly ok with rain, but flooding maybe not!

[QUOTE=Masseys1;3020333]We were about to book our Chaing Mai trip last night and then wife saw videos of terrible flooding September 2024. I am not overly worried but she is. Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences in September?[/QUOTE]I've never visited Chiang Mai in September, but I have close friends who live just north of there, these are the type of friends that I talked to every day. The September 2024 floods were devastating north of Chiang Mai. One friend had to escape from his high rise to another building about 2 km away. Another friend had her business flooded, which had to close down for 2 or 3 days. A major medical facility north of Chiang Mai was flooded and had to be closed for a few days. This is Thailand and you're talking about the rainy season. The same area had floods about a month ago, maybe next month it will be a different area. That's life in much of Thailand during the rainy season. I was there a month after floods and the moat area of Chiang Mai seemed fine, but areas to the north still had signs of the flooding.

Keep in mind, such flooding does not happen every year in the same place. This year it might be elsewhere. I go to Samui during their rainy season, but the flooding there very quickly drains to the sea. I won't go to places like Chiang Mai during rainy season.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3020340]I've never visited Chiang Mai in September, but I have close friends who live just north of there, these are the type of friends that I talked to every day. The September 2024 floods were devastating north of Chiang Mai. One friend had to escape from his high rise to another building about 2 km away. Another friend had her business flooded, which had to close down for 2 or 3 days. A major medical facility north of Chiang Mai was flooded and had to be closed for a few days. This is Thailand and you're talking about the rainy season. The same area had floods about a month ago, maybe next month it will be a different area. That's life in much of Thailand during the rainy season. I was there a month after floods and the moat area of Chiang Mai seemed fine, but areas to the north still had signs of the flooding.

Keep in mind, such flooding does not happen every year in the same place. This year it might be elsewhere. I go to Samui during their rainy season, but the flooding there very quickly drains to the sea. I won't go to places like Chiang Mai during rainy season.[/QUOTE]Thanks for reply. Yes we are leaning towards not going. We don't mind rain at all, but if we had that type of flooding that would kinda ruin trip! Have had a several on board here suggest against it. Maybe we will try Malasia? Tough in September to find somewhere pretty with ability to get ladies but we are going to try.

I am retired and in the winter I travel some place warm that I can train close to mountains on my road bike. Since cycling is my passion, my bicycle is the same quality you see the pros in Tour de France etc ride and costs about $15,000. The mountains west of town have some listed good climbs. I would obviously keep my bike in my room, but I am wondering about the safety of riding it around as it looks expensive. Is this a place where someone could take your bike away from you in public?

[QUOTE=ShyGuy100;3021602] Is this a place where someone could take your bike away from you in public?[/QUOTE]Yes. If you allow them to.

[QUOTE=ShyGuy100;3021602]I am retired and in the winter I travel some place warm that I can train close to mountains on my road bike. Since cycling is my passion, my bicycle is the same quality you see the pros in Tour de France etc ride and costs about $15,000. The mountains west of town have some listed good climbs. I would obviously keep my bike in my room, but I am wondering about the safety of riding it around as it looks expensive. Is this a place where someone could take your bike away from you in public?[/QUOTE]Sure, your bike could disappear, though typically things are safe in Thailand.

Those beautiful climbs to the west of town are heavily traveled by tourists cars and mini busses. They are narrow and twisting roads with blind corners. Might not be a safe ride.

[QUOTE=ShyGuy100;3021602]I am retired and in the winter I travel some place warm that I can train close to mountains on my road bike. Since cycling is my passion, my bicycle is the same quality you see the pros in Tour de France etc ride and costs about $15,000. The mountains west of town have some listed good climbs. I would obviously keep my bike in my room, but I am wondering about the safety of riding it around as it looks expensive. Is this a place where someone could take your bike away from you in public?[/QUOTE]I, being a former category 2 racer (in the 1970's & 1980's), ride the same high-end racing-style bikes (I currently ride a Time and a Colnago). I have been coming to Chiang Mai in the winter for the past 12 years. I don't bring a bike or ride a bike while there. I'm from the US, and we drive on the right side of the road. Thailand is like India, Pakistan, Australia, etc. , and they drive on the left side of the road. In an emergency, instincts kick in with little or no time for thinking. So in an emergency, my instinct is to move to the right. But that is exactly the wrong thing to do in Thailand. Maybe I'm overthinking this. Nevertheless, being just past 70 and still riding 150+ miles per week, I avoid dangerous situations.

OK, I have seen many high-end bikes in Chiang Mai. There must be some groups that ride, because sometimes I see groups heading out of town. And I often see cyclists on Doi Suthep, the l-o-n-g hill just west of town to the temple what Phra That Doi Suthep. (Doi means mountain, so in English, it is Mt. Suthep.) I know the owner of an Italian restaurant, La Fontana, who is a cyclist. He rides almost every day out of town to the south and west. He has told me the roads are not busy, and the rides are very meditative.

I say bring your bike if you are comfortable riding on the left side of the road. As far as safety for your bike, Thailand is a safer place to be than the USA. If you stop at a coffee shop, keep your bike in view, as you would anywhere.

Look on Facebook or search the web to see if you can find cycling groups in Chiang Mai. They must exist, because I do see groups riding in the mornings. I don't use Facebook, but the Thais do, and there are many groups, like the hiking group I interact with, that primarily coordinate through Facebook.

[QUOTE=BeachDrone;3021728]. I'm from the US, and we drive on the right side of the road. Thailand is like India, Pakistan, Australia, etc. , and they drive on the left side of the road. In an emergency, instincts kick in with little or no time for thinking. So in an emergency, my instinct is to move to the right. But that is exactly the wrong thing to do in Thailand. .[/QUOTE]Good point about the Left side of road. It is hard to change habits.

Low season here in Chiang Mai. Many of the the massage parlors had lowered the 1-hour price to 250 baht, and now I am seeing 200 baht. Last night's drunken walk home from the bar included desperate girls whispering "100 baht" as end-of-the-month bills are due.

Being the outstanding citizen I am, I feel compelled to "give back to the community" and help these needy women as often as I can.

On Loi Kroh and offshoot Kampangdin of course.

Fargler.

Ok after changing our minds ten times we have decided we are going to head to Chaing Mai mid of September as long as weather report doesn't show a monsoon coming. We are literally going to order our tickets a few days before leaving after checking weather reports. I have been ordering suhagra from all day chemist forever and just was told that there is some new rule delaying or stopping products being shipped to the US from India. I know from reading reports and being in Phuket this year you can get viagra at a pharmacy there. Was wondering if this is also available in Chaing Mai and secondly can you buy any bulk and bring them back home to the states? I have my fingers crossed that no terrible weather hits in the next few weeks! Any knowledge on this please let ne know. Apologies in advance if I have posted this in wrong section.

Prices are favorable right now for the monger in Chiang Mai.

All 3 of the massage joints I walked into I was able to negotiate 1000 Baht all-in for hour massage plus BBJ. That includes house and girl and tip. CIM seems unobtainable at this budget pricing. Or maybe I'm ugly. Also, I look like I've got money. I'm pretty sure a cheap charlie could negotiate even better pricing. Girls are BORED and BROKE. FYI, the blowjob is NOT as skilled as Wood or Duangporn in BKK. I got kinda spoiled living there.

When I'm too lazy to go out I use Baifern as previously mentioned, and have found a similar service called at [URL]outcallCM.com[/URL]. Neither shop has adjusted their pricing for slow season, so it's a little too expensive now. Best to hit the streets unless you are really feeling lazy.

I found them through facebook, got the line contact, and do all scheduling there. Supposedly the age for normal girl is 29 to 45, but that didn't stop them from sending a 60 year old last time. Doesn't bother me. Massage is excellent, conversation is fun, and I am just getting a handjob. And she is younger than me!

Also, she asked at the beginning. How much time do you need for the handjob? Nice to know she's looking out for me and scheduled the start of the pleasure time accordingly.

Fargler.

I managed to fat-finger the web address. Dum ass. Here is the correct one:

[URL]https://www.outcallmassagecm.com/[/URL]

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When I'm too lazy to go out I use Baifern as previously mentioned, and have found a similar service called at [URL]outcallCM.com[/URL].

Fargler.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JackieMarlo;3019694]It definitely seems to attract those kinds, but it's not a rule. You can stay at more luxurious places too. I stayed at a really nice 4 star that was up to par with anything in a major Asian city at half the price.

Sometimes agree, but when you can get a well trained young pretty one, it's even better! Try out Gina at 69 Nuru Massage before you leave town. Great body, mid 20's and totally incredible skill like you see in the porno movies. I put her in my top five all time in Thailand![/QUOTE]At which cost and for how long?

Why would anyone take the extra flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? What is so special about Chaing Mai? As far as I can think, it is north of Thailand, so maybe the girls are fair and even smaller pussies as you move north. Am I right Mongers?