Chiang Mai

[QUOTE=Reporter2010; 1191293]I'm wondering about the attitude of hotels to punting in CM, which sounds a relatively conservative place. Are there ST hotels? And / or are conventional hotels generally girl-friendly?

Most grateful for any thoughts.[/QUOTE]Almost all of the hotels in downtown Chaingmai are very guest friendly, only proviso is that they may charge extra for your guests breakfast!

IMHO the Ramming Lodge although central to some of the action is a bit dated. Nearby alternatives such as the "M" hotel, or the I'm hotel offer better value and much better breakfasts. BUT book in advance online for the best prices!

Although the north end of Loy Kroh perhaps the greatest concentration of girlie bars in town, there is plenty of action in other areas around town for those looking for a change.

[QUOTE=Sansai; 1194552]Almost all of the hotels in downtown Chaingmai are very guest friendly, only proviso is that they may charge extra for your guests breakfast!

IMHO the Ramming Lodge although central to some of the action is a bit dated. Nearby alternatives such as the "M" hotel, or the I'm hotel offer better value and much better breakfasts. BUT book in advance online for the best prices!

Although the north end of Loy Kroh perhaps the greatest concentration of girlie bars in town, there is plenty of action in other areas around town for those looking for a change.[/QUOTE]Please tell us where all this action is, in other areas around the town?

Besides a few skanky little bars in the Loi Kroh road, the well passed it`s sell by date Spotlite bar, the rippoff soapy massages and as already mentioned the rippoff Pretty club, what else is there?

[QUOTE=Reporter2010; 1191293]Thanks to Natty Bumpo and Member #2041 for confirming that CM may be quiet as a punting destination but is not dead.

I'm wondering about the attitude of hotels to punting in CM, which sounds a relatively conservative place. Are there ST hotels? And / or are conventional hotels generally girl-friendly?

Most grateful for any thoughts.[/QUOTE]You would have to work pretty hard to find a hotel. Particularly in the tourist area. That is [I]not[/I] Girl-friendly. I have never encountered or come to think of it even heard of one. Thai culture is quite conservative in some ways but in others totally not it's a mix. Everyone knows what you are there for if you are in that area and no one is going to be the least surprised let alone offended when you show up with a girl, so don't sweat it.

If you want to be in the heart of the action (what there is of it) I recommend Bauphong Lodge on Loi Kroh Soi 3. Very nice place, Chris a friendly Ozzie bloke and his Thai wife Noi run it. The lady the works the front desk is really sweet and smart.

Raming Lodge is not "dated". The place was only built 5 years ago.

[QUOTE=Roll Aides; 1199181].

If you want to be in the heart of the action (what there is of it) I recommend [b]Bauphong Lodge on Loi Kroh Soi 3[/b]. Very nice place, Chris a friendly Ozzie bloke and his Thai wife Noi run it. The lady the works the front desk is really sweet and smart.[/QUOTE]Google does not come up with anything on "Bauphong Lodge" in CM.

Can someone please help with a website or phone?

Thanks.

DS

Dang I'm sorry I musta been drinking. It's [B]Bautong[/B]

[url]http://www.bautonglodge.com/[/url]

[QUOTE=Daddy San; 1203174]Google does not come up with anything on "Bauphong Lodge" in CM.

Can someone please help with a website or phone?

Thanks.

DS[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the clarification.

DS

Hey boyz,

What do you guys think of the wew Spicy disco? For me, I think it's a vast improvement. It seems to have the same crowd, but it doesn't stink as much as the old, dilapitated one. It's much newer, but perhaps it has lost some of the "tradition" (I can't say "charm") of the old Spicy. However, overall, it's an improvement to CM's after hours scene for farangs (2am-5am). It was really the only place for farangs after hours.

Speaking of Loy Krathong, is it confirmed for Nov 10 this year? I wanted to know when the big release of lanterns at Mae Jo is, anybody in Chiang Mai know? I haven't booked my tickets because I'm not sure if everything will go according to plan because of the weather!

[QUOTE=D Cups;1202581]Has anyone stayed at the Rainforest Hotel? I will be there for Loy Krathong.[/QUOTE]Speaking of Loy Krathong, is it confirmed to be on Nov 10th? I'm very keen on being in Chiang Mai for the big lantern release at Mae Jo. Anybody in Chiang Mai know when that is? I still haven't booked my flights yet because I'm afraid things may not go according to plan if the weather plays spoil sport!

[QUOTE=You Kiddin;1205376]Speaking of Loy Krathong, is it confirmed to be on Nov 10th? I'm very keen on being in Chiang Mai for the big lantern release at Mae Jo. Anybody in Chiang Mai know when that is? I still haven't booked my flights yet because I'm afraid things may not go according to plan if the weather plays spoil sport![/QUOTE]It is on the 10th. Of November yes.

My questions are:

It is possible these days to get a shag in Chiang Mai without having to visit a bar and going through the bar ritual of buying drinks and paying bar fines, or using one of those rip-off soapy massage parlours.

Are there still any lady houses hidden away somewhere?

If anyone knows, please share?

[QUOTE=Arthur Tick; 1212001]It is possible these days to get a shag in Chiang Mai without having to visit a bar.

[/QUOTE]maybe you should just read the Threads about Chiangmai!

[url]http://up.picr.de/7753100obw.pdf[/url]

[QUOTE=Beno69; 1212252]maybe you should just read the Threads about Chiangmai!

[url]http://up.picr.de/7753100obw.pdf[/url][/QUOTE]Are you suggesting he will find the required information in something that says it was updated in 2008?

Hopefully somebody who actually has any information will reply. I unfortunately do not.

Had originally planned to visit BKK (arriving next week) for few days then take overnight train to CM. Heard some parts of BKK underwater but most areas spared and also CM was not really affected by the current floods. But have trouble finding info if the train from BKK to CM was affected as alot of areas between these 2 cities were underwater.

Anyone have any info on the current train situation between BKK and CM?

Thanks