I concur on Thai Air, but if $'s are at issue!
[QUOTE=Sirwilliam4; 1468151]Even though your question may not be an ideal one for this forum, I think it still deserves a courteous response.
I have no knowledge of the status of the train from BKK to CM other than to have heard on several occasions that it is a nice, comfortable ride at a reasonable cost. It's on my list, but I have not ridden it yet. Nothing on the official website indicates that the northern line is down now.
From what I am told the bus (even the overnight VIP bus) is a long, tedious 12+ hour ride. Unless you are really strapped for funds, I'd avoid it.
Personally, I've made the trip from BKK to CM (and to Chiang Rai) several times. Each by air. I can usually get a RT ticket on Thai Airways for US$175-$200. I think other airlines may even be a bit cheaper, but I like Thai. They are a class act, and they fly several times each day. Valuing my time and comfort, I choose to travel this way. Although I may still take the train. Just for the experience. One of these days.
SW[/QUOTE]Nok Air and Air Aisa are 1/2 the price. And flying time the same.
Congratulations, Scorchin.
You have now firmly established yourself as one of those nasty little creatures that reside under a bridge (in this case our forum) only to come out waving and screaming for no reason except to annoy or pick fights with every passerby who happens to come along.
Welcome to the ISG Thailand Board: Troll.
[QUOTE=Scorchin; 1467856]Tenuous link to sex in Thailand butI am told that the line from Bangkok to Chiang Mai may be under repair in November. Any information?
How do I get from mPs in Bangkok to those in Chiang Mai?[/QUOTE][QUOTE=LittleBigMan;1467905]Take the bus or fly! LBM[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin; 1467906]The Master of the Obvious. You forgot, in your post, m / see, car, taxi and walking.
If, in your rush to comment, you had paused and READ my post I asked for information about Thai Railways November maintenance programme and only facetiously asked about alternatives to maintain that the post had legitimacy on a sex board. No doubt had I not done so senior members who have nothing better to do than criticise the post of newer members would have objected.
Perhaps you might find time to comment on the relative merits of flying nd bus travel. Now that would be a useful way to spend your time.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin; 1467999]Oh Dear, Did I touch a raw nerve. <snip
Perhaps if I repeat it some of the more mature members might find time to respond.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin;1468133]I am sorry. I asked more mature people to reply. You obviously did not get the message.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin;1467644]Even dummies have some intelligence. I would not give up your day job and become a ventriloquist with this poster as your dummy.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin;1467644]Wrong. As usual by all accounts.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin;1466073]Let's stop argung about 'he paid, ' 'I paid, ' 'you paid'. The most boring posts are those arguing that "X" paid 'too much. ' There is enough information on guideline payments here to make any further discussion a non-event.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin;1462939]Ignorance is dangerous. Given your self confessed ignorance of the realities of India I suggest that any further contribution by you on the subject be regarded as ignorant ramblings.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Scorchin;1462925]Racist Rant. I find that the post above is so ignorant of reality, so stupid in its content and so unbelievable that I hope any Indian members here will correct the OP. As a visitor on many occasions to that country I find the catalogue of criticisms appears to describe an India I do not recognise so full as it is of anecdotal crap.[/QUOTE]
Flights. Bangkok, Chiang Mai
[QUOTE=TConor;1468190]Nok Air and Air Aisa are 1/2 the price. And flying time the same.[/QUOTE]Thanks, I had missed Nok Air in my research. Last time I flew Air Asia it reminded me of Ryan Air!