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Pai has increased in popularity in recent years with many more visitors making a beeline for the laid-back charm of this small northern Thai town. Pai is a must-see destination for many overseas backpackers, but it has also seen a surge of interest from domestic tourism since two popular romantic Thai movies were filmed in [...]
Most of the accommodation choices in Pai are budget and mid-range guest-houses with just a few more expensive hotel options. I was last in Pai back in February and was looking to stay somewhere for one night that wasn’t expensive, but had a bit of character. I chose The Countryside Resort, which is a quirky [...]
The distance between Pai and Chiang Mai is approximately 85 miles (135kms), but because of the winding mountain road the road journey can take between 3 and 5 hours. Route 1095 is very scenic as it climbs up and down the mountains, but if you are prone to travel sickness you may not appreciate all [...]