Sunday, October 7, 2012
Road to Pai
Road to Pai
Fraction of noon Saturday, Sept. 8, 2555, we traveled from Kawila camp hospital. Rent 5 vans for 50 persons. Mr.Somchai is the head of the drivers, as well as he is a navigator too. We contacted Mr.Somchai (+6681 883 1819) from Chiang Mai to Pai 1,800 per vehicle per day excluding petrol.
Board of us through the rain falls. Along The main route to Mae Rim. At Mae Taeng junction we turn left onto Route 1095 “Road to Pai” (Mae Malai - Huai Nam Dang - Pai - Mae Hong Son). As we turned onto Route 1095, the Road to Pai began winding road. Highway 1095 is still the same as it was before. A narrow paved of 2 lanes road, straddles the slopes, through small villages located along the road.
For those who have never used “Road to Pai” route 1095 Highway attractive because it straddles, the road slopes upward until he ran from the top of one peak to another one. As the car climbed higher. Vehicles have to turn left or right, with very small angle, either side of the road "Road to Pai" the mountains and depths. Drivers who are not proficient did not know that where the engine speed is too low. However. Up or down dramatically. A little steep. It's usually a bit slower. Side is mountain but the other side of the canyon .. I do not know. The fog had obscured. I saw a lush canopy of trees of the rain forest. Since 1095, this road is famous throughout the world.
Sound of Mr Somchai, Navigator through Walky-Talky all the time "D4D Toyota red color..bend the parts in. ..Slippery roads..go right ..Cows across the street ... everywhere explode.. everywhere with me .. strong curve .. motorcycles.
Off Chaing Mai for about two hours to reach a car-rest. There are toilet and tribal souvenirs. Some also buy souvenirs from the tribal-shops. For another few kilometers to Huai Nam Dang National Park. Our car runs on the ridge. Below of us is the beautiful fog sea, from Huai Nam Dang, Road to Pai was scaled down drastically. It takes about one hour to reach the town in the valley "Pai, One of The best small town in Thailand". The target of us is Baantawan Pai's Boutique guesthouse located near the Pai River and Pai Walking Street.
Baan Tawan Pai Shan Boutique-style rooms decorated with a mix of trees under the shade of a large tree. Banks of the river Pai. A relaxed riverside terrace. The romantic atmosphere of the house at night in Baan Tawan Pai pamper myself with a Heineken in spite of not drinking for a long time somehow.
The whispers of the river Pai river waters shallow flat water hit underwater rocks and boulders make me hear the water running all day and night. It reminds me of a trip to a hot springs Samoeng. You need to go see a sign on their own. Pai river, unlike the other You've seen it.
Baan Tawan Pai decorated with a Knightly but simple, every room has a small terrace. Waterfront zone is where I like most. Mrs. Patcharee, Ban Tawan Pai owner She is Chiang Mai Lineage. The official diversion own business, amiable polite and gentle. Pai High Season (November to January), book in advance 053 698 116, 081 883 1083 or email www.baantawan-pai.com: baantawan@yahoo.com.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Mae Hong Son
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Warning "Tropical storm Haitang"
Warning "Tropical storm Haitang"
No. 2 Time Issued : September 26, 2011
AT 15.00 LST today, tropical storm “Haitang” over the middle of South China Sea was centered about 310 kilometers east of Da-nang, Vietnam or latitude 16.6 degree North, longitude 110.5 degree East with sustained wind about 65 km/hr. It is expected to make landfall over Da-nang, Vietnam tonight and is heading to neighboring Laos and northeastern Thailand respectively. Torrential rain is likely much of the lower portion of northeast, the east and the southwest-coast of Thailand. People along foothills, near waterways and in lowland are warned of flash flood. Disaster areas are listed below: 26 September: Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
27-29 September: Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
The wind-waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf are expected 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 26-29 September.
No. 2 Time Issued : September 26, 2011
AT 15.00 LST today, tropical storm “Haitang” over the middle of South China Sea was centered about 310 kilometers east of Da-nang, Vietnam or latitude 16.6 degree North, longitude 110.5 degree East with sustained wind about 65 km/hr. It is expected to make landfall over Da-nang, Vietnam tonight and is heading to neighboring Laos and northeastern Thailand respectively. Torrential rain is likely much of the lower portion of northeast, the east and the southwest-coast of Thailand. People along foothills, near waterways and in lowland are warned of flash flood. Disaster areas are listed below: 26 September: Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
27-29 September: Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
The wind-waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf are expected 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 26-29 September.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Pai in Rainny season
There are many streams that the designation "Pai" such as banners, Pai is not beautiful like the past. Serenity and simplicity is gone, higher cost of living. Street, are crowded. Yes, that is, a Pai in the high season is winter.
Those, who enchant of the past of Pai in the past 10 years. Pai was a small town located in the valley fulfilled with the backpackers who took off the bus then hold map to find a hub or guesthouse. Chill Chill! Tourists and cyclists went around the city. Pai is also like this, if you go to Pai in the rainy season.
Pai in a rainny season has a different perspective. Mist floating downstream from a hilltop to the Pai’s valley.
Those, who enchant of the past of Pai in the past 10 years. Pai was a small town located in the valley fulfilled with the backpackers who took off the bus then hold map to find a hub or guesthouse. Chill Chill! Tourists and cyclists went around the city. Pai is also like this, if you go to Pai in the rainy season.
Pai in a rainny season has a different perspective. Mist floating downstream from a hilltop to the Pai’s valley.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Pai, Today
Warning
"Heavy to Very Heavy Rain over Thailand"
No. 12 Time Issued : September 11, 2011
During 11-12 September, the intense monsoon trough lies across the Central, the East and the lower Northeast of Thailand. The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Torrential rain and isolated heavy to very heavy falls are likely much of the country, especially in provinces of Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Saket, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Patthalung, Songkhla and Satun. People in risky areas along foothills and waterways are warned of possible flash flood. People in lowlands and riversides in the Central and the East are warned of overflow.
The strong wind-wave in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand is likely 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 1-2 days.
The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 11 September 2011
Issued at 10.30 a.m.
Pai Today
"Heavy to Very Heavy Rain over Thailand"
No. 12 Time Issued : September 11, 2011
During 11-12 September, the intense monsoon trough lies across the Central, the East and the lower Northeast of Thailand. The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Torrential rain and isolated heavy to very heavy falls are likely much of the country, especially in provinces of Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Saket, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Patthalung, Songkhla and Satun. People in risky areas along foothills and waterways are warned of possible flash flood. People in lowlands and riversides in the Central and the East are warned of overflow.
The strong wind-wave in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand is likely 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 1-2 days.
The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 11 September 2011
Issued at 10.30 a.m.
Pai Today
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