Where are some less smoky places to stay in Thailand during the months of March and April? I will be living in Chiang Mai full time starting in February.

Hi all, are there any higher altitude towns/areas in Thailand where you don’t have to use AC or fan at night? (I’m thinking somewhere around 500m, where the humidity is knocked back and the temps are cooler.)

I’m not really well-travelled in Thailand - the only cooler place I’ve been to was in the mountains outside Chiang Rai, but I’m wondering if there are more (maybe around Pai??) Thanks!

I’m on a non O volunteer visa and the first 90 days expires soon. Seems like I can’t get an extension due to work permit issues. I only need another 60 days to finish my tasks.

Can I do a border run and return same day with a tourist 60 day visa?

What’s the process and best way to do this from Chiang Mai?

After the problem with using Wise to fund your Thai visa properly, I would like to ask about the other services available.

I have, and have used in the past to fund our breaks Wise, Western Union, XE, and Revolut dependant on the exchange rate offered on the day.

We will be moving full time in January to our house in Chiang Mai, and I will be needing to open a bank account for myself, and transfer the funds required to satisfy my visa requirements, and to purchase a car.

Do the other services mentioned show monies transferred as international transfer, as using Wise on some days could cost a substantial amount in comparison to other providers on large sums ?

Hello everyone,

I have a quick and tbh, I guess quite unsual question for this group but I hope you could give me an advise.

I could book a super cheap flight to Thailand in just two days. (Saudia Airlines).

However, I'm worrying about the current weather report and forecast.

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Is it currently worth it? I know it's still rainy season and in fact, some daily rain would be fine.

However, it would be really sad if its just gray, not sunny at all and super rainy everyday or even worse (Chiang Mai).

If you think it should be fine, any idea where's the best place to go in these times? (10th - 22nd)

Was talking to someone and it was said that e.g. Koh Phangan the weather almost never is like the forecast.

I really love Thailand but also Crete, Greece is on the table and it seems to be super sunny there day by day - temperatures about the same as well.

Kinda not sure what to do and unfortunately I need to act fast.

What do you think? 🤔

Thank you!

Can anyone suggest a Muay Thai school in Chiang Mai that has been able to help them to get a DTV visa? Ideally looking for 6-8 weeks training initially if that sounds feasible.

Has anyone got dtv for muay thai? Any companies in chiang mai that offer a letter and 6 month program? Any info would be appreciated I have all other requirements.

Let me re-word this so that I can make it more clear.

US passport holder arriving into Bangkok later this month and staying in Bangkok for two full months in an Airbnb.

If I want to take a quick trip to Chiang Mai or Pattaya for a couple of days DURING that two months in Bangkok, and stay in a hotel in Chiang Mai or Pattaya, do I keep having to ensure a TM30 is filled out every time?

Hi all. I am looking for advice about which route to take for my situation. I am an American currently in Chiang Mai on the 60 day entry visa. This is my second time in Thailand this year, first time was in April. I’ve visited Thailand and Chiang Mai many times before, always in good standing and I abide by the rules, etc. I hope to live in Chiang Mai, that is my goal. I have a conference to attend close to the end of my 60 days (just shy/before the deadline by a few days), and the conference is back in the US. I would be gone for about 5-6 days including travel and layovers. I intend to fly right back to Chiang Mai after the conference. I should be able to enter again, presumably with the 60 day arrival visa, then I could apply for the education visa or other visas, correct? Is there a better way to do this? TIA!

How is the situation in the north,is it possible to travel by train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or bus? I heard that the rails are under water?

Thanks for your answers.