Thailand forum
Where to stop between Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Have questions? Jump to our menu of forum quicklinks
Add your reply
You need to be logged in to add a reply.
Not a member? you can join here.
Welcome to Travelfish, original Asia travel intelligence you can trust
Menu
Remedy
Joined Travelfish
25th July, 2009
Posts 28
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Hi,
In the not so distant future I'm planning on taking the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The thing is that when I travel I always try to mix things up a little by not going straight from one big city to another, but rather stop somewhere enroute and spend a couple of days in a place with a different feel to it.
Does anyone have any good advice on where I could jump of the train and kick back ?
Thanks,
#1 Posted: 16/5/2010 - 19:21
swankyelf
Joined Travelfish
17th April, 2010
Posts 6
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
There are handy dandy sample itineraries in the "before you leave" drop down list. This one notes the various spots worthy of visiting b/w BKK and Chiang Mai:
http://www.travelfish.org/trip_planner/thailand-northern-explorer
#2 Posted: 16/5/2010 - 20:44
Advertisement
Tilapia
Joined Travelfish
21st April, 2006
Location Canada
Posts 1304
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Some Ideas
#3 Posted: 16/5/2010 - 22:18
idreamofdur-
ian
TF writer
.JPG)
Joined Travelfish
5th September, 2008
Location Singapore
Posts 576
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Ayuthaya, Khampaeng Phet, Sukhothai
#4 Posted: 17/5/2010 - 15:29
idreamofdurian's social networks[Twitter] [Flickr]
------------------------------
idreamofdurian.com - the bloggings of a Canadian girl in Asia long-term
exacto
Joined Travelfish
12th February, 2006
Location United States
Posts 2045
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Good choices directly on the train line from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are Ayutthaya , Lop Buri, Phitsanulok and Lampang . Ayutthaya and Lop Buri are good for ruins and ancient culture with a nice touch of backpacker fun. Phitsanulok and Lampang are Thai and other asian tourist destinations. You'll find great value and good fun in both places.
If you are willing to get off the train line a bit, then Kamphaeng Phet , Sukhothai , and Sri Satchanalai are good options. They formed the core of the first Thai state. All have good ruins and Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet have good accommodation and great food and local night life choices. Have fun. Cheers.
#5 Posted: 17/5/2010 - 22:47
exacto
Joined Travelfish
12th February, 2006
Location United States
Posts 2045
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Good choices directly on the train line from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are Ayutthaya , Lop Buri, Phitsanulok and Lampang . Ayutthaya and Lop Buri are good for ruins and ancient culture with a nice touch of backpacker fun. Phitsanulok and Lampang are Thai and other asian tourist destinations. You'll find great value and good fun in both places.
If you are willing to get off the train line a bit, then Kamphaeng Phet , Sukhothai , and Sri Satchanalai are good options. They formed the core of the first Thai state. All have good ruins and Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet have good accommodation and great food and local night life choices. Have fun. Cheers.
#6 Posted: 17/5/2010 - 22:48
somtam2000
admin
Joined Travelfish
21st January, 2004
Location Indonesia
Posts 6404
Member profile
Profile page
Private message
Lots of good tips! Still more information in this story: http://www.travelfish.org/feature/152
#7 Posted: 18/5/2010 - 10:35
somtam2000's social networks[Twitter] [Facebook] [Flickr] [Google+] [Instagram] [Pinterest]
------------------------------
Travel films for Southeast Asia
Remedy
Joined Travelfish
25th July, 2009
Posts 28
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
Thanks for all the replies. Lots of good tips here. Guess I have to spend some time researching all possibilities.
Cheers,
#8 Posted: 19/5/2010 - 00:08
thaiyaikit
Joined Travelfish
20th September, 2008
Posts 32
Member profile
Profile private
Messaging not enabled.
As ever, Exacto offers good, solid, and reliable advice. If you stay in Ayutthaya overnight, be sure to book anywhere along the river. Stunning views and, if you are up at dawn, one of the best places to sit and listen to the birds' dawn chorus!
#9 Posted: 20/5/2010 - 22:10