Planning a trip with some friends around Songkran for 10+ days, roughly 4-8 of us depending on work commitments.
1. Current out of town activities planned are Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, Grand Canyon Water Park, Shooting Range, Go Kart and night safari,
Tentative on:
\- Zip Lining read someone died
\- Elephant sanctuary, positive training/zoo same as beatings – questionable ethics?
\- Chiang Rai (No real interest in temples)
\- Pai (Not into hippie scene or MJ that’s supposedly everywhere)
Q) Should we rent a car for days going outside the city or is it just Doi Inthanon deserted of vehicles?
\- Read that some people got stuck awhile at Doi Inthanon due to lack of cars to go back home.
\- Saw Klook/Airbnb guides up there which we won’t mind unless want to spend more time at areas like swimming at the waterfall but the combined cost we might book a Songthaew on grab or private van instead
2. Songkran activities watch the parade, get soaked, nightlife events if there are any
Q) Will supermarkets/7-11 be our only option for 3 days or once the cease fire timing, food stalls resume as normal? Might do 2 weekends if the sat/sun markets are closed
\- Besides the moat/gate area, is there anywhere big on water fights? I’ve seen ‘people’ poo there
\- Going to look up FB for any Songkran events
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3. Hotel/Airbnb Location
Going to be a mix of couples and singles so we might split accommodation since big places on Airbnb are pretty pricey.
Q) Would Nimman/Old City/Santitham be optimal locations since we would travel for outdoor stuff mainly to the west and Songkran stuff I’m guessing is mostly Old city area where driving becomes a hazard.
\- Staying at the Old city be nigh impossible/ dangerous to travel out to Nimman during Songkran?
\- Night noise worse at old city during Songkran vs Nimman?
\- Read Nimman is roughly on flight path and considering the other 2 options
Thanks!
