Thailand 2023- Page 11Album

📅 Nov 22, 2023

Coffee at Cafe’lista · 11:13 AM

I thought this is just a tiny cafe on a rice field, but the compound is pretty big with many things to explore. The cafe is small and simple, but decent coffee and cake. There is also a garden, a lawn, a pond, and a few buildings. Plenty of places and props for photo opportunities. I would recommend minimum of 2 hours here if you like photography or just chill and relax.
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Lunch at Ma Long Der · 2:00 PM

A modern take on Northern Thai cuisine. We order a 299B set which has a bit of everything, which is alright. Also a 89B fancy dessert, perhaps too much presentation. The restaurant is next to a river, and there is an art gallery next door.

Stay at Rommai Villa Chiang Rai · 3:05 PM

This is like a tiny resort with cozy wooden house. It has nice garden, and the host are friendly and helpful. You can take the bicycles (good condition) to explore nearby attractions. The breakfast is pretty good, tasty.

Dinner at Chivit Thamma Da Coffee House, Bistro & Bar · 6:41 PM

The most famous cafe and restaurant in Chiang Rai. The place is known for its beautiful garden seating, great service and pretty good food. It has a wide variety of food choices from Asian to Western, and dining here is just a very pleasant experience. You can opt for alcohol and dessert after your meal. I could easily spend 2 hours here, just comfortable and pleasant. We visited this place 8 years ago during our last trip, and we visited Chivit Thamma Da twice during our current Chiang Rai visit. Both the morning and evening vibe are excellent.

📅 Nov 23, 2023

Visit at Pong Phrabat Hot Springs · 10:00 AM

This is a very typical local hot spring. Free foot dip, cheap fee for public bath, cheap massage and from 70B onwards for a private room. Do drop by if it is convenient.

Visit at Baan Dam Museum · 11:00 AM

The main building houses art pieces with AR effects using your phone. Also some "viking" furniture vibes with crocodile and snake skins, and a king chair made of buffalo horn and skin. You can sit on these furniture. The entire place is basically a park with many small buildings that house various furniture, drums and carvings, mostly quite repetitive.
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Lunch at Aquatale Café · 2:44 PM

A cafe in the forest with good coffee and decent food. In is a nice cottage with outdoor seatings, with a koi pond. Love the food and the vibe.

Stay at Doowall hotel gallery · 5:37 PM

Sort of feel like a 5-star hotel, minus the amenities. We stayed in a cottage, which is quite small, but still nice. Our unit didn't have a good view. They have interesting art pieces, a garden with a lake, free boating and bicycles, free snacks, fruit and drinks, welcome drink and cake, decent breakfast. And a pool which almost no one swims in, as it is next to the snack area. The place is surrounded by rice fields, so who cycles to explore the surroundings.

📅 Nov 24, 2023

Morning at Doowall hotel gallery · 8:26 AM

Cycle to explore the misty surroundings of Doowall hotel. You can also enjoy your complementary breakfast in the garden.

Visit at Wat Rong Khun - White Temple · 10:18 AM

One of the must visit temple, yet it is very crowded within a small space. I think it is still worth it if you enjoy photography, wear a hat as it is quite sunny and be sure to find some corner with less crowd for take photos in peace. 100B entrance fee for foreigners.

Coffee at Ryokan Cafe · 12:17 PM

It is a simple cafe, which serves some basic Japanese food and limited cake options. The most interesting part is their outdoor art installation: a Doraemon door, Totoro and a huge variety of scarecrow.

Early Dinner at Chom Cafe and Restaurant · 4:23 PM

A famous cafe with a moss forest, a lot of variety and higher prices. There are 4 zones of seating. Zone 3 is the worst, a huge dining hall and you can't see the moss forest as you dine. Food is just slightly above average, but it does have many options. The moss forest does look really good.

Stay at Jiang Mai 81 (เจียงใหม่ 81) · 5:52 PM

Pretty good and comfortable guesthouse. Clean with a good amount of space with a sofa and kitchen, and a smart tv. Some free snacks are available. It is at a quiet section, as 100m away is pretty busy. The only downside is we stay on the 4th floor with no lift, and it is at a dead end road. Location wise is not bad.

Late dinner at Racha Ba Mee Kiow · 8:40 PM

Love this roadside dinner and supper place, not crowded with affordable delicious food. Would recommend the Wanton Noodle soup. Just love the vibe of a good road side stall.