Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Riverside
(328 Th Thipchang; mains 80-210B; 10am-10pm)
This wooden shack that appears to be on the
verge of tumbling into Mae Wang is extremely popular with both visiting and resident for-
eigners. Live music, a full bar and an expansive menu of local and Western dishes bring in
the crowds. You'd be wise to plan your visit around the homemade pizza nights (Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday).
INTERNATIONAL-THAI
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Shopping
Walking Street
MARKET
(Th Talad Gao; 4-10pm Sat & Sun)
Lampang now has its own walking street market along
charming Th Talad Gao. On Saturday and Sunday evenings, the usual traffic is replaced
Wang Nuea;
6-9pm Fri)
is also held across the river on Th Wang Nuea every Friday evening.
Information
Several banks with ATMs can be found along Th Boonyawat.
9am-10pm)
Internet access.
M@cnet
(Th Chatchai; per hour 15B;
Post Office
(Th Prisnee;
8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat)
Sanuksabai
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 0 5421 9398; 8 Th Suandawg; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Next door to the Pin Hotel, this agency can arrange air tickets, saving you the trouble of a
trip to the airport.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Office
(TAT; 0 5423 7229, nationwide 1672; Th Thakhrao Noi; 8.30am-5pm
Mon-Fri)
The helpful folks here can provide a decent map of the area and details about local
sights and activities. The office hours extend to weekends from October to December.
Getting There & Away
Lampang's airport is about 1.5km south of the centre of town, at the east end of Th
Phahonyothin (Asia 1 Hwy). At research time,
Bangkok Airways
(
0 5482 1522, 1771;
7.30-11.30am & 12.30-6.30pm)
, with flights to/from Bangkok,
www.bangkokair.com
;
Lampang Airport;
