Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
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One month before
Read up on Northern Thai history and culture.
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One week before
Plan your itinerary.
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One day before
Buy your train or bus tickets directly from the station.
RESOURCES
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Lampang Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT;
0 5423 7229; Th Thakhrao
Noi; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat)
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Chiang Rai TAT
(
0 5374 4674; Th Singhaclai;
8.30am-4.30pm)
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Phitsanulok TAT
(
0 5525 2742; 209/7-8 Th Borom Trailokanat;
8.30am-4.30pm)
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Sukhothai TAT
(
0 5561 6228; Th Jarot Withithong;
8.30am-4.30pm)
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Kamphaeng Phet Tourist Information Centre
(
8am-4.30pm)
GETTING AROUND
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Air
Fly to Mae Hong Son from Chiang Mai; or from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or
Chiang Rai.
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Bus
Extensive intraregional travel with connections to the hub of Chiang Mai.
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Bicycle & motorcycle
Self-touring option in the cities.
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Sŏrng·tăa·ou
Small pick-up trucks that act as shared taxis and public buses.
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Train
Overnight option for Bangkok to Chiang Mai with detours to Phitsanulok
and Lampang.
