Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0 5369 9111;
www.thairafting.com
; Th Chaisongkhram)
This French-run outfit
leads one- and two-day trips. On the way, rafters visit a waterfall, a fossil reef and
hot springs. One night is spent at the company's permanent riverside camp.
Trekking
Guided treks range in cost from about 700B to 1000B per person per day, in groups
of two or more, and are all-inclusive. Most treks focus on the Lisu, Lahu and Karen
villages in and around neighbouring Soppong.
Courses
PAI COOKERY SCHOOL
( 08 1706 3799; Soi Wanchaloem; lessons 600-1000B; 11am-1pm & 2-6.30pm)
With a decade of experience, this outfit offers a variety of courses spanning three to
six dishes. The course typically involves a trip to the market for ingredients. Contact
a day in advance.
Cooking
MAM YOGA HOUSE
( 08 9954 4981;
www.mamyoga.paiexplorer.com
;
Th Rangsiyanon; 1-day course
from 200B; 10am-noon & 3-5pm)
Just north of the police station, Mam offers
Hatha yoga classes and courses in small groups.
Yoga
S WIRASUT
( 08 0678 5269; lessons 400B; 8am-noon & 2-5pm)
Chalee and Kot lead in-
struction in Thai boxing at this rustic gym about 1km outside of town, on the turn-off
just before Fluid.
Thai Boxing
Sleeping
Keep in mind that prices fluctuate significantly in Pai, and nearly all the midrange
and top-end accommodation cut their prices, sometimes by as much as 60%, dur-
ing the off season.
RIM PAI COTTAGE $$$
( 0 5369 9133;
www.rimpaicottage.com
;
Th Chaisongkhram; bungalows incl break-
fast 1300-5000B; )
The homelike bungalows here are spread out along a se-
cluded and beautifully wooded section of the Nam Pai. There are countless cosy
Hotel