Chiang Mai - Thoed Thai Return

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A quick 2 nighter to introduce Citylife Magazine to Thoed Thai & Khun Sa's old HQs Museum

THOED THAI

Chiang Mai - Tha Ton = 175 kms
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and the weather was absolutely superb
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Chiang Dao mountain from the Chiang Dao by-pass road.

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We came across an unfortunate accident & a dead rider
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There was a brief photo stop at Wat Tha Ton to savour the views & fresh air
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Lisu sight seers at Wat Tha Ton
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It was hot out there in the sun posing for the GT Rider
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If you were canine & lucky you could get a nice cool bath
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Then it was on up into the mountains. Tha Ton - Thoed Thai = 69 kms
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The mountain pass before Ban Yapa & Kiu Sataa
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These guys struggled 3-up on the Wave, but made it by weaving from side to side (& not getting run over on the wrong side of the road!) :roll:
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More mountain roads
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Don't you just love riding here on these wonderful deserted steep & winding mountain roads...
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In Thoed Thai John's wonderful Rim Taan Guesthouse beckoned by the stream (Mae Kham river.)
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Bungalows by the stream 300 - 400 baht a night.
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A steal for such a precious spot!

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The non-riverside rooms
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More to come..
 

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Thoed Thai has become one of my favourite destinations in North Thailand & the early morning market is one of the highlights.
You have to get up early - sunrise & it's worth it..

Early morning Thoed Thai from Wat Kha Kham
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Its dull light before the sun rises above the fog 'n cloud
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It's also nippy in the morning
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First light & the monks are out doing their alms round, & all rugged up
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The morning vendors are always cheerful
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A lot of the market is about food
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And eating it for breakfast
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with a smile
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The market street basically runs east - west, which means that the sun's rays shine straight down the street. And when the first rays come shining down the light is golden.
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John from Rim Taan guesthouse
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about to make me climb the steps to Wat Kha Kham
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& give me the rundown on the temple's history plus the famous Shan " Crow Brothers" who ran bullock caravans trading from Shan state to North Thailand a 100? years ago. They financed the temple & hence the Two Crows statues there.
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Thoed Thai early morning
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beautiful & well worth it.

Ride there soon, you won't regret it.
 

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Great stuff. Can't wait to get back and give the Thoed another go. Blew right through and missed a lot last time :(
 

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2010 POI SANG LONG ORDINATION CEREMONY IN THOED THAI

In Thoed Thai there will be a Poi Sang Long ordination ceremony for 20 Shan boys on 8-9-10 April 2010
John at Rim Taan Guesthouse says sleep in Thoed Thai on the night of the 8th to see the main Poi Sang Long ordination parade & ceremonies on the 9th April in Thoed Thai.
All visitors are welcome..