44 minutes ago, bignok said:

Stayed 1 night there. Most people never heard of it.

Except for the kids slaughter

52 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

If wanting to stay near Andaman Sea @ Phang-Nga, then just north of Sarasin Bridge.  Think I was one of the only farangs in the area.

 

Great for a sunset with plenty of local vendors around ... my snaps:

Natai Beach

Might see one of my friends, cruising for a munch:

There are a few good resorts between Sarasin, along the 3001 rural road up the 20km or so to Thai Muang, however, they're all in the 3000baht+ category.   Also, apart from the hotels themselves, limited in food options apart from the occasional stall.   The beach road just north of Thai Muang has a few restaurants and some camping next to the national park at the end.   The sea isn't recommended this time of year though.

Phetchabun is a nice place with Kao Kho and Pu Taburk national parks and mountain resorts close by. Popular with Thais during winter 

IIRC Doi Mae Salong has several resorts close to the top, think the pricing was about 800- 1000 baht/night. Certainly quiet enough.

The road into Mae Sai is also an option, accommodation off the main drag.

Charin Garden on the 118 has accommodation, should be quiet at night.

I once did a scooter circuit with my GF, CR - Mae Suai - Fang - Thaton - Mae Chan- CR. Lots of accommodation.

Edited July 10, 20233 yr by Lacessit

On 7/9/2023 at 8:50 AM, bignok said:

Even better if monthly deal. Some food, scenary, few things to do. No bogans, chavs or wannabes. Prefer Thai area.

Possibly try to find on your own with some research. There are a vast amount of areas and small towns. Chose a region and rent a car and explore until you find a place you’re comfortable with. Return the car and come back on a bus, and rent a car or motorcycle locally. 

On 7/9/2023 at 9:13 AM, scubascuba3 said:

I enjoyed Mai Hong Son, good trekking, can stop at Pai on the way

Wife dragged me to Banrakthai MHS last winter, total tourist trap, mostly Thai tourists. Then she dragged me to Pai, I reluctantly agreed, total tourist trap mostly westerners, what a clown show that was. But she really enjoyed watching the tourists. She’s already making plans for another go at it and I have a firm NO go or plan on being too sick to go ????

Edited July 10, 20233 yr by novacova

15 minutes ago, novacova said:

Wife dragged me to Banrakthai MHS last winter, total tourist trap, mostly Thai tourists. Then she dragged me to Pai, I reluctantly agreed, total tourist trap mostly westerners, what a clown show that was. But she really enjoyed watching the tourists. She’s already making plans for another go at it and I have a firm NO go or plan on being too sick to go ????

You're a joy to be with ... not a fan of Thai or western tourist ????

 

If anything of interest, there's going to be some tourist there, inclusive.

 

Had to G 'Ban Rak Thai', looks pretty cool.

Edited July 10, 20233 yr by KhunLA

1 minute ago, KhunLA said:

You're a joy to be with ... not a fan of Thai or western tourist ????

 

If anything of interest, there's going to be some tourist there, inclusive.

No. absolutely not a fan of small places with a densely packed crowd of tourists, especially pai- good grief???????????? not my idea of rest and relaxation.

Phayao seems best. Not full of annoying tourists and airport 1 hr away.

19 minutes ago, novacova said:

No. absolutely not a fan of small places with a densely packed crowd of tourists, especially pai- good grief???????????? not my idea of rest and relaxation.

Im the same. 

On 7/9/2023 at 12:56 PM, ezzra said:

I was always told that a total peace and rest you can only get in the grave.

Just avoid most humans. 

20 minutes ago, bignok said:

Phayao seems best. Not full of annoying tourists and airport 1 hr away.

Phayao is a calm small city, not far from where we live. A lot of nice places within an hour’s drive. Chances are if you go to a park or waterfall, you’ll probably be the only person there. Go to Chiangmai park, garden or whatever outside of the city, good luck finding a place to park a vehicle. 

3 hours ago, carlyai said:

Do they still smoke those funny pipes in the trekking village overnight stays?

Dr O pipes? i haven't seen them since Laos

2 hours ago, novacova said:

Wife dragged me to Banrakthai MHS last winter, total tourist trap, mostly Thai tourists. Then she dragged me to Pai, I reluctantly agreed, total tourist trap mostly westerners, what a clown show that was. But she really enjoyed watching the tourists. She’s already making plans for another go at it and I have a firm NO go or plan on being too sick to go ????

popular places get touristy, when i went to MHS it wasn't like that, most fat tourists won't go trekking

28 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

 

same same..but different ?

I went trekking up there about 30 odd years ago and the overnight stays where someone's house in the village. 2 story flash place with a seethru bamboo floor with the pigs underneath to eat the food scraps.

Always had someone show up with a magic pipe to ease the pain.

If I want rest and relaxation I stay home. 

10 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

If I want rest and relaxation I stay home. 

If the wife goes away with the family for a few days, so do I ike staying at home. ????

2 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

If the wife goes away with the family for a few days, so do I ike staying at home. ????

Give me your address i come visit

Just now, bignok said:

Give me your address i come visit

Muang kao village Sukhothai and you can climb the mountain and I have already done it so will stay at home. ????