Hi, I would like to know is there any direct bus or train from Pattaya to (1)Chiang Rai, or (2)Mae Sai, or (3) Chiang Khong? I have never been there and would like to visit there, any body going there I will be more than happy to join in and share the cost.

There is a bus company called Nakhorn Chai Air on Sukhumvit road central Pattaya

They do Pattaya to Chaingmai also they go to Phayao if I remember correctly the Phayao bus also carries on to Chaingrai.

Hi, I would like to know is there any direct bus or train from Pattaya to (1)Chiang Rai, or (2)Mae Sai, or (3) Chiang Khong? I have never been there and would like to visit there, any body going there I will be more than happy to join in and share the cost.

Nakornchai air as mentioned in the previous post should go all the way to Mae Sai via Chiang Rai.I used to take it a few years back.

How long (travel time) is the trip from Pattaya to Chiang Mai by bus (I would guess at least 10 to 12 hours)? Isn't Air Asia (45 minutes) a better option?

Currently trains do not run to Chiang Rai but Goverment just approved new project but how long before it is finished is another question. So for now best way is by air or road, can go by river but would take a very long time.

Thanks for the info. So, there isn't a direct bus from Pattaya to Chiang Khong? I guess there is bus from Mae Sai to C K.