Probably been covered but I've been away for awhile.

Some mates are getting the bus up from Chiang Mai in the next day or two.

Do all the CM buses stop at the new station... seems logical but TIT, or will I need to pick them up in town.

Your mates can ask the staff when getting on the bus they know where the bus stop and give you a call or something

Yeah, that would work if they found a staff member prepared to speak English. I suppose anything's possible.

Don't worry about it, I'll drive down and pick them up myself tomorrow. I could do with a night out somewhere.