What's so great about Chiang Mai?

[roo860]

Perhaps, those claiming Thai coffee is bitter, should try a small cup of coffee with the Bedouin in the deserts of Arabia, home of coffee. Wow, that's good, with some fresh dates (not those sticky things). And, I've been to Mocha, Yemen...

Was that when you were looking after Lawrence's camel?

[MESmith]

Perhaps, those claiming Thai coffee is bitter, should try a small cup of coffee with the Bedouin in the deserts of Arabia, home of coffee. Wow, that's good, with some fresh dates (not those sticky things). And, I've been to Mocha, Yemen...

Was that when you were looking after Lawrence's camel?

Actually, I was doing a whisky run, buying booze smuggled across the Red Sea, & selling it in Sana'a

[roo860]

Perhaps, those claiming Thai coffee is bitter, should try a small cup of coffee with the Bedouin in the deserts of Arabia, home of coffee. Wow, that's good, with some fresh dates (not those sticky things). And, I've been to Mocha, Yemen...

Was that when you were looking after Lawrence's camel?

Actually, I was doing a whisky run, buying booze smuggled across the Red Sea, & selling it in Sana'a

[Berkshire]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

[WinnieTheKhwai]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

Yes, there were slightly fewer people 10 years ago.

But more people and places to go now, making it BETTER.

[MESmith]

Perhaps, those claiming Thai coffee is bitter, should try a small cup of coffee with the Bedouin in the deserts of Arabia, home of coffee. Wow, that's good, with some fresh dates (not those sticky things). And, I've been to Mocha, Yemen...

Was that when you were looking after Lawrence's camel?

Actually, I was doing a whisky run, buying booze smuggled across the Red Sea, & selling it in Sana'a

Life seems so much tamer nowadays, where everyone on their "gap year" or digital nomad existence is online & in touch with folks back home 24/7

[norfolkandchance]

Perhaps, those claiming Thai coffee is bitter, should try a small cup of coffee with the Bedouin in the deserts of Arabia, home of coffee. Wow, that's good, with some fresh dates (not those sticky things). And, I've been to Mocha, Yemen...

Was that when you were looking after Lawrence's camel?

Actually, I was doing a whisky run, buying booze smuggled across the Red Sea, & selling it in Sana'a

I prefer Arabic coffee. Green coffee beans not roasted with cardamom seeds added. No milk or sugar

[WinnieTheKhwai]

^ LOL, yeah, that's a big part of my life too.

I actually wonder what I did before all the coffee shops.

well you certainly had me fooled. I thought you were an expert on the bar's.

There is a whole 'nother part of me that I hide from public view.

Anyway, some of my favorites include:

* Praw & Plean Greenhouse Cafe (Past Doi Kham temple in the hills)

* Mamia (On the river South of the Iron Bridge)

* Rice Life (In the fields near Sankamphaeng)

Edited March 10, 2016 by WinnieTheKhwai

[villagefarang]

^ LOL, yeah, that's a big part of my life too.

I actually wonder what I did before all the coffee shops.

well you certainly had me fooled. I thought you were an expert on the bar's.

There is a whole 'nother part of me that I hide from public view.

Anyway, some of my favorites include:

* Praw & Plean Greenhouse Cafe (Past Doi Kham temple in the hills)

* Mamia (On the river South of the Iron Bridge)

* Rice Life (In the fields near Sankamphaeng)

Some of those shot would fit nicely in my Coffee Art Topic in the Photography Forum.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Right now:

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Right now:

[stephenterry]

Mad dog does good strong coffee for 40 baht.

[villagefarang]

Here are a few of my favorite Chiang Mai Coffees

[MESmith]

^^ I thought I'd mistakenly opened up Facebook

[suzannegoh]

Mad dog does good strong coffee for 40 baht.

Brilliant recommendation.

Edited March 10, 2016 by suzannegoh

[villagefarang]

^^ I thought I'd mistakenly opened up Facebook

There is no reason ThaiVisa can't learn from more popular social media outlets.

[ardokano]

I had good coffee in Laos. Thai coffee is pretty raunch though and not worth the price,If I want a good strong cup I'll go to Starbucks otherwise I just drink instant; cheaper and tastes a bit better than what you get in the local coffee shops.

In starbucks have good strong coffe??

When i visit US what its first problem not easy find cofeeshop with good coffe.. only sturbaks.. not as in many Europe country...

I think when you visit US what its first problem is people understanding what you're on about

I do not have any problem with ..

but coffe.. good. in sturbucks.. you make my day

[ardokano]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

Ha Ha if poor and not have money for another place?

[Berkshire]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

Yes, there were slightly fewer people 10 years ago.

But more people and places to go now, making it BETTER.

Actually, I agree with you but was too tired to point that out. Aside from more people, we now have more malls, movie theaters, foreign restaurants, golf courses, markets catering to nearly every need, modern hospitals, etc. The only thing that annoys me is the traffic, which is what more people brings you. I'm just a tad concerned that the infrastructure can't keep up with the development.

[Berkshire]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

Ha Ha if poor and not have money for another place?

What the freak are you talking about?

[roo860]

Another all time classic to be savoured!

[MESmith]

Another all time classic to be savoured!

Pop the powder in your mouth, chuck in some ice cubes, & save some serious money

[JaseTheBass]

Another all time classic to be savoured!

No worse than Starbucks cack.

[roo860]

Cack, not heard that word in a while!!

[MESmith]

Cack, not heard that word in a while!!

And it got by the censors

[ardokano]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

Ha Ha if poor and not have money for another place?

What the freak are you talking about?

why you are talking to a mirror?

[JaseTheBass]

Cack, not heard that word in a while!!

And it got by the censors

I wonder if <deleted> does.

[roo860]

Cack, not heard that word in a while!!

And it got by the censors

I wonder if <deleted> does.

No &lt;deleted&gt; chance!!

Edited March 10, 2016 by roo860

[JaseTheBass]

Cack, not heard that word in a while!!

And it got by the censors

I wonder if <deleted> does.

No <deleted> chance!!

Fuckingarsebollocks might work.

[Berkshire]

This thread still running? Anyways, the biggest problem I see with Chiang Mai is too many darn people. Wasn't like this 10 years ago.

So to the undecideds out there--and to answer the OP's question--Chiang Mai isn't that great. DON'T COME!

Ha Ha if poor and not have money for another place?

What the freak are you talking about?

why you are talking to a mirror?

Aaah, English is not your first language. Let me explain: I was being facetious, i.e., partially joking. I like Chiang Mai, but I don't like too many people. So I'm suggesting to those not already here, don't come. Because too many people can ruin paradise (check out Hawaii). Understand?