The drive to Pai from Chiang Mai is epic with 762 tight bends with little time for the driver to admire the views due to the need to concentrate on the road ahead!
I agree with that, lots of views to see. That is if your not car sick, many are because of the twists and turns. My wife took sickness pills before we di the Pai trip, they worked.
Hi loved the Journey tiring as we have driven a lot then being a tourist then back to driving, I think we packed too much into this trip but hey live the moment. Thanks for watching.
I spent time in isaan i found the highlight of the week was a trip to the local market, dont think i could do it full time ... I love the coast and golf courses around Thailand , i reckon if you wanted peace and quiet out in the sticks would be ok maybe write a book or learn to live from the land .
Les, Merry Christmas! I do enjoy seeing these videos. So many videos of Thailand (& SEA) are focused on touristy areas. it is great to see these types of places. Well done. May 2025 bring you good health, happiness and prosperity.
Happy Christmas Les you are nearly in our neck of the woods Chiang rai. We up here getting away from the crowds on Koh Phangan and wont return till mid February. Going to bed no aircon or fan and few extra blankets on the bed is a good feeling. Have a great trip and enjoy the beatiful North of Thailand.
I went there last year. The road in with 762 turns means I'm not going back. Wasn't impressed with the place anyway. Glad you enjoy it and another good video. Thanks Les.
Merry Christmas to you both. It's looks lovely mate. Nice to see more of Ploy in your vlogs. The car is doing well then! who needs a new one... Safe travels and a Happy New Year guys
Boy r u living the dream I had the worst Christmas in my life there’s a lot of bugs going adout I pick up one my sister asked me out for dinner I felt rotten I had no teStso I couldn’t eat all I had was a couple of glasses of wine the flowers r blooming u could walk about in a t shirt hopefully I follow ur dream in the near future live on &thank u for shearing ur life with all of all not there 😊😊
I visited Pai for the first time for one week in December '22 . I stayed in a beautiful resort in which my very opulent room was a mere 1000 baht a night with a large pool and lush tropical gardens. It was about a minutes walk from their version of Walking Street. I enjoyed Pai and my only grumble would've been the amount of phony wannabe hippies. Basically just an excuse to not shower for a week or so.
Yep I know where your coming from, walking around with no shoes lol. But let them enjoy their piece of heaven. It is such a beautiful location. We discovered Bamboo Bridge this time and wow it had the wow factor, a video out soon.
@ Today’s Backpackers are tomorrow’s Retirees I know I was once a Backpacker and now Retired. They will not have the pleasure of Retirement at an early age as my generation has enjoyed. Work until you’re 70. Let them have their fun whilst they’re young as when they retire they won’t be up to it.
The drive to Pai from Chiang Mai is epic with 762 tight bends with little time for the driver to admire the views due to the need to concentrate on the road ahead!
I agree with that, lots of views to see. That is if your not car sick, many are because of the twists and turns. My wife took sickness pills before we di the Pai trip, they worked.
Looks warm and stunning
It was a nice location, cool on the evening but nice and warm during the day, more Pai vids to come soon. Thanks for watching. Happy New Year
Nice change of scenery Les Enjoy 👍
Thanks for watching
Lovely Les and Ploy. Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎅🎅
Same to you! Best wishes.
Merry Christmas to your both . Enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Thanks, we appreciate you watching and Merry Christmas to you too!
Looks a great place mate I hope you are having a relaxing and enjoyable time. Happy Christmas to you both too
Hi loved the Journey tiring as we have driven a lot then being a tourist then back to driving, I think we packed too much into this trip but hey live the moment. Thanks for watching.
I spent time in isaan i found the highlight of the week was a trip to the local market, dont think i could do it full time ... I love the coast and golf courses around Thailand , i reckon if you wanted peace and quiet out in the sticks would be ok maybe write a book or learn to live from the land .
Yep some people like it others don't Lucky I get a taste of both worlds. Thanks for watching.
Merry Christmas, All The Best From Hua Hin
Same to you, have a great Christmas!
Les, Merry Christmas! I do enjoy seeing these videos. So many videos of Thailand (& SEA) are focused on touristy areas. it is great to see these types of places. Well done.
May 2025 bring you good health, happiness and prosperity.
Many thanks, appreciate the support.Thanks for warching❤
Happy Christmas Les you are nearly in our neck of the woods Chiang rai. We up here getting away from the crowds on Koh Phangan and wont return till mid February. Going to bed no aircon or fan and few extra blankets on the bed is a good feeling. Have a great trip and enjoy the beatiful North of Thailand.
We are thinking of the Southern Islands next Christmas
Terrific video Les. Merry Christmas to you both and Happy New Year.
Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too!
Nice one Les, I love the sound of the birds in the background 👌😊
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 🥂 to you and ploy 😊
Thanks so much very much appreciated have a great Christmas and New Year.
I went there last year.
The road in with 762 turns means I'm not going back.
Wasn't impressed with the place anyway.
Glad you enjoy it and another good video.
Thanks Les.
We like it very much, my 5th visit can't say I have been to many places this much. Something New every time we visited. Thanks for watching.
Big bad Les looking good in your Xmas jumper
Once a year for Christmas day. lol.
Merry Christmas from Arkansas (originally from Hampshire). Lovely video. Cheers, Colin
Merry Christmas to you too Colin!
Happy Christmas from koh tao mate
Happy Christmas to you too! Hope you are enjoying Koh Tao.
Merry Christmas to you both. It's looks lovely mate. Nice to see more of Ploy in your vlogs. The car is doing well then! who needs a new one... Safe travels and a Happy New Year guys
Thanks for the comment, the car is doing great, More News about the car when we return home, All good. Have a great New Year.
Gorgeous,
Thanks for watching.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too.
Pai is amazing. I loved it there. Much better then Chiang Rai .
I would agree on that one.
Merry Christmas Les n Ploy
Same to you, thanks for watching.
Merry Christmasss Less
Same to you, have a great Christmas. Les & Ploy.
Merry Christmas Les & Ploy 🎄
Thanks so much you too have a great New Year.👌
Looks beautiful one day I hope to visit
You should! We have been here 4 times and love the place.
Boy r u living the dream I had the worst Christmas in my life there’s a lot of bugs going adout I pick up one my sister asked me out for dinner I felt rotten I had no teStso I couldn’t eat all I had was a couple of glasses of wine the flowers r blooming u could walk about in a t shirt hopefully I follow ur dream in the near future live on &thank u for shearing ur life with all of all not there 😊😊
Thanks for watching, it is possible to do the same. Best wishes for your future plans and get well soon.
Tha needs some better music, it’s sounds like chapel of rest. Thank you one’s again for your videos please keep them coming. Merry Christmas
Music everyone has different tastes. But thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you also.
I visited Pai for the first time for one week in December '22 . I stayed in a beautiful resort in which my very opulent room was a mere 1000 baht a night with a large pool and lush tropical gardens. It was about a minutes walk from their version of Walking Street. I enjoyed Pai and my only grumble would've been the amount of phony wannabe hippies. Basically just an excuse to not shower for a week or so.
Yep I know where your coming from, walking around with no shoes lol. But let them enjoy their piece of heaven. It is such a beautiful location. We discovered Bamboo Bridge this time and wow it had the wow factor, a video out soon.
Lived in Pai 3 years how far is it from center. Thanks
1 km from the Centre.
What is the purpose of running the heater in your car?
Sauna?
We were very cold from our trip to Ban arak Thai.
@ 😂 I didn’t Thailand ever got cold…never been up north.
Happy New Year!
Melly Klit-sa-maht!
Why don’t you have a pool at your house?
Too much bother were not bothered for such an expensive luxury
Happy Christmas, what's the name of the Resort ??
Pai Vien Fah
Good video but I was expecting to see a funeral cortege at the cathedral when I heard that music. Blimey! 😕👍
Thanks so much the same to you and your Family have a great 2025. Les & Ploy👌
Pai hidden? Lol full of tourists 😂
Many people I have spoken too never knew of this place also Ban Rak Thai little known about.
@RetiredandLivingthedream they must be idiots then. Pai is a famous tourist town.
No, backpackers and , cheap Charlie's
@ Today’s Backpackers are tomorrow’s Retirees I know I was once a Backpacker and now Retired. They will not have the pleasure of Retirement at an early age as my generation has enjoyed. Work until you’re 70. Let them have their fun whilst they’re young as when they retire they won’t be up to it.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream nonsense. 90yos run marathons. 40yos fatties cant walk 5km. All a state of mind.
Hotel looks completely dead…
We were 1st to arrive Hotel is fully booked.
Merry Christmas Les and Ploy 🎉
Thanks so much best wishes for you and your family also. 🙏