Phu Chi Fah (also written as Phu Chi Fa or Phu Chifa) is a very photogenic mountain peak in Chiang Rai Province, known for its breathtaking view of the sea of mist.
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On the way to Wat Huay Pla Kang, along the four-lane bypass, lies this 300 square meter area where the owner has brought her fairy fantasies to life. A restaurant embedded in an “enchanted forest” installation including a 10-meter high waterfall. These fairies are sitting in it. Although I always imagined them to be smaller
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If you are looking for an impressive nature experience in Chiang Rai, then you should definitely visit the Khun Kon waterfall. It’s not only one of the highest waterfalls in Chiang Rai, but in my opinion, also the most beautiful. The sight of the water plunging into the depths never ceases to fascinate me. Even
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So now I have one of these toys too. After I was made an irresistible offer, I simply couldn’t resist. Now I fly my drone in Thailand. The photos and videos on the internet are usually spectacular. The unusual perspective alone, which is difficult for people to achieve, makes the shots extraordinary. The fact that
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When asked about recommended guesthouses or hotels in Chiang Rai, I often couldn’t provide a good suggestion. Because typically, one doesn’t often stay in a hotel in their own town. Now I can finally provide a well-founded answer, as I have looked into pleasant overnight stay options in the city. The outcome are 9 recommendations
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We wanted to go to the sea for a few days. Relax, snorkel and eat seafood. Little effort in getting there in combination with relaxation and beach, was the default. So we quickly came to Koh Yao Yai, which we both had not yet been. We were not at all disappointed. What does Koh Yao
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On September 22, 2022, the Netflix mini-series “Thai Cave Rescue” will be released. I’m already excited about the 6 episodes, because I was an extra at the shooting. Here I describe my most impressive experiences, where it was filmed and the interactions with the actors. Scene 1 – in front of the cave in Doi
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The topic of expat health insurance for Thailand is very much on my mind right now. A doctor friend of mine has written an article about it, which I published recently. Now I also had the opportunity for an interview with a representative of a health insurance company in Germany that operates worldwide. Of course,
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At some point, all expatriates face the question of how they want to obtain health insurance or whether they really need to insure themselves. This article is intended to help improve the basis for decision-making. Actually, it should not be a difficult question. Everywhere and over and over again, every website points out the importance
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A bike tour in northern Thailand for a long weekend from Chiang Rai. Approx. 100 km per day on small roads with little traffic. On the 2nd day 1200 meters altitude difference. Best time to travel: November and December. September and October as well as January and February also possible. “I couldn’t stand it at
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Already from the airplane it can be seen in the west, the 69 metres high, shining white statue of Wat Huay Pla Kang – called the Big Buddha in Chiang Rai.
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The faster and more consistently we implement this, the faster we can return to a normality that has now become even more valuable.
800 times denser than air, not suitable to breathe through our lungs and 25x faster freezing than on land. Stephan Werner is an expert for diving in Thailand, Khao Lak and also a contact person for activities and points of interest in the area. In this article he gives some precious advice for Scuba Diving
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First white and black. Now it continues with blue, red and gold. “What’s he talking about?” you think now. Actually, I’m talking about temples. For a long time now Wat Rong Khun (“White Temple”) and Black House Chiang Rai (“Black Temple”) have been important attractions here on the periphery of the city. Then the tour
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On the topic of mobile telephony in Thailand a lot has already been said. I would like to give a tip on how to get a really high data volume. There are three major providers who split the cake among themselves. True and AIS seem to be the most popular ones and don’t give each
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My experience with hotels in the 800,- Baht-class at Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you have to sleep at Bangkok airport, you should read my experience report. More information on this topic also on the best 5 tips for Bangkok airport. Recently I was in Bangkok again. Because I had to go to the airport Suvarnabhumi several
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