Stefan in Thailand

Very helpful. Thank you!

Hello, a friend is looking for a place for her dement father. She asked me if Thailand is a good place. Of course it depends ... For further research: is there a list or an overview of offers for caring homes? Places like McKean or Vivobene or smaller ones I know in Chiang Mai. Thank you for you help. Stefan

Hi, there are some nice hikes around Nang Lae. Have a look on Strava or Komoot. Our tour was not well planned but we enjoyed: https://www.komoot.de/tour/515440686?ref=wtd Best Stefan

There is a farmer market close to the army golf course. https://goo.gl/maps/Q9nc8xVLXyPhnkf56 And a shop for this kind of products in Den Ha https://goo.gl/maps/4sBiiJuK3ykuXiqy5 Opposite of the indian temple is a restaurant KUNDA with vegan food. Ask Lena there. She should know best. https://g.page/kundacafe_official?share Enjoy Stefan

Hi Henrik, going to a Decathlon Shop n Bangkok or Chiang Mail and sending the item to Nan seems to be a great idea. But no support there. You have to put your bike together yourself if it is not a foldable. Here is a list of bicycle shops in Nan: https://bicyclethailand.com/bicycle-shops-in-nan-province-thailand/ The advantage if you buy there: They might be interested to buy the used bike. Not sure if they would rent out. Renting the right car: I drive a Honda Jazz. The back-seats can be dropped. So my bikes fit in there even without taking out the front wheel. Enjoy exploring the area with a bike. I think it is one of the best ways to do. Cheers Stefan

I will tell her. How can she contact you?

I don't think so. You are right about the twins wedding in Thai culture. We are talking about Akha culture and Akhas told me about the twins.

I have heard this story that twins were killed because they are a reborn lovers who could not come together in their lives before in the 80s. Nowadays Akhas seems to be much more modern. A friend of mine has twins and no problem with it. Why do you want to know? Cheers Stefan

I had this experience only once recently: The Chill asked for my proof of vaccination on "Mor Phrom". Enjoy Chiang Rai Stefan

Been to "The Cill" this week. Full on a Tuesday. Beer in white glasses have to be paid in advance ????

I did a bike ride in this area last month. Gorgeous. Saw lots of motorbikes as well. The article is in German but easy to translate with GoogleTranslate or DeepL https://stefaninthailand.de/radtour-durch-3-provinzen-im-norden I found places to stay at reasonable prices except on Doi Lang Ka which is a very touristic spot in high season now. I saw a covid check-point only once and without anyone checking. Enjoy Stefan