What to do
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The best and cheapest thing to do is to rent a moped (80 B per day) from e.g. Aya Service on Th Charongkham and drive outside town to explore the scenery by yourself.

Make your way to the waterfalls, hot springs, rice patties or caves.

Another option is to just drive and stumble across small villages and meet friendly locals. Maybe you`ll find your very own hot spring or something like that.

It`s easy to navigate in the area, and the chances of getting lost are minimal. If you still get lost, stop by a village and ask for directions. Lack of communication might be a problem though..

However, make sure you start early so you won`t need to drive in the dark (makes it almost impossible to find your way back), and watch out for the rocky and dusty roads. And tell at least one person where you`re heading, in case you go missing!

Note: Be careful when driving a moped!

Don`t think accidents won`t happen to you! They happen frequently, and it happened to me. I was told at the hospital that dozens of Thai people come in EVERY day. I came to the hospital for wound check 11 days in a row, and I witnessed this myself. For the damages, I had to pay 1500 B for scratching the moped...

If you do get in an accident, get to Pai hospital which is a 10-15 minute walk from the centre of Pai. Even better, get someone to drive you! It`s not the cleanest hospital I`ve seen, but it`s good enough. The staff knew what they were doing when they stitched me up.

Another thing:
I can personally tell you that I will not underestimate mopeds again after a wild incident in Pai.

When we hired a moped, my friend wanted me to try first (none of us had tried a moped before). I told myself that it wouldn`t be a problem, so I got on the moped with my friend sitting behind me.

But when I turned the handle, I turned it too fast!

And before I even knew it, we were on a fast track towards a food stall selling pork meat! The poor old man who owned the stall, waved and waved, trying to shout at us. I stopped and was 4 inches from ruining his business........

On top of this, we were in a crowded area and I felt pretty embarrased at that point. And my friend just kept laughing and laughing.. The day couldn`t get any better.

Other things to do in Pai Thailand

Back Trax Trekking & Rafting

-- On Th Charongkham

Back Trax arranges visits to the hilltribe villages where the amazing Hmong, Lisu, Lahu and Karen hill tribes live.

It`s a good way of getting to know Thai culture and you get to spend a day in the wild green part of Pai. You`ll never get bored by taking pictures here. But do remember to ask before taking a photo of the hill tribe people! (especially the elderly ones)

If you`re interested, Back Trax can also arrange other trekking trips.

Thai Adventure Rafting

-- On Rangsiyanon Rd

Experiencing the Pai River was wild, and you will learn a lot. Many of the local guides are experienced and will tell you all about the surrounding species in the jungle, and some will even learn you some Thai culture! -- Yes, many of them can speak English!

You can also stop by the hot springs to take a quick roll in the hot mud.

But the trip itself could have been better. It was in the beginning of the dry season, and the rapids were slow.

I fell into the water once and it was kind of disgusting, because the water was brown and not clear as it should be.

But once I got used to the water, I just laughed loud and thought what a heck. It's not everyday I get to go rafting.

I also tried "body rafting" and felt like a 8-year-old again. They usually run trips from June through January.

Pai in the Sky Rafting, Jungle and Trekking.

Thom`s Elephant Camp Tours on Rangsiyanon Rd.

Check out the program and prices on their homepage.

Monk procession

Get up early (around 6:30) to see a monk procession.

Here the locals offer the novices some food (I saw people giving them money as well).

Experiencing Pai at this hour might be fresh and chilly - bring a sweater. You have to go the main road of town to watch the procession.

Here`s something more to do in Pai Thailand!

Reggae Festival

Reggae festival in Pai!

The festival was on November 10th the last time I was there, but I heard from other travellers that the festival runs in January as well.

I experienced ONLY happy faces and a lot of dancing to cool reggae tunes played by Thai bands! The music can be heard all over Pai, and the hippie factor is high!

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Recreation

Chanya Massage deliver great Thai, oil and foot massage.

Pai Cookery School at the House of Glass. Learn how to cook authentic Thai dishes, including vegetarian dishes. 1-3 days classes are available.

Phone: 017.063799

Try Reika Crystal Healing aromatherapy on Rangsiyanon Rd.

I decided to try something new, and came across this place. I didn`t know what it was about until this nice Australian lady (not sure if I caught her dialect right) put stones on my forehead. I felt warm and refreshed after the session. I think it cost 600 B. Look for a street sign near Mam Yoga!

Meditation retreats. I never tried it myself, but it was bragged about by fellow travellers.

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Tattoo Shops

Here are the tattoo shops I`ve heard about. I never got a tattoo in Pai (only Chiang Mai), so I can`t recommend specific ones I`m afraid.

Monkey Magic is located on the main street of Pai. Also a bar and a restaurant.

At Space Tattoo you can get bamboo tattoos!

Korn`s Tattoo: Here you can get bamboo tattoos!

To read about Korn and his tattoo shop in Pai Thailand, click here.

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