Marrying A Thai ger

[Cyberspace Nerd]

Originally Posted by Peter_North

I'm concerned about the traffic conditions. Probably leaving on 18 April and coming back on 20 April. I've heard the death toll is quite high.

I am not sure if there will be traffic jams because the roads are very wide and at least 2 to 3 lanes. If there are road blocks, then most probably will have jams.

As for death toll, travelling on a bus shoud be quite safe. I am not sure what is the speed limit on those highways as there is no speed limit sign. But most people are driving at least 110km/hr and above.

[vmtech]

Originally Posted by Peter_North

Any bros going back to hometown with your Thai spouse during Songkran ?

i'm planning to go north during Songkran but not sure if the traffic will post a threat. I don't want to fly because I want to watch the scenery, something which I've never done in Thailand.

Bro, i would recommand taking the Siam First Tour Coach, more comfy. but i also suggest going and buy an advance ticket from the station because festive sure alot of people buy 1.

Originally Posted by Peter_North

I'm planning to go Chiangrai, and from there, Mae Salong etc.

The first day of Songkran is 13th. When is the last day ?

Originally Posted by Peter_North

I'm concerned about the traffic conditions. Probably leaving on 18 April and coming back on 20 April. I've heard the death toll is quite high.

i think it's the 15th?

[pussyman72]

Originally Posted by Peter_North

And where are you heading ? Chiang Mai ?

my home base thoeng east of chiangrai 64km. if u like to go sighseeing can try pu chi fa think about 120km east of chiangrai. nice place. best time to go is dec. super cold during that month.

[Peter_North]

Originally Posted by vmtech

Bro, i would recommand taking the Siam First Tour Coach, more comfy. but i also suggest going and buy an advance ticket from the station because festive sure alot of people buy 1.

Bro, got url or not ?

[pussyman72]

Originally Posted by Peter_North

Bro, got url or not ?

bro try this link. this my forum not many pple go there but i posted something about bus services n some contacts maybe still of help to u. pls let me know if there is any changes cheers and there is maps also for northen side so go check out.

Sawadee Forum - Land of Smile - Transportation Out of Bangkok


chiangmai to chiangrai is also highway 1, i drove a few time from cnx to cei. cnx to cei avg driving is about 2 to 2.5hrs if drive fast about 1.5hrs.

chiangrai town to mae fa lung is about 1hr or 1.5hr bcos going up the damn hill is damn @.@ lol i drove once there lol my eyes become @.@

after maechan just b4 reaching maesai can go mae fa lung. i think that road is much easy to go then using another road to go. i went to the other one, i remember just after maechan i turn into a viilage n drive up. damn hard to drive cos alot of slops and alot of turning till i @.@

chiangrai town to maesai about 1hr driving here is the link for bus services in chiangrai to other towns
Sawadee Forum - Land of Smile - Getting to Chiangrai n other towns

to see some northern photo can come to this thread ^^ lol i very happy when talk about north :P
http://sammythe.guru/interna...ml#post2622962

[Evilectus]

Originally Posted by Peter_North

Any bros going back to hometown with your Thai spouse during Songkran ?

i'm planning to go north during Songkran but not sure if the traffic will post a threat. I don't want to fly because I want to watch the scenery, something which I've never done in Thailand.

Songkran is the time of the year where road traffic accidents skyrocket. It would be much safer to take a flight.

[Mr.romantic]

Originally Posted by pussyman72

bro try this link. this my forum not many pple go there but i posted something about bus services n some contacts maybe still of help to u. pls let me know if there is any changes cheers and there is maps also for northen side so go check out.

haha damn thick skin. always finding a chance to promote your loser forum. hahaha.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by Peter_North

I'm concerned about the traffic conditions. Probably leaving on 18 April and coming back on 20 April. I've heard the death toll is quite high.

If u r heading on 18 April then there is nothing to worry abt traffic. 18th most Thais in BKK are working.

[pussyman72]

Originally Posted by Mr.romantic

haha damn thick skin. always finding a chance to promote your loser forum. hahaha.

lol well at least i not as childish as you. loser face not happy complain ur sam uncle lor

[Alkano]

Fellow bros, i am visiting my thai gf's family for this coming Songkran.
Can kindly advise what can i bring as presents to her family?
Other than parents, there is also a grandmother.
Hope fellow bros can help here.
Much appreciated, thks.

[rapebill]

Originally Posted by Alkano

Fellow bros, i am visiting my thai gf's family for this coming Songkran.
Can kindly advise what can i bring as presents to her family?
Other than parents, there is also a grandmother.
Hope fellow bros can help here.
Much appreciated, thks.

why not ask your gf about appropriate gifts?
when I first visited my wife's family, I brought along red wine for which they just gobbled down like thai whiskey, LOL.
mabbe can prepare some hongbaos to give when they tie good luck strings on your wrist.

[Alkano]

Originally Posted by rapebill

why not ask your gf about appropriate gifts?
when I first visited my wife's family, I brought along red wine for which they just gobbled down like thai whiskey, LOL.
mabbe can prepare some hongbaos to give when they tie good luck strings on your wrist.

Wine or hard liquor no issue, can buy at the duty free shops at the airport.
How about the amt for the ang pows?
Who do i give to? all of them?
Many thks in advance.

[rapebill]

Originally Posted by Alkano

Wine or hard liquor no issue, can buy at the duty free shops at the airport.
How about the amt for the ang pows?
Who do i give to? all of them?
Many thks in advance.

I had meant to say that the red wine that I bought for them is somewhat unappreciated. If you want to buy liquor, just buy thai whiskey or beer along the way to her house.

to give hongbaos to those more senior than you/your gf?
if give one, then give everyone who tied strings onto you.
100 to 500THB each, depending on your budget

I think try not to spend too much money on your first visit there, lest the family think you have vast spending power...

[pussyman72]

Originally Posted by Alkano

Fellow bros, i am visiting my thai gf's family for this coming Songkran.
Can kindly advise what can i bring as presents to her family?
Other than parents, there is also a grandmother.
Hope fellow bros can help here.
Much appreciated, thks.

my advices to u is better not do anything just pretend dont know the culture.
just bring extra maybe 2 to 3k baht.if really give then give parent 1k baht n grandmother 500 baht good enough. it alll up to u.

everytime i go back i only give 1k baht to my dear's mother. new yr i also give the same.

if u feel like giving then ask her what she wanna give her parents.

as for liq forget it. no need buy wine, vsop blah blah if she stay in villiage pple only drink beer n rice wine lol they dont know how enjoy red wine or whiskey. just get 1 to 2 carton of beers or rice wine there can already.

[pussyman72]

Originally Posted by rapebill

I think try not to spend too much money on your first visit there, lest the family think you have vast spending power...

yes agree best is to pretend dont know. later she ask then give ^^ but i think just give the mother 1k baht if he staying there to sleep n eat. so the mother can buy food extra to cook.