I get up early, grab the free breakfast of toast and bananas, enjoying the coffee at the almost empty restaurant located in the hostel. The weather is wet and doesn't suit my confidence levels on a moped. Fang is 40 miles away and I dont fancy being stuck in a downfall. I get ready and continue the walking tour. I had spoken to the staff at the hostel about booking a bus. There are 2 bus stations, but I can book it from station number 1 near the night bazaar...

I head out to get a bike but non available. I can't find any in town and see a sign pointing to the Chiang Rai beach. Curious I consult maps.me and start following the signs. I walk past the market and start heading towards the suburbs. Bigger houses, dotted with schools make way for small local cafes and tiny takeaway wagons in the front of houses for passing trade. I look at my map app and dont seem to be getting very close. Chiang Rai is in need o...

The Bus is coming at 10am. I've not alot to pack or take as my rucksack is at Mo's(LT). It looks like it has been raining most of the night and is still spitting. The bus stops about 2 hours into the journey at Thaweesin hot springs. Eggs are being boiled and the area has the same odour. A small place, now a tourist attraction. I will be curious to see my old photos as there are so many places that I have no recollection from my old guide book. We partly h...