After our hotel host dropped us off at the Chiang Mia bus terminal to catch the Green Bus, we were able to obtain our bus tickets from one of the ticket booths with little difficulties. We foud that most Thai people can understand a bit of English. Even if they didn't, they were still very friendly and helpful.
The Green Bus left right on time at 11a.m. from the Chiang Mia bus station. We were seated at the very first two seats right behind the driver. The bus was clean; the coach was air conditioned and the seats were comfortable, equipped with seatbelts which made us feel safer. The bus ride from Chiang Mia to Chiang Rai was about 4 hours with a couple of pit stops in between allowing passengers to use the washroom and to buy some food and drinks on the way.
The bus ride was smooth and there were many toursits among the passengers who were quiet and civil. It was a pleasant ride allowing us a good opportunity to enjoy some rural scenery in Thailand. The bus went past small towns, villages, farm land, forests and rural houses.
The scenery looked peaceful and tranquil.
Arriving at the Chiang Mia bus station shortly after 3 p.m. we were greeted by a few Thai drivers offering us a ride in their Tuktuk. Not willing to be scammed, we checked out the price going from the bus terminal to our hotel already, we were confident to take the ride when the driver offered us his ride at 150 Baht.
We checked into our resort like hotel with nice amenities such as a good size dining room, an Olympic size swimming pool and a workout studio.
We looked forward to have a relaxing and quiet holiday here in Chiang Ria for the next few days!
RT, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 2025
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