Originally Posted by
ringingup
If Chiang Mai is a no-go then, what alternatives would you recommend to enjoy Thailand beyond the south and the islands, where we’re definitely planing to spend a large chunk of our time over our 17 night holiday.
I recently spent a couple days in Chantaburi which is totally untouristed (except for Thais weekending from Bangkok). It was really nice. Stayed in a very cool riverfront hotel:
https://www.punyashthitivilla.com/ You can fly into Trat or drive from Bangkok.