Hi Randy and Ning,

I hope everything is well in Chiang Mai. I heard about the coup and also the flood. My parents are caution and wondering to proceed with the holidays in Chiang Mai early October. Please give us a good update on the current situation there.

I need your advise on my plan. I
1) Plan to go to Sam Kampheng area after I checked in but dont know which is to go 1st. I plan to have lunch at the floating restaurant, visit the hot spring and the factories then back to hotel before 6.15pm.
2) Another is the travel time to the area..
3) Which type of transport do you advise to use. (tuk tuk?)

I am searching for a private van with driver(english speaking). I've heard from a lot of people to book there cheaper than from the net. Could you provide me with their contact and roughly how much it cost per day with gas.

Thank you.

Regards,
M'sia