allthai - Randy Gaudet

Favorite Destinations:
Thailand

Dream Destinations:
Africa

Familiar Destinations:
Thailand, Texas

Favorite Activities:
traveling, fishing

Favorite Restaurants/Cuisine:
Thai, Chinese

Favorite Nightlife:
local festivals

Favorite Accommodation:
Koh Chang Beach Cliff Resort, Thailand

Favorite Music/Bands:
Stephanie Jackson

Languages Spoken:
English, Thai

Other Interests:
Photography, model building, flying, racing, gardening

More about Me:
I have been living in Thailand with my Thai national wife for more than 14 years. If you need up to date information about Thailand please let me know. I also have more travel journals at
http://www.igougo.com/planning/journalGuide.asp?GuideID=385746

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By allthai
March 27th 2009

A Great 2-Day North Thailand Adventure Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

If you don't have much time and want to go elephant riding, do a little rafting and spend the night in a traditional hill tribe village... this is the program for you. You can find the details about this trip and many others in Thailand by visiting the All Thailand Experiences web site. When friends come and visit us in Chiang Mai, it is usually in late November, when it is nice and cool an [View Full Entry]

By allthai
March 25th 2009

The Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai Thailand. Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Making a Krathong

Loi Krathong is a special event for the Northern Thai people. It originated in Sukhothai and spread north and east. The other parts of Thailand celebrate this festival but nothing like in Chiang Mai. If you like candles placed in colorful paper lanterns, fireworks, beautiful girls in traditional dress, parade floats, lots of food, and parties, do not miss the Loi Krathong festival. Of course, it is much more than this to the Thai people. Read on to learn more. Here in North Thailand the Loi Krathong Festival is much different than anywhere in the Kingdom. In the small town of [View Full Entry]

floating a krathong in Chiang Mai Thailand

By allthai
March 24th 2009

Bird Watching in Thailand at Doi Inthanon National Park Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

bird watching at Doi Inthanon Thailand

Birdwatching at Doi Inthanon National Park can be a fun and an interesting way to discover nature at a leisurely pace. You can easily cover many kilometers in a day without getting tired because you spend more time looking then walking. You pay more attention to the sounds and beauty of the forest so you discover many wonderful things you would normally miss if just hiking. As you read this article you will learn more about Doi Inthanon than just birds but also about the environment in which they live. A booklet with bird checklist is provided for our clients. Although [View Full Entry]

One of the birding trails at Doi Inthanon Thailand

By allthai
November 22nd 2006

Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival Parade
Behind the marchers is a float with the picture of the King of Thailand made with flowers.

This is Thailand's greatest flower show, featuring a parade of floats made with colorful flowers, beautiful Thai and hill tribe girls in traditional dress, a Miss Chiangmai Flower Festival beauty contest and loads of exotic plants and flowers on display. Every year during the first weekend in February is the Chiangmai Flower Festival. The city is awash with vibrant colors ranging from the electric orange and lilac colors of the bougainvillea to the velvety blossoms of petunias in all shades of pink, white and purple. The strident red of the poinsettias, bought by many at Christmas and New Y [View Full Entry]

By allthai
November 22nd 2006

Chiang Mai Thailand's live music scene Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Riverside Restaurant in Chiang Mai Thailand
One of the many riverside restaurants in Chiang mai Thailand

Chiang Mai has an exciting nightlife. Live music of all kinds can be found in the city, from classical Thai to jazz, rock, and country. Unlike most pubs in western countries, excellent food can be enjoyed as well. Chiangmai is famous for its nightlife, as well as the charming city and beautiful surrounding countryside. There are discos, karaoke bars, and live music everywhere. The area I like to go is along the east bank of the Mae Ping River on Charoenrat road. This is the area famous for jazz, rock, pop, Thai and country and western live music, along with fabulous [View Full Entry]

By allthai
November 22nd 2006

Finding a good restaurant in Chiang Mai Thailand Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Do you ever wonder why there are so many Thai restaurants and food stalls in Chiangmai? I did, and my Thai wife explains it like this. Why stay home and cook when you can get ready-to-eat food that is cheaper than cooking at home? Most Thais do not cook at home unless they have a big family. By the time you go to the market for fresh ingredients, prepare and cook and eat the food, hours have been wasted. Most of the ingredients last only a day or so, so much gets thrown out. The price of cooking gas just to [View Full Entry]

By allthai
March 19th 2005

Thai New Year or "Songkran" in Chiang Mai Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Songkran Festival
The largest water fight on the planet

The Thai New Year, or "Songkran" festival, is the largest water fight on the planet. However, it is much more than that to the Thai people. Here are the events of the Thai new year that my Thai wife, my friends and I enjoy each year. The dates are April 13-15 every year. Songkran, or the Thai New Year, is still the most important of all the Thai festivals and holidays. My Thai wife and I usually have loads of friends from other countries to our home and we love to have them participate in all the traditional activities with us. [View Full Entry]

By allthai
January 11th 2005

Camping on the highest mountain in Thailand Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Highest point in Thailand - Doi Inthanon Chiangmai
Standing under the Highest Point in Thailand sign. Better bring a jacket as it was 10 degrees C. at mid day.

When it gets too hot to stay in Chiangmai city, no worries, just go to Doi Inthanon National Park a short 90 kilometers away. Bring a jacket, believe it or not, you will need it. When it gets hot here in Chiangmai during the months of April through May we load the pick-up truck and head to the highest mountain in Thailand at Doi Inthanon National Park. Soon after entering the park gate, the road climbs steeply through a cutting before leveling out, passing the Doi Inthanon National Park Information Center, overlooking the Mae Klang river on the left. The road [View Full Entry]

Cabin in the park at doi Inthanon, Chiangmai

Hiking in the real rain forest, Chiangmai

By allthai
January 11th 2005

Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand -Traditional Thai dance
Girls in colorful local costume perform dances to the local music at a Khantoke Dinner in Chiangmai.

For an excellent Thai dinning experience, a traditional Lanna Khantoke dinner is a must. Many believe this north Thailand dinner with music and dance was invented for tourists, but the Khantoke dinner dates back many centuries. Locals celebrate festivals and holidays in their homes with the Khantoke dinner today. Sitting down to a well-presented meal of good and delicious food is something most of us enjoy. Then there are those stand-up occasions where we mix and mingle with other guests and enjoy cocktails and finger foods. Finger foods? Eating with one's fingers? Considered as neither pol [View Full Entry]

By allthai
January 11th 2005

Advice for visitors to Chiangmai Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's city wall and moat
The wall and moat that surrounds the old city was built more than 700 years ago.

Many guide books on Thailand only partially cover the subject of health and well-being while traveling in the country, so I would like to give you some advice about protocol, health, and the law. Hopefully it will help you to enjoy your travels in Northern Thailand. <P> When you arrive in Chiangmai, it helps to know a bit about transportation within the city. At the airport, train station, or bus station, you will probably be met by the representatives of various guesthouses and hotels and tour operators. If you have a specific place in mind and you don't see the specific [View Full Entry]

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