Riding on the Mea Kok River, Thailand
Chiangmai and Chiangrai Thailand
Most travelers take the long-tail boat on the Mae Kok River from Thaton to Chiangrai, Thailand. The boats are crowded and very uncomfortable during the three-hour journey. If you start in Chiangrai, you will probably be the only one on the boat.
Rummit Elephant Camp The last bus from Thatorn to Chiangmai leaves at 2:25 p.m. Don’t be in a hurry to leave as Thatorn has many things to see and do, along with accommodations that cost 60 to 2000 baht. The Tourist Police in Thatorn will help you with any information you may need. They are located along the river, not far from the boat landing.
Hundreds of people each day during the busy season ride to boats from Thatorn to Chiangrai. They all leave about the same time in a large convoy, one behind the other. For a better experience, be different and see the river in the opposite direction. When you see the boats full of people passing, just smile and wave from your empty boat, as they are sure to be envious.
