Visiting PAI Thailand | What Are My First Impressions?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@Wheresnorth4romhere]

Cant believe those bungalows were 1000 a night. When i first went to pai 11 years ago those kind of prices were unheard of. 400 a night was living it up. You could get a nice place to yourself for 250. It was mainly a recluse for the hippy backpacker genre and a sanctuary for a lot of young thai beatnik types who hustled money whatever way they could. I was there when the first backpacker hostel just opened and actually stayed in it for a bit. Everyone stayed longer than planned because it was so cheap and the vibe was very loose, farang and thai people mixed together. I never went back there again went i returned to Thailand after a few years break as i imagined it became more known and westernised. Seems like i was right. Good to see Pai again. Looking forward to the next episode Wayne 😎👍🍻

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yes mate, it's quite expensive at the minute. The first place i stayed was expensive, but I moved to a cheaper place after. Both the bungalow vlogs coming up next . It's a cool town, but it has been westernized. I found a nice little bungalow for a half-decent price. Hope you good Paul mate. Thanks buddy.

[@senianns9522]

Tourism has killed Pai. It's full of foreigners getting 'ripped off' by the locals. Spoilt kids paying far too much for everything! Plenty of tat on sale!

[@Wheresnorth4romhere]

@sameebah spicy backpackers. Chiang mai and pai. They all stuck together around the town. All the other cheap accommodations were just little mosquito infested shacks with communal bathrooms

[@wilspu5590]

@@WalkAboutWayne Sean was looking for you

[@garyturner4683]

Hi Wayne, so great to see your happy enthusiasm for Pai. I can see your adventure is just what you needed my friend! Looking forward to your following vlogs on this place.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Cheers Gary, Pai is a great place, it grew on me every day. I'll defo be coming back. Thanks mate.

[@MJP1970]

Some great live music and small night clubs in Pai Wayne. I really liked it. A nice mix of people from older to backpackers who want to enjoy the vibe plus the scenery and countryside.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yeah it’s a nice place for a few days. I normally head to Pai at least once a year.

[@Rose_19911]

hello wayne, i’ve only just stumbled on your channel just, but i’m pleased to say you’ve inspired me to book up thailand myself for jan… I love your laid back approach with a hint of worry such as losing your bike or getting a puncture, I have the exact worries 😂 subscribed

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Hi Curtis, thanks for liking the channel, much appreciated. I still forget where the bike is 🤣🤣.

[@Kashif8571]

Nice one Wayne. Brings back many happy memories 😊 I would definitely recommend the hot spring as you can have a nice bath in it. It's a very nice and pleasurable thing to do. Thanks again for your effort for your Subscribers. 😊👍🏼Looking forward to the rest of it 😊👍🏼

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Kashif, always great having you on the channel buddy 👍

[@Kashif8571]

@@WalkAboutWayne 😊👍🏼

[@traveltucker6864]

Another great vid - keep ‘em coming, man!🤘

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Cheers mate 👌

[@MonicaF224]

Was great to see Pai again. I went there in 2015 and haven't been since then so thank you for taking us along The food looked lovely. I don't know if after a while the number of tourists would do my head in a bit (says me who would also be a tourist ) 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but you know what I mean 😂 You will be well back in CM by now but hope you had a very enjoyable time there.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I had a great time! And yes, i know what you mean. Pai is great for a holiday but not full time. 👌

[@BeeLutler]

looks a cool place Wayne, look forward to your next vlogs man, thanks for sharing dude 👍

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Cheers Lee, it's a cool little town mate.

[@juliehawkes1050]

Really enjoyed this Wayne the food looked yum ,and a nice walking street

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Julie, the spring rolls was really nice. It's a great little town.

[@jackoneil3933]

Looks worthwhile for a visit and a dose of cool climate. I used to love getting out of Penang and heading up to Cameroon Highlands for a couple of days. it was like a dose of paradise.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

The temps here are perfect man. I could move here just for that. Cold at night and in the mornings, and really hot in the afternoons. Perfect.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Ha Ha, so glad I found your series on Pai, I'm stoked to visit there when I make it to Chiang Mai sometime this year, although I hear the journey there from Chiang Mai is a bit nerve wracking by bus. World Cup was going on, so it was almost exactly a year ago.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

The road can be a bit challenging to Pai. Lots of Horror stories in the mini vans. I find it a pleasant ride on a motorbike. World Cup was in November / December in 2022. So it was just under 2 years again or a 1 and half.

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

@@WalkAboutWayne Well that minibus you were driving behind was all over the road! He was back and forth between both lanes on those curves, of course, he might know exactly what he is doing, as I've not been on that road, but will soon. Cheers mate.

[@patnewman1]

I was there in February 2020 and it was much more crowded. Like you I stayed out of the city a little bit, but I could only take 2 days of the place because of the crowds. Love your videos my friend, keep up the good work. I arrive 12/8 with a 5 year Visa.😊😊

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Pat! Yes, i don't think it was even super busy when i'm here. I love the area where i am, down the bottom over the bridge area. I've really enjoyed my time here though and will be back. Cheers Pat.

[@antruok4950]

Great wander mate - pretty chilled - Enjoyed 😄👌👍🙏

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Ant, very very chilled town 👍

[@TheJmasonj]

Wayne Great videos keep em comIng! What's the live music scene there like? A post about about the tunes in Pai would be good.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I seen a few things going on. I think it could be a lively town for the live music.

[@LuvuluvuLaChic]

Use to love Pai... been there three times yrs ago...heard its changed alot...but looking forward to returning 💖

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's ok for a few days. Nice town and I will go back again. Thanks

[@dougm3037]

I'm glad you're enjoying Pai Wayne. I went there for several nights over a decade ago. Had in my mind a quaint idealic rural town nestled amongst the hills. Was a bit disappointed it was so built up with concrete streets in a boring grid pattern catering primarily to tourists. Not what I was expecting. I stayed on the other side of the bridge which was less spoilt IMO. Countryside is beautiful but I was happy to return to Chiang Mai. You obviously need a change of scene so good to see it's working out for you. I was told by a traveller that Pai is a big honeymooner magnet. Relieved you survived that narrow pathway in the gorge. Pretty dodgy.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I would agree with that Doug. It's a great little town for a holiday but not sure about living here. I stayed over the bridge also, that part is the best part of town i feel. I've enjoyed my time here. Thanks.

[@HairyPixels]

On the way back considering doing the back road which passes through Way Chan and Samoeng. It adds another hour or so but it's one of the nicest roads in Thailand and has little traffic.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I wanted to do that route so bad mate. I was going to take that route here, but decided not to at the last minute. I really want to take that route . 👍

[@HairyPixels]

@@WalkAboutWayne The road has only been fixed very recently so best to hit it up now before it gets destroyed. :) There's still a few bad spots but it's overall great. Maybe you can even justify it since it exits in Hong Dong which is closer to where you live (I think).

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yes, someone sent me the map. It's a brand new road. A biker KZbinr sent me all the gas station stops and best place to stop. I still want to do that back route. I will next time for sure.

[@neilrobinson3083]

Visited pai in aug 2014 on my honeymoon. First time I ever rode a bike with an engine.. dearer to hire to helmets than the bike. Rode up to the giant buddha when they were building it. Amazing to see. Brakes failed on hill on the way down from the buddha. Had to bounce to slow it down . Very scary. Was not busy at all. About a bus load of none thais. Beautiful place.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Hi Neil, that hill down from the Buddha nearly caught me out also. I was praying my brakes was ok. Pai is a great place, I've loved my time here. Thanks.

[@stevens8785]

Thanks for the tour around quaint little Pai Wayne. Really enjoyed that. Looking forward to seeing remainder of your Pai videos, in particular, around the bars and the live music scene there with all the Thai hippy musos. Is copyright an issue with live music performed by the local musicians. I'm guessing it is only relative to recorded music of the professional artists like that played at a night club for instance. Interested to know as so many content creators are so conscious of not including it in their videos including Sean. Cheers buddy. 🤩

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Cheers buddy! 🍻. I can't do the music or bars mate, it will be copyright galore. Even on this vlog, i had to cut out some music scenes going past the bars. I wish KZbin could figure out a way of letting us use copyrighted music. Thanks mate.

[@keef6586]

Looks a quaint place. There’s a place called Chiang Khan up North on the Mekong River which has a similar vibe albeit smaller. The walking street there is always buzzing too. It’s didn’t look too busy there in Pai at the Walking Street. It reminds me in some ways of some of the quaint old villages down your neck of the wood in Devon/Cornwall.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yeah, it does look a bit like a Devon village, i agree mate.

[@scottgeen3062]

​@@WalkAboutWaynehi Wayne Scott from New Zealand is pai worth visiting coming over in March going chang rai then might go pai and then Pattaya celebrate my birthday 59age enjoy your video well done

[@JongGoh]

The last time I was there I stayed right opposite the gym and I enjoyed my time in Pai a lot. You need a scooter or a bike if you want to venture out. Otherwise, it's a very small and peaceful town.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice, I think I know that place opposite the gym. Yes, you need a bike 💯%

[@boxcartwilly]

Nice tour never seen that side of Pai before 😎👍

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one 👌

[@kbird529]

Thanks Wayne , you inspired me to to take trip there on my Nmax from SanSoi

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one Ken, I'm sure you'll love it mate.

[@Bob-rt5vd]

Very cool place to visit Wayne, Pai looks like a quiet relaxing place to stay of even live there. I wonder how much a place to live ?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a nice town Bob, very laid back place. It's grown on me alot.

[@LuvuluvuLaChic]

Should have gone to the hotsprings...even if its hot outside...its a nice experience...from what I remember anyway ❤

[@WalkAboutWayne]

👍👍👍

[@dirtbikediary]

Just wondwring, with the Black Beauty and Lucille names. Anything to do with blues guitar players?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It wasn't mate. It's just 2 names that came to me for some reason. People always ask if it's related to BB King's guitar "Lucille". I wish i could say it was.

[@dirtbikediary]

@@WalkAboutWayne And Black Beauty was a beautiful Gibson guitar. Eric Clapton played one for a while. Hope all is well with you and your enjoying the North. Cheers!

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Pai so beautiful village 😲🤗😊👍❤️

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Amazing little town.

[@jerryonjay]

Wait until you see how crowded it is at walking street I was out last night . Charlee and Lek > Thai food Peds Pizza > best pizza Coffee Khao Tha Ganitas > vegan Jikko > great selection of beers . Skip Hot Springs but if you want you can go into a resort nearby for 100 baht for the same hot spring water . See the White Buddha . Hippies ? Yeah . I’m 67 and consider myself an old hippie but looks deceive lol . Short hair no dreds haha . Weed shops everywhere now . Just get out on Lucille and ride around outside of town . You’ll love it . Enjoy ! I’ll be out on bike tomorrow . Hope I see you ! In the future you’ll have to go to Maehongson . Decorations up for Loi Kratong and high season . Enjoy brother ! Tell Charlee the owner of Charlee and Lek I said hello He will wait on you most likely. It’s a very touristy town I’m retired but had a restaurant business in America in ocean City Maryland for 33 years so I’m pretty much used to living in a tourist town . Best part is I don’t have to work in one anymore lol

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one Jay, good bit of info :) It's a nice town buddy, it really grew on me. I would love to explore the outskirts more. Thanks.

[@ChilloutLars]

So much more than just a Pai in the sky up there. The vibe is back. We prefer the Charming Pai Indian home made food, well worth a ride out to this gorgeous restaurant.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I defo want to explore the outskirts in the future Lars. The town really grew on me. I would like to stay longer next time. Thanks.

[@mlrussell1]

I really like the small town feel of Pai. Thanks for introducing me to it; unfortunately, it does look overrun by foreigners - and yes, I realize the irony of me saying that, but still wanting to visit lol. Serious question: At 50-80 Baht per plate, how does one not be tempted to try at least 3-4 items on the menu at a time? I'm asking as a semi-unfit foodie who loves Thai food; the street food, seafood, and night markets will be my downfall. Thanks again!

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a great town and perfect for a holiday. I could live here but on the outskirts. It is difficult to spot eating here yes 🤣🤣. I've put on a couple kilos since i been in Thailand but the food is so good, like you mentioned. Thanks.

[@colezg2947]

Thanks Wayne

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@PaulinAsia_]

Pai looks nice. I don't think many of the Farangs actually live in Pai, still too many LOL.

[@jerryonjay]

I live here but 5km outside of town . It’s very different from any other place in Thailand Hippies ? Yes quite a few and good natured folks . I’m 67 retired and I suppose consider myself a retired “ hippie “ lol take care

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I think it has quite a few expats, but yeah, mainly youngsters on holiday, that's the vibe i'm getting anyway. This place has grew on me, it's a great town.

[@johnnycat6652]

how much h to stay a month ??

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I can't remember what place i was staying in this video. I think it was the small bungalow? It was 5000 Baht a month i think.

[@johnnycat6652]

thank you stay safe

[@chalermchaiwattanawongpitu7196]

Go to " Huai Nam Dung " National Park in Pai . A natural hot spring there.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thought about it, but didn't bother.

[@kenbarry749]

We know you like to save money Wayne but a campsite,really. Give me a nice room and shower to relax in 😀 Pia looks lovely, it will be great to see what's outside the town to visit.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Why not? Camping is great! I'm not talking about moving in Ken. For a night or 2, camping would be great. They have showers buddy 👍👍

[@AliAli.]

Lovely small city I like it 😍

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a perfect sized town mate 👌

[@AliAli.]

Good luck mate ✌️

[@sikhtraveller8860]

More beautiful than canada and value for money

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Pai is great little town, some bargain deals on rooms.

[@johnanderson7883]

Good on ya mate.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

🍻🍻🍻

[@iskandartaib]

Ooo.. Strawberries are out already? I always thought they were a spring fruit.. February to March. Walking street seems pretty chill.. Hmm. The pasties were halal I think... Looking on google maps there's plenty of halal food places, too.. I guess, like Chiang Mai, there's a community of Chinese Muslims who crossed over the border sometime in the late 1940s. Maybe I should make plans to visit Pai at some point in time. I was in Bangkok the last World Cup, watching some of the matches on Thai TV with Thai commentary was interesting... 😁 Something something something Mbappe something something... 😁😁

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I love a good Strawberry mate. Yes, i think loads of halal here. It's a great city, i will return again for sure. All the matches are on with English commentary now mate. Happy Dayz.

[@MsJM0923]

Quiet place to go shopping and not crowded.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Perfect for nipping to the shops.

[@MarlidaSSouza]

Sou nova inscrita 🇧🇷 em seu Canal. Gostei de seu vídeo 👍.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

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[@Travelsity]

ye pai is farang hippy town...im gonan be thee in few days >)

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one buddy!

[@randyirvine5858]

Great vlogs of Pai Wayne. I think you would like MHS, hardly any tourists, just a few bikers with sore necks😉

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice one Randy 👌

[@allaboutstraydogs3478]

Morning ....still in Pai do you fancy a coffeeeeeeee

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I won't be around now, sorry. Maybe next time 👍

[@allaboutstraydogs3478]

Pity ...

[@rijkie226]

Wayne bumps into 80 year old Thai in Pai. Wayne: Sawadee krap. Sawadee mai? 80 year old Thai: G'day mate! How Ya r going mate? Pai is great for few days. Enjoy Wayne! Question: Are England and Holland making the 8th finals?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

🤣🤣 Nice one mate. Of course England are going all the way man ⚽⚽ ⚽

[@jacquiet6040]

My mom was 90 and 91 when she went to Pai. We had a blast. I have been to Pai every year from 2006-2019.

[@manpituk5972]

ถ้าเราพัฒนาให้มีทางเท้าที่เคารพ คุณเห็นด้วยไหม?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I tried to translate the comment my friend. I think it said about the sidewalks? It would be good to have proper sidewalks yes. Thanks.

[@manpituk5972]

@@WalkAboutWayne 555

[@WalkAboutWayne]

@@manpituk5972 I guess i was wrong 🤣🤣

[@manpituk5972]

@@WalkAboutWayne yes%%%%

[@WalkAboutWayne]

@@manpituk5972 🤣🤣

[@bsways]

Why don’t you like farangs? 1500 a month for that tiny gym is a pretty steep. Looks like they have hardly any equipment not to mention that it’s open to the stinking hot air and pollution.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Don't need to be around to many farangs pal. Gym not bad buddy, especially for Pai. Smokey season is smokey season . Cheers 🍻

[@bsways]

@@WalkAboutWayne a farang who don't like farangs. Think you might be in the wrong country Pal. I pay less per month here in Sydney fur fully equipped air conditioned gym with state of the art equipment but whatever.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

@@bsways Don't think you get me pal. Course I like farangs, but don't need to be in major tourist zones 24/7. A few days is plenty. Northern Thailand is full of places with less farangs my son. I don't come half way across the world to be mixing with foreigners all day long. Pai's a small place, with demand on gyms, that's why. Just think about what your saving on rent, and you'll be fine my dude.

[@bsways]

@@WalkAboutWayne no worries dad 😉

[@jurgendekeyser288]

I think if all the tourists weren't there that there probably wouldn't be shops where you can buy sunglasses and fancy flip flops🤣🤣🤣

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I would say that's correct. Although Thai's wear sunglasses and flip flops also 🤣

[@jurgendekeyser288]

@@WalkAboutWayne I know they do

[@YuChiGongG]

If the tourists were not there, then Pai would be good? What you should have said is if the farang were not there. I never live in an area with lots of farang because it is better to be the only farang in the village.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a great town no matter what . 👌

[@BobbyReborn]

the night market food on Pai Walking street is really good. esp the Muslim cuisine

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice, maybe i should try it. 👍

[@DominanteMegaLit]

Is Ganja shops everywhere! 😶‍🌫😶‍🌫☝Ahahah! 🤣😂

[@WalkAboutWayne]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YuChiGongG]

Did you see that tall farang girl with the long hair vlogging at the five-minute mark? Who needs it, right?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Loads of vloggers in Thailand buddy 👍

[@ep9116]

Was there 2 weeks ago, 2 nights are plenty, over crowded with mainly 20 something tourists, only good thing about the place is cooler evenings, this is not a taste of Thailand....ps...tip, forget the sun set where ever that was...

[@WalkAboutWayne]

The cool evenings and mornings was a big plus. It's a nice town, but i think it would get a bit boring after a while.

[@briandumont7272]

Looks like a nice place for a visit, but for us old guys, we need to live closer to hospitals. Plus, I don't want to move to Thailand to be around more foreigners than Thais...

[@WalkAboutWayne]

It's a great town Brian. I'm not sure about the hospitals here, but i think anything major would need to be taken care of in Chiang Mai, so that could be a problem. I'm sure outside the town, i could find a more thai neighbourhood. Thanks mate.

[@Rastafromfl]

A loving the travel series

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks Antonio 👌

[@chalermchaiwattanawongpitu7196]

So So.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

👍👍

[@Lostphotogallery]

Farangs/Tourists call them what you like contributed to 883 Billion thai baht to thailands GDP in 2020 alone. They are integral to the survival of the thai people, and economy. I like your channel wayne you give good value, but you seem to always be bleeting on about to many tourists. You, me will never be anything but a tourist in this country, even if married to a thai and living here forever. We will always be the farang. If you want zero farang, then don't vlog in tourist locations ! 😆 Having said that keep up the good work.🙏

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Please don't by pass when I say tourist are great for the country also. My views are always balanced. Ofcourse tourists are good for Thailand, we all know that, and we all know the numbers. Many counties need tourism. Yes, I prefer a Thai neighborhood, It don't mean I don't want Farangs here. You can be a farang here and like to find Thai areas. What has vlogging in a tourist location got to do with me liking to live in a Thai area? I'll vlog loads more tourist areas, don't mean I'll live there. Vlogging is totally all about going to places and giving reviews and opinions. Nice one, thanks for liking the vlogs 👍

[@lifeasithappens]

WOW not even Pattaya has this many Farangs !!!!!!!!!!

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Wow , that's a big statement.

[@lifeasithappens]

@@WalkAboutWayne well like you said about Chiangmai they are more spread out because they being bigger cities

[@WalkAboutWayne]

@@lifeasithappens That's true mate. When it's spread out, you can find more Thai areas. I want to visit Pattaya soon, I've never been.

[@j.tshark3313]

am I allowed to be amused by a non-thai person complaining about too many tourist?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Sure, you don't need to ask.

[@Mr5000]

What happened to the couple just after the sticker store as they were all bandaged up

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Probably Bike accident Paul.

[@Mr5000]

@@WalkAboutWayne Do you know my mate Greg ( Aussie in Thailand )

[@WalkAboutWayne]

I don't think I do . He's a KZbinr?