Pai History

Pai is an old city. Original ethnic population in Pai is Prai which is a family of ethnic use language Astro-Asiatic. As evidence , has ruins of chapel and stupa is scatter throughout the top of mountain , upland hillside , Pai river lowland area. Somewhere building by stone , such as in the forest closed Erk-Ker-Ter waterfall which is headquater of Mae-Ping-Noi River. Somewhere has dig a ditches on a steep mountain and has a stupa on top of moutain

The first person prefect is Kun-Sang-Pai . In reign King of Ho-Ta-ra-pa-tet who is Prince of Chiang-Mai. He has depute to His Royal Highness Kaew Fa to explore the borderland . He is find the good location for move the city and introduce Kun Sang Pai for move city to the west of Pai river because it is a vast plain. People called the new city in the west of Pai river "Viengtai" The old city known as "Wiang Nua."

Historical Background
Pai is the city which has people locate since pre-history. In history , the area of Pai is important city in Lanna reign which is important city In dynasty of Mangrai which has Chiangmai city is center. In later Pai was desert city along with the chiangmai city.estimate 1775-1795 , Pai has revive and develop until become is district (district in Thai language is Amphoe ). Many ethnic immigrant to live such as , urban ,Shan , Karen and hilltribe because Pai is locate in the abundance area , river flowing through several lines which is suitable for agriculture. In present Pai is a important juncture on the way between Maehongson and Chiangmai

Prehistoric time
Pai has evidence about living human traces of prehistoric and has ancient city is appear in Palm bible of many city and inherit of history approximate 100 years. Along with an archaeology evidence appear in the ancient city . With A study by the Permanent Secretary provost poet W. Chan Thon F Sura Mani , Wat Chedi Luang, Muang District, Chiang Mai The survey reported that in Muang Noi areas find the prehistoric archaeological evidence as follows.

Tham Phi Man (Tham ,English is cave ) , Baan Huay Hok, Tambon Wieng Nua is far from Baan Huay Hok to the west about 1,500 metres . In this cave is found carcass bone.
Tham Phi Man used to be habitat of prehistoric human.

Tham Nam Lod , Pang Ma Pha . This place is found evidence which is equipment of cave human in that time such as , Metal arm bracelet, clay pot, stone axe

Tham Doi Puk Tang is locate in the south of Baan Huay Hia , Tambon Wieng Nua. Use time for travel by foot about 1 hour. This Place is found equipment of cave human look like in Tham Phi Man

Pai Activity

In addition to visits to cultural attractions, lives of people in this city. It will also have activities that the tourists should not miss to visit. Tourism is both a natural event, include exposure to live of the hilltribe. We're guarantee you may never see before.

- Pai Rafting
- Pai Elephant Riding
- Visit Long Neck Karen
- Pai Night Market Walking Street (coming soon)

Pai Attraction

Pai attraction is many interesting. You can see culture , old architecture . Attraction include the many natural resources . We have assemble the key attracttion is that you use the information for travel.

- Wat Phra That Mae Yen

- Wat Nam Hu

- Santichon Village

- World War II Memorial Bridge

- Mopang Waterfall

- Pai Canyon

- Muang Paeng Hotspring

- Tha Pai Hotspring

Pai Hot Spring Spa Resort

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Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort is located in Pai, a wonderful small town nestled among the green hills of Mae Hong Son province in Northern Thailand where the absence of noises and the fresh air from the surrounding mountain forest combined at one. Mountains, forests, and waterfalls give it a perfect hotspring bathing and relaxing ambience. This romantic hotspring resort specifically nestled along the river bank of Pai with tropical settings accommodation.

Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort offers hotspring public pools and overnight guestrooms with mineral spring water piped into each bathroom. Our guests can enjoy soaking in private-room tubs or in public pools. All the hotspring bathing features modern facilities and marvelously services.

Accommodations

Accommodation in Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort features standard rooms with several public hotspring pools and river front villas with tropical setting and private hotspring bath tubs. Each room at Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort provides a stunning view of the Pai's river bank.

At Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort, you can keep in touch with the world through multi-channel TVs and the Internet.

Pai Hotsprings Spa Resort is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a private getaway amidst the serene nature in Northern Thailand.

Detail about room type, number of room and room feature.

Standard Zone 1 - 11 rooms

Standard Zone 2 - 14 rooms

Standard Zone 3 - 10 rooms

Superior - 4 rooms

Pool Villa - 9 rooms

Every room type have same feature : room service, IDD telephone service, Multi channel TV, Sitting area, mini bar, super size beds, adjustable air conditioned, refrigerator, dressing table, attached bathroom, cold-hot water, tea-coffee making facilities, slippers

Standard Rooms & Superior

Standard & Superior rooms are also fully equipped with generous amenities and you can also enjoy the hotspring within a minute at outdoor public hotspring pool.

Standard Rooms

Superior Rooms

Pool Villa

Hotspring pool villa with a private hotspring tub acquaint you with the nature surrounding while your body is healing itself from the benefits of the mineral hotspring, do enjoy the scenic down beside the Pai river.

Restaurant

Mountain Breeze Restaurant : Our open-air restaurant is just located near the Pai river.

Facilities

- Spa
- Foot bath at the reception area
- Open-air meeting
- Hotspring pool
- Tour & sightseeing arrangements
- First aid
- Thai massage
- Laundry service
- Asian and International cuisine

Meeting Area : Second floor open-air meeting will give you a sense of leisure while being in a meeting.

Hotspring Spa : Discover the luxurious treatment with a relaxing massage in an intimate environment. The Hotspring Spa is a place of relaxation to rejuvenate your body, restore your spirit and relaxing your mind.

Mineral Hotspring Footbath : Enjoy footbath at our outstanding lobby. The water which is the mineral Hotspring will lose all the strain from your feet and increase blood circulation.

Outdoor Hotspring Pool : The Hotspring runs throughout the resort. Thus, all resort guests will have an oppurtunity to enjoy the Hotspring among the sound of nature with fully facilitates hot outdoor pool.

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Belle Villa Pai Resort

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Finding a second paradise hide-out at Pai, some 2.30 hours drive from Chiangmai city. The tiny northern town, is fast becoming an artists haunt, a perfect antidote to the bustle of modern Thailand. With its burbling streams, impeccable manicured fields and surrounding mountains, shrouded in early morning mists, this tiny town with lots of activities midway between Chiangmai and Mae Hong Son, is indeed a refreshing place to visit.

Belle Villa Resort Pai, your next destination base to enjoy all the above, just a good walk from Pai city, is a serene boutique resort located amidst nature and rice field. Here at Pai, awaits your discovery at it's fascinating culture and enjoy endless activities such as excursion to "Pheeman Cave" one of the unseen in Thailand heritage, take a walk through Pai market and explore Pai' scenic view from Pai canyon and you will realize that it's difficult to describe the charm of Pai that draw visitors back time and again, and only to be there by your own self can tell why.

Following the code of nature, Belle Villa Pai's recently completed boutique resort, deluxe cottage style, built largely with wooden material, and peeled thin wooden plates to be used for the cottage's roofing. The living quarters are fully equipped with international standard amenities of sound quality, and while enjoying your meals of either international cuisine or of the local specialties dishes at the "Pae-Mong" restaurant, a large pond and vast expanses of paddy fields are there fronting you for enjoyment at the same time.

Accommodations

23 Deluxe cottages each with a private balcony over looking deep mountain ranges.

The peace of mind is truly the pure joy of life, that moment of which has been rendered you through our dedicated choices of details.

Peacefulness drives inspiration, our cottages are uniquely designed to accommodate every imagination.

Following the code of nature, Belle Villa Pai's recently completed boutique resort, deluxe cottage style, built largely with wooden material, and peeled thin wooden plates to be used for the cottage's roofing.

Room Service : Daily from 06.00 am till 10.00 pm

Bars & Restaurant

The living quarters are fully equipped with international standard amenities of sound quality, and while enjoying your meals of either international cuisine or of the local specialties dishes at the "Pae-Mong" restaurant, a large pond and vast expanses of paddy fields are there fronting you for enjoyment at the same time.

Peng Mong restaurant & bar : The place where you can indulge yourself with our exquisite dishes.

The Deck : a pool side terrace serving light meals and your favorite drinks.

Facilities & Service
Tuk - Tuk and Horse Cart ride service available for private tour around Pai city.

Location Map

Belle Villa Pai is one kilometer from main Pai's center or about 10 minutes pleasant walk. The city is approximately 2 and a half hours scenic drive from Chiangmai and of almost the same distance from Mae HongSon.

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The Quarter Pai

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Rest here and quench your thirst for authentic luxury and pure urban charm at The Quarter. Being at the central of Pai the valley of diversity - The Quarter is well connected to all kinds of facilities and famous attractions. Surrounded by scenic view of the mountains, The Quarter is keen to warm your heart with the local sweet hospitality and give you peaceful privacy. We ensure a warm and friendly stay in marvelous surroundings.

Accommodations
The hotel features 36 guest rooms including 24 double rooms and 12 twin rooms. Every room was named with specifically tropical flowers as CHAMPA, LEELAVADEE and CHABA.

The Quarter offers 3 different styles of accommodation, each with its own uniqueness. We have rooms with a balcony, for those who fancy sitting out in the sun and getting nice tan skin.

We also have rooms with bathrooms decorated in a way that makes you feel close to the green surroundings, rooms with balconies at both ends for garden lovers. Some rooms are inter-connected. These rooms are suitable for group tours or warm families stay. Please contact the hotel for further information about the rooms. We will do our best to provide you with the rooms that best suit your requirements.

Restaurants & Bars
- The Column - You will be satisfied with variation of our special delicious cuisines and our friendly service among a luxurious open space dining atmosphere at our restaurant, The Column.

Chef Pinit & Tawan with lot of experience, working with various luxurious hotels such as The Ambassador, Mandarin, Siam Bayshore, Our Chefs are pleased to serve you with both international and authentic Thai food. They love Pai and would like everyone to enjoy every moment here the way they do.

Facilities & Services

- Traditional Spa / Yoga - Our services is to relax you with the combination of international and traditional Thai Spa and to enhance your good health by offering the Yoga short course program.
- Swimming Pool / Jacuzzi - Our swimming pool is unique by blending the modern design with the traditional one. We also provide you an absolute relaxation with jacuzzi.
- Free internet ADSL (Wi-Fi Unlimited) - You will never been lack behind in communication. We provide a hi-speed internet throughout hotel area including your room, swimming pool or dining room.
- Free bicycles - We have a free 5-speed gear bicycle services for every of our guest. You can slow down your day and enjoy Pai atmosphere easily.
- Car services - We have car services throughout the town and to Pai airport.

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Phu Pai Art Resort

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Phu Pai Art Resort surrounded by scenic mountainous area covered by refreshingly cool mist and the warmth of sunlight at dawn shading the lofty pine forest and acres of fertile rice fields which truly reflects the peaceful atmosphere, Pai, the land where Thai and Thai Yai cultures are harmoniously synchronized together, perfectly illustrates the simple way of life the local people still have with a strong connection to the nature. Thus the unique charm of this lovely city creates the unforgettable experience in all visitors' remembrance. With a great concern toward such outstanding characteristics of Pai, Phu Pai Art Resort is exquisitely constructed on the fertile lands of over 70 rai on the clean riverbank, rich with numerous local plants and floras, the green rice fields and traditional style granary, to serve all visitors the real touch of nature throughout their peaceful holidays.

3 ranges of accommodation are available including the luxurious Honeymoon Suites directly overlooking to the rice fields, the comfortable Deluxe rooms within refreshing atmosphere of the local plants and flowers, and the peaceful Superior rooms which locate in the solitude environment with several local aromatic plants. Apart from the superb accommodations, we also provide you several natural space to take a visit as well as services including the cultivated land for seasonal crops, herbs and rice plantation, the riverbank area for relaxation which is appropriate for all kinds of recreation and adventurous activities, the swimming pool service together with the exercising area with equipments to reinforce your effective exercise within the natural environment. To offer you the comfortable access to all areas and services, the domestic transportation service is available. And now it's time to experience the authentic touch of nature at Phu Pai Art Resort.

Accommodations

Luxury accommodations among the rice farm. Touching fresh atmosphere and nature. Pleasure services and terrific food. Is the best place to spend your long vacation and holiday and even more perfect for honeymoon.

- 20 superior villa 63 square metres
- 15 deluxe villa 63 square metres
- 5 Phu Pai suite 72 square metres

Each villa comprising : air-conditioning, mini-bar fridge, IDD phone, TV-satellite channels, safe deposit box, tea-coffee self making, bath room with hot-cold water separate shower and large bathtub, hair dryer, large sitting area and terrace. (Phu Pai Suite has Jacuzzi and outdoor Shower )

Restaurant & Bar

Facilities & Service

- The cultivated pieces of land for seasonal crops, herbs and rice plantation.
- The riverbank area for relaxation, appropriate for all kinds of recreation as well as adventurous activities.
- Swimming pool
- Exercising area with equipments to reinforce your effective exercise with in the natural environment.

The domestic transportation service is available to offer you the comfortable access to all areas

Location & Map

The small town of Pai lies at a distance of 135 kms from Chiang Mai and 111 kms from Mae Hong Son. Within Pai district there are approximately 20,000 inhabitants coming from a mixture of ethnic groups, including Shan, Northern Thai, Lesu, Lahu, Karen, Haw Chinese and some Hmong.

The town itself nestles in a beautiful valley and there are numerous small villages dotted around the mountains With many places of interest for the tourist to visit, Pai should definitely be included on the travel itinerary of every visitor to the province of Mae Hong Son.

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