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Rainy season in Phrae
Many tourists visiting Thailand are not aware that weather can be extremely local. Up here in the north of Thailand we have now (July)...

Markus Moenig
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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Bar Tong Dee - THE Steak Place
If you are in the center of Phrae it is not far to Bar Tong Dee. A great place for western food in general and steaks in particular. It...

Markus Moenig
Apr 24, 20221 min read
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Jam Shop: Fancy a Shirt ?
The Jam clothing store is a small but fancy shop next to Nomad. It is specialized on shirts and has a wide range of unique designs. The...

Markus Moenig
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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Pha Nang Khoi Cave - A Serene Experience
The Pha Nang Khoi Cave is located in the Rong Kwang district of Phrae and is maybe a 40 minute drive from downtown Phrae. Although the...

Markus Moenig
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Nomad - King of Beers
Nomad is a small and cosy bar near the city center of Phrae. The surprise is not that we have a bar in Phrae, the surprise is that it has...

Markus Moenig
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Lamnam Nan National Park: Cheong Thong Waterfall
The Cheong Thong waterfall is located right at the entrance of the Lamnam Nan National Park in Phrae and is a very nice day trip...

Markus Moenig
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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Baan Som - The Orange House: Great Modern European Food
In Phrae we are spoiled with great Thai food in all kind of varieties, but who would have thought that we also have great modern European...

Markus Moenig
Jan 23, 20221 min read
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NaIn Cafe - Oasis in the middle of Nowhere
If you have never heard of Wang Hong before, don't worry, me too. It is a small village a bit off the beaten path. I got intrigued to...

Markus Moenig
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Cho Hae Cafe and Art Studio
There are many very good coffee shops in Phrae. However it is always nice if you also get fabulous cake and some fine art too! Cho Hae...

Markus Moenig
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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Pae Muang Pee Forest Park - Out of this world
A 15 minute drive out of downtown Phrae will bring you to the Pae Muang Pee Forest Park, one of the national parks of Phrae. It is an...

Markus Moenig
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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Khum Chao Luang - Rulers Residence
Built in 1892 the residence of the rulers of Phrae is one of the main tourist attractions. It is located right in the city center and...

Markus Moenig
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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Khao Soi ja lax - Khao Soi Heaven
My absolute favorite Khao Soi place in Phrae is this little restaurant at the Phrae market (Pratu Chai). Khao Soi is a northern Thai...

Markus Moenig
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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Maeyom Palace Hotel
Maeyom Palace Hotel is one of the older hotels in Phrae City. It is popular because of its large swimming pool which is also available...

Markus Moenig
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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Na Kuha - Temple in the Mountains
Big things have small beginnings. We start the first blog for this site with Na Kuha, one of the most beautiful attractions in Phrae. Na...

Markus Moenig
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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