Anyone Whitewater Rafted in N. Thailand?

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<p>My S is going to end his junior year in college in May 2010 at a course taught in Taiwan. We are going to use this as an opportunity for our bi-annual father-son only adventure trip. We both love whitewater rafting and generally off the beaten path trips.</p>

<p>I have seen that there is a lot to do in Northern Thailand. Has anyone been there recently? Also, has anyone used Saim River Adventures as an outfitter in N. Thailand around Chaing Mai?</p>

<p>I would appreciate any input. Especially the river conditions in May since according to what I have read, May begins the rainy season in N. Thailand.</p>

<p>Also, I’m flying from the USA to Thailand. Any tales and/or suggestions about airlines/routes?</p>

<p>S is flying from Taiwan to Thailand. Any suggestions about which airline he should use?</p>

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<p>Which is the one that have the prettiest/nicest stewardesses/steward and the best food. </p>

<p>(see thread: What do boys talk about)</p>

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<p>Singapore Air, Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, etc. Just don’t book with a US airline.</p>

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<p>Anyone used the Cathay Pacific All Asia Pass? For 2009 it was $1500 US.</p>

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<p>Can’t speak to Cathay Pacific, but in April 07 we flew Thai Air direct from LAX to BKK. At the time they had a Premium Economy class - more like Business class seats with Coach food (which was still pretty good). As I recall the price differential between Economy and Prem Economy wasn’t huge and was well worth it for the 17 hour flight.</p>

<p>My father just flew from BKK to the US on EVA Air, also in some sort of enhanced coach class and had a good experience. </p>

<p>Have a great trip!</p>