How to get Pai and OM Centre?

Our group, “Discovering your inner creativity” will be happening at the Open Mind Centre, Pai (66 Ban Tapae Moo 3, Pai District, Mae Hong Son 58130).

The closest international airport is Chiang Mai(CNX)

The closest international airport is Chiang Mai Airport(CNX). Unfortunately, There’s no direct flights to CNX from Europe, US, India, or Japan. Direct flights to CNX are from Bangkok(Thailand), Seoul(South Korea), Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai(China), Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Doha etc.

How to Get Pai from Chiang Mai

From Chiang Mai, You can get Pai by Minibus, Taxi, or Flight.

Getting Pai by a MiniBus

A minibus is the most popular way to get Pai from Chiang Mai. It takes 3–4 hours to get Pai from Chiang Mai to Pai.The road is well paved but winding, mountainous.So it’s a beginning of your adventurous journey.

These Minibusses to Pai usually depart hourly from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mostly You can get the bus to Pai on the same day that you book. But anyway it’s better to book at least one day ahead. There’re 2 popular minibus companies, Prempracha and Aya.

Prempracha transport

To take Prempracha Transport Bus,You have to go to the Chiang Mai bus station “2”. You can buy the ticket online(busonlineticket.co.th), Travel agencies in Chiang Mai, or at the Bus Terminal.It costs 150–180 bahts.

Aya Service

Through any of the travel agencies in Chiang Mai, Your hotel or guesthouse can book a ticket for a small service charge. Tickets can be booked directly with Aya Service website as well.It costs 150–180 bahts.They can pick you up the hotel/guesthouse in Chiang Mai down town.

How to ask the bus driver to drop off at the OM Centre?

if you ask the driver, buses will usually drop you off at the Ban Tha Pai road (the last one on the right before the WWII bridge, 10 km before you get to Pai). Landmark: the turn-off is immediately after the 10km post – if you see you are on a large new concrete bridge with an older iron bridge next to you on your right, you have gone just 50m too far. We are 400m easy walk from the main road.(by OM cnetre)

Getting Pai by a taxi

Easiest & quick way – ask us to book you a taxi – usually 3000 – 3500B depending on availability. The driver will meet you at the airport. You can also get a taxi from the airport. You may have to wait a short time while they find a driver if they have no booking.(by OM cnetre)

Getting Pai by a flight

There are daily flight from Chiang Mai to Pai during winter. Flights are hundled by “Wisdom airways”.(2018.Dec) You can book the flight from the travel agencies in Chiang Mai, But The flights are sometimes suspended.

From Pai town to the Open Mind Centre

The open mind centre is 10km away from the center of Pai town. You can take taxi from the bus stop of Pai town.