Dear Thailandgoers,
If you read this you maybe already are "with Mister A" in the car. At first perhaps with some doubts, partly because of his name and surname Bandit, and whether you have done well to just go into business with a strange Thai. After all, you were warned against this, right?
No worries! You made a good choice! Mr. A is a great guy. He is right on time, as all Thai are. He drives calmly, carefully and well and knows a lot about Chaing Mai and the surrounding area.
We had a very nice day with him and we saw a lot. He is very patient and comes up with good suggestions. The parasol factory is highly recommended. What they paint on your T-Shirt, bag or photo camera in a few minutes ... really incredible! We found the monkey school less fun. Monkeys in cages that are way too small and in short chains!
A next visit to Chiang Mai we will certainly try to use him as a guide again, but for 2 to 3 days. Plenty to do here! You may be able to find a cheap taxi driver, but reliability and safety can never be too expensive! And Mr. A is saving for a Honda Hybrid. Perhaps we can help him a little to realize this dream!
Mr A thanks for your driving, guidance and kindness! Happy new year for you and your family!
28th of december 2011
Four girls from Drachten, The Netherlands