After Chiang Mai I spent the night in the similar-sounding but much less interesting Chiang Rai.
It was really just a quick stopover on my route to the Lao border. So the only amusing thing I have to say about Chiang Rai was that my hotel was called the “Wangcome Hotel”.
which those of us with the mind of a 12-year-old find totally hilarious. It was expensive, but worth it for the awesome wangcome-brand soap I stole.

I miss you.
Everybody Wangcome tonight!
–Wang Chung
Ha! I didnt even think about that reference. Brilliant!
And Andy, I figured someone at PDI would be in sync with my 12-year-old mind. Hooray!