You can either walk down Ratchadamnoen Rd, turning right out of the cafe, across the first crossroads and then left at the second intersection; or if you have already found your way to Wat Umong Mahatcheran, then cross over the street from the front of that Temple.

At the time of my visit the site was in some disarray, looking somewhat neglected but I believe that it is yet another Wat on the restoration list.

Firstly my mad dash to Vientiane when I realised that yet again I had mis- read the dates on my passport and had just 5 days in which to get an extension to my non-immigrant b visa[..] In the evening we found a very nice restaurant 5 minutes walk up the road. Well, the restaurant was nice, and the food excellent, shame that the service was very much on the slow side and barely a smile to be seen.

We then did a little bit of shopping at a couple of clothes shops before returning to the hotel to watch movies in our room.

By all accounts there is no Cinema in Vientiane![..] For 150 baht each we had access to the 3 pools available.

For a little extra we could have taken advantage of the multiple water slides.

For the complex owners it was a shame to see such an impressive place so empty. For us, wanting a quiet relaxing dip, it was perfect.

At the entrance to the complex is a cafe/bakery which sells very good coffee, shakes and excellent bakery products. It was our best find in Vientiane.[...]

Actually its not really all change, the staff remain, but myself and Somboon have now ended our time running the Brick Road.
Coming, as I did , from the ‘Care’ sector in the UK, my time helping out at Croston House Childrens Home, pulled me into getting away from business and back to the sort of work I love.(more on that soon).
So, The Brick Road Cafe is now in the hands of Mr Dimitri Coulon, a French ex-merchant seaman, who promises big changes in decor, has plans for some very interesting specialities on the menu and some beers rarely found in Chiang Mai.
No doubt you are likely to see me or Boon or both of us popping in there when we are town.
As you can imagine there will be some changes to this site, but don’t worry we are not disappearing. The title banner will soon revert to the original, Travel and Life in Thailand, and when I have the time I will continue to add more and more information on places to go , eat and stay.
Look out for upcoming features on the Chiang Mai University language programmes and volunteer opportunities here in Chiang Mai.

Due to re-furbishment there will be no rooms available until April, very sorry. [Friends excepted, ring and check;) ]

Looking to meet some cute Thai birds? What are you waiting for? Get along to The Brick Road Cafe in Ratchadamnoen Rd, Chiang Mai. This is a popular spot for some of the cutest chicks to hang out in Chiang Mai.[...]size of Tits,[...]

This trip was made by train and coach; total travel time from Chiang Mai to Krabi….approx 36 hours,(including approx 12 hours in Bangkok)

Approximate travel time of return journey, (all by coach); 24 hours, (including waiting times between services).

Total cost of trip includes all travel, (including renting and fuelling motorcy 4 days), accomodation, (guest house 4 nights) , 2 ‘tours’…Snorkelling Boat tour to Koh Phi Phi…..Kayaking day at Boh Tor.

And yes it does include the costs for both of us.

Thats a full weeks fantastic trip for two for approximately 125 quid!(this was in 2007)

Heading into the New Year and we now have just 2 rooms available.
Room 3, Double room, with cable TV and view of Doi Suthep, just 200 baht a night for the room.
Room 6 our 100 baht a night single room. Much bigger than your usual budget single, this room has a wardrobe available and writing table for those letters home.
Come welcome in 2009 at the Brick Road Cafe, call on 053 272012 or email john@travel-and-life-in-thailand.co.uk

After a prolonged period of feeling a little under the weather, I’m back on form and ready to give you more daily trivia from our humble Guest House , here in the Heart of Chiang Mai.
Today it was time to take our long serving fish tank cleaner for a well earned retirement.[...]

Having spent a relaxing night at the Doi Fah Hompok National Park at Fang we somehow got everyone up and ready to hit the road again by 9.30 the next morning. A slow drive back down to the main road showed us so beautiful views as we passed the nearby rice fields where the workers [...]

Here is a comment from a recent guest. The Brick Road is a great place to crash while staying in Chiang Mai. It has a great location in the heart of the old city that makes all the sights accessible on foot. The owner is a top notch guy!! He’s is laid back, very helpful [...]