Seninyak and ubud but also the smaller island like nusa lembongan :)

Skip Pai, it is a backpacker tourist trap these days. Scooters whizzing everywhere, over priced food, more marijuana shops than 7-11s.

I would consider going a bit further to Soppong / Pang Mapha. Lots of nature, caves, rivers, not too many tourists. Tuesday morning local market visited by plenty of locals in traditional clothes.

Nothing in Pai. Best thing to do is hire a car in Chiang Mai and work out your own trip.

Pai is full of tourists. Id suggest driving the Mae Hong Son loop. Rent a car for a week.

IF you love Ubud, ( was last there in summer 2018) u'll enjoy pai

full of shops, restaurants and very crowded

both during the high season are hell on earth

We’re in Pai now, sort of. The Pai Viengfah is just outside of Pai and has a shuttle on demand into town. We use it as an overnight stop on the drive to Mae Hong Son. Will go into Pai itself for dinner but that’s it. Dusty, a bit grimy, throwback to hippie days! Perhaps we’re too old to appreciate it.

This place, though, has great views- rice paddy and water buffalo from the back balcony, mountain side with white Buddha from front balcony. Breakfast here is awful- we’ve learned to eat elsewhere.

A mini Ubud in the funkier areas…I stay in Ubud and I love Pai. Was just there in December. You can seek live music and tea houses.

Nature up there is gorgeous! Not sure how adventurous your family is but check out some of huts or farms if the kids like that.

Some are a quick walk into town. Good luck with your decision :)

You might like the Nan-Phrae-Phayao area if you like the nature aspects of Bali: lakes, mountains, beautiful vistas. I haven't been to Pai as all of my Thai friends recommended Nan instead when I lived in BKK and I was not disappointed.

Wow is anything good in Pai?? I go everywhere this country. I guess its out if the way. Some of us think were authors here. ..... I think im author south. Is Pai picture place? I dont worry tourist trap. We go Pattaya often, convenience not pervs.

Ive read my post 3 times. I alwayse thought to visit. And again pictures.