Panor Brunch 'n Beers

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Tuesday 22nd July - Brunch 'n Beer - Panor Coffee - Mae Chan.

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The last few months I've had a couple of great meetups at the fabulous Panor Coffee on R1089 at Mae Chan.
A true gem with a delightful, relaxing atmosphere and excellent food and service, Panor is a joy every time!

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Today was arguably one of the most enjoyable rendezvous I've had there for a while and only with Steve from Tha Ton; however, we sat chatting for a lengthy period of time and were joined by the amazing Ms. Parn, staff at the Panor. Parn is well educated, speaks good English, and is switched-on, smart, and intelligent. Parn sat and had a few beers with us to make it a humorous, informative afternoon.
We started at 11am and ended at 3:30pm, when it was time to head home 84 km in the rain.
It was well worth it and a brilliant day.

Suitably impressed, Steve and I thought, let's do it again next Tuesday.
Brunch 'n Beers at the Panor on Tuesdays.

The amazing Ms. Parn
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A GTR brunch at the Panor
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They have an extensive English-language menu of Thai and Western food.

Starting next Tuesday, 22nd July, at 11am, to give riders from further away to join in.

Indoor/outdoor dining.
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Super friendly, happy staff who speak English for those who struggle with Thai.
Miss Nid the bubbly Akha employee.
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Ms Nong is the boss and a gem of a hardworking gal.
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Location:
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Panor Coffee House · 189 Pa Tueng, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai 57110, Thailand

★★★★★ · Coffee shop
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Some GTR posts with Panor
(Chiang Khong - Chiang Mai back. A 5-day meander via Mae Chan - Tha Ton - Fang - Chai Prakarn.)

(Mae Sai Flood Damage Inspection)

(2024 Shan New Year @ Thoed Thai)

(Fossicking Around The Top North)

(R1089 Tha Ton - Mae Chan - Coffee Shops / Restaurants)

(GT Rider Dinner Chiang Dao Wed 280525)
 
Already booked myself a bungalow at the SUANSIRI Resort on the western bypass, shortly before joining the AH1 to MaeSai. I expect rain next week so most probably will come on the Xmax as more convenient, hope to be there at around 11:00. Who else is coming ?
 
Come rain or shine, MT09 is packed, fuelled up and ready...... hope more guys will come....
 
I've bailed out.
We had a huge storm 4-5am this morning.
The rain prediction is grim.
Steady rain is falling in CK now.
Let's try again after the Wipha rain.
Tonight and tomorrow morning should be the worst if the predictions hold true.
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I've bailed out.
We had a huge storm 4-5am this morning.
The rain prediction is grim.
Steady rain is falling in CK now.
Let's try again after the Wipha rain.
Tonight and tomorrow morning should be the worst if the predictions hold true.
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That storm must of headed my way David, 5am it was blowing a gail and heavy rain, the wind has stopped now but still raining at 1130am, it would of been a miserable 2 hour ride for me to attend.
 
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Had nice meet up with Steve from Thathon, he just returned as his better half has some tasks for him to do.
Left CDAO at 08:45 and arrived at the Panor at 10:45. Light rain all the way, for riding worse than at heavy rain as soot still on the tarmac and slippery, from me place to Panor 167kms. Fang was heavy rain but Mae Ai was dry.
Took the Xmax as the MT09 is too aggressive on wet roads and not a joy to ride then. Also Xmax did slip several times at the back, mainly on this huge painted speed limits, lines and some uneven surfaces.
It is a shame in what bad condition the newly surfaced road from the Panor junction to Santisuk in some parts is. Chiang Mai side much better work and much longer lasting.
Did not put on raingear as lower torso is well protected and top of body dries off quickly.
Staying at Suansiri Resort which is very good value. Going back via CEI/Maesuae or Mae Ai tomorrow, depending on weather.....
 
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Had nice meet up with Steve from Thathon, he just returned as his better half has some tasks for him to do.
Left CDAO at 08:45 and arrived at the Panor at 10:45. Light rain all the way, for riding worse than at heavy rain as soot still on the tarmac and slippery, from me place to Panor 167kms. Fang was heavy rain but Mae Ai was dry.
Took the Xmax as the MT09 is too aggressive on wet roads and not a joy to ride then. Also Xmax did slip several times at the back, mainly on this huge painted speed limits, lines and some uneven surfaces.
It is a shame in what bad condition the newly surfaced road from the Panor junction to Santisuk in some parts is. Chiang Mai side much better work and much longer lasting.
Did not put on raingear as lower torso is well protected and top of body dries off quickly.
Staying at Suansiri Resort which is very good value. Going back via CEI/Maesuae or Mae Ai tomorrow, depending on weather.....
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Excellent both you & Steve are the new GTR Panor Legends.
Had we not had that massive storm at 4-5am I may not have weakened when looking at the rain forecast.
BTW we obviously got hit before you guys, with the rain coming from the East?
 
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Of course u got hit first, it's coming in from the Pacific and moves toward Burma and India. But it is not close to what i expected it to be. Much less storm and rainfall until now.
 
After a little more than a 2 1/2 hours ride arrived back home totally soaked. Roads especially between Mae Chan and Mae Ai were more rivers or mudflows than roads. Pickup drivers seemed to have lost any remaining driving skills, no indicators, no looking into mirrors, not caring for any oncoming traffic that has right of way, splashing everybody and everything as they seemed to enjoy it and not slowing down and then the Raaaaangaaaaa and Fortunaaaaaa drivers not wanting to soil their cans and using more than half of oncoming lanes with no regard of oncoming traffic.....
 
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Tuesday 12th at between 10:30 and 11:00, please consider that this is 'Wun Mae' and there might be lots of people, so i suggest you give em a call and get a table for us as u know them David. If more guys are coming would be a nice day to spend there. I already booked a bungalow at Suansiri. See u next Tuesday in Maechan........
 
Tuesday 12th August is the next "Official" Panor brunch.

Yesterday, returning home from Chiang Rai, I met Steve from Tha Ton & Julian from Mae Sai at Panor.
It was a good day, sheltering out of the rain.
Steve went home about 1pm, but Julian & I had a few drinks with Miss Nid the adorable Akha employee, & got her fascinating life story.

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Obviously we posted at nearly same time 5555, see u on the 12th. This time new rear tire, so the "blue Hoolie" it will be.
 
Tuesday, 12th August.

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I was late arriving; Steve was already there.
Steve left as Julian arrived for the 2nd week in a row.
Khun Nong, Mrs Panor, joined us for a photo op along with Xavier, a French guy teaching languages in Chiang Rai.

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Being Queen Mother's Day in Thailand, the Panor was busy, and we noticed multiple farang there with their wives for lunch.
 
Glad you all enjoyed the brunch.

Sorry i couldn't attend as due to Mother's Day nobody here to guard my house and Charlie my lovely mutt. Lost Hotel payment because no 'cancel' option.
 
My Tuesday 19th August brunch.
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I arrived first with buddy Michel from CK, had a short stay due to weariness from recent stress.
Steve arrived next, then ADV.

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Miss Nid was a charmer on the day again, & ADV may have more to report after leaving at 9PM.

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I apologize for the lack of photos as I was well and truly "shattered" on the day.
 
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Miss Nid was a charmer on the day again, & ADV may have more to report after leaving at 9PM.
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Yes indeed, it was a 9.30pm departure from Panor for me!

There were few other customers in the afternoon, so Miss Nid and her cousin Miss Opal sat down for a four way conversation in English / Bumese / Akha and Thai. Neither of which I'm well versed, but Google Translate did a fantastic job for all of us.

The conversation and laughter flowed, as did some drinks and delicious homemade icecream.

Before we knew it, 9.30pm had arrived and we drew the amicable time to a close.

We all had the very best of time enjoying open and honest topics of conversation and laughter, offering rare insights into our lives and experiences.

So much better than the usual shallow conversation at some typical beer restaurant where staff's motive is money.
 
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