In Reply to: bali vs thailand posted by maxim v on Wednesday, 16. February 2005 at 18:31 Bali Time:
Coming from Bombay, India...Thailand is closer.
Bali is better for its natural beauty...scenic sunsets, lovely rice terraces. Balinese architecture is absolutely unique.
Thailand is better for food, shopping. For hotels costing US$ 50 or more per night, Thailand offers far better value, facilities and service.
The people are friendly in both places. I prefer the Thais as they appear to be more "genuinely" friendly.
Bottomline : If I had to choose, I would unhesitatingly choose Thailand. In Thailand, I would choose Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand...the second largest city after Bangkok and Thailand's cultural capital. Laid back, serene, scenic, just superb ;-)
That reminds me....Bintang(a Bali beer) beats Chang or Singha(Thai beers)hands down ;-)
Cheers !!!
PS--See both at least once in your life time ;-) ie Bali and Chiang Mai.