The Itinerary Unfolding

January 17: Depart SF, stopover at Narita Airport, Tokyo
January 18: Arrive in Bangkok
January 18-20: Stay at Airbnb apartment and explore Bangkok
January 21: Fly from Bangkok to Surithani, bus to Ratchaprapha Dam, longtail to Kee Ree Warin resort on Chiew Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park
January 22: Bus to bungalow at Our Jungle House in Khao Sok Park
January 22-25: Our Jungle House, Khao Sok, night safari, elephant tour
January 26: Bus and boat to homestay in Baan Lions or Lions Village on Ko Pra Thong
January 27: Longtail to Golden Buddha on Ko Pra Thong
January 27-Feb 6: Golden Buddha: PADI scuba certification, Surin Islands etc.
Feb 6: Long-tail, bus and pickup truck to ThaiLife Homestay and Resort, Khao Lok
Feb 6-Feb 18: ThaiLife: catch up on internet activities, studying, homeschooling, book travel and train tickets.
Feb 18: Bus to Surithani, Sleeper Train to Bangkok
Feb 19: Day in Bangkok, Sleeper Train to Chang Mai
Feb 20-21: Chiang Mai
Feb 21-22: Mae Saliang
Feb 22-23: Karen Village near Mae Saliang
Feb 23-24: Lawa Village near Mae Saliang
Feb 24-Mar 3: Chiang Mai: catch up on internet activities, studying and doing some tourist activities like cooking class with Noi at Dash! Restaurant, Flight of the Gibbon, and touring the Sunday Walking Street.
March 3: Sleeper Train to Bangkok
March 6: Say goodbye to Lea, who flies to Paris, and return to SF