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Once a mansion belonging to noble Thais, this 14-room boutique is a truly charming riverside retreat just steps from “downtown” Pai. With the property’s original architecture intact, colorful touches, like bright pillows made by hill tribes, complete the welcoming, open-air lobby. Rooms are smaller than average, but the beds are top quality, and the showers are strong. If budget allows, river view rooms are worth the extra 800B, but all room categories have private balconies. A nice on-property café completes the appeal.