As everyone knows, the rainy season is now the best time to visit Pai: the crowds are gone and the hills are lush green. It’s also the time when good deals at fancy resorts are abundant. For example, Baan Krating Resort (02-718-0854/8, www.baankrating.com) on the banks of the Pai River is offering a seasonal deal: B1,299 for a deluxe room and B1,699 for a deluxe pavilion room, with breakfast. Stay two consecutive nights and receive one free dinner for two.