🍻 Tipsy Tubing in Pai Thailand: The Ultimate Breakdown

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If you’re in Pai on a Tuesday or Friday, and not during rain season (July - October) this is the party you don’t want to miss. It’s not just floating down a river; it’s DJs, mud wrestling, foam parties, fire shows, and a whole bunch of drunk backpackers. Here’s exactly how it goes down:

💸 Price & Booking

• Costs 250 baht

• Buy your ticket the day before on Walking Street (any stand will do, doesn’t matter who you buy it from)

• Includes your tube + transport, nothing else

🚐 Pickup

• Pickup is between 11:30 and 12 from your hotel/hostel

• You’ll be crammed into the back of an open pickup truck, standing up with everyone else, the party starts there

• The truck that picks you up is the same one that takes you back, so you can leave non-essentials inside safely

🎒 What’s Provided vs What You Bring

Provided:

• Tube

Bring yourself:

• Drinks, snacks, “party favors” (everything is BYO)

• Waterproof bag (they sell cheap ones but better to bring your own)

• Cash for bars and extras (balloons, shots, buckets)

• Sunscreen and shoes you don’t mind losing

Not Provided:

• No life jackets

• No free drinks

• No food

🎶 How the Day Goes Down

1. Pregame Spot

   • When you first arrive at the starting point, everyone pregames

   • DJ + bar on site

   • Chill, dance, drink, wait for everyone to gather

2. First River Stop

   • Float down to the first stop

   • Another DJ + bar

   • Mud wrestling pit (yes, you’ll get filthy)

   • Social chaos kicks in here

3. Final River Stop

   • The big one

   • Foam party, another DJ, fire show, bar, swing over the river

   • This is where the night vibe hits before heading back

4. Return

   • Everyone piles back into the same truck you came with

   • Drop-off back in town in the evening, usually around 6

⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind

• It’s a party event, not a calm float. If you want peace and nature, skip this.

• People do lose stuff every single trip. Bring only what you can afford to lose.

• Don’t expect safety gear—you’re on your own.

• It’s super social—you’ll end up with a group even if you arrive solo.

• The river current can vary depending on the season (rainy season = faster).

🗝️ Quick Tips for Success

• Eat before you go, because food options are limited.

• Reapply sunscreen. You’ll be in the sun for hours.

• Keep some small bills for drinks/balloons.

• Have a chill plan for after—you’ll be wiped.