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Siddhis (yogic super powers)
Translation: accomplishment, attainment, or success in connection to both the physical and superphysical worlds
What are Siddhis?
In yoga, siddhis are supernatural or magical powers that develop as the practitioner deepens his practice. There are 64 minor siddhis and 8 ashta siddhis (special siddhis). Siddhis happen involuntarily whether intentioned or not. Siddhis are not needed for enlightenment and can be ignored in pursuit of self-realization. In an idealized practice, showing-off or exhibiting siddhis is discouraged because they are simply regarded as distractions from staying on the path. Not all siddhis are desirable - depends if the yogi is ready.
How Siddhis are Acquired
- by birth - because of merits earned in previous lives, a person could simply be born with siddhis. This explains child prodigies who perform far beyond their years. Often times, siddhis remain inert until favorable conditions are met to unleash these gifts.
Ramana Maharshi is a good example. At age 17, without wanting or desiring it, he became enlightened and consequently developed his siddhi (among others) of seeing the true nature of reality andteaching telepathically (he rarely spoke to his disciples).
"Reincarnation is a major concept in Eastern philosophy. The Hindus believe that although we are born in this world with a tabula rasa (blank slate) we carry in us a set of potentialities called Samskaras (the seeds of our actions in previous lives). These tendencies, they say, remain inactive and only manifest when the right conditions are present. Some people may be born with certain talents, abilities, or even spiritual powers, but unless the conditions are favorable to their development, these gifts cannot be ripened to their fullest expression. Additionally, I.K. Taimni mentions in his commentary of the sutras that some people whose moral and intellectual development are not very highly advanced are sometimes born with certain spurious occult powers. The reason could be that they experimented with Yogic practices in their previous lives."
- tapas (austerities) - my understanding of tapas is when you have an easy option and a hard option to do something, you do it the hard way. Why? It develops strength of mind and fortitude. But I was not aware it also develops siddhis. I practice tapas as a general rule. Result? Austerity is embraced instead of developing an aversion to, pain is observed equanimously instead of being left to suffer, downturns in life are viewed as part of a karmic process instead of misfortune. In short, with tapas, nothing hurts anymore.
Example: you can take the flight of steps instead of taking an elevator, or you can take a cold shower instead of a hot shower, or you can walk the mile to the store instead of taking your car. This concept is somehow similar to the Japanese code of the Bushido - cry in the dojo, laugh in the battlefield. When you are used to austerity, nothing hurts. While other people may suffer and complain, you can take the punishment or the ordeal with ease and a balanced mind.
- drugs or hallucinogens - LSD or ayahuasca have been a popular alternative as a mind expander - but I doubt if they really produce siddhis apart from the spiritual insight gained from the experience. Moreover, the reward is not 'earned' and the person may not be prepared for the epiphany. I personally do not find this alluring. Why rely on something external when the answers already reside within? But this is only the humble opinion of someone who hasn't tried any of those - me.
On the other end of this spectrum, Graham Hancock, an author, extemporaraneous public speaker and advocate of man's hidden story, a man I greatly admire and respect, pontificates that psychedelics reveal to us the hidden realities that can help us understand life and our role in it. He stresses that no world leader should even aspire for such position unless he/she has had 12 sessions of ayahuasca.
"Psychedelics Drugs & Entheogens – Siddhis can be developed by using drugs, but they cannot be compared to the higher class of spiritual powers only attained through Samyama meditation. If you're really into this, I suggest that you read John C. Lilly (inventor of the isolation tank). He's one of the few well-known psychonauts who mastered the technique of sensory deprivation and the use of psychedelics to explore the realms of higher consciousness."
- mantra (uttering a spiritual sound) - a mantra calms the mind and brings about spiritual awakening. A popular example of a mantra is OM. It is claimed to be the sound of the universe itself. It is the only sound that can be pronounced without the use of the tongue. Most chakras have their own mantra - LAM for muladhara, VAM for svadisthana, RAM for manipuraka, etc. There are long mantras that are powerful. One such is the Gayatri Mantra.
- samadhi - it takes a lot of dedication and years of practice to reach samadhi (meditative absorption). Samadi is on the highest level of the 8 limbs of yoga. Reaching samadi means having mastered yama (abstinences), niyama (observances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), and dhyana (meditation). When siddhi finally happens as a result of samadhi, the practitioner is deeply anchored with the foundations of yoga and the underlying gift is profound and powerful.
Animadi Siddhi reduces your size to an atom
Vibhuti Pada by Patanjali
All sutras (short aphoristic statements) by the sage Patanjali referring to siddhis are contained in one of his 4 books, Vibhuti Pada: The Book of Spiritual Powers. The book explains what these powers are and how to attain them. Moreover, the book talks about consciousness.
In the 8 limbs of yoga, Patanjali specifically points to the last three (dharana, dhyana, and samadhi) which forms samyama to be practiced simultaneously to gain full control of these siddhis.
Dharana and Dhyana
To tame the mind and stop it from behaving like a monkey-mind is called dharana. This is essential to achieve ekagrata citta (one-pointedness of the mind). One who stills his mind to ekagrata will have all the senses under his command and will develop all the siddhis. When the mind gets controlled, the indriyas (perception senses - 5 for expression and 5 for cognition) become internalized and will perform their activities from inside. Hence by controlling the mind, all the indriyas will come under one's control.
What are the 8 Siddhis?
It should be noted that depending on the sect or tradition, the list of siddhis may vary. Tantric Buddhism, Sikhism, Samkhya philosophy, Vaishnavism, and Shaivism, all have their interpretation of siddhis. Below are the siddhis based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: (caveat: siddhi listings and their power vary from one source to another. Many overlap and exist in more than one chakra. Take this only as a bird's eyeview guideline)
- Anima Siddhi - aka animadi siddhi, ability to perceive the microscopic world
mudra: mahadeva mudra - mula bandha mudra (anal squeeze) and bahya kumbhaka (breath retention on the exhalation) on uddiyana bandha (tummy-tuck). This increases the jathara agni (digestive fire) and gives rise to animadi guna siddhi (desired quality of animadi siddhi)
statement: "I can become infinitely small and explore the quantum realm. Because the density in the body is changed, I can pass through solid objects. I am practically invisible."
- Mahima Siddhi - becoming infinitely large, having the ability to see the structures of the galaxies
- Laghima Siddhi - becoming weightless or lighter than air (caveat: in Alexandra David-Neel's account of her exploits in Tibet back in the 1920s, she recounts an adept who had to weigh down himself in chains because he has become so light, a gust of wind could blow him away)
- Garima Siddhi - ability to become infinitely heavy and be immovable by anyone or anything. You could have the weight of a black hole and pierce the fabric of space and time itself!
- Prapti Siddhi - instantaneously travel or be anywhere at will. This siddhi removes the limitations of space which separate two objects from each other. It is said one will even be able to touch the moon with one's finger (i.e. the limitation of distance is removed) (note: We are on the 3rd dimension according to some ancient texts. It is said that when we evolve into the 4 th dimension [out of 9], time becomes linear [no more past, present and future...just a singularity] and space is no longer defined by distance. Thus by inference, when we develop Prapti siddhi, we gain access to the 4th dimension)
- Prakamya Siddhi - ability to manifest desires or realize objects out of thin air (note: the sankalpa mudra helps in manifestation. By practising this mudra, the prakamya siddhi is developed)
- Isitva Siddhi - ability to create and destroy. Lordship over creation and annihilation (note: this means playing God. Can I trust myself not to use this against those who harmed me if I should ever develop it?)
- Vasitva Siddhi - ability to control all 5 elements of nature (fire, air, ether, earth and water), and mind control such as hypnosis (note: ah, the fabled air bender)
- Kama-avasayitva - complete satisfaction and freedom from desire (note: a life rooted in tapas [austerity] helps...when you only seek what is needed...nothing more)
Chakras and their Siddhis
Siddhis develop within their corresponding chakras, when these chakras are activated by Pranayama (together with yama, niyama and asana). However, it would seem that siddhis are not exclusive to one chakra - transcending time (Trikala jnana) is achieved when the Muladhara, Anahata, and Ajna chakras are activated (my contention here is that if the siddhi already happened in the lower chakra, then the siddhi remains when activating the higher chakras. Therefore, if Trikala jnana accurs at Muladhara, then it should no longer be mentioned that the same siddhi happens at the Anahata and Ajna chakras). Chakras are energy centers within the etheric body where nadis (energy pathways) converge - think of a bus terminal where all buses converge after going about their specific routes. There are 114 chakras altogether (note: all of them being a gateway to enlightenment, Buddha's enlightenment through awareness, being just one of 114), although only 7 are considered major chakras. Chakras are activated through meditation, asana, pranayama and bandha.
Muladhara Chakra
- the body becomes tough
- Darduri siddhi, jumping high and long, up in the air, (simulating flight). This was discussed in detail by Alexandra David-Neel as the Lung-gom-pas, in her book Magic And Mystery In Tibet.
- Trikala jnana, memory of past lives, ability to transcend time - present, past and future
- being disease-free
- mind is tamed and gives rise to sankalpa (ability to manifest desires)
- control over the 5 elements - air, fire, ether, earth, water
- kayakalpa siddhi, to slow down aging and live long by conserving amrita (the nectar of life)
- sense of smell is heightened
- levitation is achieved (earth element)
- writing ability is developed
- states of natural ecstacy happens spontaneously
Svadisthana Chakra
- sense of taste is greatly enhanced
- sharper intuition
- disease-free
- indefatigable
- admirable (even from his enemies), freedom from enemies, deep inner peace and charisma
- experience peace and violence will disappear
- walk through the jungle at night and no wild animal will harm him
- psychic powers, affinity with astral entities
- control of the senses resulting in creative ability, reflective nature, perfection of relationships, eloquence in speech, clarity in thinking
- the status of a lord among yogis
- being unafraid of water, walking on water (water element)
- sankalpa, ability to manifest desires
Manipuraka Chakra
- no food, no water, body subsists on prana alone
- skin becomes radiant
- impervious to fire (fire element)
- freedom from diseases, never encounter any physical or mental afflictions. These afflictions will flee his presence. Skin becomes radiant
- will be able to face any disaster or accident with mental fortitude
- he develops divya drishti (divine perception)
- experience the bliss of identifying atman (universal self) as a separate entity from the body
- all organs or parts of the body function at their proper strength. Body becomes lean
- conquers time
- can enter the body of another
- can make gold
- power to create and destroy
Surya Cakra
- optimizes digestion, no disease in the gut
Manas Cakra
- increases the power of intuition
- expands intellect (Manas and brain have a special connection)
Anahata Chakra
- pranic healing is developed
- stuck energies flow again, giving rise to affection, devotion and love
- arouses Nada (inner sound)
- becomes radiant. His presence can light up a room
- becomes endearing and loved by all. Women are drawn to him
- can practice with high levels of concentration and focus
- can articulate his ideas into powerful words
- becomes capable of protection and destruction
- can enter his body and other people's bodies at will
- awareness of one's karma, knowledge of past, present and future, clairvoyance ability
- ability to walk in the air
- ability to travel all over the world at the speed of thought
- seeing God in everything (not a concept but the actual seeing) occurs. Sensitivity to all, compassion for all and love for all
Vishuddhi Chakra
- body becomes impervious to suffering
- voice becomes melodious (good for singers)
- Laghima, the power of levitation
- occult competence
- speech is greatly articulated (gift of gab), communication, command of speech and mantras
- enhancement of artistic virtues
- attraction by ganas (disembodied beings)
- freedom from disease and old age
- destruction of dangers
- obtains calmness, serenity, purity
- understanding of dreams
- masters entire self
- becomes unconscious of the outer world and enjoys the inner realm
- supreme reasoning overcomes the heart
- transcends to a state of non-judgment
- begins to hear Nada sound (unstruck sound)
Ajna Chakra
- knowledge and wisdom are attained
- past karma is forgiven (really? I thought karma must be paid)
- destruction of karma (past lives)
- able to be in a continuous state of samadhi (realized non-duality)
- visions of past, present and future
- desires come true
- internal and external changes cease to be a problem
- seeing all events on the planet without moving
Sahasrara Chakra
- perfection is attained
- knowledge, knower and known become one and liberated
- feelings, emotions and desires are dissolved into their cause. Union is achieved. Non-dual consciousness occurs
- all siddhis are obtained
- transcends the desire to use those siddhis or manifest his desires
- no separation between the experience and the experiencer (I am that)
Brahmaguha (Lalata) Chakra
- the power to change your destiny
Other Siddhis
- Clairaudience: Knowledge of the Sounds-Language of All Beings
- Knowledge Of Past Lives Or Previous Births
- Telepathy: Knowledge Of The Minds Of Other Beings
- Foreknowledge Of The Time Of Death
- Strength Of Any Attitude (Such As Friendliness)
- Super Strength (Such As That Of An Elephant)
- Clairvoyance: Knowledge of Subtle, Hidden, & Remote Things
- Knowledge Of Other Worlds, Realms, And Universes
- Knowledge Of The Arrangement Of Stars And Planets
- Knowledge Of The Movement Of Stars And Planets
- Full Knowledge Of The Systems Of The Body
- Freedom From Hunger And Thirst
- The Power Of Steadiness Or Immobility
- Visions of Siddhas (Perfected Beings)
- Intuitive Knowledge or Spontaneous Illumination
- Knowledge Of The Nature Of The Mind
- Knowledge Of Pure Consciousness (Spirit/Purusha)
- Extra Sensory Perception: Activating Your Psychic Abilities
- Entering And Controlling The Bodies Of Others
- Radiating Light Around The Body (The Luminosity of Auras)
- Super Hearing (Hearing At Vast Distances)
- Ability To Travel Through Space (Teleportation)
- Vision Of The Light Of The Universal Mind
- Mastery Of The Elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether)
- Making The Body Atomically Small, Indestructible, Perfect
- Perfection Of The Body In Beauty, Strength, And Brilliance
- Mastery Over The Five Senses Of The Body
- Quickness Of The Mind (Instantaneous Cognition)
- Omnipotence & Omniscience: Mastery Of All States Of Existence
- Knowledge Born Of The Awareness Of Ultimate Reality
- Intuitive Discernment: Ability To Distinguish or Differentiate All Things
- Higher Knowledge And Wisdom
- Absolute Freedom: The Perfect Spiritual Life
- The Psychic Abilities Described as the Hindu Siddhis
- Anurmi-Mattva: Undisturbed by anger or other emotions
- Dura-Sravana: Ability to hear far away sounds
- Dura-Darsanam: Ability to see faraway things
- Manah-Java: Moving the body to follow thought
- Kamap-Rupam: Assumption of any form
- Para-Kaya Pravesanam: Entering other's bodies
- Sva-Chanda Mrityuh: Dying when desiring
- Devanam Saha Krida Anudarsanam: Seeing the past times of gods and angels
- Yatha Sankalpa Samsiddhihih: Meeting one's objectives
- Ajna Apratihata Gatih: Being obeyed without objection
- Aeromancy: Interpreting the shapes of the clouds
- Afterlife communication: Connecting with the dead
- Alomancy: Reading patterns of salt thrown in the air and cast on the floor
- Apantomancy: Interpreting the meeting of encounters with animals
- Astral Projection: Out of body travel
- Aura Reading: Interpreting the auric field
- Automatic Writing: Writing a message from an outside intelligence through the subconscious mind
- Bibliomancy: Interpreting a passage from a book chosen at random
- Catoptromancy: Telling fortunes with a mirror
- Channeling: Delivering a message from an outside intelligence that enters the body of the interpreter
- Chirmancy: Palmistry – Divination from the lines of the hand
- Clairalience: Ability to smell that which is not present
- Clairaudience: Ability to hear events
- Claircognizant: The sense of clear knowing
- Clairempathy: Sensing other's emotions
- Clairgustance: Ability to taste that which is not present
- Clairsentience: Ability to sense other's feelings or senses
- Clairtangecy / Clairsensitivity: Ability to read energy from objects
- Clairvoyance: Psychically see nonphysical realities
- Cleromancy: Divination through casting stones, bones or dice
- Crystallomancy: Seeing the future through a crystal ball
- Deja vu: Sensing events have already happened
- Demonomancy: Summoning demons to answer questions
- Divination: Using gifts to obtain answers
- Dowsing: Using an instrument to locate water, metals or other things underground
- Dream Interpretation: Interpreting the meaning of dreams
- Empathy: Sensing other's feelings, illnesses, sensations, knowledge and more
- Exorcism: releasing of negative entities
- Feng Shui: Manipulating the environment to bring about certain outcomes
- Gyromancy: Divination by perimeters with an alphabet (ouija board)
- Healing: Creating more wholeness within another
- Horoscopy: Astrology
- Hydromancy: Divination through observing water
- Hypnosis: Creation of a trance state for healing or answers
- I Ching: Ancient Chinese form of divination
- Intuition: Catch all term for managed use of psychic abilities
- Levitation: Floating the body or objects
- Libanomancy: Interpreting shapes in smoke
- Mediumship: Serving as a conduit for other worldly beings
- Megagnomy: Ability to use an ability during a hypnotic state
- Oculomancy: Divination through looking into eyes
- Past-Life Regression: Using a meditative state to explore past lives
- Precognition: Ability to foretell the future
- Prophecy: Knowledge of divine will
- Psychometry: Gaining knowledge through touching objects
- Pyrokenisis: Sparking fire with the mind
- Scrying: Using an object to see psychically
- Tarot Reading: Use of tarot cards to prophesize
- Tasseography: Reading tea leaves or coffee grains
- Telekenesis: Moving objects without touching them
- Telepathy: Hearing mind to mind information
- Transfiguration: Superimposition of a face on a medium
- Voodoo: Practices from the Voodoo religion
- Xenoglossy: Speaking a language that is not one's own
Ending Thoughts
Siddhis are a tall claim, especially the ones that are bigger than life - defy aging or even death. Why? Because all these sages, yogis and ascendant masters aged and died. Are siddhis real? From a personal perspective, yes, they do exist to a point where they are still within human range - increased articulation, clearer-faster-sharper-expansive thinking, resilience to disease, delayed aging, increased strength, synchronicities, exorcising your demons, etc. These enhancements come with deepened practice. But I haven't met anyone with superhuman abilities. Even if there are those who possess these magical gifts, I don't think they'd like to come out in the open. For one thing, it diverts their practice because public adulation will be intoxicating. Secondly, people regard them as not-normal - they lose their boy-next-door accessibility. People will hound them for whatever needs they have.
Personally, I toyed with the idea of having these supernatural gifts. But what would I do with them? If I had the ability to reverse Çovid, would I? Perhaps not. I see these things as karmic episodes that need to happen for a purpose beyond my limited comprehension. Who am I to get in the way?
Candidly though, if I do develop a siddhi, I would like it to be an animadi (to be infinitely small) so I can take the size of a photon. Another siddhi I'd like is prapti (traveling at the speed of thought) so I can travel at the speed of light, like that of a photon. This is my burning desire. Why? Because photons are quantum-sized particles traveling at the speed of light. It's not so much the speed per se, but how time and space warp at that speed. Time slows down (time dilation) as you near the speed of light. But at the speed of light, time itself stops - you are not leaving the past behind and you are not approaching the future. Both past and future are contained in the present. Science claims that all 3 elements of time are a singularity. But our minds cannot comprehend that because we experience time as linear - leaving the past, experiencing the present and heading into the future. But as a photon, you actually experience the singularity of time. I find this more fascinating than walking on water. And if I ever develop that siddhi, my lips will be sealed.
--- Gigit (TheLoneRider)
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Sources
Siddhi: An Essay on Yogic Power - a short documentary/essay on the subject of Siddhi in the The Yoga-Sūtra of Patañjali by Georgi Krastev
- The Secret Natural Abililties of Man - by likeanangel
"Because all these sages, yogis and ascendant masters aged and died."
CC
(Jul 28, 2023)
The masters go into animated suspension, stopping heart. That's the secret of inmortality longevity and youthfulness. The masters were never dead.
Mark
(Jul 14, 2023) Great article! I always thought siddhis were the coolest thing ever, partly because they prove that the phenomenal world is not what we think it is. I've also observed that psychic abilities have no direct bearing to a person's spiritual aptitude, so they are of dubious importance. Whatever, they fascinate me. I think I was a yogi in a past life(!).
Amy
(Nov 12, 2021) Great article! I look forward to reading more of your enlightening website! Thank you for taking the time to elucidate truth!!
Ayn 
Vinyasa Krama by Srivatsa Ramaswami
(Oct 1, 2020)
Git 🙏🙏🙏 coincidentally, we're in Siddhasana in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika textual immersion course that I'm taking. Although, in the yoga sutras commentaries, it is specifically mentioned that LSD and weed are not part of the herbs that induce siddhis. And also one of my favorite Sutras Samadhisiddhirisvarapranidhanat (2.45) and the greatest Siddhi of all - knowing the true nature of the self. It is said that Patanjali wrote this chapter to warn yogis not to stop there because at that time a lot of them were blinded by these achievements and tend to stop here and lose sight of the real goal. Some even used these powers for personal/material gain.
Another awesome fact-based article Git! As always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I love it!
Gigit
(Oct 1, 2020) So true, that's why I mentioned, "For one thing, it (flaunting their siddhis) diverts their practice because public adulation will be intoxicating." I've seen this many times in every facet of achievement. e.g. - wall climbers once they hear the applause of an audience, stop pushing the envelope because they become satiated with public adulation (why push any further when I am already 'worshipped'?). Succumbing to your siddhi is to put a cap in your practice.
Ayn
(Oct 1, 2020) Git let me know when you become a photon and don't forget to write the instructions on how to get there. Hahahaha
Jessie 
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
(Oct 1, 2020) Interesting
Natascha 
Awareness - the energy is inside
(Oct 1, 2020) Oh yes!!!!
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Chiang Mai, Thailand

HOTEL
Arun Dara Villa - 7 exclusive rooms, 1 swimming pool for every room, grand opening
Nawa Sheeva Hotel - big rooms, high ceiling, salt-water pool, restaurant, cafe
Nawa Saraan Hotel - low density (4 spacious rooms), stone garden setting, Koi fish pond, Old City location
Arun Suite - 3 bedrooms in a 3-storie guesthouse within Old City, ideal for families

MOTORBIKE RENTAL
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Chiang Mai FYI / Tips
- crop-burning season in Chiang Mai is between late Feb to early April. But laws change everytime. This year, 2019, there is a 61-day ban on burning so the farmers started burning early. When my plane was approaching Chiang Mai on Jan 24, 2019, there was already a thick blanket of smog covering the entire city (and beyond). But within the city itself, you won't feel it (but that doesn't mean the air is healthy). To monitor air conditions in real time, refer to site: Chiang Mai Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)
- hot season begins March and lasts until June
- wet season begins July and lasts until September
- best time to visit Chiang Mai is mid-September to mid-February - after the monsoon and before the burning
- you have to try Khao Soi, this is north Thailand's culinary staple
- the tourist area where most of the hotels, restaurants, ticket offices, tour operators are, is located in the Old City
- to exchange your dollars to Thai Baht, the Super Rich Money Exchange give the best rates. There are many branches scattered around Chiang Mai
- get a red cab (songthao) outside the train station for Baht 50 (instead of paying B100 if inside the train station) to Old City - if you haggle nicely enough...I did!
- shared red taxi (songthao) - B30 standard fare plying all over Old City
- for only B50/day, best to rent a bike to go around the Old City - it's a 2.5km2 with lots to discover
- FREE daily yoga classes from 9:00am to 10:15am at Nong Buak Hard Park (southwest corner of Old City). Resident and passing-through teachers take turns conducting yoga classes.
Blues/Jazz Bars in Chiang Mai
- North Gate Jazz Coop - at Chang Phueg Gate, great Tuesday jam session, Blues on Sundays at 11pm by the Chiang Mai Blues band
- Boy Blues Bar - at the Night Bazaar. Mondays at 9:30pm is open mic
- My Secret Cafe - near Wat Phra Singh. Tuesdays at 7:30pm for the changing front-act and 9:00pm for the Panic Band
- Taphae East - 88 Thapae Rd. (just north of Night Bazaar). Fridays at 9:30pm by Chiang Mai Blues Band
Chiang Mai Cost Index
- Chiang beer
- 1 hour drop-in yoga session
- one hour Thai body massage at WAYA Massage (highly recommended)
- noodle soup with meat
- coffee
- pad thai
- wash-only laundry
- wash+iron laundry
- dorm bed/night
- fan room/night
- internet cafe/hour
- Movies Sat-Sun and public holidays
- Movies weekdays
- Movies Wednesdays (movie discount day)
- 1/2 day Thai cooking lessons
- 1 full day Thai cooking lessons
- Muay Thai boxing ticket
- starting room rate at the luxury hotel, Nawa Sheeva (highly recommended)
Transportation
- bus, Chiang Mai to Bangkok
- bus, Chiang Mai to Pai
- bus, Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- slow boat, Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- bus, Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, 3-4 hours
- Green VIP bus, Chiang Mai to Mae Sai (Thai border town for visa run to Tachileik, Myanmar)
- bicycle rental, 24 hours
- motorbike rental, 24 hours
- #51 sleeping train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- #7 a/c train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- red taxi fare from point to point
- red taxi fare from train terminal to city
Tours
- full day elephant sanctuary
- Chiang Rai one-day tour
- mountain biking scenic ride
Chiang Mai Trains by Train36.com
- Chiang Mai trains for Bangkok - 2 day trains, 3 night trains, daily schedule
- Train 14 to Bangkok - departs 5pm daily, arrives BKK 6:15am, 1st class and 2nd class sleeping accomodation, Special Express
- Chiang Mai trains to other destinations -
Chiang Mai to Bangkok Trains
source: railway.co.th
- Check Train Schedule & Fares
- Book Online - direct booking with State Railway of Thailand. Best to register first. If going to BKK from CNX, click "Northern Line".
note -- big difference between booking direct with the State Railway and booking with an online 3rd party agent. 12GO was charging B1330 for the same trip that only cost me B941 with the State Railway.
note -- Oct 2022, I took the #10 Train from CNX to BKK, upper berth, 2nd class, a/c, sleeper, B941. The train was clean, fast, comfortable and modern. If you have heavy luggage that will cost more money in flight checkin, I would suggest this train. Otherwise, the flight now is so much cheaper it doesn't even make sense to take the bus or train.
Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Train from Bang Sue Train Station
For more train info: Bangkok to Chiang Mai trains - departing from Hua Lamphong - MRT (Bangkok)
(I'm using Bang Sue as a starting point because I was closer to it, but you may be closer to the Hua Lamphong station)
- take the MRT train to Bang Sue Station. Take the #1 Exit to the north provincial trains
- Proceed to Counter 2. You will see an
information booth, a
train schedule chart and the
ticket counter. Choose the train and pay at the ticket counter.
- daily train schedule:
- 8:48am - #7 Train, arrive Chiang Mai 7:30pm, not sleeper, B638
- 2:06pm - #109 Train, arrive Chiang Mai 4:05am, sleeper
- 6:31pm - #9 Premium Train, arrive Chiang Mai 7:15am, sleeper, B938 upper deck, B1038 lower deck
- 7:56pm - #13 Train, arrive Chiang Mai 8:40am, sleeper, B768 upper deck, B838 lower deck
- 10:22pm - #51 Train, arrive Chiang Mai 12:10pm, sleeper, 3rd class B270 (non sleeper), 2nd class B438, B728 upper deck, B798 lower deck
Loei to Chiang Mai by Bus
- From Loei town center, take a tuk-tuk ride to the bus station, B30. There is only one bus station.
- As of June 28, 2020 (still on Covid schedule), there are only 3 night trips: 8:30pm, 9:30pm and 12 midnight. 9 hours, B470.
- The bus makes the following stops at the following times from a 9pm Loei departure: Phu Ruea (9:50pm), Phitsanulok (12:40am), Uttradit (2:20am), Lampang (4:35am)
- Final bus stop is at the Red Bus Arcade, Chiang Mai, 9 hour-trip, arriving 6am (from 9pm Loei departure).
- Take a red songthaew to Old City, B50. They'll try to charge you B100, but they'll take B50 (just assure the driver you won't tell the other passengers).
Chiangmai Blogs by TheLoneRider
- Goodbye Chiang Mai Jan 24, 2019 - Oct 10, 2022
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Oct 10, 2022
- Siamaya Chocolates Oct 2, 2022
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- September Snapshots Sep 30, 2022
- Carrot Cake Sep 12, 2022
- Making Coconut Bread Sep 3, 2022
- August Snapshots Aug 31, 2022
- Yoga Nidra with Chunyah and Tom Aug 18, 2022
- Coconut Pancake Aug 11, 2022
- July Snapshots Jul 31, 2022
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Jul 31, 2022
- Jason, Max and Elizabeth Pizza Nite Jul 28, 2022
- Yakiniku Dinner with Max and Jason Jul 25, 2022
- Icebath at Nawa Saraan Jul 6 - Oct 5, 2022
- June Snapshots Jun 30, 2022
- Tom, Chunyah and Simona Pizza Nite Jun 23, 2022
- Yoga Class Pizza Nite Jun 15, 2022
- Pranayama with Nicha Jun 14, 2022
- May Snapshots May 31, 2022
- Lover's Quarrel May 26, 2022
- Getting Lost on a Hike May 25, 2022
- Biohacker Meetup at 'Living with The Spirit' May 22, 2022
- Music and Magic at Paapu House May 5, 2022
- Breathwork + Icebath @ Alt_Chiangmai II Apr 20, 2022
- April Chronicles 2022 Apr 30, 2022
- Tombstone Epitaph Apr 29, 2022
- Kayaking along the Ping River with the BioHackers Apr 24, 2022
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- Pizza Nite with Jerry, Paolo and Abby Apr 9, 2022
- Tom Maher's Muay Thai Fight Apr 8, 2022
- Breathwork + Icebath @ Alt_Chiangmai Apr 6, 2022
- Yoga with Leo Apr 5, 2022
- March Chronicles 2022 Mar 31, 2022
- Street Photo Mar 31, 2022
- Peoplescape Mar 31, 2022
- Chiang Mai's Recovering Music Scene Mar 31, 2022
- Street Photo Mar 31, 2022
- Yoga and Fitness Mar 26, 2022
- Friday Bitcoin Meetups Mar 18, 2022
- Pizza Nite with Aida and Sophie Mar 14, 2022
- Pizza Nite with Kevin, Jamie and Kris Mar 10, 2022
- In Search of Genetic Immortality Mar 5, 2022
- February Chronicles 2022 Feb 28, 2022
- Palm-Feeding Wild Birds Feb 26, 2022
- Cuckoo Feb 16, 2022
- Tell John Feb 16, 2022
- Pizza Nite with Kris, Simona and Mary Feb 15, 2022
- Pizza Nite with the Chiang Mai Boyz Feb 6, 2022
- Welcoming the New Year Jan 31, 2022
- January Snapshots Jan 31, 2022
- ABS Fitness Challenge Jan 16 - Apr 16, 2022
- Pumpkin Tahini Recipe Jan 3, 2022
- 2021: A Year in Review Dec 31, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Simona and Lisa Dec 28, 2021
- Tahini Salad Dressing Dec 27, 2021
- Baba Ganoush Recipe Dec 23, 2021
- 7 Universal Laws Dec 20, 2021
- Sacred Circuitry Dec 18, 2021
- Cave-Living in a Boutique Hotel in Chiang Mai Dec 14, 2021
- Tummo Yoga + Wim Hof Breathing + Full-Body Muscle Contraction Dec 13, 2021
- Monk Chat Dec 10, 2021
- Making Tahini and Hummus Dec 8, 2021
- Watering the Plants Hands-Free Dec 2, 2021
- Vietnamese Phin Coffee Filter Dec 2, 2021
- Tummo Yoga Dec 1, 2021
- The Bliss of Inner Fire: Book Summary/Review Dec 1, 2021
- The Bliss of Inner Fire: Heart Practice of the Six Yogas of Naropa Dec 1, 2021
- 'Must Experience' Cafés of Chiang Mai Nov 30, 2021
- British Hobnob Cookies Nov 22, 2021
- New York Cheese Cake Nov 22, 2021
- Dham's Poetry Nov 14, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Simona and Nat Nov 11, 2021
- Stepping Forward / Reaching Out Oct 31, 2021
- Cancel Culture Attack Oct 31, 2021
- Mantra Primer Oct 29, 2021
- Spinal Mobility Oct 7, 2021
- Swedish Cinnamon Rolls [Kanelbullar] Oct 4, 2021
- Just Bring 2 Chinese Oct 3, 2021
- Sep Snapshots Sep 31, 2021
- One-Leg Yoga Asana Sequences Sep 30, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Nut, Monika and Yuki Sep 27, 2021
- 23-Minute Ice Bath Sep 27, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Nut, Simona and Malee Sep 23, 2021
- Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) Sep 23, 2021
- Making Cornbread Sep 15, 2021
- Kombucha: 2nd Batch Sep 11, 2021
- Making German Stollen Bread Sep 9, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Jackson, Goi and Paapu Sep 6, 2021
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Aug 31, 2021
- Making Homemade Kombucha Aug 30, 2021
- Wrong Question to Ask This Crowd Aug 29, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Tom, Chunyah and Goi Aug 20, 2021
- Pizza Nite with Moms and Kids Aug 15, 2021
- Bahya Kumbhaka (breath-hold on the exhale) Aug 14, 2021
- Everybody's Only Friend Aug 13, 2021
- Vanillekipferl (German Vanilla Crescent Cookies) Aug 11, 2021
- Fighting Infection through Yoga Aug 3, 2021
- Too Close for Friendship Aug 2, 2021
- Manifesting: Epicurus' Pursuit Jul 31, 2021
- Homemade Rum Raisin Ice Cream Jul 30, 2021
- Ice Bath at Nawa Saraan Healing Space Jul 25, 2021
- Pizza Nite + Slack Line + Hammock Jul 23, 2021
- Yin-Yoga & Hypnosis with Christine Thiel Jul 20, 2021
- Pizza Nite with James and Nat Jul 19, 2021
- Antara Kumbhaka on Nadi Shodan Pranayama: Yogic Breath-Hold on the Inhale Jul 17, 2021
- Moving and Cashing-Out Bitcoin Jun 2 - Jul 11, 2021
- 'The Bow' Yoga Jul 7, 2021
- Yoga Classes with Calum Mar 27 - Jul 4, 2021
- Hike to Wat Pa Thammachat Waterfall Jul 2, 2021
- Pizza Brunch with the Yogis July 1, 2021
- Continuing Friendships in Chiang Mai Jun 30, 2021
- On the Brink of Hunger, the ENABLERS Come to Light Jun 21, 2021
- Hatha Vinyasa Yoga with Katharine Day Jun 17, 2021
- Pranayama Basics II Jun 16, 2021
- 36-Hour Love Life Jun 11, 2021
- Pranayama Basics I Jun 9, 2021
- Biohackers Meetup in Chiang Mai Jun 6, 2021
- Learning How to Breathe Jun 2, 2021
- Not the Usual Day-to-Day Life May 31, 2021
- Morphing Peoplescape of Chiang Mai May 31, 2021
- Breathwork & Ice Bath with Jason Ryer of Zen Strength May 23, 2021
- It's Raining Bell Peppers May 7, 2021
- Yoga Classes with Nana Apr 20, 2021
- You Want to be Wonder Woman? Apr 8, 2021
- Kunjal Kriya / Vamana Dhauti (induced vomiting) Apr 1, 2021
- Coffeemates, Breadmates and Yogamates in Chiang Mai Jan-Mar 2021
- Varisara Dhauti (cleansing of the entire digestive tract) Mar 26, 2021
- Spiritual Backpacker Interview by Napasorn 'Cherry' Suvarnapradip Mar 23, 2021
- Private One-on-One Yoga Classes with Doriana Feb 17 - Mar 14, 2021
- Transformational Life Events Mar 13, 2021
- Guess Who's Coming to Bread Day? Mar 1, 2021
- Mula Shodhana (anal cleansing) Feb 27, 2021
- Are You My Queen? Feb 25, 2021
- Breaking the 5-Minute Breath-hold Barrier Feb 25, 2021
- Kirtan with Chiang Mai's Khun Thai Seekers Feb 7, 2021
- Breaking the 4-minute Breath-hold Feb 7, 2021
- Pranayama Primer Feb 2, 2021
- Heartbreak in every Song Jan 24, 2021
- The Silent Killer is Baaack! Jan 12, 2021
- Learning the Thai Language Jan 9, 2021
- 2020: A Year in Review Dec 31, 2020
- Reversing/Slowing Down the Aging Process Dec 30, 2020
- Hike to Huay Keaw Waterfall Dec 20, 2020
- Yoga Mat Dec 19, 2020
- Hiking to Wat Pha Lat along the Monk's Trail Dec 19, 2020
- Am I Psycho? Dec 9, 2020
- Muffin Man Dec 8, 2020
- Polyamory Dec 4, 2020
- The Wim Hof Ice Bath Dec 3, 2020
- RSVP Nov 25, 2020
- High Intensity Interval Yoga (Yoga + HIIT) Nov 14, 2020
- Cleansing the Nadis (Energy Pathway) Nov 13, 2020
- Yoga for a 360-degree Core Nov 6, 2020
- Edward Witten: 'the smartest living physicist' Nov 4, 2020
- Srinivasa Ramanujan: Mathematician of the Divine Oct 27, 2020
- Bashar as Channeled by Darryl Anka Oct 26, 2020
- Vinyasa Krama and Ashtanga Yoga with Aida Yoga Oct 18, 2020
- Deepak Chopra: author, lecturer, healer Oct 12, 2020
- Facebook Friends Oct 1, 2020
- Chiang Mai Peoplescape Aug-Sep 2020 Sep 30, 2020
- Siddhis (yogic super powers) Sep 30, 2020
- Learning the Import/Export Trade Sep 4, 2020
- Music and Magic at Justin's Birthday Bash Sep 3, 2020
- Biggest Stone in his Shoe Sep 1, 2020
- Abandoned Aug 25, 2020
- Intelligent Romantic Break-up Aug 25, 2020
- Dad-Zoned Aug 18, 2020
- Public Display of Affection Aug 9, 2020
- Gabriella's Birthday Bash at Mothership Resort Aug 8-9, 2020
- Shifting Peoplescape of Chiang Mai July 31, 2020
- Yoga Class for Strength and Muscle Jul 30, 2020
- Yoga Class for Optimum Digestion July 29, 2020
- Yoga Class for Healthy Eyes Jul 27, 2020
- Hippie Night at Nawa Saraan Healing Space July 24, 2020
- The Podcast Series: Alan "Heart Math" Strydom Jul 17, 2020
- Prana Vayu Adhitthana Yoga Class July 11-12, 2020
- Coming Back to Chiang Mai Jun 29, 2020
- Goodbye Chiang Mai Jan 23, 2020
- Prasnopanishad: Understanding Prana Jan 17, 2020
- Hiking the Monk's Trail Jan 15, 2020
- Chaturanga Jan 10, 2020
- You Spooned Me Jan 3, 2020
- 2019: A Year in Review Dec 31, 2019
- Friends, Coffeemates and Breadmates (Dec 2019) Dec 31, 2019
- Visiting Mae Sot Dec 27-30, 2019
- Let's Make it About You - an Epiphany Dec 17, 2019
- Shut-Up! Dec 7, 2019
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper Puree Dec 3, 2019
- Coffeemates and Breadmates (Nov 2019) Nov 30, 2019
- Bhujangini Mudra Nov 25, 2019
- Mathangini Mudra Nov 24, 2019
- Kaka Mudra Nov 23, 2019
- Pasini Mudra Nov 20, 2019
- Aswini Mudra Nov 18, 2019
- Sambhavi Mudra Nov 16, 2019
- Manduka Mudra Nov 15, 2019
- Tataka Mudra Nov 14, 2019
- Sakti Calana Mudra Nov 10, 2019
- Vajroli Mudra Nov 9, 2019
- Coffeemates and Breadmates (Oct 2019) Oct to Nov 5, 2019
- Yoni Mudra Nov 1, 2019
- Viparita Karani Mudra Oct 31, 2019
- Khecari Mudra Oct 30, 2019
- Mahadeva Mudra Oct 28, 2019
- Sacred Cacao - Chakra Dance Journey Oct 26, 2019
- Partner Healing with Natascha Oct 24, 2019
- Maha Bandha Mudra Oct 24, 2019
- Point-Of-Failure Birthday Workout Oct 22, 2019
- Mula Bandha Mudra Oct 21, 2019
- Hugfest at Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai Oct 19, 2019
- Anushasan Mudra Oct 18, 2019
- Ling Mudra Oct 17, 2019
- Jalandhara Bandha Mudra Oct 15, 2019
- Learning Thai with Cee Oct 13, 2019
- Uddiyana Bandha Mudra Oct 10, 2019
- Nabho Mudra Oct 9, 2019
- Maha Mudra Oct 7, 2019
- 20 Essential Mudras by T. Krishnamacharya Oct. 6, 2019
- Mindfulness Gong Bath by Vee (Veerayuth Pongsiri) Oct 3, 2019
- Cuddle Party by Abundant Love CM Oct 1, 2019
- Vayu Mudra Oct 1, 2019
- Visa-Run to Tachileik, Myanmar Sep 28, 2019
- Sankalpa Mudra Sep 27, 2019
- Surya Pradarshini Mudra Sep 26, 2019
- Eye-Gazing at Heart Space Sep 20, 2019
- Prana Vayu (Pranic Wind) Sep 20, 2019
- 2-Week Yoga Challenge by Agnese Erba Sep 17, 2019
- The Mudra Project Sep 13, 2019
- Sunday Vinyasa Flow with Marina Forster Sep 8, 2019
- Shamanic Breathwork by Rachel Constantino Sep 4, 2019
- The Conscious Peoplescape of Chiang Mai Aug 31, 2019
- Of Winos and Yogis Aug 26, 2019
- The 9 Jhanas of Buddha Aug 22, 2019
- Full Moon Ceremony at Heart Space Aug 15, 2019
- Yin Yoga - Water Element by Martina Barabas Aug 15, 2019
- Hatha Mix Yoga with Christin Aug 13, 2019
- Boy Blues Bar Rocks Chiang Mai Aug 5, 2019
- Back to my Beloved Chiang Mai Aug 1, 2019
- Kaleidoscope of Chiang Mai's Peoplescape July 27, 2019
- Secret Sunrise: Nelson Mandela International Day July 17, 2019
- Farewell Picnic with Alan and Nicola July 15, 2019
- Secret Sunrise: Water July 3, 2019
- Hotel Review: Arun Suite June 27, 2019
- Bruce Lipton: Epigentics to Transcend Genes June 24, 2019
- Optimizing Life thru Heart Math May 8, 15 and 22, 2019
- Connective Cacao and Sound Journey June 12, 2019
- Chiangmai BLUES June 6, 2019
- Hatha Slow Flow with Neil Jefferson June 3, 2019
- Meditating with One Million Meditators Movement June 1, 2019
- Vinyasa Happy Flow Series by Vaida May 31, 2019
- Muay Thai at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium May 30, 2019
- Yoga Flow Through the 7 Chakras by Sabrina Pilz May 30, 2019
- The Outsiders (people you need to push out of your sacred circle) May 31, 2019
- Fascinating Peoplescape of Chiang Mai May 22, 2019
- World Meditation Day at Heart Space May 21, 2019
- Abs Yoga by Gigit May 12, 2019
- Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga with Nicola Symons May 10, 2019
- Secret Sunrise Interactive Dance May 9, 2019
- Tok Sen Massage from Ying May 8, 2019
- Bruschetta: Nawa Saraan Style Apr 22, 2019
- Thai Cooking at Pra Nang Thai Cookery School Apr 20, 2019
- Bonding with the Elephants in Chiang Mai Apr 11, 2019
- Ziplining in Chiang Mai with Eagle Track Zipline Apr 10, 2019
- Getting Thai Massage from Chiang Mai's Best (Lar Thanakrit Khamtanong) Mar 21, 2019
- Being the Soul of Nawa Saraan Hotel Mar 18, 2019
- Peoplescape of Chiang Mai Jan 24 - Mar 13, 2019
- Curing Cancer with Yoga? Feb 21, 2019
- International Training Massage School (ITM): Level 1 Feb 11-15, 2019
- Sandesch Album Launch by Christoph Joerg Feb 13, 2019
- Meditation in a Sensory Deprivation Tank at Float Chiang Mai Jan 29, 2019
- Reiki Share at the Mastermind Brain Spa Jan 26, 2019
- Resuming Life in Chiang Mai Jan 24, 2019
- 4 Days in Chiang Mai at Nawa Saraan Hotel Jan 2-6, 2019
- Mike Chong Aug 8, 2018
- An Intimate Conversation with my Universe in Chiang Mai Aug 8, 2018
- Kneaded and Pampered at Zira Spa Aug 4, 2018
- Savoring a Baht 3,500 Birds Nest Soup at Natural Bird Nest by Burapa Aug 3, 2018
- Yoga Exploration at The Yoga Tree with Gernot Aug 1, 2018
- Laughter Yoga with Saffiya Arnous July 31, 2018
- Yoga with Adam at Hidden House Yoga, Chiang Mai July 29, 2018
- 2 Weeks in Chiang Mai July 25 - Aug 7, 2018
- A First Timer in Chiang Mai Apr 9-23, 2016
- Chiang Mai's Amazing Peoplescape Apr 9-23, 2016
- Dance Mandala in Chiang Mai at The Yoga Tree Apr 19, 2016
- Songkran Waterfight Festival in Chiang Mai Apr 13-15, 2016
- Border Crossing from Siem Reap (Cambodia) to Bangkok (Thailand) to Chiang Mai April 9-10, 2016
How to Get a 60-Day Thai Tourist Visa and then Extend by another 30 Days
This process is BEFORE Covid 19. Not sure what it is now.
60-Day Thai Tourist Visa
NOTE: There is no need to go back to your country to get the Thai tourist visa. Any major city with a Thai Embassy will do. Apparently there is also no need to have an invitation from a Thai establishment to justify the visa.
- Bring the following to the Thai embassy:
a) proof of money (bank statement will suffice)
b) flight booking to Thailand
c) onward flight back to your country from Thailand
d) filled-in tourist visa form
e) 2 passport pictures
f) hotel booking in Thailand (they didn't ask me for this but better be safe)
g) passport with at least 6 months validity
- After handing over all the documents, they will ask you to come pick your passport with the visa the following day from 4 to 5pm. That's it!
- NOTE: after 2 successful attempts, I was already questioned the 3rd time.
30-Day Extension
NOTE: When your 60-day visa is close to expiry and you want to extend your stay. No need to leave Thailand.
- bring the following to the Immigration Office:
a) passport (make sure your Tourist Visa hasn't expired yet)
b) Baht 1900
c) photocopy of your passport + visa duration date stamp + TM6 card (white immigration card) and sign all the copies
d) completed TM7 visa extension form (available at the Immigration Office)
e) one 4cmx6cm passport picture
- submit the above to the Front Desk. They will give you a stub with your number on it. Take a seat and wait for your number to be called
- when your number is called, your picture will be taken. Then go back to your seat. They will call you again.
- when they call you again, they'll give you your passport with your extended visa. That's it!
- when there are no lines, the whole process can take only 10 minutes
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General Travel Tips
- arrive early - in case there is a snag (visa snag, documentation snag, transport ticket snag, etc.), you will have ample time to troubleshoot the problem if you arrive early (to the airport, to the bus terminal, etc.)
- put detailed itinerary on the Calendar apps of your smart-phone according to timelines - this is where you do all your thinking and planning. Once written down, you don't have to think anymore while you are on the journey...you just follow the steps. This frees your mind for something else that might happen while you are already en route
- avoiding scams - as a general rule, I ignore the touts or anyone I don't know who call out to me. The calling comes in many forms - "Hi! Where are you from?", "Excuse me! Excuse me!", "Where are you going?". I don't look them in the eye and I remain non-verbal with them. If you reply to them, you just gave them an 'in' to hound you. In order not to look rude, I smile and wave the 'not interested' hand to them, without looking at them.
- power bank - hand-carry your power bank. Do not check it in. You can be called in when you are already inside the plane to go all the way to the loading dock so you can personally remove the power bank...and chances are, you'll have to surrender it to them. And you might delay the plane departure!
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