I myself drove from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Covered the journey in 2 hours. Small town. Not much to do, except the night market. Lotsa things to buy there. Staying at the Wang Come hotel is a good decision. Price is 1500baht for delxue double. Breaskfast anit great. breakfast at rimkok resort is excellent. place is a bit off though. I got lost ...