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Inside Background
Culture 
  Chiang Mai is the cultural center of Thailand in many peoples minds, in fact...
Last edited: 24 December 2007
Health & Safety 
           Chiang Mai is a fairly safe place to visit.  Having said this, there...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Tourist Board Info 
            There is plenty of information about Chiang Mai available online...
Last edited: 11 August 2007
Weather & When to Go 
In theory there are 3 seasons in Thailand: the cool season from November to...
Last edited: 26 May 2006
Budget Travel 
Restaurants and Guesthouses in Chiang Dao Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
Chiang Mai Markets - Shopping tips 
  Tips on Shopping in Chiang Mai Shopping in Thailand can be fun or a...
Last edited: 15 December 2009
How about driving ? 
If you like to be free to go where you want, when you want, at your own pace...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Local handicraft 
Chiang Mai is the place for Thai handicraft, almost everything you will find in...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Street food 
Travellers who have been to Thailand will tell you : the best food is in the...
Last edited: 26 May 2007
The Rainy Season 
The beginning of rainy season is a great time to visit Chiang Mai.  Everything...
Last edited: 06 June 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
            There are three main options for getting to Chiang Mai, which...
Last edited: 12 December 2009
Getting Around 
           There are plenty of options for getting around the city of Chiang...
Last edited: 19 April 2009
Public Transportation 
           There are two main forms of public transportation for getting around...
Last edited: 27 February 2008
Getting from the airport to your hotel. 
   An often asked question ‘how to get from the airport to the hotel?’ When you...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Transport Options 
Posted on the forums by Peter (Retired_in_Thail... reproduced here with his...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
  THE FLIGHT OF THE GIBBON (A rainforest canopy adventure) The Flight Of The...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Events & Festivals 
Events and Festivals not to miss in Chiang Mai are listed below. Chiang Mai has...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Family Travel 
When in Chiang Mai, you can guarantee a fun filled time for couples or families...
Last edited: 09 January 2008
First-time Visitors 
     The Songthaew   General Advice for Chiang Mai Visitors When you arrive in...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Nightlife 
            Chiang Mai has a variety of nightlife opportunities to offer all of...
Last edited: 19 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
. Off the beaten path ... and onto the bicycle path. Are you bored with riding...
Last edited: 15 December 2009
The Performing Arts 
The Gate Theater Group proudly presents an encore staging of Stephen Metcalfe's...
Last edited: 03 March 2009
Shopping 
            There are plenty of shopping opportunities throughout Chiang Mai...
Last edited: 29 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
There are plenty of sporting activities available in Chiang Mai.  In fact, many...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Art and Galleries 
An excellent way to get to know the culture and spirit of people in a foreign...
Last edited: 12 August 2007
Affordable Golf Instruction 
                                                                 In their...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
ATV Chiang Mai Tours 
  Consider an ALL Terrain Vehicle tour with "ATV Chiang Mai Tours". You'll ride...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Baan Chang Elephant Park 
Baan Chang Elephant Park - 147/1 Rachadamnoen Rd, Muang Chiang Mai; Telephone...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Batik School - Chiang Mai 
                 ... Here is something relaxing and a little different to add...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Bike For Elephants - Charity Ride Feb'10 
Join charity bike ride for the survival of Thai elephants! Join the ‘Bike for...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Bus to Chiang Rai 
The road to Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai is easier than you think. The bus...
Last edited: 29 April 2009
Elephant Camps Chiang Mai 
Information on various Elephant Camps in and around Chiang Mai:  Debates about...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Loy Krathong Festival  
Loy Krathong has an unequalled charm and mystique, whether it is celebrated on...
Last edited: 03 August 2007
Private trekking with Dragon (Nikorn) 
Are you looking for: - a nice trekking/hike (one or more days) - some adventure...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Sabai Tour Chiang Mai 
Sabai Tour Chiang Mai   Services include:- Tours Flights Accommodation Visa's...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Swimming Pools and Spas 
Chiangmai Swimming Pools, Chiang Mai Swimming Pools, Swimming Pools Chiangmai...
Last edited: 12 December 2009
Tennis Vacation Activities  
    Bring the Whole Family to The Prem Tennis Academy A tennis vacation...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Thai Cooking Schools 
If you are interested in taking Thai cooking classes when you visit Chiang Mai...
Last edited: 07 July 2009
Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School 
Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School is  located only a few minutes walk from Tha...
Last edited: 18 December 2008
Chiang Mai Biking 
Chiang Mai Biking  specialises in the development and execution of recreational...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures 
CMRCA is the real deal. Professional, safe, well trained and managed. My wife...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Dokmai Garden 
Dokmai Garden is a good place for the first time visitor to Chiang Mai...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Elephant Nature Park 
      Elephant Nature Park is a unique elephant rescue project set in Northern...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Grandma's Thai Recipes 
If you are looking for a day of fun and learning, try Grandma's Thai Recipes...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Mae Sa Orchid Farm 
If you're headed to the nearby Elephant Camp on a tour, chances are you'll stop...
Last edited: 03 November 2007
Maesa Elephant Camp 
Maesa Elephant Camp is a great place if one is interested in short elephant...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Night Bazaar 
Enjoy German Sausages at Anusan Market (Night Bazaar) In the "food court" area...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
Patara Elephant Farm 
PATARA ELEPHANT FARM Experience the Heart of Giving for the Heart of Living at...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
Sa Paper & Umbrella Handicraft Center 
The Sa Paper & Ubrella Handicraft Center contains a factory, where they...
Last edited: 29 April 2007
Scorpion-Tailed River Cruise 
it's a small business run by a family with only 3 boats but it is unique...
Last edited: 27 September 2008
Siam Rice Thai Cookery School 
This school offers a unique learning and enjoyable experience. Cooking great...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Sri Lanna National Park 
The Sri Lanna National Park does not provide a lot of scenery apart the Mae...
Last edited: 17 March 2008
Wat Chiang Man 
This temple was built in 1297 at the site King Mangrai used when he supervised...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Family-friendly Dining 
The Tiger Tiger Bar, has a great Cubs Menu, not just the usual junk food.  They...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Chiang Mai Floating Restaurant 
Chiangmai, Thailand has many great restaurants, but the Chiangmai Floating...
Last edited: 11 August 2007
Dining In PAI - The Sanctuary 
The Sanctuary in PAI, is famous for its approach to Organic foods and cooking...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Online Resources 
For a city of this size Chiang Mai has an extraordinary abundance of dining...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
River Dinner Cruise 
Maybe not one of the most common thing for tourists to do for dinner (but it...
Last edited: 04 February 2007
The Red Lion - UK Food/Pub Night Bazaar 
  Right in the heart of the Chiang Mai Night bazaar, beside the Royal Lanna...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Traditional Khantoke Dinner 
Enjoy a Traditional Khantoke Dinner  For an excellent Thai dinning experience...
Last edited: 13 March 2007
Dukes 
The Duke's, great food.
Last edited: 01 June 2008
Taste from Heaven Vegetarian Restaurant 
Taste from Heaven is 100% vegetarian restaurant in the city of Chiang Mai...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
Tiger Tiger 
Tiger Tiger is an exciting new brand to hit Chiang Mai, with their own unique...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency of Thailand is the Thai BAHT (pronounced - bart).  One...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Thailand now fly into the new Bangkok airport, named Suvarnabhumi...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
Useful numbers  for foreigners who traveling in Chiang Mai. Emergency Call...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
Important Phrases 
The difficulty in trying to learn some Thai from the written English (often...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Telephones 
Getting international tel... calls costs much in Thailand. At the arrival...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping:   Basics: There is no mandatory tipping policy in Thailand. However...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: 15 July 2009
Be aware - Thai hotels 
In response to some reviews here on Trip Advisor about Thai locations this...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Checklist before your Thai travel 
Here are 20 things to think about when visiting Thailand …   Bring a cell phone...
Last edited: 17 August 2009
Do's and Don'ts 
What do Thais see when they see you, the foreign tourist? Knowing this will...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Finding a Tour Guide 
Here is a list of tour guides that visitors to Thailand have regularly...
Last edited: 24 December 2009
From Bangkok Airport to Hotel 
Public taxis are the most popular way to get into town. Ignore all touts in the...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
General Advice on Personal Safety 
Overall, Thailand is a safe nation in which to travel.  Physical attacks and...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Halal Food Options 
Thailand is popular with visitors from nearby Muslim countries such as...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Reclaiming VAT 
These are the basic rules and procedures: * How do you claim a VAT refund and...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Shopping in Bangkok 
You've heard about Bangkok's unique shopping culture and now you too want a...
Last edited: 19 September 2008
Taxis In Bangkok 
Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a cheap or expensive experience. It can depend...
Last edited: 29 November 2009
Vacation Rentals 
Renting a house instead of a hotel in Thailand is an exciting option...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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