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Inside Background
Culture 
  Chiang Mai is the cultural center of Thailand in many peoples minds, in fact...
Last edited: December 24, 2007
Health & Safety 
           Chiang Mai is a fairly safe place to visit.  Having said this, there...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
            There is plenty of information about Chiang Mai available online...
Last edited: August 11, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
In theory there are 3 seasons in Thailand: the cool season from November to...
Last edited: May 26, 2006
Budget Travel 
Restaurants and Guesthouses in Chiang Dao Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province...
Last edited: November 05, 2006
Chiang Mai Markets 
Learning how to Shop in Chiang Mai Thailand Shopping in Thailand can be fun or...
Last edited: August 22, 2008
How about driving ? 
If you like to be free to go where you want, when you want, at your own pace...
Last edited: November 11, 2007
Local handicraft 
Chiang Mai is the place for Thai handicraft, almost everything you will find in...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Street food 
Travellers who have been to Thailand will tell you : the best food is in the...
Last edited: May 26, 2007
The Rainy Season 
The beginning of rainy season is a great time to visit Chiang Mai.  Everything...
Last edited: June 06, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
            There are three main options for getting to Chiang Mai, which...
Last edited: March 20, 2008
Getting Around 
           There are plenty of options for getting around the city of Chiang...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Public Transportation 
           There are two main forms of public transportation for getting around...
Last edited: February 27, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
     The Flight of the Gibbon. A rainforest canopy adventure... The Flight Of...
Last edited: April 19, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Festivals not to miss in Chiang Mai are listed below. Yipeng Loi  and Krathong...
Last edited: August 03, 2007
Family Travel 
When in Chiang Mai, you can guarantee a fun filled time for couples or families...
Last edited: January 09, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Advice for Visitors to Chiang Mai Thailand Many guide books on Thailand only...
Last edited: August 27, 2008
Nightlife 
            Chiang Mai has a variety of nightlife opportunities to offer all of...
Last edited: July 19, 2006
Shopping 
            There are plenty of shopping opportunities throughout Chiang Mai...
Last edited: June 29, 2006
Sports & Activities 
            There are plenty of sports and activities available in Chiang Mai...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Art and Galleries 
An excellent way to get to know the culture and spirit of people in a foreign...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Loy Krathong Festival  
Loy Krathong has an unequalled charm and mystique, whether it is celebrated on...
Last edited: August 03, 2007
Thai Cooking Schools 
If you are interested in taking Thai cooking classes when you visit Chiang Mai...
Last edited: May 23, 2008
The Gate Theater Company of Chiang Mai 
THE DODO BIRD   The Gate Theater Group of Chiang Mai will restage their hit...
Last edited: December 27, 2007
Elephant Nature Park 
Elephant Nature Park is a unique elephant rescue project set in Northern...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Mae Sa Orchid Farm 
If you're headed to the nearby Elephant Camp on a tour, chances are you'll stop...
Last edited: November 03, 2007
Maesa Elephant Camp 
Maesa Elephant Camp is a great place if one is interested in short elephant...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Night Bazaar 
Enjoy German Sausages at Anusan Market (Night Bazaar) In the "food court" area...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Sa Paper & Umbrella Handicraft Center 
The Sa Paper & Ubrella Handicraft Center contains a factory, where they...
Last edited: April 29, 2007
Sri Lanna National Park 
The Sri Lanna National Park does not provide a lot of scenery apart the Mae...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Wat Chiang Man 
This temple was built in 1297 at the site King Mangrai used when he supervised...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
- Dining In Pai, The Sanctuary 
The sanctuary at Pai is famous for its approach to Organic foods and cooking...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Chiang Mai Floating Restaurant 
Chiangmai, Thailand has many great restaurants, but the Chiangmai Floating...
Last edited: August 11, 2007
Online Resources 
For a city of this size Chiang Mai has an extraordinary abundance of dining...
Last edited: May 27, 2007
River Dinner Cruise 
Maybe not one of the most common thing for tourists to do for dinner (but it...
Last edited: February 04, 2007
Traditional Khantoke Dinner 
Enjoy a Traditional Khantoke Dinner  For an excellent Thai dinning experience...
Last edited: March 13, 2007
Dukes 
The Duke's, great food.
Last edited: June 01, 2008
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Thailand is the "Baht" (sounds like Bat).  One Baht is divided...
Last edited: August 30, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Usually visitors to Thailand fly to the Bangkok airport (BKK).  Then proceed to...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
Emergencies 
Useful numbers  for foreigners who traveling in Chiang Mai. Emergency Call...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
Important Phrases 
Transliteration of Thai to English - is difficult to do well - almost...
Last edited: February 22, 2008
Telephones 
Getting international tel... calls costs much in Thailand. At the arrival...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping  Tipping in customary in Thailand, although perhaps not to the extent...
Last edited: April 20, 2008
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: September 26, 2006
Be prepared 
This is being written in response to some of the reviews  read on here about...
Last edited: June 11, 2007
Checklist for visiting Thailand 
Here are 40 things to think about when visiting Thailand … Bring a cell phone...
Last edited: January 03, 2008
Do's and Don'ts 
What do Thais see when they see you, the foreign tourist? Knowing this will...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
Taxis In Bangkok 
Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a tricky, frustrating - and cheap or expensive...
Last edited: April 16, 2008
Vacation Rentals 
Renting a house instead of a hotel in Thailand is an exciting option...
Last edited: October 27, 2007
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