{"id":9804,"date":"2025-03-19T12:58:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/?p=9804"},"modified":"2026-01-03T18:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:35:54","slug":"thailand-chiang-mai-for-digital-nomads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-chiang-mai-for-digital-nomads\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand\u2019s Chiang Mai \u2013 Remote Work &amp; Culture Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9804\" class=\"elementor elementor-9804 elementor-9646\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea3c0d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ea3c0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99e405a elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-10937 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"99e405a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__99e405a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__99e405a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__99e405a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bdfeb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bdfeb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello! \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">After a week and a half on Phuket, it was time to move on. Our next stop: <span class=\"s1\"><b>Chiang Mai<\/b><\/span> \u2013 a city I had already visited back in 2022, not long after the whole post-COVID mess. Back then, it felt like a different world \u2013 empty streets, closed-up cafes, and tourism only just starting to wake up. But this time, I was coming back with Jadzia, ready to show her what this part of Thailand has to offer.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Is Chiang Mai really the digital nomad hotspot everyone says it is? How has the city changed since the pandemic? And most importantly \u2013 did we actually like it here? That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re diving into in today\u2019s post!   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3133f65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3133f65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where is Chiang Mai located?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b0249 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"b4b0249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=chiang%20mai%2C%20thailand&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"chiang mai, thailand\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"chiang mai, thailand\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c96d3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c96d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiang_Mai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> is located in northern Thailand, about 700 km north of Bangkok. It\u2019s the second-largest city in the country, but vibe-wise, it couldn\u2019t be more different from the capital. Sitting at around 310 meters above sea level in the Ping River valley, surrounded by mountains and lush greenery, the city has been an important stop on Southeast Asia\u2019s trade routes for centuries.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Founded in 1296 by King Mangrai as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai has preserved plenty of traces of its past \u2013 from remnants of old city walls to countless temples that give the city its unique character. Today, it\u2019s a place where tradition blends with modern life: ancient landmarks sit alongside trendy caf\u00e9s, coworking spaces, and buzzing night markets. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Even though it\u2019s a fairly big city, life in Chiang Mai flows at a much more relaxed pace than in Bangkok. That laid-back vibe is exactly what draws both tourists and digital nomads \u2013 people who appreciate the solid infrastructure, budget-friendly prices, and great conditions for remote work. It\u2019s also the perfect base for exploring northern Thailand, whether you\u2019re into mountain treks around Doi Inthanon or curious about visiting picturesque villages home to local hill tribes.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2513ba3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"2513ba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-002-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-002-1300x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Street view in Chiang Mai, Thailand with parked cars, overhead power lines, and storefront signs on both sides\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-005-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-005-650x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Chiang Mai, Thailand: blue tuk-tuk parked under a flowering bougainvillea tree with white horse statues nearby\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-005-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-005-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-005-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-005-1300x1300.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-004-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-004-650x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Chiang Mai, Thailand: temple building with a red roof reflected in a calm roadside canal.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-004-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-004-148x148.jpg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-004-296x296.jpg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-004-1300x1300.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-003-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-003-1300x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Chiang Mai night market with food stalls, string lights, and people dining outside in Thailand\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2afc73a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2afc73a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Leaving Phuket for Chiang Mai<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Our Thailand trip kicked off with an Air China flight connecting through Chengdu to Phuket, and we\u2019ve already shared stories from those earlier legs of the journey. If you\u2019re curious about our first impressions, check out our posts about the <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/china-rainy-stopover-in-chengdu\/\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3 stopover in Chengdu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-phuket-in-peak-season\/\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udded our time on Phuket<\/a>, where we spent a week and a half before heading north. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72727a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72727a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Airport<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">There aren\u2019t that many direct flights from Phuket to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a>, which is a bit surprising considering how popular both destinations are. You\u2019d think the national carrier would have some convenient options, but in reality, the choices are pretty limited. For the time slot we wanted, the only option was AirAsia \u2013 I think VietJetAir also had a flight that day, but it was scheduled a bit later.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Since it was a domestic flight, we didn\u2019t have to go through passport control \u2013 just a quick baggage drop, standard security check, and we were good to go. I\u2019d been through Phuket airport back during the pandemic, and the difference is pretty striking. This time, the waiting area was packed with passengers, but despite the crowd, check-in and security went smoothly.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">A quick tip: bring a sweatshirt or something warm on board. AirAsia flights can get seriously chilly thanks to the overachieving air conditioning. With over 30\u00b0C outside and what feels like a fridge inside, the temperature contrast is real \u2013 and it\u2019s an easy way to catch a cold if you\u2019re not prepared. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea4938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"cea4938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airport-inside-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airport-inside-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Phuket airport terminal check-in hall with passengers waiting by gates 6 and 1-3 under flight information screens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airport-inside-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airport-inside-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airport-inside-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airport-inside-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airplane-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airplane-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Thailand Phuket Article photo shows a Thai AirAsia airplane on the runway with crew members near the door\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airplane-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airplane-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airplane-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-phuket-airplane-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d0ce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11d0ce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Arrival in CNX<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">We landed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> right on schedule, with no delays. The flight took about two hours, and somewhere in the middle of it we managed to doze off for a bit. It\u2019s AirAsia, so as expected \u2013 a bit cramped, and ads everywhere. Seriously, one more sticker and they\u2019d be plastering them on the seat fabric too.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Baggage claim went smoothly, and thankfully, everything arrived in one piece. Still, it\u2019s worth keeping in mind that even on domestic flights, your luggage isn\u2019t always handled gently. If something\u2019s off \u2013 a busted wheel or a cracked shell \u2013 it\u2019s best to report it right there at the belt. Once you walk away from the claim area, filing a complaint can become close to impossible.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e97b7da elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"e97b7da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-006-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-006-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Chiang Mai airport terminal interior with travelers and baggage claim signs, Central Chiang Mai display wall\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e997051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e997051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Chiang Rai for the weekend<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Our travel plans were originally a bit different, but on a whim we decided to squeeze in a weekend trip to Chiang Rai. I wanted to show Jadzia a few spots in the region that I thought were worth the drive, so we rented a slightly bigger car to make the ride more comfortable. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Even with a tight schedule, we managed to see almost everything I mentioned in a separate post about places worth visiting in Chiang Rai. <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-7-places-in-chiang-rai-to-see\/\"> If you\u2019re planning a trip there, definitely give it a read!<\/a> And if we had to name our top must-sees? <span class=\"s1\"><b>The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)<\/b><\/span> and the <span class=\"s1\"><b>Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)<\/b><\/span> are absolutely unmissable \u2013 no question about it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9a9e0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"f9a9e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-007-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-007-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Silver SUV with Haval grille parked in a Chiang Mai car rental lot, Thailand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-007-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-007-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-007-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-007-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"Chiang Rai temple interior with a large seated Buddha statue under ornate purple ceiling decoration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-512x384.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-920x690.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-1600x1200.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-3200x2400.jpeg 3200w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-008-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141d5bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"141d5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Visas and documents<\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.pl\/web\/tajlandia\/idp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting into Thailand as a Polish citizen is pretty straightforward<\/a> \u2013 for stays up to 60 days, there\u2019s no need to arrange a visa in advance. Just show your passport, get a stamp at the airport, and you\u2019re good to go. That\u2019s exactly how it was for us, both in Phuket and now in Chiang Mai \u2013 smooth and hassle-free.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">One interesting update worth mentioning is Thailand\u2019s new visa option for digital nomads. It allows you to legally live and work remotely in the country for an extended period of time. Definitely a solid option if you\u2019re planning to stay for a few months, rather than juggling tourist visas and constant renewals.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re looking for more details about this or any other type of visa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thaievisa.go.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it\u2019s best to check the official Thai government website<\/a>. That\u2019s the only place where you\u2019ll find up-to-date info and where you can actually submit your application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c152e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c152e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Accommodation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-376b32c elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"376b32c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=plam%20nimman%20fountain%2C%20chiang%20mai%2C%20thailand&#038;t=m&#038;z=15&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"plam nimman fountain, chiang mai, thailand\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"plam nimman fountain, chiang mai, thailand\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e62ca0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e62ca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Back in 2022, I stayed in the Old City \u2013 the historic heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a>, surrounded by remnants of ancient walls and a moat. It\u2019s the city\u2019s tourist hub, packed with temples, caf\u00e9s, and hostels. But this time, traveling with Jadzia, we decided to stay somewhere different: <span class=\"s1\"><b>Nimmanhaemin<\/b><\/span>.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Nimmanhaemin \u2013 or just Nimman, as most people call it \u2013 is a modern part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> that\u2019s become a favorite among expats and digital nomads. It\u2019s packed with trendy caf\u00e9s, coworking spaces, and a good mix of international restaurants. The area\u2019s well connected and has a totally different vibe from the Old City \u2013 fewer temples, more sleek buildings and boutique hotels. Definitely more \u201claptop and latte\u201d than \u201ctemple and tuk-tuk\u201d.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">We rented an apartment in Nimman for a week. Nothing fancy \u2013 just an average place that could really use a bit of renovation. The bathroom silicone was pretty grimy, the furniture had definitely seen better days, but hey \u2013 at least we had parking included for both the car and scooter. If you\u2019re planning to work remotely, it\u2019s worth double-checking the internet situation. In our case, it was running on an old phone line, and download speeds rarely went above 40 Mbps. Fine for browsing and watching YouTube, but if you\u2019re working over VPN like we were \u2013 expect some struggles.     <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The weekly rent came out to around 850 PLN, which is a pretty fair price for this part of Chiang Mai. If only the apartment had been in slightly better shape, it could\u2019ve been a really solid stay. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7952c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7952c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Traffic conditions<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Traffic in Chiang Mai feels a bit different compared to Phuket. While scooters ruled the roads down south, here it seems like there are more cars, which gives the traffic a slightly different flow. That said, it\u2019s still Thailand \u2013 so the usual dose of chaos applies. Lane changes without signaling? Check. Right-of-way being more of a suggestion than a rule? Absolutely. You just sort of learn to go with the flow.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Officially, the speed limit is 60 km\/h in cities, 90 km\/h outside urban areas, and up to 110 km\/h on highways. In reality though, hardly anyone sticks to that \u2013 lots of drivers push the limits, especially on wider roads and major routes. It\u2019s just one of those things you get used to when driving in Thailand. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">A few things to look out for:<\/p><ul><li class=\"p2\">Helmets are technically mandatory for all scooter riders \u2013 emphasis on technically. Locals often ride without them, but if you\u2019re a tourist, don\u2019t count on getting the same free pass. The police are known to stop foreigners and hand out fines, which can go up to 2,000 THB. <\/li><li class=\"p2\">In the car, it is necessary to wear seat belts, including in the back seat.<\/li><li class=\"p2\">Children under 6 are supposed to ride in car seats \u2013 that\u2019s the official rule. In practice though, let\u2019s just say we saw quite a few\u2026 creative local interpretations of that. <\/li><li class=\"p2\">The police in Chiang Mai do enjoy stopping tourists, especially those on scooters. It\u2019s a good idea to carry an international driver\u2019s license with an A category \u2013 just having a B category (even if you can ride a scooter back home) can still land you a fine.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">The main roads in Chiang Mai are generally in good shape, but once you turn into smaller side streets, it\u2019s a different story \u2013 potholes, uneven surfaces, and the occasional surprise bump. On the outskirts of the city and up in the mountains, roads can get narrow and super twisty, so you\u2019ll want to stay alert, especially after dark. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92dff46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"92dff46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-009-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-009-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Street scene in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with motorbikes and pedestrians on a sunny day\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-010-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-010-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Chiang Mai street scene in Thailand with a brick building, traffic, and a large billboard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-010-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-010-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-010-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-010-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-021-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-021-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Painted cards and posters for sale at a market in Chiang Mai, Thailand, featuring Thai-style figures and animals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-021-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-021-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-021-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-021-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-022-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-022-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Chiang Mai street scene in Thailand with parked motorbikes, shops, and overhead power lines under a blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3033d06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3033d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Car rental<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Whether it was back in 2022 or now \u2013 we always pick up the car straight from the airport. It\u2019s just easier that way. We pretty much always go through Economy Car Rentals, so the car\u2019s ready right after we land. No need to hunt down an office somewhere in the city or wait around for a shuttle. Just grab the keys and hit the road.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">If anyone is planning to rent a car in Thailand, there are a few things you should know:<\/p><ul><li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Going abroad? Forget it. <\/b><\/span> Most rental companies won\u2019t let you take the car outside of Thailand, so if you were hoping to drive over to Laos \u2013 yeah, that\u2019s not gonna happen with a standard rental. Better to plan cross-border trips in some other way.<\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>As for documents<\/b>, the usual deal is a credit card and an international driver\u2019s license with category B. The police do run checks from time to time, so it\u2019s best to have everything on you just in case \u2013 saves you unnecessary stress.<\/li><li class=\"p3\"><b>When it comes to the condition of the cars<\/b> \u2013 if you\u2019re going for a budget option, don\u2019t be surprised if it comes with a few dents and scratches. That\u2019s just part of the deal. SUVs and higher-end models are usually in better shape, but in those cases, rental companies tend to be more particular about inspecting for damage before and after. <\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">And then there\u2019s the whole deposit situation \u2013 most rental companies in Thailand understand that the roads aren\u2019t perfect, so if a rock kicks up and chips your hood, nobody\u2019s freaking out. But if you happen to end up with a rental company that suddenly starts nitpicking every tiny scratch just to hold onto your deposit, it\u2019s a good idea to have extra insurance that covers the deposit. Trust us \u2013 it\u2019s peace of mind well worth having.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-how-to-rent-a-car\/\">We go into more detail about renting a car in Thailand in a separate post, so if you\u2019re thinking about getting a car for your trip, it\u2019s definitely worth checking that out!<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1be262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"d1be262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-023-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-023-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Man standing beside a black car on a dirt road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, surrounded by lush green trees\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0dfba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0dfba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Renting a scooter<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> is full of scooter rental shops \u2013 from tiny 110cc models to bigger machines with a bit more power for those who want something beefier. There\u2019s plenty to choose from, but before you commit to any specific place, it\u2019s a good idea to read some reviews. Not every rental shop is trustworthy, and some might try to hand you a beat-up scooter or suddenly \u201cdiscover\u201d mystery scratches when you return it. Better safe than sorry.  <\/p><h3 class=\"p3\"><b>What to look for before renting?<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3><ul><li class=\"p4\">Before you grab the keys, take a good look at the <span class=\"s1\"><b>scooter<\/b><\/span>. Snap photos of every scratch, dent, or worn-out part \u2013 it\u2019ll save you from awkward arguments later. Also make sure the brakes actually work and the lights turn on. The condition of scooters can vary a lot, and you really don\u2019t want to find that out the hard way halfway through your ride. <\/li><li class=\"p4\">When it comes to <b>paperwork<\/b>, you\u2019ll need an international driver\u2019s license with category A to legally ride a scooter in Thailand. A category B license isn\u2019t enough \u2013 even if some rental shops \u201clook the other way\u201d. That might work until your first police check. A fine is one thing, but if you get into an accident and don\u2019t have the proper license, your insurance likely won\u2019t cover a thing. Not worth the risk. <\/li><li class=\"p4\">Never leave your <b>passport<\/b> as collateral \u2013 seriously, just don\u2019t. If a rental place insists on holding it, it\u2019s better to walk away and find somewhere else, or offer a cash deposit instead. Handing over your most important travel document is a risk you don\u2019t want to take. <\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Driving in Chiang Mai &#8211; is it more difficult than in Phuket?<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p3\">Unlike Phuket, where scooters absolutely dominate the roads, Chiang Mai has a noticeably higher number of cars in the mix. The traffic\u2019s still chaotic, though \u2013 and local drivers tend to treat traffic rules more like friendly suggestions than actual laws. <\/p><p class=\"p3\">Don\u2019t forget \u2013 Thailand drives on the left side of the road. If you\u2019ve never ridden a scooter in a country with left-hand traffic, those first few moments can be a bit disorienting. It\u2019s a good idea to start out on quieter side streets before diving into busier roads \u2013 give yourself a bit of time to adjust. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc07d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc07d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>SIM card<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Just like we mentioned in the Phuket part of our trip, we\u2019d seen tons of YouTube and TikTok videos before leaving where people were picking up local SIM cards at 7-Eleven for 199 baht. But turns out, those deals are now only available to people with a Thai ID \u2013 so tourists can\u2019t actually buy them. If you\u2019re only reading this part of our journey now and hadn\u2019t come across that info earlier \u2013 save yourself the time and don\u2019t bother hunting for those SIMs in stores. It\u2019s a dead end.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The best option? eSIM \u2013 no doubt. It lets you get online the moment you land, without having to run around the airport looking for a SIM card. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/pl-pl\/activities\/detail\/th\/bangkok\/thailand-10-day-unlimited-data-calls-esim?cid=1844104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agoda eSIM is a great place<\/a> to find solid deals on data plans, but keep in mind: their links sometimes only work if you\u2019re already in Asia, so it might not be something you can sort out before your trip. Still, once you\u2019re on the ground, it\u2019s super convenient and usually much cheaper than airport prices.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">For those who prefer to have everything sorted before the trip, here are three reliable options we\u2019ve personally used and can recommend:<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-sim.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">T-SIM.HK<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/maya.net\/?cid=5XKIA6Cfz8te\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Maya Mobile<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/breezesim.com\/?sca_ref=7790631.WJ1hU7SwIO&amp;sca_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Breeze eSIM<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d05fcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d05fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>WiFi Calling<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">If you don\u2019t feel like messing around with a local SIM card but still want to stay in touch with people back in Poland, it\u2019s worth turning on <span class=\"s1\"><b>WiFi Calling<\/b><\/span>. As long as you\u2019re connected to WiFi, you can make and receive regular phone calls over the internet \u2013 super handy, especially when the mobile signal is weak or you just want to avoid roaming charges. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s especially useful in places where mobile signal is weak, or if you\u2019re trying to dodge those pricey roaming fees. We used WiFi Calling a few times during the trip and it worked like a charm. Just make sure to check before you leave if your mobile provider supports it and that the feature is activated on your phone. Once that\u2019s sorted, all you need is a WiFi connection \u2013 and you\u2019re good to make regular calls just like at home.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5eb1ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5eb1ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Food<\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> is a dream for food lovers \u2013 the city is packed with restaurants, little local spots, and endless street food stalls. You\u2019ll find cuisine from all over the world, but we mostly stuck to Thai flavors. When in Thailand, right? <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Most days, before diving into our afternoon remote work sessions, we\u2019d head over to nearby Nimman One to grab a bite \u2013 there\u2019s a solid variety of places to choose from. On lazier days, we just ordered food through Grab \u2013 quick, easy, and often surprisingly affordable. For breakfast, we got a bit hooked on Taste of Art Coffee Roaster. We ended up going there four days in a row because, honestly, the food was tasty, the coffee was great, and the vibe was just right to ease into the day.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ec4b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"38ec4b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-024-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-024-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Chiang Mai Foods in Thailand: open-faced sandwich with melted cheese on a plate, next to another bun in a paper tray\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-025-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-025-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Chiang Mai Foods Thai meal with shredded pork, bread, fries, salad, and dipping sauce on a platter\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-027-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-027-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Thailand, Chiang Mai Foods: plate with fried chicken, fries, fresh salad, dipping sauce, and iced drinks on a table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-027-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-027-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-027-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-027-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-026-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-026-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Chiang Mai Foods in Thailand: two stuffed burgers on a plate with a glass of iced coffee\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-028-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-028-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Thailand, Chiang Mai Foods: bowl of curry noodles with chicken and herbs on a wooden table\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184d75e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"184d75e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Exchange office or ATM?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Just like in other parts of Thailand, getting cash from an ATM in Chiang Mai is easy and straightforward. While you can usually pay by card in larger restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels, cash is still king in smaller eateries, street stalls, and little local shops. We\u2019d say it\u2019s about a 50\/50 split \u2013 half the places take cards, the other half expect you to pay in baht. So it\u2019s always good to keep some cash on hand, just in case.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">There are two main ways to get cash: exchange your euros or dollars at a currency exchange, or just withdraw baht directly from an ATM. Both options have their pros and cons. If you exchange cash, keep in mind the double conversion \u2013 your PLN first goes to euros or dollars, and then again into baht, so you lose a bit on each step. ATMs are more convenient, but they usually charge a flat fee of 220 baht per withdrawal, no matter how much you take out.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172f57b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"172f57b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Climate and weather conditions<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">During our time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a>, the weather was warm and dry \u2013 not a drop of rain, and temperatures easily hit above 30\u00b0C most days. No surprise there, really \u2013 March marks the start of the hot season in this part of Thailand, so the heat starts to kick in pretty hard. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Northern Thailand has three main seasons. From November to February, it\u2019s the cool season \u2013 the most comfortable time to travel, with warm days and refreshingly cool nights. Starting in March, things start to heat up, and by April, temperatures can hit close to 40\u00b0C. Then around June, the rainy season rolls in, bringing higher humidity and regular downpours.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">But there\u2019s one more thing about Chiang Mai that\u2019s worth mentioning \u2013 and you won\u2019t always read about it in travel guides. From February to April, much of the region is affected by seasonal field burning. Farmers set fire to leftover crops to quickly and cheaply prep the land for the next planting cycle. Even though the Thai government officially bans this practice, enforcement is pretty lax, and the burning continues year after year. The result? Thick smog that makes it hard to breathe and can wipe out visibility in the mountains for days at a time.     <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Luckily, we didn\u2019t catch the worst of it \u2013 the air during our stay was actually pretty manageable. But we know that in some years, it gets really bad. So if clean air and clear views are important to you, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is between November and January. The weather\u2019s pleasantly cool, and you won\u2019t have to deal with smoky skies or the heavy haze that can ruin the mountain views.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fe48a elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"44fe48a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-033-mfrh-original-scaled.jpg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-13\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-033-1300x650.jpg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Chiang Mai, Thailand countryside campsite with wooden pavilions and mountain views under a clear blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65390ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65390ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Safety<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">We felt genuinely safe during our time in Chiang Mai. The city has a calm vibe, and the locals were friendly and helpful pretty much everywhere we went. Interestingly, we didn\u2019t see many Russian tourists around \u2013 which stood out to us, especially compared to other parts of Thailand where they\u2019re usually much more visible.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Of course, like anywhere else, it\u2019s always smart to take basic precautions. In crowded spots like night markets or busy tourist attractions, it\u2019s a good idea to keep an eye on your belongings to avoid any pickpocketing surprises. Nothing happened to us, but better safe than sorry. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">When heading out in the evenings, it\u2019s best to avoid poorly lit alleys or wandering alone through quieter parts of the city. Chiang Mai is generally very safe, but a little common sense goes a long way \u2013 just like anywhere else. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re planning to take tuk-tuks or taxis, make sure you agree on the fare before the ride starts \u2013 or check that the meter is running. It\u2019ll save you from awkward misunderstandings or any attempts to overcharge you at the end. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53b76e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53b76e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Places we visited in Chiang Mai<\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> is one of those cities where there\u2019s always something to do \u2013 and we definitely made the most of it! We used a car to reach some spots a bit farther out, but within the city itself, we mostly got around on foot. Let\u2019s just say\u2026 we racked up quite a few steps during our stay!<\/p><p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re curious about what we actually managed to see in and around Chiang Mai, check out our separate post \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/thailand-attractions-in-chiang-mai\/\">where we share our impressions and the spots we think are worth visiting<\/a>. You\u2019ll find a mix of well-known attractions and some lesser-known corners that are definitely worth exploring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e885e16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"e885e16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-030-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-030-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Couple taking a selfie at Chiang Mai Doi Pui Viewpoint, Thailand, with lush green mountains in the background\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-029-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-029-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Thailand, Chiang Mai Royal Park Rajapruek entrance walkway with ornate pavilion and white mythic decorations\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--portrait\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-041-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-041-650x1300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_portrait\" alt=\"Thailand, Chiang Mai Wat Phra: golden stupa towers with pointed spires under a blue sky\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-032-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-032-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Chiang Mai Night Market in Thailand, busy street food stalls with colorful umbrellas at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-032-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-032-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-032-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-032-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-031-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thailand-chiang-mai-2025-031-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Chiang Mai Watchediluang interior with ornate gold murals, chandeliers, and a decorated ceremonial altar in Thailand\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3677420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3677420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Summary<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">So how would we sum up our stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1933139&amp;city=7401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a>? It\u2019s a city full of life, but in a very different way than Bangkok \u2013 calmer, less overwhelming, and with a great selection of places to eat and a huge range of accommodation. If you find a spot with decent internet, remote work here is totally doable. But if your connection isn\u2019t great and you need to use a VPN (especially one that routes through Europe), you might run into some headaches \u2013 we definitely did at times.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In terms of climate, we actually preferred Chiang Mai \u2013 but we did start missing access to water after a few days. No beach, no riverside hangouts\u2026 and you really start to feel it. A nice spot by the water to chill out would\u2019ve made a big difference. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">As for the journey home\u2026 let\u2019s just say it was an adventure \u2013 though not in the fun, exciting way. Logistically, it was a bit of a nightmare, but hey, at least it was cheap. We flew Thai Airways to Bangkok, then caught an Air China flight to Milan with a stopover in Shanghai (we\u2019ll write about that separately). After what felt like a million hours and a decent amount of exhaustion, we finally made it to Milan, and from there, took a Wizz Air flight back to Warsaw for the final stretch.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Long story short \u2013 we probably won\u2019t be doing that kind of flight combo again. 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