Chiang Mai Travel

Chiang Mai travel guide—top attractions, ancient temples, local markets, and unique cuisine. Stay updated on must-visit spots, cultural events, and travel tips for exploring Northern Thailand’s vibrant city with The Thaiger.

  • Looking to party? Here are the 10 best nightclubs in Thailand in 2026 worth going to | Thaiger

    Looking to party? Here are the 10 best nightclubs in Thailand in 2026 worth going to

    Thailand’s nightclub scene has reached a level in 2026 that few predicted even five years ago. Eight venues now sit in DJ Mag’s global Top 100 Clubs ranking, production budgets rival major European festivals, and Bangkok’s RCA strip has become one of the most technically advanced clubbing corridors in Asia. Whether you are chasing laser shows, underground techno, or hip-hop,…

  • A new study just named Chiang Mai the world’s top biohacking destination and it is not even close | Thaiger

    A new study just named Chiang Mai the world’s top biohacking destination and it is not even close

    Global searches for the term “biohacking” have jumped 53% in the past year, and searches for wellness retreats are up 22% year on year. More people are actively looking for places to optimise their health, and a new study has identified which cities around the world are best set up for exactly that. Biohacking, broadly speaking, is the practice of…

  • Chiang Mai and Lamphun are doing something special for Songkran 2026 | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai and Lamphun are doing something special for Songkran 2026

    If you are spending Songkran in the north this year, two cities are worth your attention if you are up north or going there. The Water Festival 2026, the 11th edition of the Thai Waterways Festival, brings Chiang Mai and Lamphun together under the theme “Have fun at Songkran in my hometown”, and both cities are running their own distinct…

  • Travel in Lisa’s footsteps across 6 stunning locations in Thailand | Thaiger

    Travel in Lisa’s footsteps across 6 stunning locations in Thailand

    When the Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled Lisa Manobal as the official “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” on January 28, at a spectacular event against the illuminated backdrop of Wat Arun, they created a roadmap for anyone who wants to travel Thailand with Lisa as their guide. The BLACKPINK superstar’s “Feel All the Feelings” campaign showcases six breathtaking locations that capture Thailand’s…

  • Thailand dominates global night market rankings with 3 markets in the top 10 | Thaiger

    Thailand dominates global night market rankings with 3 markets in the top 10

    When was the last time you wandered through a night market surrounded by sizzling street food and that electric energy that only comes alive after dark? If you’re in Thailand, you’re spoiled for choice, and now there’s proof the Kingdom’s night markets rank among the planet’s best. A new study by long-haul travel specialists Travelbag has crowned Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend…

  • Where to find hot springs around Chiang Mai? 8 options you can visit for 2026 | Thaiger

    Where to find hot springs around Chiang Mai? 8 options you can visit for 2026

    Chiang Mai province sits on active geothermal activity, with natural hot springs scattered across the region. For expats and travellers in northern Thailand, these public hot springs offer thermal bathing without high spa resort costs. The water is heated naturally by underground granite formations, emerging at temperatures from pleasantly warm to boiling hot, rich in minerals like sulfur, calcium, and…