Couple of day/half-day trips out of Chiang Mai. One is the First Miracle Castle at Mon Jam, castles made of flowers. 200 baht for non-Thais, has a cafe there and some nice photo opportunities. Also plenty of other things to see in the area, with some pretty amazing scenery and roads. The second is the Lamphun Hundred Thousand Lanterns Festival at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai in Lamphun, on until the end of November. You can buy a lantern and write you wishes/family names etc. on it and then hang it with the rest. Nice food market outside the temple as well. Temple entry is free, the lanterns cost 100 baht for a temple donation.

Hi everyone, we're planning a family trip from India this November: 4 adults and 1 infant.

Current route: India → Bangkok → Krabi → Phi Phi → Phuket → India.

We're considering replacing Krabi with Chiang Mai, while keeping Phi Phi and Phuket. We'd like a relaxed trip rather than packed day tours.

1. Would you keep Krabi or swap it for Chiang Mai? Experiences from families who've visited both would be especially helpful.
   
2. Is Chiang Mai worth visiting if we aren't interested in temples? What would you suggest with an infant?
   
3. Any food, hotel or area recommendations for these places? We're vegetarian: milk/dairy is okay, but no eggs.

Thanks!

Last minute request !

Hi everyone,

I’m coming to Chiang Mai from 6 December to 23 January (about 7 weeks). I’m a remote software engineer, so I’ll be working from wherever I stay. Airbnb prices for those dates are much higher than I expected, so I’m hoping to find something more local and better priced.

any recommendations?

Hi all, can anyone confirm that immigration at Central Festival is closed the weekends ?
Also, can someone confirm that the first 90 days report after leaving Thailand and re-entering (on the same visa) must be done in person and will get rejected if done online ? Thanks

Where to grab coffee filters for a V60? I checked the grocery at Maya but couldn't find any. Checked in a few cafes but no luck. Thanks!

Hey, havent been in Chiang Mai for a while, heard there have been some building. Whats the best gym atm in Nimman in your opinion? In terms of equipment quality & quantity.

Is it possible for me to pass the monk's trail with the monk in the morning?Where is the starting point? What time do I need to arrive?If you know,……Thank you for telling me.