News Forum - Your perfect vacation guide to Chiang Mai

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The travel season is here! As tourists flood in, you might wonder where to travel during this prime travel season in Thailand, either to escape the crowds in Bangkok or spend your remaining work vacation with family and friends. You’re reading the right piece if you’re looking for a relaxing vacation. Many (tourists and locals … …

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[Khunmark]

I wouldn’t recommend any of those places. Must sees are; wat Chedi Luang in the heart of the old city, (I know you’ve seen one temple you’ve seen them all) but this place is other-worldly. Jing jai market weekends only. The Whitehouse pub on the ping river for some rollicking nighttime entertainment. Lake Huai Tueng Thao for a pleasant lunch and afternoon relaxation. And a trip up to Doi Suthep and Wat Palat. 
 

Avoid the walking street market (penguin parade) and high profile restaurants and cafes such as Muen Jai, which are overcrowded and overrated. There’s plenty of good cafes and restaurants conveniently located without having to consult you guide.

[Polkadot]

24 minutes ago, Khunmark said:

I wouldn’t recommend any of those places. Must sees are; wat Chedi Luang in the heart of the old city, (I know you’ve seen one temple you’ve seen them all) but this place is other-worldly. Jing jai market weekends only. The Whitehouse pub on the ping river for some rollicking nighttime entertainment. Lake Huai Tueng Thao for a pleasant lunch and afternoon relaxation. And a trip up to Doi Suthep and Wat Palat. 
 

Avoid the walking street market (penguin parade) and high profile restaurants and cafes such as Muen Jai, which are overcrowded and overrated. There’s plenty of good cafes and restaurants conveniently located without having to consult you guide.

The whole old city is great. Walk every soi is my recommendation.

[ChrisS]

4 hours ago, Khunmark said:

Avoid the walking street market (penguin parade) and high profile restaurants and cafes such as Muen Jai, which are overcrowded and overrated. There’s plenty of good cafes and restaurants conveniently located without having to consult you guide.

Couldn't agree more Khunmark!

[Marc26]

5 hours ago, Khunmark said:

I wouldn’t recommend any of those places. Must sees are; wat Chedi Luang in the heart of the old city, (I know you’ve seen one temple you’ve seen them all) but this place is other-worldly. Jing jai market weekends only. The Whitehouse pub on the ping river for some rollicking nighttime entertainment. Lake Huai Tueng Thao for a pleasant lunch and afternoon relaxation. And a trip up to Doi Suthep and Wat Palat. 
 

Avoid the walking street market (penguin parade) and high profile restaurants and cafes such as Muen Jai, which are overcrowded and overrated. There’s plenty of good cafes and restaurants conveniently located without having to consult you guide.

White House is good but for that type of atmosphere I prefer Goodview

 

For me the best Thai pub/restaurant on the river is 

 

River Chic Bar

 

Very chill and some of the best live Thai music I have heard anywhere

 

Much different atmosphere than the lively Whitehouse or Goodview

 

Really laid back

 

 

 

River chic bar
+66 84 172 9998

https://g.co/kgs/dVft7nB

 

 

 

[Polkadot]

6 hours ago, Marc26 said:

White House is good but for that type of atmosphere I prefer Goodview

For me the best Thai pub/restaurant on the river is 

River Chic Bar

Very chill and some of the best live Thai music I have heard anywhere

Much different atmosphere than the lively Whitehouse or Goodview

Really laid back

River chic bar
+66 84 172 9998

https://g.co/kgs/dVft7nB

Whats the best bar to pick up 21yo women?

[Marc26]

14 minutes ago, Polkadot said:

Whats the best bar to pick up 21yo 

Zoe in Yellow

 

But you'd have to compete with 30yr old farang guys....

 

Goodview

But you'd have to compete with 30yr old Thai guys....

 

Go to Pattaya, @23RD will be your tour guide. 

[Polkadot]

39 minutes ago, Marc26 said:

Zoe in Yellow

But you'd have to compete with 30yr old farang guys....

Goodview

But you'd have to compete with 30yr old Thai guys....

Go to Pattaya, @23RD will be your tour guide. 

Should I wear maga hat?

[Marc26]

1 hour ago, Polkadot said:

Should I wear maga hat?

In Pattaya

 

Red hat

Brown money....

 

You good!

 

@23RD will take you to places where they don't care about your political affiliation. 

 

[McTavish]

16 hours ago, Khunmark said:

I wouldn’t recommend any of those places. Must sees are; wat Chedi Luang in the heart of the old city, (I know you’ve seen one temple you’ve seen them all) but this place is other-worldly. Jing jai market weekends only. The Whitehouse pub on the ping river for some rollicking nighttime entertainment. Lake Huai Tueng Thao for a pleasant lunch and afternoon relaxation. And a trip up to Doi Suthep and Wat Palat. 
 

Avoid the walking street market (penguin parade) and high profile restaurants and cafes such as Muen Jai, which are overcrowded and overrated. There’s plenty of good cafes and restaurants conveniently located without having to consult you guide.

Good advice.  JJ Market is a must visit on weekends https://www.facebook.com/jjmarketchiangmai/?locale=th_TH

Forget other markets, especially the over-hyped night bazaar, and enjoy a more up-market (pun intended) experience.  There's great food available along with local produce in a clean, shaded environment.  Live music is low key and undercover seating is adequate.  Shops, stalls, and a supermarket cover a large paved area.  Get there early as coaches off-load tourists around 11am and queues can form at popular food stalls.

[Marc26]

The North Gate Jazz Bar is a great place as well.

 

I love how it spills out onto the sidewalk 

 

And it has a good mix of farang and Thai people 

Which is an aspect of Chiang Mai I have always appreciated

 

Many places are mixed and not segregated like most tourist areas in Thailand 

 

 

The North Gate Jazz Co-Op
+66 81 765 5246

https://g.co/kgs/Vn2CZ4K