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Hotels
TOP HOTELS
Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Chiang Mai
Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Chiang Mai
Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Chiang Mai
Activities
TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Tours
Attractions
Restaurants
TOP DINING & DRINKING
Fine Dining
Casual Dining
Bars
CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Tipping Etiquette
Tipping isn't expected but is always appreciated. 10% is fair for restaurants, your spare change for maid service, no tip for tuk tuk drivers, small tip for hired drivers, small tip for tour guides if good.
Cash vs. Credit Rating
2 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Accepted at large hotels and restaurants but cash is still main form of payment at smaller places)
Purchasing Power Rating
$ (Inexpensive City)
Currency Name
Thai Baht
Culture Tips
Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Percentage of English Speakers
27%
Prevalance of Tourism
4: Very High
Experience Level Needed
1: Little Experience Needed
Taxi Availability
4: Highly Available (Tuk tuks & Taxis)
Population Size
127,000
Airports
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Type of Outlets
Two flat vertical pins or two round pins-No adapter needed
Train Stations
Chiang Mai Railway Station
Vaccinations Needed?
None Required. Typhoid recommended. Also should be up-to-date on recommended U.S. vaccinations
Time Zone
Indochina Time (GMT +7)
Visa Needed?
No
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
Thai
Sawasdee
"Sah-Wah-Dee"
Hello
Kawp Koon
"Kop-Koon"
Thank You
Kruna
"Ka-Roon-Nah"
Please
Beiyr
"Bee-Ah"
Beer
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