Chiang Mai vs last year — has it changed?
Started by CalgaryKevin · 28 Feb 2026 · 1100 views
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28 Feb 2026 at 16:05
This matches my experience. Chiang Mai is one of my favorites.
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28 Feb 2026 at 20:45
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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1 Mar 2026 at 16:11
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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How's the daytime scene there compared to Colombia?
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2 Mar 2026 at 16:10
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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2 Mar 2026 at 17:12
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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3 Mar 2026 at 04:58
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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3 Mar 2026 at 14:04
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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3 Mar 2026 at 18:24
Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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4 Mar 2026 at 02:33
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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4 Mar 2026 at 14:11
This matches my experience. Chiang Mai is one of my favorites.
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5 Mar 2026 at 00:19
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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5 Mar 2026 at 00:43
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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5 Mar 2026 at 06:55
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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