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Chiang Rai travel guide

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Chiang Rai travel guide

Best time to visit January·February·DecemberOctober 31°/22°

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When to visit Chiang Rai: month by month

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What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Chiang Rai travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
THB (฿)
Plug
A / B / C / O
Voltage
220V/50Hz
Driving
left
Emergency
191
Tipping
optional
Tap water
use bottled

Airports

  • CEIMae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport6.4 km
  • BORBokeo International Airport57.1 km
  • THLTachileik Airport64.5 km
  • MOGMong Hsat Airport90.9 km

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • March3Makha Bucha Day
  • April6Chakri Memorial Day
  • April13Songkran Festival4/13~15
  • May1National Labour Day
  • May4Coronation Day
  • May31Visakha Bucha Day
  • June3Queen Suthida's Birthday
  • July28King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
  • July29Asarnha Bucha Day
  • July30Buddhist Lent Day
  • August12Mother's Day
  • October13King Bhumibol Memorial Day
  • October23Chulalongkorn Day

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