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Pai

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  • November – February
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About Pai

Pai is the hippie escape from Chiang Mai — a small mountain town in a lush valley three hours north of Chiang Mai (762 curves, by official count). Hot springs, waterfalls, canyon sunsets and a walking street of smoothies, massages and creative cafés make it a favourite of slow travellers. The surrounding Mae Hong Son Loop is one of Thailand's great motorcycle journeys.

Highlights

  • Pai Canyon sunset (Konglang)
  • Tha Pai Hot Springs morning soak
  • Pai Memorial Bridge — WWII era
  • Yun Lai viewpoint sea of mist at dawn
  • Bamboo Bridge walk across rice fields
  • Night market street food walking street

Pai in photos

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Photo: Nicolas Vollmer · BY 2.0 · Openverse
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Where you'll stay in Pai

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While you're there

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Asanha Bucha Day & Khao Phansa — Bangkok, July 2026
ถนนราชดำเนินใน, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand · festival
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Thai Mother's Day / Queen Mother's Birthday Celebrations — Bangkok, August 2026
ถนนราชดำเนินใน, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand · festival
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Post Malone — Bangkok 2026 — Bangkok, September 2026
ถนนราชดำเนินใน, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand · concert
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Songkran 2027
42 ซอยรามบุตรี, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand · festival
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Best time to visit Pai

November – February

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