Chiang Mai , also sometimes written as "Chiangmai", is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is 700 km north of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country.

In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city, although it lacks the cosmopolitan gloss of Bangkok. It has many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come each year. Chiang Mai's historic importance is derived from its important strategic location on an ancient trade route. Long before the modern influx of foreign visitors, the city served as an important centre for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and woodcarving.

To get to Chiang Mai form Bangkok

By Car Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) and turn to Highway No. 32 (Asia Highway) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Nakhon Sawan, then by Highway No. 11, from Tak, Lampang, Lamphun to Chiang Mai: a distance of 696 kilometres or 9 – 10 hours.

By Rail Express and rapid trains leave for Chiang Mai from Hualamphong Station several times daily and the trip takes about 12 - 15 hours depending on the class. It is recommended to reserve seats in advance, especially for sleepers.

By Air
Thai Airways International
Bangkok Airways
Air Asia
Orient Thai Airlines
Nok Air
TiGer Air
Silk Air

Domestic Airlines operate several daily flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. A one-way flight takes about one hour. There are also regular domestic flights between Chiang Mai and other major cities in Thailand and international flights to and from some major Asian destinations, e.g. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Laos, Myanmar, China and South Korea, run by Thai Airways International and other foreign airlines.
Tel. 0 53-449-242 email : info@retireinchiangmai.com

By Bus Several ordinary and air-conditioned buses leave daily from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Jatujak) and it takes about 10 hours Tel. 0 2936 2841 -48 and 0 2936 2852 – 66 ext. 442 or 311 There are also private buses which can be booked at the Bangkok Bus Terminal, the Bus Company or any licensed travel agent.
Local & International Travel arrangement, contact info@retireinchiangmai.com or Boutique Travel Service at email : service@btsthailand.com