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Chiang Mai Essentials
CURRENCY
CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES
$1.00 USD = 32.03 THB
$1.00 AUD = 22.90 THB
€1.00 EUR = 37.66 THB
£1.00 GBP = 43.23 THB
The Thai currency (THB) is called the ‘Baht’, and it’s the only currency used in the country. In touristy areas they may acccept USD but and give change in THB but you’ll suffer an unfavourable exchange rate. It is, however, easy to change most major currencies into THB.
LANGUAGE
THAI IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THAILAND.
ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY IN THAILAND IS 220 VOLTS. 50 CYCLES/SEC.
LOCAL TIME
Time in Chiang Mai:Chiang Mai’s Time Zone is (GMT+7) Chiang Mai’s has never utilised daylight saving.
WEATHER
CURRENT CHIANG MAI WEATHER
TRANSPORTATION
AIR/LAND/SEA
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) caters to domestic and international flights. The airport is only 3km southwest of the old city. Local carriers such as Nok Air and regional carrier Air Asia can fly from Bangkok for as little as US$35. Internationally, the main destinations are Kuala Lumpur, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. To get around the city, it’s best to use Sŏrng·tăa·ou or Rót daang which are red trucks two rows of seats in the back. You can hire them like a taxi or get on board with other passengers heading the same direction.
Chiang Mai Daily Costs
BUDGET
Daily Budget Up To:
US$30
- Guesthouse dorm room: US$10–20
- Night Market dish: US$1.50
- Rót daang ride: US$0.80-1.20
MID RANGE
Daily Budget From:
US$31–200
- Air-con hotel room: US$30–45
- Good local restaurant meal: US$5–15
- Food Tour & Cooking Class: US$35
LUXURY
Daily Budget From:
US$201+
- Boutique hotel or resort: US$80–500
- Thai multi-course meal: US$35+
- Chiang Rai White Temple Tour: US$80+