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Forested mountain ridges near Chiang Mai, Thailand, fading into thick haze under a pale sky

Trip planning Updated 21 October 2026

Chiang Mai Burning Season: When Not to Go North, and What to Do If You Are Already There

Northern Thailand fills with smoke for weeks each dry season, and Chiang Mai has topped global pollution rankings. When it hits and how to plan.

Green mountains and rice fields in northern Thailand

Trip planning Updated 27 September 2026

North or Islands: How to Choose in Thailand

Mountains and temples in the north against white sand beaches in the south: an honest comparison of Thailand's two halves by trip type, cost and season.

Terraced green hills and forested mountain ridges in Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand, under morning light

Ready-made itineraries Updated 27 September 2026

Northern Thailand Itinerary: Chiang Mai, Pai, Chiang Rai and the Mae Hong Son Loop

A route linking Chiang Mai, Pai, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai, with honest notes on the mountain roads, the burning season and how long each leg takes.

#northern Thailand

3 guides tagged #northern Thailand

Chiang Mai Burning Season: When Not to Go North, and What to Do If You Are Already There

North or Islands: How to Choose in Thailand

Northern Thailand Itinerary: Chiang Mai, Pai, Chiang Rai and the Mae Hong Son Loop