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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is the hub of northern Thailand. On a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expatriate population, all factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "rose of the north".
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- Currency
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)- Language
- Thai
Language
Thai - Time zones
UTC+7
UTC+7- Power plugs
- Type A/B/C/F
Power plugs
Type A, B, C, F · 220 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
- Visa (US citizens)
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Northern Thailand, Thailand · Population: 1.2M · Calling code: +66
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