logistics · 08 Sept 2026
Are Golf Buggies Mandatory in Chiang Mai? Cart Costs
Golf buggies are usually optional in Chiang Mai, not mandatory, but caddies are. Here are real per-course cart fees in THB and when a course makes you ride.
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Condor-Etihad Codeshare Adds One-Ticket Europe to Chiang Mai via Abu Dhabi
Condor's expanded Etihad codeshare adds Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai for winter 2026/27, giving European golfers one through-ticket to CNX for the cool-season peak.
11 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
logistics · 08 Sept 2026
Thailand's THIM App Goes Live Before Oct 1 Arrival-Card Upgrade
Thailand's new THIM app files your mandatory arrival card in three minutes by scanning your passport. What Chiang Mai golfers need before Oct 1.
logistics · 27 Aug 2026
Golf club rental in Chiang Mai vs bringing your clubs
Golf club rental in Chiang Mai runs about THB 800 to 2,000 a round. Here is the airline baggage math, the hybrid pack, and the no-sharing rule.
logistics · 27 Aug 2026
Golf courses near Chiang Mai airport and city
The golf courses near Chiang Mai airport ranked by drive time: North Hill (15 min), Lanna (10 min), Mae Jo (20 min), with green fees and layover tips.
logistics · 26 Aug 2026
Chiang Mai golf transport: getting to the courses
Chiang Mai golf transport explained: real drive times, Grab vs songthaew vs private transfer costs in THB, early tee-time reliability, and the golf-bag problem.
logistics · 04 Aug 2026
Direct India to Chiang Mai Flights Pushed: What Golfers Should Know
Thailand is pushing airlines to open direct India to Chiang Mai routes. What the July 2026 talks mean for cool-season golf trips and tee time booking.
logistics · 21 Jul 2026
Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son Flights Return in September 2026
Ezy Airlines starts 12-seat flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son on 17 September 2026, replacing a six-hour mountain drive with a short hop.
logistics · 14 Jul 2026
Thailand's 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Set to Drop to 30 Days: 2026 Update
Thailand's cabinet approved cutting the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days, but it is not yet law. What Chiang Mai visitors need to know for a 2026 trip.
logistics · 22 May 2026
Chiang Mai bus stations explained: Arcade vs Chang Phueak vs minivans
Which Chiang Mai bus station serves what — Arcade for long-distance south, Chang Phueak for north, the minivan stand for Pai. Plus VIP vs second-class reality.
logistics · 04 Mar 2026
Grab vs taxi in Chiang Mai: when each one wins
Grab, songthaew or metered taxi in Chiang Mai — real prices and when the red truck still wins for short hops, airport runs and late-night transport.
logistics · 27 Feb 2026
Chiang Mai SIM card and eSIM in 2026: best providers compared
Thailand SIM and eSIM picks for a Chiang Mai trip — AIS Traveller, dtac Happy, TrueMove, plus Airalo / Holafly eSIM. Data caps, coverage in the mountains, prices.