neighborhoods · 25 Oct 2026
San Kamphaeng Chiang Mai Golf: Should You Base East?
San Kamphaeng and Mae On put you close to Highlands, Alpine and the hot springs. Here is when an east-side base beats the city commute, and when it doesn't.
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Hang Dong Chiang Mai Hotels for Golfers: Staying South
Hang Dong Chiang Mai hotels suit golfers who want quiet nights near North Hill, Gassan and Inthanon. Transfer times, food, and who should stay north instead.
26 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
neighborhoods · 22 Oct 2026
Mae Rim Hotel Golf Base: Quiet Stays Near the Courses
Is a Mae Rim hotel a good golf base? Drive times to Summit Green Valley, Royal Chiang Mai and Alpine, honest trade-offs, and when to stay in the city instead.
neighborhoods · 03 Oct 2026
Best Area to Base a Chiang Mai Golf Trip: 4 Zones Compared
The best area to base a Chiang Mai golf trip is Nimman or the Old City for most groups. Compare four zones on airport time, course drives and evenings.
neighborhoods · 07 Apr 2026
Best Chiang Mai hotels under $50 in 2026: 8 picks with photos
Chiang Mai hotels under $50 — cleanest boutique guesthouses, heritage Lanna courts, and pool-villa-feels-private picks. Real recent photos from our team.
neighborhoods · 22 Mar 2026
Chiang Mai Riverside: who it suits and the hotels worth booking
The Ping Riverside in Chiang Mai — the heritage hotels, the night-market access, the cafes facing the water and who Riverside actually suits vs other neighborhoods.
neighborhoods · 20 Mar 2026
Santitham: the budget neighbourhood Chiang Mai locals actually live in
Santitham — the cheaper, locals-mostly area north of the Old City. Why digital nomads have started moving there, the food, and whether you'd actually want to stay.
neighborhoods · 18 Mar 2026
Nimman vs Old City: which Chiang Mai area to stay in
Nimman vs Old City — the cafe-and-coworking zone versus the moat-and-temple zone. Vibes, walkability, transport, and which suits your trip.