If you’re planning to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, you’re in for a treat. I’ve made this journey a few times, and it’s one of those trips that feels like an adventure before you even get there.

Patrick Scott lived in Chiang Mai between 2022 and 2024, and returned this year for this guide. The tranquillity of Chiang Mai, a northern Thai city set between mountains and the Ping River, is a ...