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A mother of two (expecting a third) on giving birth in Chiang Mai — insurance, choosing an OB and hospital, costs, birth plans, home birth, postpartum care, and the paperwork — with the BirthingCNX team as your first call.
A local breathwork guide's honest picks for sauna and ice bath in Chiang Mai — where to go for a guided reset, a half-day hang, a gentle first plunge, smoke-season refuge, or a nature escape.
Is Chiang Mai safe? Yes. As of 2026, Chiang Mai scored 77.9 on Numbeo's safety index, ranking #1 safest city in Southeast Asia and 19th globally, ahead of Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore in several categories. It is one of the most comfortable places in the world to live, raise a family, or travel solo.…
We were lucky this year, but finally, burning season is upon us and Chiang Mai burning season 2026: dates, air quality & what to expect . To make things a little bit easier for families with young kids and those with kiddos on school break, I’ve compiled this list of indoor playgrounds and kid-friendly cafes…
Is Chiang Mai's air quality bad right now? During burning season, roughly mid-February through April, yes, often unhealthy, with AQI spiking past 150 and hitting 300+ on the worst days. The rest of the year it is usually good to moderate. If Chiang Mai is on your list, you've probably already heard about the burning…