Sapore di Cina

Learn Chinese, Travel or Work in China

We are reader-supported and may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site

Study Thai in Chiang Mai: Private Schools and Universities

by Leave a Comment

Study Thai in Chiang Mai

Study Thai in Chiang Mai – Index

  1. Pros of studying Thai in Chiang Mai
  2. Cons of studying Thai in Chiang Mai
  3. Private schools in Chiang Mai
  4. Universities for studying Thai in Chiang Mai

Study a foreign language in a foreign country requires planning. Not only do you want to find a suitable city to study that particular language, but you also want a reputable school that has a decent track record of helping foreigners.

If you read this article, you’ve probably decided to study Thai, but not sure whether Chiang Mai is a good choice yet. Don’t worry in that case. In this article, we list both the pros and cons of studying Thai in Chiang Mai.

Later, we also list some of the most popular private schools and public universities among foreigners who study Thai. Let’s get started and review some of the pros of studying Thai in Chiang Mai, especially in comparison to Bangkok.

[Read more…]

We are reader-supported and may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site

Traveling to Chiang Mai, the capital of northern Thailand

by Leave a Comment

Traveling to Chiang Mai

General overview

Chiang Mai is 700 kilometers away from the capital Bangkok, and is the largest city of the north and the second largest in all of Thailand. As a budget-friendly city that is easily visited on foot (as opposed to Bangkok!), it is also the preferred destination for those intending to travel to southeast Asia for an extended period of time.

Chiang Mai has a very varied range of cheap guesthouses, along with 5 star hotels; you can therefore choose the most suitable accommodations for your budget

I do however recommend that you read reviews from other travelers about specific hotels, in particular hostels and guesthouses since often their prices are really low yet the condition of the rooms are catastrophic (damp blankets that are almost wet, bathrooms that don’t work, etc).

One solution is to see the room with your own eyes and personally visit each guest house, in this way you can negotiate the price per night.

The majority of hotels are located in the historic center, surrounded by ancient walls that surround the city, creating a square “defense” of the walls and surrounding canals.

Click here to read reviews of the hotels we recommend in Chiang Mai.

How to get to Chiang Mai

[Read more…]

We are reader-supported and may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site

The Best Hotels in Chiang Mai, Capital of the North

by Leave a Comment

Chiang Mai is the largest city in Northern Thailand and one of the top touristic destinations in the country, for this reason the city have a large offer of accommodation. Finding a good hotel in Chiang Mai may not be easy and here you will find some of the best hotels in Chiang Mai whatever your budget may be.

If your looking for general tips on booking hotels in Thailand click here to read our guide.

Reviews of Luxury (5 star) hotels in Chiang Mai

137 Pillars House


A cozy hotel with 30 guestrooms, the 137 Pillars House is a beautiful stay option located in the Muang area of Chiang Mai. The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms, neatly decorated offering modern feel. The surroundings are lush green with manicured gardens, which will surely elevate the guest’s overall experience. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking with other amenities like 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, steam and spa, childcare services, daily housekeeping, and a gift shop. It also offers portable Wi-Fi rental. The food at the hotel is exceptional, prepared from fresh organic produce. The staff here speaks English and Chinese to communicate easily with western travelers and travelers from other Asian countries. Its central location makes reaching popular attractions like Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center, Wat Chiang Mai National Museum, Wat Gatekaram and The Suvannabumi Art Gallery easily accessible on foot. All these attractions are only 2 to 20 minute walk away.

[Read more…]

We are reader-supported and may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site

Teaching English in Thailand: My experience in a kindergarten

by 16 Comments

Teaching English in ThailandLook, this is how you smile

Click here to read the review of the best platforms to get your TEFL Certification Online

This article was written by Adrian Fleur, the author of Market of Eden. Make sure to check out her blog if you wish to move to Thailand or you are just curious to know more about The Land of Smiles and, in particular, Chiang Mai.

In this article I’m going to share my experience of teaching English full-time in a kindergarten in Thailand. First, let me tell you, I was pretty new to Thailand at this point (about a few months in), and at the time, I was working through an “agency”. Basically, the agency were the same people I had done my TEFL course with, and then once I’d finished I stayed on with them out of convenience (or laziness).

They had sorted out my visa for me with little hassle, and offered me all kinds of jobs, from private lessons to substituting, so it made sense to me to keep up the relationship. [Read more…]