Mae Rim

About Mae Rim

Mae Rim is a district about 15-30 minutes north of Chiang Mai with mountain scenery, rice fields, resorts and villas. It is quieter and cooler than the city and popular with families near Prem school.

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Getting around: A car is essential; the airport is a manageable drive. Road 1096 runs through Mae Sa Valley.

Typical rent in Mae Rim

House

15,000-40,000 per month (Dot Property); up to 60,000+ per baanlyy

Dot Property 15,000-40,000; ExpatDen mentions good houses around 20,000; baanlyy up to 60,000+.

What to do in Mae Rim

• Queen Sirikit Botanic GardenparkThailand's first international-standard botanic garden; 100 baht entry.
• Mae Sa ValleynatureWaterfall, orchid and butterfly farms, zipline operators.
• Elephant Nature ParknatureElephant refuge reached via the Mae Sa area.
• Mon Cham viewpointnatureViewpoint in Mae Sa Valley.

Where to eat in Mae Rim

• Mae Sa Valley cafesCafes and restaurants along road 1096.
• Mae Rim local marketsDaily fresh food.

What is nearby

• Prem Tinsulanonda International Schoolschool
• Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardenother
• Chiang Mai International Airportairport

Good to know

• Hospital information was not found in sources.
• Burning season runs about February to April and peaks in March; PM2.5 is often unhealthy then, and November to January is generally clear.
• Quieter, with lower density than the city.

Frequently asked questions about Mae Rim

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