CHIANG MAI
Payap
About Payap
Payap refers to the area around Payap University's Kaew Nawarat campus in Wat Ket, on the east bank of the Ping River. It has colonial-era houses, McCormick Hospital and a quieter riverside feel with galleries and boutiques.
Getting around: Grab and songthaews run along Charoen Rat and the river roads. The Old City is a short ride across the river. A scooter helps.
What to do in Payap
- Ping River riversideotherWalks and riverside cafes in Wat Ket.
- Wat KettempleHistoric riverside temple and sub-district.
- Wat Ket Sunday marketmarketSmaller Sunday market in Wat Ket.
- Art galleries in old warehousescultureConverted teak warehouses and boutique shops.
- Payap University Kaew Nawarat campuscultureCampus with cafes and a music academy.
Where to eat in Payap
- Payap campus cafesFai Bakery and Dairy Queen listed on campus.
- Riverside cafes in Wat KetSmall cafes and restaurants.
What is nearby
- McCormick Hospital0.3 kmhospital
- Payap University0 kmuniversity
- Chang Phueak Gate3.5 kmother
- Chiang Mai International Airportairport
Good to know
- Low-lying areas near the Ping River can flood in the rainy season.
- Burning season runs about February to April and peaks in March; PM2.5 is often unhealthy then, and November to January is generally clear.
- Quiet by Chiang Mai standards; fewer cafes and bars than Nimman.
Frequently asked questions about Payap
Where is Payap?
Payap is an area of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
What is the typical rent in Payap?
The median monthly rent across our current listings in Payap is about ฿12,000 (about ฿272 per sqm). Median of 123 current listings.
How much does it cost to rent or buy in Payap?
We currently show 167 listings in Payap: 124 for rent and 27 for sale. Rents start from about ฿750 per month (typical ฿12,000).
Where is Payap University?
The Kaew Nawarat campus is at 131/8 Kaeo Nawarat Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai.
Is there a hospital nearby?
McCormick Hospital is about 250 m from the campus.
Does the riverside flood?
Low-lying sois near the river can in the rainy season.
What should I check before renting in Payap?
Ask for the exact unit's photos, the monthly rent plus water, electricity and common fees, the deposit and the contract length. Visit in person and meet the owner or agent at the place.
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