CHIANG MAI
San Kamphaeng
About San Kamphaeng
San Kamphaeng is a district east of Chiang Mai known for crafts (Bo Sang umbrellas, silk, ceramics) and the San Kamphaeng hot springs. Housing is mostly gated estates and moo-baan houses on the city side.
Getting around: A car or scooter is essential. About 20-45 minutes to the city depending on traffic.
Typical rent in San Kamphaeng
- House
- 8,000-38,000 per month (listing examples)
Listing examples on thailand-property.com: 3-bed in Ton Pao 8,000; 4-bed gated 20,000; 3-bed Passorn Pride 22,000; Fah Luang community 30,000; family home 38,000.
What to do in San Kamphaeng
- San Kamphaeng Hot SpringsnatureGeothermal park; foreign entry 100 baht.
- Bo Sang Umbrella VillagecultureUmbrella and paper-craft village.
- San Kamphaeng silk and ceramics shopsshoppingCraft shops along the road.
- MAIIAM Contemporary Art MuseumcultureContemporary art museum on San Kamphaeng Road.
- Mae Kuang DamnatureReservoir area within reach.
Where to eat in San Kamphaeng
- Bo Sang area cafesCafes near the craft shops.
- Local marketsFresh food markets.
What is nearby
- Central Festival Chiang Maimall
- Chiang Mai International Airportairport
Good to know
- Hot springs are in Mae On district, further out.
- Burning season runs about February to April and peaks in March; PM2.5 is often unhealthy then, and November to January is generally clear.
- Most listings are in gated communities.
Frequently asked questions about San Kamphaeng
Where is San Kamphaeng?
San Kamphaeng is an area of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
What is the typical rent in San Kamphaeng?
The median monthly rent across our current listings in San Kamphaeng is about ฿11,000 (about ฿153 per sqm). Median of 49 current listings.
How much does it cost to rent or buy in San Kamphaeng?
We currently show 97 listings in San Kamphaeng: 49 for rent and 39 for sale. Rents start from about ฿2,800 per month (typical ฿11,000).
What is San Kamphaeng known for?
Handicrafts (umbrellas, silk, ceramics) and hot springs.
How far is it from the city?
About 25-30 km east of the old city in the outer parts.
What should I check before renting in San Kamphaeng?
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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