North, Thailand
Northern Thailand shares borders with Myanmar and Laos, as well as with the Central Plains and Isaan.
Surrounded by the tallest mountains in Thailand, Northern Thailand is cooler than the rest of the usually sweltering country and thus particularly popular in December and January. In the mountains at night temperatures occasionally dip below freezing, although in the plains the daily average is rarely less than 25 Centigrade.
Culturally, Northern Thailand shows heavy influences from the neighboring cultures of Myanmar and Yunnan (China). The kingdoms of Lanna (centered at Chiang Mai) and Sukhothai were the first historical Thai nations.
Much of northern Thailand was for a long time off limits due to a series of Communist insurgencies and Myanmar's drug battles and civil wars spilling over the border. Both problems have been largely resolved, although caution is still advised near the border with Myanmar in the provinces of Tak and Mae Hong Son.
Personalized Trips for North, Thailand
Customer Reviewed Take a trip to Thailand that will satisfy your wonderlust and allow you to experience the diverse culture, landscape, and wildlife of Thailand.
Customer Reviewed This expansive tour of Thailand will broaden your understanding of the culture, the best places to visit, and the best ways to get insider information.
Customer Reviewed This amazing Thailand trip is perfect for you and your partner. It's full of adventure, romance, relaxation, and new experiences.
Customer Reviewed You’ll experience lush nature, diverse culture, delicious cuisine unique to the Northern region of Thailand.
Customer Reviewed A great way to discover Thailand, take in the Central Plain and Bangkok, the north with Chiang Mai and the more remote Chiang Rai area.