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Pai

Hippie hill town in northern Thailand

🗓️ Best time: November–February💰 Budget · ~$35/day📍 Thailand

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About Pai

A windy 762-curve mountain road takes you to Pai — bohemian backpacker town with hot springs, waterfalls, walking street markets, and bamboo bungalows over rice paddies.

⭐ Things to do in Pai

Pai Canyon at sunsetMae Yen Waterfall hikeTha Pai Hot SpringsWalking Street night marketPai Land Split (free fruit)Pam Bok WaterfallWhite Buddha viewpointSai Ngam hot spring (locals only)

🍽️ What to eat in Pai

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Khao soi northern currySai oua sausageBanana rotiPai whisky bar

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a scooter (essential); walking street is small.

💡 Local tip

Take Dramamine before the road from Chiang Mai — 762 curves is no joke.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Watch for tourist scams in Bangkok and Phuket.

🌙 Nightlife

Don't Cry Bar; Edible Jazz; reggae bars on Walking Street.

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