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| Dillenia Home one of four houses offered for rent |
- Availability of Rentals,
- Special Offers, News,
- House Rental Offers,
- Property Area and Facilities,
- Vicinity of Baan Sammi.
Just scroll down to read each chapter.
Scrollen Sie nach unten, um jedes Kapitel zu lesen.
1 — Availability of Rentals
— This tabular overview is constantly updated —
(1) — PLUMERIA HOME
Long-term only:
RENTED – NOT AVAILABLE IN 2026 AND 2027,
MIGHT BE AVAILABLE IN 2028.
MIGHT BE AVAILABLE IN 2028.
(2) — DILLENIA HOME
Long-term only:
Currently rented and temporarily unavailable!
Expected to be available for rent again
in 2027.
Expected to be available for rent again
in 2027.
(3) — TAI SAENG CHAN PAVILION (MOONLIGHT PAVILION)
Long-term / Short-term:
Currently rented and temporarily unavailable!Expected to be available for rent again
from mid- or late February 2026.
Please inquire for more precise availability dates
and to arrange a viewing.
(4) — LYCHEE LODGE
Long-term / Short-term:
Available for rent from 15 March 2026.
The exterior can be viewed on any day
(1-day advance notice required);
the interior can be seen from the photo album
(link above).
Available for rent from 15 March 2026.
The exterior can be viewed on any day
(1-day advance notice required);
the interior can be seen from the photo album
(link above).
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(1) – Plumeria Home (top left) • (2) – Dillenia Home (top right) (3) – Tai Saeng Chan Pavilion (bottom left) • (4) – Lychee Lodge (bottom right) |
The availability dates of houses for rent will be updated instantly as soon as any changes or expected changes occur. These dates may be approximate or exact. To track these updates, please use a website monitoring tool or extension (e.g., Distill). Unfortunately, we cannot fulfill requests from interested renters to be notified of updates individually. However, if you have visited Baan Sammi and viewed the property and exterior of the houses, and have expressed an interest in renting a specific house within a certain timeframe, we would be happy to add you to our list of prospective tenants and keep you informed of any relevant updates.
Please note: Mr. Samran Apaipong does NOT run a hotel business. Mr. Samran Apaipong offers "accommodation [4 houses, all located on a single private property] for the purpose of providing accommodation service for a monthly paid service charge or upward only". This service is excluded from the Hotel Act, B.E. 2547 (C.E. 2004), Section 4 (2).
โปรดทราบ: นาย สำราญ อภัยพงศ์ ไม่ได้ดำเนินกิจการโรงแรม — นาย สำราญ อภัยพงศ์ มี "สถานที่พักที่จัดตั้งขึ้นโดยมวีัตถุประสงค์เพื่อให้บรการที่พักอาศัยโดยคิดค่าบริการเป็นรายเดือนขึ้นไปเท่านั้น" — บริการนี้ได้รับการยกเว้นจาก พระราชบัญญัติโรงแรม พ.ศ. ๒๕๔๗ มาตรา ๔ (๒)
2 — Special Offers, News
For renting with Baan Sammi, offers can be viewed in a separate blog and in Facebook posts:
► SPECIAL RENTAL OFFERS ◄
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► FACEBOOK ◄
3 — House Rental Offers
3.1 — The houses at Baan Sammi are designed as a retreat for those who prefer a quiet life surrounded by a natural setting. There is no tourist hustle and bustle here, as Khun Sam does not run a hotel, hostel, guest house, or typical Thai resort. Baan Sammi also does not have a restaurant, bar, or pub.
3.2 — At Baan Sammi, 4 houses are offered for long-term rental (3 months to 3 years, but usually 1 year or more). The tenants are most often foreigners or Thai-foreign couples. There are several reasons why people want to stay here:
• they have found the perfect retirement home, or
• they want to escape the long, cold autumn and winter in the northern hemisphere, or
• they are artists, writers, or internet experts who require an inspiring and peaceful environment with workspace, or
• they may be businesspeople who need a retreat in Southeast Asia with good flight and internet connections, or
• they may be global travelers who need a base to explore northern Thailand for a long period of time.
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| (1) Plumeria Home: comprises Plumeria Bungalow (on the left) and Khilek Pavilion (on the right) บ้านพลุเมเรีย และ ศาลาขี้เหล็ก ๗๙/๑ ม. ๖ ตำบลป่าลาน — บ้านหลังแรกให้เช่า → Album, → Description, → Rental Rates |
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| (2) Dillenia Home: comprises Dillenia Bungalow (on the left) and Chom Doi Pavilion (on the right) บ้านดิเลเนีย และ สาลาชมดอย ๗๙/๒ ม. ๖ ตำบลป่าลาน — บ้านหลังที่สองให้เช่า → Album, → Description, → Rental Rates |
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| (3) Tai Saeng Chan Pavilion (Moonlight Pavilion) บ้านไต้แสงจันทร์ ๗๙/๓ ม. ๖ ตำบลป่าลาน — บ้านหลังที่สามให้เช่า → Album, → Description, → Rental Rates |
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| (4) Lychee Lodge บ้านลิ้นจี่ ๗๙/๔ ม. ๖ ตำบลป่าลาน — บ้านหลังที่สี่ให้เช่า → Album, → Description, → Rental Rates |
3.4 — You can reach destinations by bicycle, motorbike, scooter, car, GrabCar, GrabBike, Bolt, or public transport by saleng from the street next to the main gate and song-thaeo from the Chiang Mai – Doi Saket Highway (#118). The nearest villages are within walking distance and have a few small grocery shops and food stalls. Several shops, markets and restaurants can be reached within a short bicycle ride of less than 2.5 mi (2–4 km). The district centre of Doi Saket is 4 mi (7 km) away, and the city limit of Chiang Mai is 9 mi (15 km) away.
3.5 — Rental rates vary depending on the type of house, the length of stay, and the number of people. You can find the rental rates and utility costs listed in the blog Special Rental Offers.
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PROPERTY MAP OF BAAN SAMMI (private garden areas next to the houses are marked pea green) THERE ARE 4 HOMES FOR RENT: Plumeria Home = PB+KP Dillenia Home = DB+CDP Tai Saeng Chan Pavilion (Moonlight Pavilion) = TSCP Lychee Lodge = LL |
4 — Property Area and Facilities
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| The Dragon's Paddling Pool is a large natural pond for boating, swimming, and fishing |
The roughly rectangular, flat property is approximately 4 rai (about 7,000 square meters, or 1.7 acres) in size, with some slightly elevated and sloped areas. Designed to the utmost possible extent as a sanctuary for nature, this area has become home to numerous native animals. It features a large pond, four smaller ponds, ditches, a gazebo, pathways, a driveway, and lush vegetation, both wild and cultivated. The driveway, paths, and the gazebo are perfect for strolling and relaxing. Several areas are ideal for barbecues.
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| Wildlife and Pets — ► ALBUM ◄ |
Only the large pond, Dragon's Paddling Pool, is suitable for boating, swimming, and fishing. Measuring ninety meters (300 ft) in length, twenty meters (65 ft) in width, and seven meters (23 ft) in depth, this pond has steep banks and is connected to groundwater. There is no inflow of surface water from public canals. During the long dry season, the water level only drops slightly because groundwater is pumped into the ponds from our well, which is over 100 meters (330 ft) deep. The entire banks of all ponds are covered in natural vegetation and must not be entered. There are plenty of fish of different species in the pond. Thanks to the pond's depth, its connection to groundwater, and the lush vegetation along its banks, the natural self-cleaning process of the pond is not expected to be impaired by leaf litter, meaning it will neither silt up nor become overgrown in the coming decades. Plans are in place to install an oxygenating fountain in the center of the pond in 2026 to provide good living conditions for the fish. The trees around the pond are tall, with some exceeding 20 meters (65 ft), so much of the bank and parts of the water surface are shaded. The pond has no algae. As the soil consists of loam and clay, tiny particles can float in the water and do not sink easily. This causes the pond to appear turbid, with visibility of no more than half a meter (2 ft) from the water's surface. There are no leeches on land or in the water, and there have never been any waterborne diseases. Access to the pond for boating and swimming is via staircase-docks only.
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| Plants and Flowers — ► ALBUM ◄ |
Mosquitoes are everywhere in Chiang Mai, both in the city and in the surrounding rural areas dominated by rice fields. There are no more mosquitoes in the area around Baan Sammi than elsewhere. Although Baan Sammi is not a mosquito paradise, precautionary measures are recommended, especially in the evening. There is no need to cover the bed frame with a mosquito net at night, as the rooms of all houses are completely protected from mosquitoes by screens on doors, windows, and other openings.
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| Garden — ► ALBUM ◄ |
Baan Sammi is a pet-friendly property. There are currently the following outdoor pets on the property: One male dog and three female cats. However, our dog does not allow other dogs in its territory, regardless of size or sex. Therefore, unfortunately, we cannot accommodate guests with their own dogs, and guests with their own cats should be cautious.
4.2 — PROPERTY FACILITIES:
All houses at Baan Sammi have access to electricity, Wi-Fi, a mobile phone signal, clear tap water, and water from the ponds for irrigation.
There is a small rowboat for one or two people. There are several places in the garden suitable for barbecues.
There is an open-spaced community seating area (roofed and non-roofed) next to the Clerodendrum Chalets, which can be used for socializing.
Each house has its own washing machine. An iron and an ironing board are available upon request.
Food delivery services from FoodPanda, GrabFood, and MealsOnWheels4U are available online 7 days a week.
Daily grocery delivery services from Lotus's (formerly TescoLotus), BigC, Tops, Makro, and others are also available online.
Every afternoon, a female cyclist passes through the village offering a grocery delivery service. Let her stop, and you can shop.
Khun Sam can advise you on how and where to rent a car, motorbike, scooter, or bicycle.
If you're planning on taking public transportation to the city, Khun Sam can arrange a shuttle service for you. You will be picked up from the entrance gate of Baan Sammi and taken by saleng to Ban Nam Phrae, a village on Highway #118 (Chiang Mai – Doi Saket Road). There, you can switch to the fixed-route yellow song-thaeo that services the route from Doi Saket to Chiang Mai city center and back.
Convenient app-based car-sharing and motorbike-sharing services are available from Grab and Bolt. They can take you to any destination in Chiang Mai and the surrounding area at significantly lower fares than taxis, song-thaeos and tuk-tuks. Khun Sam can help you book a trip from Baan Sammi to any destination in Chiang Mai.
5 — Vicinity of Baan Sammi
5.1 — LOCATION:
Baan Sammi is located about 15 kilometers (10 miles) northeast of Chiang Mai, in the district of Doi Saket. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand and is located in the north.
You can find Baan Sammi on Google Maps by searching for "Baan Sammi". Google Maps can also provide directions to Baan Sammi. You can find other search and navigation options in the blog HOW TO FIND BAAN SAMMI? You can also view the Baan Sammi area on Google's satellite imagery. This map also shows the locations of shops in five nearby villages.
5.2 — VICINITY:
Baan Sammi is located between two rural villages, บ้านป่ายางปอย, Ban Pa Yang Poi, and บ้านป่าติ๋ว, Ban Pa Tio. This countryside is characterized by huge rice fields, numerous irrigation ditches and canals, streams hemmed by natural vegetation, small rural villages with wooden houses and farm gardens, and an increasing number of newly built houses..
This area is part of the Chiang Mai intermontane plain, a wide valley through which the Ping River flows (see the Google satellite aerial photo). It is located at an elevation of just over 300 meters (985 ft) above sea level in the north. The plain is approximately 25 kilometers (16 mi) wide and is bordered by the western mountain range (the Doi Suthep foothills bordering the city of Chiang Mai), the eastern mountain range (the Doi Saket foothills bordering the district village of Doi Saket), and the northern hills (beyond San Sai and Doi Saket, where the Mae Kuang Dam is located). On clear days, the hills and mountains can be seen from Baan Sammi nearly every day, except during the hot season when it is hazy.
Baan Sammi, and the access roads to Chiang Mai and Doi Saket, are passable all year round and are located in an area that is not prone to flooding.
5.3 — ROUTES FOR TRANSPORTATION:
Baan Sammi has direct access to a small, sealed village street with minimal traffic. This street connects to a country road with little to moderate traffic that runs to the village of Nam Phrae, 3.8 km away (see the Underpass of Ban Nam Phrae). There, you can access the busy Chiang Mai – Doi Saket Highway (#118), the main road for travelling to Chiang Mai by car, motorbike, or public transport (see the main route on the map).
Detailed information on routes, nearby destinations, and farther destinations in the Doi Saket and Chiang Mai areas can be found in the blog Public and Private Transportation, and in 4 route map albums (links on the main website). For information on the main route connecting Chiang Mai with Baan Sammi, see the map and illustrated route description in the blog How to Find Baan Sammi?
5,4 — TRANSPORTATION:
Cars and motorbikes/scooters offer the greatest independence and are the most suitable means of private transport. Bicycles are ideal for short distances of up to 7 kilometers, for example, for shopping in nearby villages and in Doi Saket.
4.2 — PROPERTY FACILITIES:
All houses at Baan Sammi have access to electricity, Wi-Fi, a mobile phone signal, clear tap water, and water from the ponds for irrigation.
There is a small rowboat for one or two people. There are several places in the garden suitable for barbecues.
There is an open-spaced community seating area (roofed and non-roofed) next to the Clerodendrum Chalets, which can be used for socializing.
Each house has its own washing machine. An iron and an ironing board are available upon request.
Food delivery services from FoodPanda, GrabFood, and MealsOnWheels4U are available online 7 days a week.
Daily grocery delivery services from Lotus's (formerly TescoLotus), BigC, Tops, Makro, and others are also available online.
Every afternoon, a female cyclist passes through the village offering a grocery delivery service. Let her stop, and you can shop.
Khun Sam can advise you on how and where to rent a car, motorbike, scooter, or bicycle.
If you're planning on taking public transportation to the city, Khun Sam can arrange a shuttle service for you. You will be picked up from the entrance gate of Baan Sammi and taken by saleng to Ban Nam Phrae, a village on Highway #118 (Chiang Mai – Doi Saket Road). There, you can switch to the fixed-route yellow song-thaeo that services the route from Doi Saket to Chiang Mai city center and back.
Convenient app-based car-sharing and motorbike-sharing services are available from Grab and Bolt. They can take you to any destination in Chiang Mai and the surrounding area at significantly lower fares than taxis, song-thaeos and tuk-tuks. Khun Sam can help you book a trip from Baan Sammi to any destination in Chiang Mai.
5 — Vicinity of Baan Sammi
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| The eastern mountain range at sunset |
Baan Sammi is located about 15 kilometers (10 miles) northeast of Chiang Mai, in the district of Doi Saket. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand and is located in the north.
You can find Baan Sammi on Google Maps by searching for "Baan Sammi". Google Maps can also provide directions to Baan Sammi. You can find other search and navigation options in the blog HOW TO FIND BAAN SAMMI? You can also view the Baan Sammi area on Google's satellite imagery. This map also shows the locations of shops in five nearby villages.
5.2 — VICINITY:
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| The property of Baan Sammi and its immediate surroundings |
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| The northern hills |
Baan Sammi, and the access roads to Chiang Mai and Doi Saket, are passable all year round and are located in an area that is not prone to flooding.
5.3 — ROUTES FOR TRANSPORTATION:
Baan Sammi has direct access to a small, sealed village street with minimal traffic. This street connects to a country road with little to moderate traffic that runs to the village of Nam Phrae, 3.8 km away (see the Underpass of Ban Nam Phrae). There, you can access the busy Chiang Mai – Doi Saket Highway (#118), the main road for travelling to Chiang Mai by car, motorbike, or public transport (see the main route on the map).
Detailed information on routes, nearby destinations, and farther destinations in the Doi Saket and Chiang Mai areas can be found in the blog Public and Private Transportation, and in 4 route map albums (links on the main website). For information on the main route connecting Chiang Mai with Baan Sammi, see the map and illustrated route description in the blog How to Find Baan Sammi?
5,4 — TRANSPORTATION:
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| A hot air balloon, a rare and unusual means of transportation, ideal for fun tours |
If a vehicle of your own is not available, using public transportation from the road adjacent to our property is an easy and cheap alternative, although it may be complicated at first. A ride with Grab or Bolt, both are app-based online car-sharing services, is convenient and not expensive. There is also a fixed route for song-thaeos between Chiang Mai and Doi Saket on the Highway (#118). The best point at which a song-thaeo can pick you up or drop you off is near the village of Nam Phrae (street view of the exit point). You can choose a saleng or bicycle to connect between Ban Nam Phrae and Baan Sammi.
Bicyclists: Due to the subtropical climate rather than the distance involved, hiking and cycling are not the preferred modes of transport for most foreigners or Thais. Furthermore, there is a total lack of bicycle-friendly city infrastructure and awareness of cyclists (and pedestrians) among drivers. However, there is an extensive network of small sealed country roads with very little traffic that cyclists can use. These roads are flat throughout the Chiang Mai intermountain plain and have no steep gradients in the nearby foothills. Bicycles are available to rent in the city.
For bicyclists and motorcyclists, Baan Sammi offers maps (based on Google Maps), which are intended to help users find the best routes around Baan Sammi, avoiding major roads, including ring roads and highways (links to the maps can be found on the main website in Chapter 1). The maps favor small country roads to and from Doi Saket and Chiang Mai, and indicate the best points to cross major roads.
5.5 — FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY:
Small shops can be found in all surrounding villages. Local markets, which are open daily or on certain days of the week, can be found in Ban Pa Du, Ban Pa Pong, Ban Bo Hin, and Doi Saket, as well as many other villages.
Many villages have small food stalls and restaurants, which are mostly open at certain times every day. Thai restaurants can be found in and between villages, usually located on country or main roads. Several restaurants serving Western food can also be found in the district of Doi Saket.
In Ban Choeng Doi, which is the district village of Doi Saket, there are numerous shops, including Lotus's, 7-Eleven, restaurants, food stalls, four banks, a daily market, a post office, and a hospital.
5.6 — VACATION FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY:
A network of small, paved country roads stretching over a huge area invites you to go on motorbike/scooter and bicycle trips. Destinations: Mae Kuang Dam and other dams, San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, Muang On Cave, national parks (e.g., Mae Takhrai), Buddhist temples (e.g., Wat Doi Saket and several isolated monasteries on hills), resorts with restaurants and swimming pools (e.g., Wang Than Resort), specialty restaurants (e.g., the German Restaurant), Tao Garden and Spa, Thawichon Botanical Garden, horse riding, a fitness center, and handicraft villages (e.g., Bo Sang for sa paper, umbrellas, teak furniture, silver, and Thai silk). There are also celadon factories and the opportunity to go on air excursions (e.g., hot air ballooning and paragliding), as well as the Chiang Mai – Lamphun Golf Club..
5.7 — CHIANG MAI AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES:
As the largest city in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai offers all the necessary establishments and public utilities. For detailed tourist information about Chiang Mai, the One Stop in Chiang Mai website is a good choice to start.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is located in the southwest of the old city and can be reached by car in just a few minutes. There are many daily flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and many other national destinations can be reached from there. There are also flights to neighboring countries.
The train station is located a few kilometers east of the old city. State Railways of Thailand operates services between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. There are several trains daily, including both daytime and overnight services. Seats can be booked online.
There are many department stores and supermarkets with both Western and Thai goods. BigC Extra, Rim Ping, and Lotus's are easy to reach from Baan Sammi without entering the city.
There are many hospitals, doctors, and dentists in the city. In the district village of Doi Saket, about 7 km away from Baan Sammi, there is a hospital and a doctor's surgery.
There are several international schools (and a German school).
Several consulates are present in Chiang Mai, including those of the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
There are plenty of car rental services in Chiang Mai (see Chapter 5: https://baansammi-transport.blogspot.com/). Many international car rental companies offer services at or near Chiang Mai International Airport.
5.8 — VACATION FACILITIES IN CHIANG MAI AND ITS VICINITY:
The old city of Chiang Mai, which is surrounded by a city wall and a moat, is well worth a visit. It is famous for its many ancient Buddhist temples. The Night Bazaar and the Sunday Street Market are not to be missed, but there are many other places of interest. Chiang Mai offers a wide range of amenities, including nightlife, bungee jumping and hot air balloon rides, as well as visits to museums, the zoo and the night safari park.
Bicyclists: Due to the subtropical climate rather than the distance involved, hiking and cycling are not the preferred modes of transport for most foreigners or Thais. Furthermore, there is a total lack of bicycle-friendly city infrastructure and awareness of cyclists (and pedestrians) among drivers. However, there is an extensive network of small sealed country roads with very little traffic that cyclists can use. These roads are flat throughout the Chiang Mai intermountain plain and have no steep gradients in the nearby foothills. Bicycles are available to rent in the city.
For bicyclists and motorcyclists, Baan Sammi offers maps (based on Google Maps), which are intended to help users find the best routes around Baan Sammi, avoiding major roads, including ring roads and highways (links to the maps can be found on the main website in Chapter 1). The maps favor small country roads to and from Doi Saket and Chiang Mai, and indicate the best points to cross major roads.
5.5 — FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY:
Small shops can be found in all surrounding villages. Local markets, which are open daily or on certain days of the week, can be found in Ban Pa Du, Ban Pa Pong, Ban Bo Hin, and Doi Saket, as well as many other villages.
Many villages have small food stalls and restaurants, which are mostly open at certain times every day. Thai restaurants can be found in and between villages, usually located on country or main roads. Several restaurants serving Western food can also be found in the district of Doi Saket.
In Ban Choeng Doi, which is the district village of Doi Saket, there are numerous shops, including Lotus's, 7-Eleven, restaurants, food stalls, four banks, a daily market, a post office, and a hospital.
5.6 — VACATION FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY:
A network of small, paved country roads stretching over a huge area invites you to go on motorbike/scooter and bicycle trips. Destinations: Mae Kuang Dam and other dams, San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, Muang On Cave, national parks (e.g., Mae Takhrai), Buddhist temples (e.g., Wat Doi Saket and several isolated monasteries on hills), resorts with restaurants and swimming pools (e.g., Wang Than Resort), specialty restaurants (e.g., the German Restaurant), Tao Garden and Spa, Thawichon Botanical Garden, horse riding, a fitness center, and handicraft villages (e.g., Bo Sang for sa paper, umbrellas, teak furniture, silver, and Thai silk). There are also celadon factories and the opportunity to go on air excursions (e.g., hot air ballooning and paragliding), as well as the Chiang Mai – Lamphun Golf Club..
5.7 — CHIANG MAI AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES:
As the largest city in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai offers all the necessary establishments and public utilities. For detailed tourist information about Chiang Mai, the One Stop in Chiang Mai website is a good choice to start.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is located in the southwest of the old city and can be reached by car in just a few minutes. There are many daily flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and many other national destinations can be reached from there. There are also flights to neighboring countries.
The train station is located a few kilometers east of the old city. State Railways of Thailand operates services between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. There are several trains daily, including both daytime and overnight services. Seats can be booked online.
There are many department stores and supermarkets with both Western and Thai goods. BigC Extra, Rim Ping, and Lotus's are easy to reach from Baan Sammi without entering the city.
There are many hospitals, doctors, and dentists in the city. In the district village of Doi Saket, about 7 km away from Baan Sammi, there is a hospital and a doctor's surgery.
There are several international schools (and a German school).
Several consulates are present in Chiang Mai, including those of the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
There are plenty of car rental services in Chiang Mai (see Chapter 5: https://baansammi-transport.blogspot.com/). Many international car rental companies offer services at or near Chiang Mai International Airport.
5.8 — VACATION FACILITIES IN CHIANG MAI AND ITS VICINITY:
The old city of Chiang Mai, which is surrounded by a city wall and a moat, is well worth a visit. It is famous for its many ancient Buddhist temples. The Night Bazaar and the Sunday Street Market are not to be missed, but there are many other places of interest. Chiang Mai offers a wide range of amenities, including nightlife, bungee jumping and hot air balloon rides, as well as visits to museums, the zoo and the night safari park.
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| Impressions from the annual Flower Festival |
Trips by motorbike and car: Destinations include reservoirs, hot springs, caves, nature reserves, temples, the ruins of ancient Chiang Mai, elephant camps, orchid farms, botanical gardens, hill tribe villages, handicraft villages, markets and manufactories. You can explore the jungle and mountains in a 4-wheel-drive pickup either independently or with a driver and guide, or as part of an organized tour. There are numerous sightseeing tours on offer, and the programs described and illustrated online do a good job of showcasing the beauty and places of interest in and around Chiang Mai.
