Thailand
Pai
Mountain town up 762 bends from Chiang Mai. Cold mornings, cheap everything.
When to go
Jan, Mar, Dec tend to be the best months here. Sep is usually the one to avoid.
- Jan
- 27° / 14°Dry
- Mar
- 33° / 18°Dry
- Dec
- 28° / 15°Dry
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 135,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 220,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 435,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- CNX
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Typical return fare by month
Cheapest in Apr — about 28% below the dearest month
Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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Pai on video
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