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Chiang Rai
City in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Overview
Chiang Rai is a charming northern Thai city known for its relaxed atmosphere, rich artistic heritage, and striking temples like the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun). Less hectic than its neighbor Chiang Mai, it offers authentic local culture amid scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Chiang Rai
Population
70,610
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
19.91°, 99.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$724
Local Cost
$367
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
20.1°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
2.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1327 mm
Internet Speed
197 Mbps
Upload
157 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CEI
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 160 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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