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Chiang Saen
City in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Overview
Chiang Saen is a historic riverside town in northern Thailand, famed for ancient temples, river views, and its proximity to the Golden Triangle. The city offers a laid-back atmosphere with a mix of local culture and tourist sights. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot or bicycle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Chiang Rai
Population
54,134
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
20.28°, 100.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$538
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$300
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
23.2°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
191 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOR
Distance
10 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 29 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 55/100.
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