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Mae Sai
City in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Overview
Mae Sai, the northernmost town of Thailand, sits on the border with Myanmar and thrives with a lively market scene and rich cross-cultural influences. Known for its scenic hills and busy street life, Mae Sai offers an authentic glimpse into border-town daily life and local customs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Chiang Rai
Population
122,561
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
20.43°, 99.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$553
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$320
Cashless
29
English
28
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
406 Mbps
Upload
383 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
THL
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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