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Mae Chai
City in Phayao, Thailand
Overview
Mae Chai is a serene township in Phayao Province, northern Thailand, surrounded by lush mountains, rice paddies, and tranquil lakes. It's an ideal destination for travelers looking to experience Northern Thai culture without the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Phayao
Population
33,651
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
19.35°, 99.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$548
Local Cost
$253
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1361 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 4 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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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