This isn't a gay issue but I must recommend a visit to the charming village of Maekampong, an hour or so drive from Chiang Mai. My partner arranged this trip for me without explaining anything about it; he knew I'd like it and wanted to surprise me. He did.

In short, it is situated in a beautiful, unspoiled and mountainous country and is distinguished by its wooden houses, tiny temple, numerous restaurants and a commitment to eco-tourism.

I didn't see many other falang visitors but it is evidently popular with Thais. 

It is located to the East from Chiang Mai.

And if you will drive to West from Chiang Mai about the same distance, then you will visit villages of Hmong people. by the way you may also visit few waterfalls and Doi Inthanon (Thailand's highest point) with amazing views

Yes....on a clear day! We've been there three times; on one of those trips, we might as well have been in Bangkok so thick was the mist! Except for the fact that it was rather chilly, that is .

On 3/10/2026 at 5:40 AM, Londoner said:

I must recommend a visit to the charming village of Maekampong, an hour or so drive from Chiang Mai. 

 

I just recently visited Mae Kampong village, in January.  If you drive, go early in the day, so you can find a parking spot.  Parking is very limited in the small village.  

It's an easy drive to Mae Kampong from Chiang Mai, and it can be combined with a stop at the San Kamphaeng hot springs, as it's in the same direction from Chiang Mai.

 

On 3/11/2026 at 1:44 PM, Moses said:

if you will drive to West from Chiang Mai about the same distance, then you will visit villages of Hmong people. by the way you may also visit few waterfalls and Doi Inthanon (Thailand's highest point) with amazing views

Doi Inthanon is certainly worth a visit. It has at least two waterfalls.

If you go to Mae Khomphong another attraction in the same area is The Giant - a coffee shop / restaurant built on the side of a hill around a massive tree - spectacular views