Payap University

Run by the Southeast Asian Institute of Global Studies, the Thai and Southeast Asian Studies Program at Payap University is a one- or two-semester academic program for students primarily interested in becoming proficient in the Thai language and knowledgeable about Thai culture.

Getting there: Superhighway Chiang Mai-Lampang Rd
Website: payap.ac.th (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Chiang Mai, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Khum Khantoke
Traditional northern Thai cuisine. To get a good seat reservations are recommended. It offers all you can eat
Daily 19:00-21:00
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Air's Thai Culinary Kitchen
On of the tranquil, landscaped grounds of a private house. The kitchen's unique design draws from professional experience and is purpose-built and surrounded by herb and spice gardens. Offers Course A and Course B. Each is 3 days in length, 08:30-15:00. Free transport to/from hotel.
2500 baht pp
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CentralFestival
Measuring 250,000 m², with 250 shops, it rivals the Central Plaza Chiang Mai in size. Central Festival opened in late 2013 and includes an ice rink, IMAX and 4DX cinemas, dozens of restaurants and shops on five floors. A food court on the fifth floor as well as at the ground floor level (with better prices). All banks and mobile phone companies are represented.
Mon-Thu 11:00-21:30; Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat Sun 10:00-22:00
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Major Cineplex Central Chiang Mai
It has the only IMAX screen in Chiang Mai, which unfortunately is broken as of May 2025.