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Chiang Mai’s “Cowboy Hat Lady” and her stall Khao Kha Moo Chang Phueak was made famous by Bourdain.

Made famous by Anthony Bourdain, tourists still flock to ‘Cowboy Hat Lady’

The market stall immortalised by Anthony Bourdain is still worth a visit – but it only scratches the surface of Thailand’s incredibly tasty Lanna cuisine.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Thailand Railways Train No.9 sleeper saves you a night’s accommodation.
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Train journeys

Train review: Thai’s second class delivers a comfortable night’s sleep

Hurtling out of one city at sunset and arriving in a new one as it’s waking up is an underrated joy of travel.

  • by Justin Meneguzzi
Stunningly beautiful: Phu Langka.

Thailand’s most underrated region is sensational

Turn your gaze north from Bangkok and you find a different world, one that defies the stereotypes of the traditional Thai holiday.

  • by Ben Groundwater
This is a contemporary unconventional Buddhist temple. iStock image for Traveller. Re-use permitted. White Temple and Black Museum in Chiang Rai for Craig Platt feature traxx-online-chiangrai

Travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights of Chiang Mai and surrounds, Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand tends to be overlooked by Australians, but its proximity to rich southeast Asian cultures, including its own, and its mountainous setting, make it a distinctive and enriching destination.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Street night markets are where you want to be for handmade-souvenir shopping and tasty street snacks.

Chiang Mai, Thailand travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

Chiang Mai is a feast for the senses. But try to avoid visiting in March or April.

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Chiang Mai Night Market.

Things to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand: 20 reasons to visit Chiang Mai

From food and art, to markets and festivals, here are 20 reasons why you should visit Chiang Mai.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
The Royal Project aims to fight deforestation and poverty in Thailand.

Chiang Mai, northern Thailand: Food tour of Thailand's food bowl mountains with Peter Gilmore

A culinary tour of Thailand's food bowl mountains of Chiang Mai.

  • by Peter Barrett
Muay Thai kick boxers at the Sikhoraphum Castle.

Muay Thai training camp Chiang Mai

At an international martial arts festival, Kristie Kellahan gains new respect for Thailand's bone-crunching national sport.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
 The Cabin Chiang Mai.

Rehab in Thailand at The Cabin Chiang Mai resort: Where you can heal in paradise

A rehab and recovery program in Thailand offers world-class treatment in an idyllic location.

  • by Kristie Kallahan
Tourists take part in a cooking class.

Thailand food tour: Create your own Thai feast, Masterchef-style

'Use your muscles, pretend you're hitting someone you don't like. That's it! Pound, pound!'

  • by Julie Miller