Lampang - Temporary Escape from Mad Influencers
Lampang: The Chill City That Bangkok Hipsters Haven’t Found Yet If Chiang Mai is your trendy cousin who’s into yoga and artisanal coffee, then Lampang is the older sibling who actually has a job, reads books, and doesn’t scream for attention. It’s got temples, horses, no traffic, and most importantly, no monkeys. Honestly, Lampang deserves more love (from genuine travelers, not from annoying influencers doing a TikTok dance in front of a confused horse). How to Get There By Train Slow but scenic. Trains from Chiang Mai or Bangkok roll in at various levels of comfort. From Chiang Mai: 2.5 hours, 40–250 THB, depending on if you want to sit on a wooden bench or feel like royalty. A great way to experience some scenic views without overdoing it. From Bangkok: 9–12 hours of self-inflicted eternity, 300–1,000+ THB, including options to sleep in a bunk while listening to the soothing rattle of Thai rail infrastructure. Bring earplugs or Blue Dream edibles. By Bus Buses from Chiang Mai are ...