Phrae: Northern Teak Wood Central with a Relaxed Vibe
Phrae, Thailand: The Hidden Gem That’s Basically Like Time Travel (But With Better Food) So, you’ve done Bangkok’s chaos, Chiang Mai’s temples, and Phuket’s questionable beach bars. Now you’re craving something different, somewhere that hasn’t yet been Instagrammed to death. Enter Phrae, a sleepy, charming town in northern Thailand where the pace is slow, the teak houses are older than your grandpa’s grudges, and the most exciting traffic jam involves a wandering chicken. Why Phrae? Because You’re Fancy (But Also Cheap) Phrae is like Thailand’s best-kept secret, if by "secret" you mean "a place most tourists accidentally drive past on their way to somewhere louder." This is where you go to: - Pretend you’re an old-timey explorer (but with Wi-Fi). - Eat like a king on a peasant’s budget. - Ride a bicycle without fearing for your life (mostly). What to See & Do (Besides Planning to Move to Thailand...