The unofficial second city of Thailand, chilled out Chiang Mai stands in stark contrast to the busting highways and glittering skyscrapers of Bangkok. Nestled among lush hills, Chiang Mai does ...

Describe your perfect day in Chiang Mai. I love to start the day with a dirty coffee from our café at Kalm; it's a coffee style that originated from Tokyo—very creamy but strong in flavor.

Among Thais, Chiang Mai is renowned for its cafes, and at the top of the heap is Akha Ama. Quite possibly one of the best-value coffee shops in the world (an excellent cappuccino will set you back ...