Chiang Mai people have a good health because this city is very natural. We are living with the nature and like cures by nature either. There are many heath stations in here. And many patients decide to recuperate themselves here.
Chiang Mai, like most of Thailand, is quite safe, even at night. The dark streets can look forbidding but crime is rare and visitors shouldn't worry unduly. As always, travellers should take extra care in all poorly lit or more remote areas.
The safest approach is to act like your Thai hosts and wear reasonable clothing (shoulders and chest covered)medium-length skirts, long shorts or long pants, , speak in a moderate tone of voice, and avoid flashing money or jewelry. Not only will respectable Thais appreciate your behavior, you are much less likely to become a target of any criminal activity.
Unfortunately some scams from Bangkok have started to rear their ugly heads in Chiang Mai as well. Two in particular are worth watching out for: the gem scam, where you are talked into buying near-worthless gems at far above their real value; and the tuk-tuk scam, where a smooth-talking tuk tuk driver tells you that the attraction you want to see is closed, and instead offers you a sightseeing tour for 20 baht (or some similarly unrealistic number) - needless to say, the tour will either consist of nothing but overpriced gift shops, or will smoothly segue into the gem scam. See the "Stay Safe" section of the Bangkok article for more details.
Because Chiang Mai has a contrast of wealthy tourists and poor locals, petty theft does occur, which means that visitors should take certain precautions. Don’t carry around large amounts of money, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry or looking flashy. Drawing un-needed attention to one’s self is never a good idea. Try blending into the crowd instead of sticking out.
Leaving irreplaceable items in hotel rooms or guest houses is not a wise decision. Instead, see if a security lock box is available. If not, store the valuables with the accommodation’s front desk, but make sure to obtain an itemized receipt before leaving the valuables behind.
Avoid traveling alone at night. This is a general recommendation for any unfamiliar area, but should be followed in Chiang Mai as well.
Drinking water out of the faucet is not recommended. Some hotels have good filtration systems, but it is better to purchase bottled water. It is available at any convenience store (7-11s are everywhere) and is very cheap, starting at 7 Baht per liter.
Tap water is generally not potable. Liquids from sealed bottles nearly always are, and should be used wherever possible. Nearly all restaurants use ice made by professional ice-making companies and is generally safe. There are street-side water dispensaries (1 THB per liter) throughout the city.
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