The northern province of Chiang Mai was nominated by the readers of the influential magazine, who also ranked Bangkok at No. 5 in Asia and at No. 14 for the World in the same poll.
TAT stated that the online publication’s readers were asked to judge Asian destinations on various factors, including the local culture, food, shopping, and landmarks, as well as the friendliness of the people and overall value for money. The cities were then rated out of 100, with Chiang Mai scoring 91.25.
Chiang Mai was praised by the Travel + Leisure readers for its "peace and quiet” and "funky fusion restaurants, historic temples, and massive markets,” as well as for boasting all the conveniences of a major city. Bangkok had a score of 88.96 and was praised for its arts scene and trendy hangouts.
TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said that Chiang Mai has always been popular with local and international tourists. The lovely weather and charming culture of the ancient Lanna capital make Chiang Mai a wonderful retreat the whole year round. As it is a culinary and arts center, there is always something to enjoy in the city, as well as adventures in the surrounding hills.
Chiang Mai has also been ranked highly on a recent list of best cities for Digital Nomads – people who work online and do not need to be tied to an office. The Nomad List ranks the best cities for digital nomads based on living costs, Internet speed, weather, safety and more than 50,000 other data points. Chiang Mai was recently ranked as the world’s top city for Digital Nomads with Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, taking second place in the global list.
The second largest city in Thailand after Bangkok, Chiang Mai, literally "New Town,” has long been recognized as the northern capital and center of the ancient Lanna Thai culture. Among its greatest charms are a distinctive culture, picturesque scenery, exotic hill tribes, and creative local products and services.
Chiang Mai has a population of more than 1.6 million. The province is well-placed to capitalize on new opportunities arising from subregional development with neighboring countries. It has become a regional aviation hub for the Greater Mekong Subregion and a popular long-stay destination, a medical tourism center, and an education hub.
The province is also being developed into a center for meetings, incentive travels, conventions, and exhibitions, or MICE, in the ASEAN region.
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