A visit to Tonpayom Market, Chiang Mai, Thailand
February 28, 2026
DrFumblefinger visits a local market while in Chiang Mai, different from others he encountered in Southeastern Asia. The market was remarkably clean and everything well presented.
DrFumblefinger visits a local market while in Chiang Mai, different from others he encountered in Southeastern Asia. The market was remarkably clean and everything well presented.
A small herd of elephants, having enjoyed a wet mud-bath, head for greener pastures.
These are domesticated elephants, rescued from zoos and such, given a good life in an elephant sanctuary
Part of the old walls surrounding the city, complete with its own moat. The walls date to the 13th century.
A market we visited featured a variety of prepared foods, like satay and pad thai, sitting in large bowls. Want a quick meal? Stop by
My wife used to buy these to feed to our ducks and chickens. But seems Thais like them as a snack.
A restaurant we visited featured a lovely collection of lanterns and dragons in its entrance hallway. Celebrating Chinese New Year as an important tradition in
A few suggestions for things you can do while visiting Chiang Mai
DrFumblefinger visits a local market while in Chiang Mai, different from others he encountered in Southeastern Asia. The market was remarkably clean and everything well presented.
A small herd of elephants, having enjoyed a wet mud-bath, head for greener pastures.
These are domesticated elephants, rescued from zoos and such, given a good life in an elephant sanctuary
Part of the old walls surrounding the city, complete with its own moat. The walls date to the 13th century.
A market we visited featured a variety of prepared foods, like satay and pad thai, sitting in large bowls. Want
My wife used to buy these to feed to our ducks and chickens. But seems Thais like them as a
A restaurant we visited featured a lovely collection of lanterns and dragons in its entrance hallway. Celebrating Chinese New Year
A few suggestions for things you can do while visiting Chiang Mai