Most of my fellow Bangkokians consider Chiang Mai their usual holiday destination. Some of them have even adopted the culture-rich yet trendy northern province as their second residence.
Unlike them, I am quite a stranger to this world-famous destination. There’s no further reason than my personal preference for beach recreation. After all, I’m the totally laid-back, doing-nothing kind of vacationer.
My latest visit to Chiang Mai, the second time in my entire adult life, was a little over a month ago. It was to check out the newly renovated and relaunched Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa.
A two-night stay there, plus my excursion in the city during such a short call, turned out to be so impressive and satisfying that I am planning a return.
At that time, the…
