Some 80 km to the east of Chiang Mai is the Chaeson National Park, at its centre is a geothermal complex where you can take baths (private or public) and the other favourite activity at such places – boiling eggs…

80 km may not seem far, but the most direct route takes you over mountain roads that can be dangerous, especially in the rainy season, the other route is rather circuitous and via Lampang – worth a weekend visit ‘tho.

Chaeson National Park

Chaeson National Park

Chaeson National Park – Rice Field

Chaeson National Park – River

Chaeson National Park – Butterfly

Chaeson National Park – Thermal Springs