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Lamphunลำพูน
Spend a night in Lamphun to see the main temples and museum; add a half‑day trip to Tham Luang Pha Wiang Cave.
Lamphun is a small historic town 26 km south of Chiang Mai, known for its Dvaravati‑style temples, a national museum and longan orchards. One night covers the core sights; a short day‑trip adds natural scenery.
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lamphun191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lamphun, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for visitors; keep usual precautions and use the Thailand emergency numbers listed.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCNX Chiang Mai International Airport.
- Getting aroundWalk, motorcycle taxi or samlor; trains stop at Lamphun station (30 min to Chiang Mai).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerChang beer (330 ml)฿30 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorcycle taxi (short ride)฿20–40 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room฿380 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room฿550 (≈ US$17)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿300 (≈ US$10) · Mid ฿600 (≈ US$19) · High ฿900 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CNX Chiang Mai International Airport
Weather and climate
Lamphun: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk, motorcycle taxi or samlor; trains stop at Lamphun station (30 min to Chiang Mai).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tham Luang Pha Wiang Cave
goDoor to door: ≈2–3 h total, transport time check
Taxi or songthaew 57 km (35 mi) west, about 1 h driveTaxi or songthaew 35 mi (57 km) west, about 1 h drive
Walk 15 min uphill; bring water
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel DNK Residence
Air‑conditioned rooms, breakfast 35 baht, dinner ~75 baht, 380 baht per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿300–500 (≈ US$10–16) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- High
- ฿800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ฿550 | ฿550 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿600 | ฿600 |
| Bus from Chiang Mai to Lamphun (one way)1 × ฿50 · check | ฿50 |
| Ordinary train Chiang Mai–Lamphun1 × ฿12 · check | ฿12 |
| Meal (local restaurant)1 × ฿100 | ฿100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿131 |
| Trip total≈ ฿1,443 per person per day, bed included | ฿1,443≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Bus (Chiang Mai → Lamphun) | ฿50 (≈ US$2) |
| Ordinary train ticket | ฿12 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local eatery | ฿80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Chang beer (330 ml) | ฿30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorcycle taxi (short ride) | ฿20–40 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited English in shops and transport
- No tuk‑tuks; rely on motorcycle taxis or samlors
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consulate in Chiang Mai; other embassies in Bangkok.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chiang Mai → Lamphun bus: ≈ ฿50, 30 min (check)
- Lamphun train (ordinary): ≈ ฿12, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏ thôt)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp kun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (tâo rài)
- จ่ายบัตรได้ไหม — Can I pay by card? (jâi bàt dâi mǎi)
- ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the toilet? (hâwng nám yùu têe năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lamphun. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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