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Pai, Thailand

Chiang Mai · Thailand

Pai is a small town in Chiang Mai, Thailand with a population of 2,284. Elevation: 1,673 ft (510 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,284 Population 2/sq mi density
1,673 ft Elevation 510 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Pai

Pai

Pai is a small town in northern Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, about 146 km (91 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai, on the northern route to Mae Hong Son. It lies on the Pai River. The town has thesaban tambon status and covers parts of the tambon Wiang Tai of Pai District. As of 2006, it had a population of 2,284.

People

Population2,284
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Population2,284
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Coordinates19.3617°, 98.4397°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceChiang Mai
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,151 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pai

Pai is a small town in Thailand (Chiang Mai) with a population of 2,284. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet (510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Pai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Thailand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Area974.2 sq mi (2,523.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.3617°N, 98.4397°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 2, 2025.

May 5, 2014 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M6.1 133 km
Sep 11, 1994 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M5.2 116 km
May 6, 2014 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand M5.0 112 km
May 6, 2014 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M5.0 130 km
Apr 10, 2013 Myanmar-Thailand border region M4.6 120 km
Feb 20, 2019 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.6 125 km
May 6, 2014 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.6 119 km
May 5, 2014 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.6 133 km
May 24, 2015 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand M4.6 134 km
Aug 24, 2014 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand M4.5 109 km
May 7, 2014 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.5 124 km
Dec 21, 1995 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand M4.5 67 km
May 5, 2014 27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.4 131 km
Jan 24, 2006 121 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.4 135 km
Apr 24, 1991 102 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.4 136 km
Aug 24, 1996 99 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.4 136 km
May 5, 2014 31 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.4 134 km
Apr 30, 2021 39 km SSW of Loikaw, Myanmar M4.4 140 km
May 6, 2014 39 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.3 118 km
Dec 12, 1990 78 km N of Pai, Thailand M4.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
October 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
November 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in

Pai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Pai

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pai School
Ban Nam Hu School
Ban Mai Saha Sampan School
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Radio Stations near Pai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jabo Local Museum
Santichon History

Farmers Markets in Pai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local vegetables Market
Market
Monday Market
Pai Night Market
Pai Night Market
Pai Night Market
Pai Wednesday Market (5-12 am)
Saeng Thong Aram Market

Hotels in Pai

52 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abodaya
Ai Pai
Ai Pai Hotel
B2 Pai Premier Hotel
Baan Aomsin Resort
Baan Cheewa
Baan Chokdee Pai Resort
Baan Pai Nai Wieng
Baansuan
Canary
Chortip House
Family House Zen Boutique Resort
Family House Zen Boutique Resort
Golden Hut
Good time pai
Heart of Pai
Hotel des Artists
Le Mont
Lilu Hotel
Medio De Pai
MJ Bar
Montis Resort
Mountain Blues Cottage
Namu Hotel
Pai Cherkaew Boutique House
Pai Flora
Pai in Town
Pai Loess Resort
Pai Loess Resort
Pai Nai Fun
Pai Park
Pai River Corner
Pai River Villa
Pai Village Boutique Resort
Pai Vimaan Resort
Pai Vintage Garden
Pailifornia
Pavee House
Payi Resort
Pichai House
Reuanfaet 2
Rim Pai Cottage
So Good
The Little House
The Quarter
The Sylvana Pai
Touch Pai
Unicorn
Unicorn Pai Resort
Valhalla
Villa De Pai
Yoma Hotel

Restaurants in Pai

110 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1 in Pai
A Taste Of Joy
Adventure Rafting
Air Thai food
Amido's Pizza
Ann Naemnueng
Aorim Pai Thai Food
Aunt Dang's
Baan Benjarong
Baan Pizza
Balé Bar & Restaurant
Ban Pai
Banh Banh Pun Pai Sandwich Vietnam
Bean Burger
Bebe Spice
Being healthy
Best noodles
Betagro
Breakthefast
Centrico Pai (Halal)
Chew Xin Jai
Cooking Love
Cooking Love - Thai food
Da Cristina Italian Restaurant
Dang Thai Food
Dollar Cafe
Duang Pai
Food Truck Thai food bar
Ganesh
Ganesh Café
Ganita Cafe
Good life
Great Wall Restaurant
Green restaurant
Hey Mom, I'm IN PAI CAFE
Higheland
Highland
Huana Crispy Basil
IP Burger
James Noodle & Rice
Jomyoot Chicken Rice
Joy Cafe
just eat
Kanad
Karsa Long Thai Food
Khao Doi Mun Kai
Khao Soi Zister's
Khrua Angi
Kome Maun Kitchen
Krua Mae Nin
Kuan Jai
Larp Knom Huay Poo
Local food
Local food
Local restaurant
Local Thai restaurant
Local Thai restaurant
Lung Aod Rice Soup with Herbs Pai
Lung Chang Restaurant
Mama Falafel
Mama's place
Maya Burger Queen
Meets & Meats
Mittaphap Pai
Mountain Blues
mr.moon
Mu'min halal Food
Na's Kitchen
Nadia’s Pad Thai 30฿
Nong Beer
Nong best
nong nung thai food
Noodles and Chicken Rice
Nu Na
Pa Kham Nutrition
Pad Thai Na-Win
Pai Center Indy Restaurant
Pai Jaidee
PAI LANNA Restorant&Resort
Peak Restaurant
Pen's Kitchen
Pizzaro
Pizzeria Pai Koh Kood
Plernpai Vegetarian Café
Red Orchid Restaurant
Rim Pai Cafe & Restaurant
RoastBarn Cafe & Roastery
Rose's Roadhouse Pai
Sai Num Pai Restaurant
Sala muenli Restaurant
Samoe Jai
Sapah Muang Pai
Savoei (A taste of Pai) Restaurant and Cooking School
Shabu Buffet
Sirinya
Sugar Cane Pai
Thai barbecue restaurant
Thai Food
Thai Kitchen
Thai Zen Organic Farm
The Blue Ox Bar & Grill
The House
The Link Food Pharmacy
TTK Restaurant
Tub-p
Tub-p
Two sisters
Uncle Boon Chuan Mount
White House Cafe & Restaurant
Yellow noodle restaurant

Cafes in Pai

67 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Analog Cafè
Art in Chai
Art in Chai
Barista Corazon Café
Blossom Vegan Café
bom bowls
Cafe Amazon
Café Amazon
Cafe d'tist
Cafe de Pai
Cafe Ong Pai
Cafecito mexican cafe
Cake Go O @ Pai Bakery
Carrot on the Moon
Carrot On The Moon
Chortip Cafe
Coffee
Coffee Home
Coffee Stains
Coffee Studio
Doze Cafe
Easy Garden Cafe
Farm Suk Animal Cafe
Free Bird Cafe
Fruit Factory
Game zone internet cafe
go heng
Hedgehog BOBA
Home Cafe
HÖP Chafé Pai
Hope
Khao Tha Cafe
KHAOTHA CAFE
Lisu Coffee
Little Big's Cafe
Little Cottage Cafe
Madam Ju Coffee
malamong
MaMa Noi
May's
Mon Mor Pang
Monko cafe
Om Garden Café
On The Way Coffee
Pad thai
Pai Siam Bistro
Pairwa Café
Plan B
Prathom 1
Puripai
Rainny Cafe
Saigon Crust
Shaya Café
Soul Cafe
Soulscape
Space Cafe
Taruka
Tea Tea's
Thai coffee
The Green Room
The Pedlar
The Pedlar
The sun
Ticha cakes
TIME
Toast Office
Tribal Coffeebread

Dentists in Pai

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smile Pai Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Pai

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pai Bus Station

Gas Stations in Pai

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motorcycle Gas Station
PT
PTT
TH #13417460701
TH #4818104823

Banks in Pai

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok bank
Government saving bank & change
Government savings bank
Kasikornbank
Krungsri
Krungthai

Gyms in Pai

7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodhi Tree Yoga
Charnchai Muay Thai
Hommy Pie
Journey Into Oneself
Maliha Yoga
Muay Thai Camp
Pai Fit

Airports Near Pai

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiang Mai International AirportCNXLarge Airport
Mae Hong Son AirportHGNMedium Airport
Ban Thi AirportSmall Airport
Chiang Mai AirsportsSmall Airport
Nok AirfieldSmall Airport
Pai AirportPYYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pai

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pai Post Office
Pai republic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pai

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Israa Masjid
Bouddhist temple
Buddhist temple
Chinese temple
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Wat Klang
Wat Luang
Wat Nam Hoo
Wat Pa Kham
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

🇹🇭 About Thailand

Capital Bangkok
Population 69,428,524
Area 514,000 km²
GDP (USD) $515,906,283,941
GDP per capita $7,195
HDI 0.803
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 60.9%
Currency THB (Baht)
Languages Thai
Calling code +66
TLD .th
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pai

What is the population of Pai?

Pai has a population of 2,284 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 974.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pai?

Pai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

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