The Ada House journal
Health & wellness
Local culture, hidden corners and practical tips — from the people who actually live here.
Having a Baby in Chiang Mai: a calm guide for expat parents
Expecting, or quietly hoping to be? Plenty of expat couples welcome their babies here and look back on it fondly. Here is the gentle, practical version.
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Cosmetic surgery in Chiang Mai: a sensible medical-tourism guide
Aesthetic work abroad can go well — if you slow down, do your homework and let yourself heal. Here's our honest, non-salesy take on doing it sensibly.
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Dental care in Chiang Mai: a dental tourism guide
Cleanings, crowns, implants and whitening at a fraction of Western prices — done well, by English-speaking dentists. Here's the honest rundown.
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Traditional Thai & Lanna medicine in Chiang Mai
Long before the pharmacies, Chiang Mai was a centre of herbal healing. Here's what that tradition feels like — and how to meet it with respect, not hype.
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Healthcare in Chiang Mai: hospitals, pharmacies & dentists
Good hospitals, cheap pharmacies and world-class dental work for a fraction of Western prices — but you still want insurance. Here's the honest rundown.
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Yoga & meditation retreats in Chiang Mai
From a drop-in class between work calls to a silent forest-temple retreat, Chiang Mai makes it easy to slow down. Here's the full spectrum of wellness here.
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Gyms & staying fit in Chiang Mai
Cheap gyms, world-class Muay Thai and a moat you can run laps around — keeping fit here is genuinely easy. Here's the lay of the land for a long stay.
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Thai massage in Chiang Mai: a long-stay habit
A good hour-long massage here costs about what a coffee does back home. For a long stay, it's the easiest healthy habit you'll ever build.
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