Chiang Mai has a reputation as being fairly conservative because of alcohol laws and strictly enforced closing times. Therefore, these tips are given fou visitors to prepare beforehandedly in case they want to get a little bit wild at night in Chiang Mai.
Bars close at midnight
Due to city ordinance, a majority of bars and clubs close around midnight—many often close earlier, depending on how many patrons are sat inside. A few places simply choose to disregard the rules and stay open until the morning hours.
Strict alcohol rules
The large area around Tapae Gate, as well as all the areas surrounding the moat, have been declared "no alcohol zones" with big fines for people caught sitting on the benches with drinks. Although the ordinance is only loosely enforced, find a less public area for enjoying a cheap party. All minimarts such as the ubiquitous 7-Elevens stop selling alcohol at midnight, although you may find smaller, independently owned shops still willing to sell after midnight. Alcohol cannot be legally sold during local and national elections, on holidays such as the King of Thailand's birthday, and on certain Buddhist holidays usually timed around full moons.
No cover charge for venues
You'll very rarely ever encounter a cover charge for venues around the old city. One exception is the Mandalay Nightclub that charges foreigners a whopping $10 to get inside. Anyone asking for money at an entrance somewhere else may be part of a scam.
Beware of drugs
Drugs are not a serious problem in
Chiang Mai, however, they are around. Keep in mind that getting busted with drugs in
Thailand is a serious, potentially deadly offense.
Don't throw empty bottles away
Those empty beer bottles have a deposit—don't throw them away! Find a recycling bin or set them next to the garbage; enterprising locals grab them to cash in later.
See more: The holy temples you can visit in Chiang Mai
Source: tripsavvy
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