Go to the malls

Chiang Mai’s mall scene has rapidly evolved over the past few years, expanding from one solitary (and rather rundown mall) at Kad Suan Kaew) to around five or six in total. The largest are from the Central Group (one by the airport and one by the highway), and both offer ample shopping opportunities in the way of fashion, electronics and homeware. If, after your shopping spree, it’s still raining, you can always head up to the top floors and catch a movie, grab some food or sink a few beers until the rain (hopefully) ceases.