Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's large community of digital nomads, retirees and long-stay visitors supports a friendly pub scene. Look for British and Irish bars around the Old City moat, Loi Kroh Road and the Nimman area, many offering pub quizzes, live music and Premier League screenings.

The pace is more relaxed than Bangkok, and prices are lower, making it a pleasant place for a long evening in the pub.