Thai residents and expatriates have a chance to stay at the seriously stylish The Chedi Chiang Mai (053-253-333, [email protected], www.ghmhotels.com) on the bank of the Ping River with promo room rates starting from B5,600 for a deluxe room with breakfast (normally B6,600). Or spend B9,500 for a Club Suite with breakfast, evening cocktails, private check-in, free minibar, free laundry and free Wi-Fi. Rates are net and valid through Mar 31—after which the weather will start to seriously heat up.