Richard

Experience Chiang Mai’s flavors and wonders with Richard, your private guide

  • I live in Chiang Mai
  • I speak English, ไทย
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 22 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Richard

Hi, I’m Richard — your private experience designer and lifelong Chiang Mai local.

For over 50 years, this city hasn’t just been my home — it’s been my inspiration. And now, I’m here to help you discover Chiang Mai not as a tourist, but through the eyes of someone who truly lives and breathes it.

As a licensed guide with my own private vehicle, I don’t just take you places — I design personalized experiences, carefully tailored to your interests, pace, and style. Whether that means exploring sacred temples at sunrise, connecting with rescued elephants in the jungle, or discovering hidden street food gems known only to locals, every moment is crafted with intention.

I’m a storyteller, a history lover, a passionate foodie — and above all, someone who believes that luxury lies in meaning, authenticity, and thoughtful detail. That’s why my tours are never rushed, never commission-based, and never off-the-shelf. No fixed routes, no tourist traps — just real, genuine experiences designed around you.

For me, guiding is more than a job — it’s a calling. And I aspire to be one of Chiang Mai’s top private hosts for discerning travelers who seek something deeper, something personal, and something unforgettable.

So if you're looking for more than just a guide — if you want a local companion who will design your day like a close friend would — I’d be honored to share my Chiang Mai with you.

I look forward to creating something truly special together.

  • I live in Chiang Mai
  • I speak English, ไทย
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 22 hours

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Reviews

James
20 July 2025
I will preface my review by stating that this was the 4th Withlocals tour we had booked in Thailand and the previous 3 tours were all stellar, 10 out of 10 experiences. Because of that, we had extremely high hopes for our final Withlocals tour in Chiang Mai. We met Richard for the Night Markets & Street Food tour on a Sunday evening, which we booked specifically because the Chiang Mai night market is a huge event that night of the week. After meeting our guide Richard, he walked us to the Chang Phuak Market. At that one location we sampled 4 dishes over the span of 40 minutes. Richard then guided us toward the night market which was just a few blocks south and offered us one final dish at a stop along the way. We arrived at the night market 70 minutes after our tour began and Richard then parted ways with us. We had booked him for a 150 minute tour. We had fully expected to see some of the night market with our guide as that was explicitly stated in the name of the tour. That did not happen. The other 3 Withlocals tour guides we booked in Thailand over the previous week guided us for the full length of time stated in the descriptions of their tours. This tour lasted for less than half of the time it was advertised to be. Incredible let down
Martha
9 July 2025
Dan
12 June 2025
I did a food tour with Richard and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had some great food and a good chat about living in Chiang Mai. He was very friendly and knowledeable. Recommended Lovely interesting guy

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