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Thanks for all the info!

Just to add some clarification we would probably plan to live in Lamphun (and my husband would be working in the industrial park there).  I’m mostly curious about our options for heading into Chiang Mai for an occasional evening out or for a Saturday. Sounds like there are a few options to get there but just want to make sure we’ll be able to get back as well.

Secondly, if I don’t end up with my own transport, are there songthaews or grabs within Lamphun for getting around (Big C etc)?

We are considering a move to Lamphun for work and like the idea of living in a quiet city with the amenities of Chiang Mai close by.

Neither my husband or I are eager to buy a car in Thailand and may consider a motorbike but would prefer to rely on public transportation if possible so I am wondering:

1. What are our options for getting back to Lamphun from a trip into Chiang Mai (old city) in the evening? From what I can tell the songthaews don’t run very late, also not sure about minivans. Can we take a grab or taxi all the way to Lamphun? What would be the appropriate cost and how difficult would it be to find one.

2. Within Lamphun can you get around (and to the industrial park) easily on songthaews and are there taxis/grab available? 
 

Thanks!