This is the telephone area code for Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Lamphun provinces in the mountainous northern region of Thailand.
How to Call Chiang Rai from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 66 (Thailand country code)
- Dial the area code (53 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Chiang Rai from the USA
011 66 53 123 456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
66 = Thailand country code
53 = Chiang Rai area code (053 without the 0)
123 456 = Local landline number
Quick Facts
Chiang Rai Area Code Coverage
The 053 area code covers the northernmost tip of Thailand and the surrounding highlands:
Chiang Rai City
CBD, Clock Tower area, Night Bazaar, Provincial Hall
Golden Triangle
Chiang Saen, Sop Ruak (border with Laos/Myanmar)
Mae Sai
Myanmar border crossing, northernmost point of Thailand
Tourist Landmarks
White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Blue Temple, Black House area
Mountain Regions
Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung, Mae Fah Luang District
Shared Provinces
Also serves Chiang Mai City and Lamphun
Major Thailand Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Thailand
Use these international prefixes before dialing 66:
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Singapore
001
China
00
Japan
010
France
00