Chiang Mai Rainy Day Guide: What to Smoke and Watch

You know the feeling. You wake up in your hotel room or apartment in Chiang Mai. You pull back the curtains, hoping to see the golden pagodas of the Old City glistening in the sun. Instead, you see a wall of grey. The Doi Suthep mountain has vanished behind a thick mist. The rain is hammering against the roof tiles.

It is the Green Season (Monsoon).

For many travelers, this moment brings a sigh of disappointment. “My plans are ruined,” you think. “I can’t go to the waterfall. I can’t walk the market.”

But at HazeBuds Cannabis Dispensary, we see it differently. We don’t see a ruined day. We see an opportunity.

A rainy day in Chiang Mai is nature’s way of telling you to slow down. It is a permission slip from the universe to cancel your plans, stay in your pajamas, and indulge in the ultimate self-care routine: Cannabis, Comfort Food, and Cinema.

The Hook

“Stuck inside? Make it a vibe with Haze Buds.”

There is a specific art to the “Stoned Rainy Day.” You can’t just smoke any strain, and you can’t just watch any show. You need to curate the vibe. You need warmth. You need coziness. You need the perfect pairing.

Here is your ultimate guide to surviving—and loving—the monsoon season in Chiang Mai, courtesy of your favorite local dispensary.

Part 1: The Psychology of the Monsoon “High”

Before we get to the Netflix queue, let’s talk about the atmosphere. Rain changes the way cannabis feels.

1. The Soundscape (Pink Noise) The sound of rain falling on banana leaves or tin roofs is naturally therapeutic. It is a form of “Pink Noise,” which lowers brain wave frequency. When you add cannabis to this, particularly strains high in the terpene Myrcene (sedative) or Linalool (calming), you enter a state of deep, meditative relaxation that is hard to achieve when the sun is blazing.

2. The Temperature Drop Chiang Mai is usually hot. But when the storm breaks, the temperature drops 5-10 degrees. It becomes “blanket weather.” This is the only time in Thailand you can truly snuggle. This environment calls for “warming” strains—Indicas that wrap around you like a weighted blanket.

3. The “Guilt-Free” Lazy Day When it’s sunny, you feel guilty if you aren’t exploring temples. When it’s raining, you have no choice. The rain removes the FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). You are free to do absolutely nothing.

Part 2: The Strain Selection (Curating the Cozy)

You need to stock up before the storm gets too heavy. Head to HazeBuds (Old City, Chiang Mai Gate, or Sridonchai). For a rainy day, we recommend avoiding racy, high-energy Sativas. You aren’t running a marathon. You are sinking into the sofa.

Here are the 3 MVPs of the Monsoon Menu:

1. The “Comfort Food” Strain: Grandpa’s Cookies

Type: Indica Dominant Hybrid.
Flavor: Earthy, Doughy, Spicy, Sweet.
The Vibe: Imagine the smell of baking in a warm kitchen. Grandpa’s Cookies is pure nostalgia. It provides a heavy body relaxation without completely knocking you out. It warms the chest and slows down the mind.
Best For: Watching nostalgic movies or reading a book while listening to the thunder.

2. The “Giggly” Strain: Jelly Donutz

Type: Sativa Leaning Hybrid (but physically relaxing).
Flavor: Sweet Candy, Berry, Sugary.
The Vibe: Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you have to be sad. Jelly Donutz brings the sunshine inside. It induces heavy euphoria and the “giggles.” It makes colors on the TV screen pop and makes jokes funnier.
Best For: Comedy specials and animated movies.

3. The “Deep Dive” Strain: Godfather Bomb

Type: Heavy Indica.
Flavor: Pine, Skunk, Grape.
The Vibe: This is for the heavy rain. The kind that lasts all day. Godfather Bomb is a sedative powerhouse. It will glue you to your mattress. It shuts off the outside world completely, allowing you to hyper-focus on a complex plotline or drift into a nap.
Best For: Mind-bending sci-fi series or falling asleep to the sound of rain.

Part 3: The Pairings (What to Smoke + What to Watch)

Now, the main event. We have matched specific genres and shows with our HazeBuds strains to create the perfect sensory experience.

Pairing A: The “Visual Trip”

The Strain: Jelly Donutz (Enhances colors and visual perception).
The Content: “Our Planet” (Netflix) or Studio Ghibli Movies.

Why it works: When you are high on a euphoric strain like Jelly Donutz, high-definition nature documentaries become a religious experience. Watch “Our Planet II.” The colors of the jungle, the movement of the animals—it feels like you can reach into the screen. Alternatively, watch “Spirited Away” or “My Neighbor Totoro.” The rain outside matches the lush, wet landscapes often depicted in Ghibli films. The whimsical animation styles pair perfectly with the sugary, happy high of the strain. You will feel like a child again.

Pairing B: The “Mind Bender”

The Strain: Godfather Bomb (Deep focus, heavy body).
The Content: “Black Mirror” or “Love, Death & Robots.”

Why it works: You are stuck inside. You want to escape reality. Godfather Bomb slows down your perception of time. This allows you to fully absorb the complex, often dark, storylines of these anthology series.

Warning: This strain is potent. If you watch a scary episode of Black Mirror, it might feel very real. Keep a glass of water nearby and remember: it’s just a show.

Pairing C: The “Comfort Binge”

The Strain: Grandpa’s Cookies (Warm, fuzzy, relaxed).
The Content: “The Office,” “Friends,” or “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

Why it works: Sometimes, you don’t want to think. You want “Audio Wallpaper.” You want to hang out with characters you know. The earthy comfort of Grandpa’s Cookies matches the low-stakes vibe of a sitcom. You can drift in and out of sleep, laugh at a joke you’ve heard ten times before, and just feel safe. It is the marijuana equivalent of chicken noodle soup.

Part 4: The Munchies Strategy (Rainy Day Delivery)

You cannot survive a rainy day marathon on weed alone. You need sustenance. Since you don’t want to drive a scooter in the rain (please don’t, the roads get slippery!), you need to rely on the heroes of the monsoon: GrabFood and FoodPanda.

Here are the ultimate “High Food” orders in Chiang Mai:

1. Khao Soi (The Classic)

Why: It’s warm. It’s creamy. It’s spicy. The coconut curry coats your throat (good for “cottonmouth”).
Order from: Khao Soi Maesai or Khao Soi Lung Prakit.

2. Midnight Fried Chicken (Kai Tod)

Why: Crunchy, salty, fatty. If you are smoking Grandpa’s Cookies, you will crave savory food.
Order from: Midnight Fried Chicken (near Kamphaeng Din).

3. Mango Sticky Rice

Why: If you are smoking Jelly Donutz, you will crave sweets. The texture of the sticky rice combined with the sweet mango is a texture sensation.

HazeBuds Pro-Tip: Order your food before you smoke. Once the Indica hits, navigating a food delivery app can feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube.

Part 5: Setting the Scene (The Nest)

You have the weed. You have the movie. You have the food. Now, build your nest.

1. Lighting: Turn off the big overhead lights. They are the enemy of the vibe. Use lamps, fairy lights, or candles. If you are in a hotel room, close the blackout curtains but leave a crack open so you can see the rain falling.

2. Temperature: Normally, you blast the AC in Chiang Mai. But on a rainy day, try turning the AC off and opening the window (if there is a screen). Let the cool, damp air flow in. Let the smell of wet earth (Petrichor) fill the room. The scent of rain mixes beautifully with the herbal aroma of cannabis.

3. Clothing: Hoodies. Sweatpants. Blankets. This is not the time for denim. You want loose fabrics that don’t constrict your belly when the munchies hit.

Part 6: The “Creative” Alternative

Maybe you don’t want to watch TV. Maybe the rain makes you feel artistic. Cannabis is a tool for creativity.

The Strain: Lemon Grass Gas (Sativa Dominant). This strain (available at HazeBuds) smells like the Thai countryside. It is uplifting and energetic without being jittery.

The Activity:

Journaling: Sit by the window and write. The rain clears the air; let the weed clear your mind.
Drawing/Adult Coloring Books: Chiang Mai has great stationary shops. Buy a mandala coloring book. Getting lost in colors while high is incredibly therapeutic.
Music: Put on a “Lo-Fi Hip Hop” playlist or traditional Lanna instrumental music. Lie on the floor and just listen.

Part 7: Dealing with “Cabin Fever”

If it rains for 3 days straight (which happens in September/October), staying inside can get boring. If you need to escape, HazeBuds is your shelter.

Our shops are designed to be chill zones.

HazeBuds Sridonchai: Large, comfortable, near the Night Bazaar.
HazeBuds Old City: A perfect pitstop if you get caught in a downpour while temple hopping.

Come visit us. We have AC. We have dry seats. We have friendly budtenders who love to chat about movies and music. You can wait out the storm with us, roll a fresh joint, and swap stories with other travelers who are also hiding from the rain.

Part 8: Safety First (Driving in the Rain)

A serious note for our customers. Chiang Mai roads become very slippery when wet. The oil from the asphalt rises to the surface. Please do not drive a motorbike while high, especially in the rain.

Your reaction times are slower. The braking distance is longer. It is not worth the risk.

If you are at our shop and it starts pouring, stay. Wait it out.
If you are at home, stay home.
Use Grab Car or a Red Truck (Rod Daeng) if you absolutely must move.

Conclusion: Embrace the Grey

Don’t let the weather app dictate your happiness. A rainy day in Chiang Mai isn’t a wasted day. It is a gift. It is a break from the heat, the noise, and the pressure to “do things.”

It is a chance to reconnect with yourself, your friends, and a really good bag of weed.

So, next time the clouds gather over Doi Suthep:

Run to HazeBuds.
Buy 2 grams of Grandpa’s Cookies.
Buy a bag of snacks.
Go home, build your nest, and press play.

Stuck inside? Make it a vibe with Haze Buds.

Let it rain. We’re ready.