Thailand’s most northerly province, Chiang Rai is located 785 kilometres from Bangkok and borders Myanmar in the north and Laos in the east. Built by King Mengrai in 1262 the province has a mainly mountainous terrain and helps form the ‘Golden Triangle’ around the Mekong River. Chiang Rai is a major draw for tourists keen [...]

Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo was established in 1974 and for much of its existence offered the standard fare many zoos around the world offer. However, its popularity soared over recent years with the Chinese government’s loan to Thailand of two pandas – ‘Chuang Chuang’ and ‘Lin Hui’ (‘Tewan’ and ‘Tewee’ in Thai). The pandas [...]

Often referred to as the ‘Rose of the North’, Chiang Mai is the economic and cultural centre of Northern Thailand and the focus of tourism within the region. Located about 700 kilometres from Bangkok, it is one of Thailand’s better known and most visited provinces. Originally the capital of the Lanna Thai kingdom created by [...]

Mae Hong Son lies in the very remote and beautiful northwest of Thailand. It can be reached from Chiang Mai either from a northern route via Pai or a southern route via Mae Sariang. Both routes provide breath-taking scenery and the opportunity to see parts of Burma, Shan tows, hill people, many natural features such [...]

Located 600 km north of Bangkok is one of Thailand’s best kept Thai style towns. In the face of modern development throughout the rest of Thailand, Lampang has retained much of its original character and charm. It is the only town in Thailand where horse drawn carriages can be seen in everyday use for transport. [...]

Location and Geography
The extensive region of Chiang Mai. Mae Hong Son and Lamphun consists of rugged mountain ranges with secluded valleys and river systems. Situated approximately 700 km north of Bangkok there are large expanses of rainforests, parts of which are protected by National Parks. The mountainous terrain has created two ethnic divisions, those that [...]

Description Location
The top north end of Thailand has some of the most beautiful countryside in all Thailand. The rugged mountain in Chiang Rai, Nan and Phayao province roll down into verdant green valleys with winding rivers and streams. Communities have settled in valleys separated from their neighbours by scenic mountain ranges. Each community has therefore [...]