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4 Golden Triangle Chiang Rai
Thai Term Glossary Amphoe: District Ban: Village Chedi: Stupa or Pagoda Khao or Doi or Phu: Mountain Khlong: Canal Ko: Island Mueang: Town or City Namtok: Waterfall Tambon: Sub-district Tham: Cave Ubosot or Bot: ordination hall in a temple Viharn: Image hall in a temple Wat: Temple Note: English spelling here given tries to approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs may be differently. When seeking help from a Thai for directions, point to the Thai spellings given after each place name. The Province is rich in tourism resources in term of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past civilization. It is also home to several hilltribes who follow fascinating ways of life. The northernmost province of Thailand, Chiang Rai is situated on the Kok River basin 416 metres above sea level. With an area of some 11,678 square kilometres. It is about 785 kilometres from Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches the Mae Khong River to the north and borders on both Myanmar and Laos. The province is rich in tourism resources in term of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway into Myanmar and Laos. HOW TO GET THERE Car From Bangkok drive on highway No.32 to Singburi, then take highway No.11 to Phare and highway No.1103 to Chiang Rai. The route is 829 kilometres. Bus The 12 hour journey from Bangkok can be made on air-conditioned coaches originating from Northern Bus Terminal daily call 0 2936 2852-66 www.transport.co.th. Private bus operated by Bor Kho Sor Co., Ltd. Call 0 2936 3670, 0 5371 1369, 0 5375 4097/ Chok Rung Tawee Tour call 0 2936 4275-6, 0 5371 4045/ Siam First 5
Page 2 and 3: King Mengrai the Great Memorial
Page 6 and 7: 6 Tour call 0 2954 3601-4, 0 5371 9
Page 8 and 9: 8 Wat Rong Khun Wat Phrathat Chom S
Page 10 and 11: 10 Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural P
Page 12 and 13: 12 waterfall in Chiang Rai, the Khu
Page 14 and 15: 14 Museum of Buddha Images for soak
Page 16 and 17: 16 Phrathat Doi Wao (พระธ
Page 18 and 19: 18 Phra Tamnak Doi Tung (พระ
Page 20 and 21: 20 opium-smoking accessories, etc.
Page 22 and 23: 22 Phra Phutthanawalantue (พร
Page 24 and 25: 24 drive past Ban Pang Kha and Ban
Page 26 and 27: 26 08 1908 8187, 08 4378 7131, or v
Page 28 and 29: 28 2003. A tradition to bath the pa
Page 30 and 31: 30 EVENTS & FESTIVALS Wai Sa Phaya
Page 32 and 33: 32 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES Trekking
Page 34 and 35: 34 poinsettia or Christmas flower,
Page 36 and 37: 36 Ban Akha Phatthana (บ�าน
Page 38 and 39: 38 Orchid Tree
Page 40 and 41: 40 Ban Rabieng Chom Fa (บ�า
Page 42 and 43: 42 Little Duck (ลิตเติ
Page 44 and 45: 44 Rueang Nakhon (เรือง
Page 46 and 47: 46 Phu Chom Dao (ภูชมดา
Page 48 and 49: 48 Toob Bon Doi (ตูบบนด
Page 50 and 51: 50 Du Doi Suay Resort (ดูดอ
Page 52 and 53: 52 Four Seasons Tented Camp (โฟ
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54 Amphoe Mae Suai Chiang Rai Plant
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56 Phu Chee Fa Lodge (ภูชี
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58 Restaurant Amphoe Mueang Chiang
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60 Fumizuki (ฟูมิซูก
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62 Huean Chan Kham (เฮือน
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64 Akha Hill House (อาข�า
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66 The White House (เดอะไ
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