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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
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