King Mengrai Memorials
Chiang Rai is rich in memorials of King Mengrai; most of them are near downtown and are easily accessible. King Mengrai was the ruler…
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Lychee Fair
The Lychee Fair This is held annually in May. Celebrating the provinces tastiest fruit, this fair features agricultural displays and exhibitions, local handicrafts, folk…
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Built as the world\’s largest teakwood building, Vimanmek Mansion was built as a royal residence in the first few years of the 20th century.…
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A vast open ground situated near the northern wall of the Grand Palace and the eastern wall of the former Viceroy Palace or Wang…
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One of the oldest parts of town, Bang Lamphu district has become famous over recent years due to the emergence of Khao San Road…
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THAILAND ETHNIC MINORITIES Thailand contains more than 30 ethnic groups varying in history, language, religion, appearance, and patterns of livelihood. However, the Thai, akin…
Read storyTHE BANGKOK PERIOD , 1767 – 1932
THE BANGKOK PERIOD (1767 – 1932) As they had in the sixteenth century, the Thai made a rapid recovery under a brilliant military leader.…
Read storyTHE MILITARY RULE AND A LIMITED DEMOCRACY
THE MILITARY RULE AND A LIMITED DEMOCRACY With the support of the king and the military membership of NARC, a new government was…
Read storyBuriram Local Arts and Crafts Center
The center is in front of the Surin Provincial Army Headquarters on the Buriram intersection from the Buriram -Prakhon Chai Road in tambon Samet,…
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The Wat Rai Khing Festival is annually held from the 13th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon…
Read storyNamtok Thi Lo Su
Namtok Thi Lo Su is located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which links with the Thung Yai Naresuan and…
Read storyTaksin Maharat National Park
This national park is located at tambon Mae Tor and Pa Wor, 2 kilometers off of the km. 26 marker on the Tak-Mae Sot…
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