Chiang Rai, Thailand

Travel Blogs from Chiang Rai (407)

On the road again, Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, Thailand travel blog
On the road again
Mar 18, 2005

... in Thailand. The entire white structure is covered in carved Buddhist art and small pieces of mirrored glass. Thailand had a quickly growing population so they were looking for some sort of population control. The Population and Community ...

A travel blog entry by coryandlaura
This is a top pick!
Chiang Rai - Thailand Final Thoughts, Chiang Rai, Thailand travel blog
Chiang Rai - Thailand Final Thoughts
Jul 19, 2008

Chiang Rai was just an over night on our way to Chiang Khong and the Laos border. Some of the eateries seem a bit more upmarket than other towns. There is a decent night market. This is our last night in Thailand on this trip: Thailand Summary ...

A travel blog entry by faff
This is a top pick!
Drivers, drugs and Doi, Chiang Rai, Thailand travel blog
Drivers, drugs and Doi
Mar 17, 2005

... of the day was Mah Fah Luang Garden. It is the Royal Gardens in front of Doi Tung Palace on top of the mountains in Chiang Rai. It is so beautiful. My favorite was all of the Orchids. They were everywhere. They even have a building dedicated to the ...

A travel blog entry by coryandlaura
This is a top pick!
Dung Energy, Chiang Rai, Thailand travel blog
Dung Energy
Dec 20, 2004

... 20 kg of elephant dung per day. But that problem may not be around for much longer. Encouraged by their success, Chiang Rai MP Samart Kaewmeechai has secured funding to build 10 more digesters in the village from the Department of Local Administration.

A travel blog entry by paul
This is a top pick!

Attractions in Chiang Rai (14)

Mae Salong (Santikhiri)
Mae Salong (Santikhiri)

Chiang Rai, Thailand

4.50

A quiet hilltop village has ethnic chinese population.
Doi Thung - Mae Fah Luang flower garden
Wang Jao Clinic and Spa
Wang Jao Clinic and Spa

542/2 Rattanakhet Rd. Chiang Rai, Thailand

4.00

Wat Phrathat Doi Tong
Wat Phrathat Doi Tong

Doi Tung Chiang Rai, Thailand

0.00

This temple supposedly dates back to 940.

Forum Discussions on Chiang Rai (70)

NGO - hill tribe relations in North Thailand
Posted on Mar 22, 2007, 22:57:34
... they have got things a bit wrong. But I also believe, for sure when Mirror (mainly Bangkok people at the start) first moved to Chiang Rai, they had a huge learning curve about the people in that area and how to help them. Now the staff is also full of ...
Recent travel to Chiang Rai
Posted on Nov 10, 2007, 20:05:27
... much - ie. the civil war that has been going on for the last 40 years or so is still going on. That doesn't effect Chiang Rai. It is safe for Americans. Transport options from BKK include: a bus. a train to either Chiang Mai or Lampang and then a ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted on Jun 11, 2007, 08:53:04
... - 180 Baht, Tel. 053-711481 Chian House (Guest House) 21 rooms, 60- 450 Baht, Tel. 053-713388 E-mail: chianguesthouse@hotmail.com Chiang Rai Hotel 63 rooms, 130 - 200 Baht, Tel. 053-711226, 053-712118 Chiang Rai Inn 77 rooms, 700 Baht, Tel. 053-717700 ...
10 things NOT to do in Thailand
Posted on Feb 5, 2008, 18:31:56
... maybe once every couple of months, but apart from that, it's local and spicy. i ride my motorbike without a helmet outside of chiang rai, and sometimes inside the city precincts in the evening. during rush hour, it's an enforced law to wear one, ...

Ask a question about traveling to Chiang Rai

Ask a question about Chiang Rai and get answers from real travelers:


  • Post your question