Traveling to Chiang Rai (เมืองเชียงราย), Northern Thailand
Chiang Rai (เมืองเชียงราย) is a city in northern Thailand that I’ve always wanted to visit, and finally I had a chance to go. Keep watching this video for all the details.
From Bangkok, I first bought a plane ticket with Bangkok Airways - it was also my first time to fly with Bangkok Airways, though I had heard good things about them before. Our flight was in the morning so we took a taxi in Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi International Airport to catch our flight. After we checked it, we headed to our gate, and were greeted by a nice little display of snacks and coffee and tea - not bad for just a one hour flight that cost less than $50! After eating some banana chips and a few cheese sandwiches, our flight to Chiang Rai was ready to board. On the flight Bangkok Airways served us even more food. It was a nice flight, and it took just one hour to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
After landing in Chiang Rai, we got our bag, and then took a taxi into town. Ying and had booked a hotel called Amarin Resort, as I needed a nice place to get some work done, and we were looking for a place to get some nice relaxation as well. I immediately loved the resort we were staying at - it was nice and extremely quiet, the grounds were nice and green, and our room was quite big in size and very comfortable. After checking into our hotel and relaxing for a bit, we then headed out to eat lunch at a famous northern Thai restaurant, which was actually located just a 5 minute walk from our hotel, known as Lu Lam. We ordered a number of different Thai dishes, including one of my favorite northern Thai foods, lab khua, minced pork with lots of spices. The entire meal was quite wonderful, and it was a delicious first meal in Chiang Rai. I also loved that the restaurant was located right along the river, offering a lovely and peaceful atmosphere.
During the summer, the sun in Chiang Rai is intensely hot, especially in the middle of the day. So after lunch, we decided to head back to the hotel and I needed to get some work done. I wrote some blogs before we headed out again in the afternoon at about 4 pm when the sun was toned down quite a bit. We headed into Chiang Rai town, and our first stop was to walk around the Chiang Rai clock tower, an incredibly intricate and ornate golden clock tower, sort of the landmark of downtown Chiang Rai city. We then continued walking, and soon found ourselves in the evening central market, a vibrant display of all things northern Thai food. I wanted to actually eat everything I saw, but I was actually still quite full from the delicious lunch we had eaten not too long before. I ended up buying some avocados and some passion fruit, two of my favorite natural things.
After walking around the local food market, we then headed over to check out the Chiang Rai night bazaar. It turned out to be a little on the touristy side, not so much my style, but it could be a good place to go if you travel to Chiang Rai and are looking to buy some souvenir. There’s a food court at the Chiang Rai night bazaar, so we stopped there for a quick and light bite to eat. I ordered a dish called jim jum, which is basically the Thai street food version of a hot pot. We got a pot of soup boiling in a clay pot, accompanied by a basket of vegetables, an egg, and some chicken, and then we just boiled everything together. It wasn’t the best meal of my life, it was alright, but I just wanted to eat something for dinner that wasn’t too heavy or meaty - as I had eaten quite a huge lunch!
My first day traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Rai was a wonderful day. I immediately fell in love with Chiang Rai, how peaceful it is, and I really love the northern Thai culture and the food.
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I spent a lot of time in Chiang Mai in the past few years and so I already did most of the important activities. But one activity was still missing: Bamboo Rafting.
So a friend took me to a great local spot where I was able to do that. It's located in Mae Wang, south of Chiang Mai. The place is a bit hard to find, as its name is in Thai letters in Google Maps. So here is the position:
You can easily drive to the Bamboo Rafting place in Mae Wang by car or by motorbike and it takes around one hour from Chiang Mai. When you arrive there you only see some shops that look like local restaurants. You can simply ask there for Bamboo Rafting (maybe you have to use Google Translate) and they will handle the rest. The price is 350 THB.
After that, they will drive you to the starting point, where you enter your bamboo boat. They will probably offer you a guide before. But you really don't need one.
The rest is quite easy. Just follow the river and have fun. But you will get wet. So better take some swimming closes with you and protect your bag at least with a rain cover (better also plastic bags, especially in rainy season).
I actually lost my GoPro in the river when I put it on the bamboo boat. Seems like it fell through one of the holes between the bamboo sticks. Fortunately a local guy offered me to look for it with a flash light in the night and I only had to pay when he finds it. So I offered him 5000 THB, what was a bit more than he asked for. But I was happy to pay him more as a new GoPro would have been much more expensive and he lives with his child in a bamboo hut.
It was a nice trip overall, and I definitely want to do it again. Especially in rainy season as there is more water and probably more action.
Lampang, Thailand the Top Things To Do
Welcome to Lampang; the land where time stands still. A place where you can truly unwind and experience a unique and infectiously laid-back way of life that has remained largely unchanged for years. Despite all it has to offer, the area still receives comparatively few visitors, giving the area a wonderfully ‘undiscovered’ feel.
So join us as we take a look at just some of the highlights that Lampang has to offer.
Most visitors to Lampang are drawn to the province for its famed Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, the only centre of its kind in Thailand under Royal patronage. Founded in 1992, it currently cares for around 50 Asian elephants as well as housing six of the King’s ten white elephants. Visitors can learn about all about elephant conservation, watch one of the regular elephant performances, and the ever-popular elephant bath time. Elephant trekking, overnight homestays and even mahout training courses are also possible, though I’d strongly recommend making an advanced booking as places fill up fast.
The charming city of Lampang nestled in the broad river valley of the Wang River and surrounded by stunning mountain ranges is home to many impressive Laana era temples, including this one, Wat Phra Tat Lampang Luang located just 30 minutes from the city centre, and definitely worth a visit. Many of the temples in the area are constructed from timber and adorned with ornate carvings and decorations. So if visiting temples is your thing, then you really are spoilt for choice.
For many, travel in Thailand conjures up images of tuk tuks or long tail boats, but Lampang takes an altogether more relaxed approach to getting around. And the preferred method of travel? The good old fashioned horse and cart. So what better was to explore the city than by taking a leisurely ride through the city streets with your feet up in the back of a horse drawn carriage?
Lampang really is a gem in the crown of northern Thailand, so if relaxing riverside bars and restaurants, spectacular temples, friendly, laid-back locals and abundant wildlife and nature are your thing, then why not pay Lampang a visit. We’re sure you won’t regret it.
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Loei, Thailand the Top Things To Do
Bordered by the mighty Mekhong River and mist-shrouded mountains, Loei has long been popular with Thai tourists, but still receives comparatively few international travelers. However, with all that the province has to offer, the secret may soon be out.
When visiting Loei, many people choose to head straight to Chiang Khan, famed for its laid-back charm and kitsch walking street. It is also a good base from which to explore nearby natural attractions, including un-spoilt national parks with their cool climates, lush pine forests and unique flora and fauna.
For those of you who don’t mind an early start, a visit to Phu Thok, which means isolated mountain, is a must-do whilst in Loei. Famed for its spectacular sunrises and ‘sea of fog’ views, this natural phenomenon is best viewed during winter months though good views are to be had all year-round. The area is also home to Wat Phu Thok; known locally as ‘stairways to heaven’, a popular spot for meditation in addition to offering striking views over the surrounding countryside.
For three days of the year the sleepy town of Dan Sai plays host to one of the most colourful and some would say spookiest festivals of its kind; Phi Ta Khon, or the ‘Ghost’ festival. Accompanied by raucous music and dancing, young men dressed as ghosts wearing huge colorful masks parade through the streets to worship spirits and ask for plentiful rain for the year ahead.
The annual event takes place between March and July, the exact dates being determined by the town’s spiritual mediums. If you can’t make the festival but are still interested in learning more, pay a visit to the Dansai Folk Museum, which provides information on the origins and significance of the Phi Ta Khon festival. At weekends you can also see demonstrations of how the festival masks are made.
With its unique climate, cultures and traditions, stunning natural attractions and colouful festivals, Loei is a province just waiting to be explored and is an up and coming ecotourism destination not to be missed, so come along and explore the wisdom of the mountains for yourself.
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Art Thomya, a Thai singer/songwriter, will show you the 7 Must-Dos in MAE HONG SON, a Northern Thai province known as 'The City of 3 Mists'. Art was accompanied by his local friends, who are eager to show you the charms of their hometown. Let's take this journey together!
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Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Day out in the Mae Wang area, visiting Mae wang Waterfall and bamboo rafting on the Win River
Charity at work in Chiang Mai's famous Meditation Center - Wat Doi Tone
Meditation courses are becoming very popular in Thailand and the best place in which to study the art is Wat Tam Doi Tone in Amphur Maewang, in Chiang Mai.
Phra Ajarn Piya-dhassi is the abbot of Wat Tam Doi Tone. He discovered the site for the temple in 1986 and built this meditation Sala in 2006. The large pond is a sanctuary for frogs who's nocturnal croaking is a source of great frustration for the local hill tribe villagers, who regard frogs as a supreme delicacy. However they are safe from human predators behind the temple's walls. Wat Tam Doi Tone is situated on over five acres of lush gardens and natural forest which includes a huge cave, at the end of which is a large bronze statue of Buddha looking down serenely upon those seeking enlightenment on the cave floor. The cave is also a sanctuary for a colony of very useful little animals - small insectivorous bats who, on their nocturnal forays, eat their own weight in mosquito's and other insect pests every night. If it wasn't for the temple providing a home for them, they'd be quickly caught and eaten by the hill tribe people who regard them as a delicacy second only to frogs. Thus, Phra Ajarn Piyadhassi is following in the footsteps of the Lord Buddha who preached that one should be mindful of environmental issues.
Phra Ajarn Piyadhassi is one of the great meditation masters. He's been meditating for thirty five years, and teaching for over twenty years. He's noticed that more and more young people are coming to his meditation courses, seeking an alternative to the stressful life style of today's consumer society. And he recently hosted a meditation retreat for a delegation of Jesuit monks who came from all over South East Asia to learn how to adapt Buddhist meditation techniques to the practice of their own religion.
Phra Ajarn Piyadhassi is a man of infinite knowledge and wisdom, but at the same time, a very practical man who cares deeply for the welfare of the people in his community. And it was this commitment that saw him plan and execute a rather interesting project.
About ten years ago some teachers from a small school in Nongmonta Village dropped in at my temple on the way home from Chiang Mai. They had been trying to raise funds to build a new school, as the existing school was very run down and inadequate for the needs of the children. We talked about it, and I decided to help them. Over the years, with the aid of some very generous people in America and Thailand, we raised over 1 million 350,000 baht. Finally it is all finished and ready for the teachers and children to start using it.
The climax of all the years of planning and building came on Friday the 23rd of August, 2013 when a convoy of vehicles set off to scale the slippery mountain road leading to Nongmonta Village.
The grand opening of the new school was scheduled for the following day and a big celebration had been planned, so truck loads of vital equipment had to be hauled up the mountain side. And the most vital piece of equipment was this generator as the school is so remote that there is no electricity on the site. It was needed to ensure that there was a never ending supply of noodles and waffles to boost the morale of the legions of volunteers who had worked up a tremendous appetite pushing reluctant vehicles up the treacherous mountain road. Meanwhile the temple's team of photographers and video makers began to record the historic event........and the performers started to rehearse their routines........
Day two dawned and the hundreds of guests, volunteers and performers prepared themselves with another hearty serving of waffles and noodles prepared by the venerable Au-Thai Ariyawangso and Mister Banjongand and his catering team, before launching into their carefully rehearsed routines.
But there was a serious side to the day. There were people and buildings to be blessed. The library was made possible by the generosity of the Clark family from America, and Phra Ajarn Piyadhassi made a large cash donation himself, as well as donating months of time and effort. But it was all worthwhile in the end.
The school has four teachers who will attempt to teach the sixty Karen children everything they need to know to have a happy and productive future. It will be a challenge, as each teacher teaches two grades in the one room. But these children have been given a chance by a progressive, forward thinking man and several local and overseas sponsors, who's generous support will give them a chance to make a quantum leap from a small village in north Thailand to a place somewhere in today's modern world.
For more information regarding meditation courses at Wat Tam Doi Tone,check out their website.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Bangkok,thailand | Things To Do in Bangkok,thailand. (2019) by ayuple
Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here: crystal blue beaches, thick jungle, great food, cheap beachfront bungalows and some of the best luxury hotels in the world. There is something for every interest and every budget. Here are top 10 places to visit in Bangkok, Thailand.
1. Grand Palace
It's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built-in 1782.
2. Wat Pho
also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace.
3. Dusit Palace
a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). The palace, originally called Wang Suan Dusit or 'Dusit Garden Palace' .
4. Lumphini Park
Lumphini Park was created in the 1920s by King Rama VI. The park offers rare open public space, trees, and playgrounds.
5. The Chatuchak Weekend Market
on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, is the largest market in Thailand.[1] Also known as JJ Market, it has more than 15,000 stalls and 11,505 vendors (2019),[2] divided into 27 sections.
6. Terminal 21
the first located on Sukhumvit Road, near the Asoke intersection, in Bangkok, Thailand. It opened in October 2011. The complex has two parts.
7. Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo is the largest crocodile farm in the world.
8. floating market
A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. Originating in times and places where water transport played an important role in daily life, most floating markets operating today mainly serve as tourist attractions, and are chiefly found in Thailand.
9. MBK Center
MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand.
10. Siam Ocean World
This underground aquarium, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, will dazzle you with innovative world-class exhibits and over 30,000 curious looking creatures from various depths and aquatic regions across the globe.
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Spicy Villa Eco-Lodges in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai
Spicy Villa Eco-Lodges are located in a beautiful natural area of Mae Wang, just a two-hour drive from Chiang Mai. We're surrounded by rice paddies and traditional Karen tribe villages and have our own organic farm. We also run community projects.