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| [ Chiang Mai ] [ Chiang
Rai ] [ Lampang ] [ Mae
Hong Son ] [ Nan ] [ Phitsanulok ] [ Phrae ] |
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| About 700 kilometres north
of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is located in a fertile valler some 1,000
feet aboue mean sea level. A stone inscription found at a temple
in the city indicates that Chiang Mai was officially establisbed
in 1296 by King Mengrai as the new capital of the Kingdom of
Lanna, literally "million rice fields". King Mengrai invited
his two fellow monarcbs, King Ramkbambaeng of the Sukbothai
Kingdom and King Ngam Muang of the Phayao Kingdom to select
the site of the new city, named "Nopphaburi Si Nakbon Phing
Chiang Mai.." It has been called for short "Chiang Mai" literally
"New Town".Since its establishment, Chiang Mai had blossomed
into a glorious city of trade, fine art, culture and Buddhism
until the Burmese took control of the city in the 16th century.
After the two centuries of the Burmese rule, Chiang Mai was
finally won back by King Kawila, the northern warlord, who sub-sequently
restored the city on behalf of the Chakri Dynasty. After the
fall of the Ayuthaya Kingdom to the Burmese army, King Kawila,
Lord of Lampang, joined King Taksin to push back the Burmese
in the North, By 1776, Chiang Mai was liberated, king Kawila
ruled the North from Lampang, first on behalf of King Taksin
of the Thaon Buri Kingdom and then the Chakri monarchy, until
the re-establishment of Chiang Mai as the northern capital of
Thailand in 1796. |
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| Chiang Rai, Thailand's northern most
province is particularly known and famous because of the Golden
Triangle, the place where Thailand, Laos and Burma meet on the
Mekong River. The area serves as an excellent place for nature
tueks and adventurous outings. The city itself is offers all the
necessities and comfort you would wish for. Plenty of accommodations,
restaurants and entertainment possibilities.The most northern
point in Thailand, Mae Sai is where to cross the vorder to Burma
and where to get a l - month visa extention [sce p8]. It's great
place cheap shopping.Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Mengrai
before he founded first Fang and then Chiang Mai. It was the first
capital of the Lanna Kingdom. |
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| LAMPANG OR KHELANG NAKORN
of the past has the horse carriage as its symbol having monasteries
built in Burmese and Lanna Thai style architectures and its famous
place, well known all over the would, is the Thai Elephant Conservation
Centre.Occupying an area of 12,533 square kilometers, Lampang
is administratively divided into 13 Amphoes (Districts) Muang,
Thoes, Mae Phrik, Ko Kha, Ngao, Chae Hom, Wang Nua, Mae Tha, Sop
Prap, Serm Ngam, Hang Chat, Mae Mo and Muang Pan. Lampang is located
some 599 kms., from Bangkok, accessible by Highway No. 2 passing
through Ayutthaya-Lopburi-Nakorn Sawan-Kamphaeng Petch-Tak, taking
a total time span of 7 hours and some 100 kms from Chiang Mai
by Highway No. 11 through Lamphun, taking about 1.30 hours. |
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| Mae Hong Son, Sharing a
border with Burma as well as typical cultural influences is a
mountainous, forested province that calls for adventurous treks
and breath-taking sceneries, Its capital serves as the base for
hilltribe country exploration. The mountains are home to some
of Thailands ethnic minorities like Karen, Lisu, Hmong and Black
and Red Lahu.Although it is the provincial capital, Mae Hon Son
has a very small center so walking is a suitable way to get around.
Most of it's accomodations are guesthouses and some tourist -
class hotels. The few resorts out of town could be a good idea
for nature lovers to spend their vacations. Food is, as every
where in Thailand no problem Nightlife, on the other hand is limited
to some Thai style cabarets on maksanti Rd. |
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| Nan, an old town established
in the same period as Sukhothai, and housing the sacred Phrathat
Chae Haeng Paboda, occupies an area of 11,472,076 square kilometers
with a population of 514,688 and is administratively divided into
14 Amphoes (Districts) and 1 King Amphoes (Subdistricts) : Amphoe
Muang, Wiang Sa, Pua, Chiang Klang, Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang,
Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Noi, Na Muen , Santisuk, Bo Klua, Chalem
Phrakiat Amphoe Song Khaeo and King Amphoe Phu Phiang; located
668 kms. from Bangkok |
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| Phitsanulok province covers
some 8,658 square kilometers. The river side provincial capital
is 377 kilometers north of Bangkok. Phitsanulok is situated on
the geographical and administrative line uniting the central and
northern regions.Phitsanulok was the birthplace of King Naresuan
the great of Ayutthaya (reign : 1590 - 1605 ), and his brother
Prince Ekathosarot. Phitsanulok has long been an important center
for political and strategic reasons. Reasons. Phitsanulok was
a major center of recruitment when Ayutthaya waged war with Brtma.
And was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the 1448 -
1488 reign of Ayutthaya' s King Boromatrailokanat. |
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| Phrae is one of the most
ancient cities in Thailand, an old establishment having been founded
in the same period as Sukhothai and Chiang Mai. The town was built
wver 800 years ago, allegedly by Thai Kern and Tai Lue people.
It is laced with romance and enchants visitors with the famous
love legends called "Phra Lor" and "Phu Chana Sibtid". The former
name was Wiang Kosai, which means Silk Cloth. Phrae has an overall
area of 6,538.6 square kilometers, and is administratively divided
into 8 Amphoes (Districts) : Amphoe Muang, Rong Kwang, Wang Chin,
Song, Long Sung Men, Den Chai and Nong muang Khai ; located 555
kilometers from Bangkok |
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