Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai (pop. 40.000) is in Northern Thailand and the capital of the northernmost province of Thailand. The town is regarded as the gateway to the Golden Triangle border region of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
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By car
Chiang Rai is about 830 km north of Thailand and is easily accessible from Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
By bus
Extensive services run to Chiang Mai and there are several buses daily to Bangkok. The main bus station is called Kohn Song.
By plane
Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) is located on Phaholyotin Road 8 kilometres from downtown Chiang Rai. Car rental is available on arrival from Avis [1].
The airport is served by Air Asia, Nok Air, One-Two-Go and THAI.
Get around
Public transport consists mainly of tuk-tuks and songthaews, plus a smaller number of taxis. The city itself can be explored on foot, but for trips into the province consider renting a car (Budget and Avis both have offices in Chiang Rai and there are several local agencies) or a motorbike. A motorbike is the best way to see these parts; there are several trails and a 250cc dirt bike is a great way to see the country side.
See
- Princess Mother Hall
- Golden Triangle
- Doi Tung Royal Villa
- Wat Santhaat
- Gate of Siam
- Wat Thoeng Sao Hin
Do
Organize a trekking tour to the hill-tribes or head on for the Golden Triangle
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Chiang Rai offers all kinds of accommodation from basic guesthouses to hotels.
At the top end is the Dusit Island Resort, 1129 Kraisorasit Road, Muang; tel. +66-53715777 fax. +66-53715801.
Get out
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