Showing posts with label How to get there Chiangrai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How to get there Chiangrai. Show all posts

29.9.09

Chiang Rai province.



is Thailand's most overlooked city and province. It offers a variety of attractions, beautiful natural surroundings, nice people and a mild climate.

We are pleased to give you an impression of this magnificent province.

This website gives you information about Chiang Rai Province and Chiang Rai City, and also some interesting information about restaurants, hotels and resorts, etc.
Chiang Rai province is the most nothern province of Thailand, about 785 kilometres from Bangkok. Chiang Rai has an area of 11,678 square kilometres and 1,129,701 people live here. The majority of the population is Thai. 12,5% of the population are Hill Tribes.
The province borders Myanmar on the North, and Laos on the north and northeast. It is also known as a gateway to Myanmar, Laos and China.

The province has an interesting past and its pure nature makes Chiang Rai popular for its pleasant, relaxing atmosphere and its rich cultural diversity. Chiang Rai is famous for its tasty lychees, The Golden Triangle, 26 waterfalls and 12 National Parks. It is also home to a several of the Thailands oldest civilisations. These Hill Tribes maintain fascinating lifestyles.

There are good expectations for investments for the future, since there will be good things happening arround here. There are a lot of companies opening and investing in this province. Also Her Higness Crown Princess will move into her grandmothers Royal Palace.
Chiang Rai city is home to 62,000 persons. A city with village characteristics with all necessary facilities: schools, hospitals, shops etc., are all over the place.
There are several good restaurants and if you like the local food, there is plenty of choice. The renovated market offers plenty of food choices with a Thai atmosphere. The night bazar is absolutely worth the visit.
The photos give you a good impression of the beauty and pureness of the Chiang Rai province. Click on the play button and enjoy.
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31.5.08

How to get there Chiangrai

How to get there Chiangrai
By Air
Thai Airways has daily flights connecting Bangkok with Chiang Rai. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000, the Chiang Rai Office tel. 0 5371 1179, 0 5371 5207, or view their website at www.thaiairways.com
One-Two-Go offers daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. Call 1126 or book online at http://www.fly12go.com
SGA offers flights to Chiang Rai. Call 0 2664 6099 or visit: www.sga.co.th By Bus
The coach ride from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is probably best made overnight since passengers can avail themselves of sleep prior to an early morning arrival. There are both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned bus services from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) on Kamphaengphet 2 Road. The journey may take approximately 9-11 hours.
By Car
Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road), turn to route No. 32 passing Ayutthaya, Angthong and Singburi Provinces and change to route No. 11 passing Phitsanulok, Uttaradit and Phrae Provinces then turn left to Highway No. 103, drive through to Ngao District and turn right onto Highway No. 1 which takes you to Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces. The total distance is 785 km. By Rail
There is no direct train to Chiang Rai. You have to take a train to Lampang (9 hrs. from Bangkok) or Chiang Mai (11 hrs.) and then take a bus to Chiang Rai. (2 hrs. from Lampang and 1.30 hrs. from Chiang Mai) For more details, call the State Railway of Thailand, 1690 (hotline), or 0 2223 7010 or 0 2223 7020. By Boat
The capital may also be reached from Tha Thon in Chiang Mai province by a scenic 4-6 hour (depending on climatic conditions, such as rain, and other factors such as high waters and fast currents) long-tail boat ride along the Mae Kok River.
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai By Bus
Chiang Rai is 182 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. Air conditioned buses leave 12 times daily from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai. Some buses continue to Mae Sai and Chiang Saen. By Air
Airlines have numerous daily flights servicing the Bangkok-Chiang Mai route and the Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai route. www.ที่พักหลักร้อย.com