Singha Park (Boon Rawd Farm), Chiang Rai
Singha Park is owned by Boon Rawd Brewery, the company who produce Singha Beer, but visitors hoping to find a brewery and endless supplies of Thai …
Chiang Rai
The Annual Haze and Smog Problem in North Thailand
For people living in the north of Thailand, the start of the hot season heralds the onset of the summer smog and haze. It’s an annual problem …
Baan Dam (Black House) Chiang Rai
A short drive from the middle of Chiang Rai city, Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, …
Hotel Review: Jansome House, Chiang Rai
With rooms around the 400-500 Baht mark, Jasmine House is very much a budget option for visitors to Chiang Rai. But with a convenient central location …
Chiang Rai’s Golden Clocktower
Designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Khositpipat and unveiled in 2008 in honour of His Majesty the King, Chiang Rai’s elaborate golden clocktower …
White Temple, Chiang Rai (Wat Rong Khun)
Located just outside the city of Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun has become famous in Thailand as the White Temple. A unique design mixing contemporary and …
Mae Fah Luang Garden, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai
Located an hour’s drive north of Chiang Rai city, Mae Fah Luang Garden is a beautiful place to visit if you are in this part of northern …
Review: Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant, Chiang Rai
I visited here with my sister having spent some time at the Chiang Rai Hill Tribe Museum which is next door to the restaurant. The restaurant and …
Hill Tribe Museum, Chiang Rai
Many tourists visiting Chiang Rai use the city as a base for trekking and visiting the surrounding hill tribe villages. Before going to the hill tribe …
Review: VIP Bus Service from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
There are numerous buses which ply the route between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, with varying prices according to the degree of comfort, speed and …
Review: Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai
I recently visited Chiang Rai and stayed at the Wiang Inn Hotel for 2 nights. Travelling by bus from Chiang Mai, I hadn’t pre-booked any …