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 beer are out of luck. Instead, the picturesque park in the Chiang Rai countryside is a family-friendly … [Read more...]
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 and one which successive Thai governments have failed to solve. The pollution levels from the smog in March … [Read more...]
Chiang Rai Artist Vows to Repair Damage to White Temple
Wat Rong Khun, better know as the White Temple to many tourists, was one of the casualties of the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks that hit Chiang Rai province on Monday. Initial prospects for the temple didn't look promising, but the local … [Read more...]
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, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings … [Read more...]
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 and clean, albeit basic rooms, it's a hotel which provides very good value for money. Breakfast is … [Read more...]
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 (Hoh Nalika Chalerm Prakiat) is a work of art and tourist attraction in its own right. Chalermchai was … [Read more...]
New Taxi Service Launches in Chiang Rai
A new taxi-meter service began operating in Chiang Rai last week. Although taxi-meters were previously available from Chiang Rai airport and for trips outside of the city, the new service is also authorised to pick up passengers within the city … [Read more...]
Sunset in Chiang Rai
I took this photo of a samlor (Thai rickshaw) just as the sun was setting behind Wat Phra Singh temple in Chiang Rai. The man riding the samlor was at least 60-years-old and it is often the case in Thailand that rickshaw drivers aren't young men. … [Read more...]
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 classic style makes this one of Thailand’s most unusual and visually striking man-made attractions. … [Read more...]
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 Thailand. The landscaped gardens are sited high up on the mountain of Doi Tung and visitors are rewarded with a … [Read more...]