| Lanna Today it means the area of upper northern part of Thailand eg. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Maehongson. Here was the Lanna Kingdom in the past. The Great King of Lanna was Phaya Meng Rai who built Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.... |
The city of Chiang mai was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai (or Mongrai), Prince of Chiangsaen. Chiangmai became the capital of "Kingdom of Lanna" (Lanna means a million ricefields). In 1556 it was conquered by Burmese force and remained a Burmese Vassal State until 1775.
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At that time it was liberated by King Taksin of Siam (Now is Thailand) and become a Siamese dependency.
From 1775 to 1938 Chiang mai was ruled by Local Princes, as a vassal of the Kingdom of Siam. The Last hereditary Princes, Chao Kaew-Navarath died in 1938 and had no successor. King Chulalongkorn (Rama 5) of Siam took over the administration of Chiang mai. In 1949 Chiang mai was officially recognized as Thailand's province until now
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Picture : Left, King Phamuang from Phayao. Right, King Ram Kham Haeng from Sukhothai. In the middle, King Mengrai, who built Chiang mai.
The slogan of Chiang mai :
The Great Honor, Doi Suthep.
The Distinctive ancient culture and tradition.
The Flowers always bloom to all sights.
The Treasured kingdom, Nakorn-Ping.
The full name of Chiang mai is Nophburi Srinakorn Ping Chiangmai. |
Chiang Rai means "The City of King Mengrai." Here is the first capital of Lanna Kingdom. It was found in 1262 by King Mengrai, 30 yearsbefore he buit Chiang Mai. Later was conquered by Burma until 1786 and became Thailand's province during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910.
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Chiang Rai province covers some 11,678 sq.km. ,is bordered by Myanmar to the north, and Laos to the north and northeast. The provincial capital is 785 km. northof Bangkok, 180 km. northwest of Chiangmai and is 580 m. above sea level.The province contains Thailand's northernmostpoint at Maesai. The well known "Golden Triangle" in Chiangsaen, The area where the borders ofThailand, Myanmar and Laos coverge and its opium-producing activities inthe past.
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Today Chiangrai is famous for its tasty lynchees and Lanna peaceful land situatedon the bank of Kok River. Welcome all tourist to the first capital of Lanna-Thai.
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Maehongson, Thailand's second northern provincial city, is set in valleys hemmed by jungle ridge and cool climate through the year. In the past, this town was isolated from the outside cities because lack of good transportation and communication.No paved road until 1968. The province is bordered by Myanmar to the North and West, and a Strong Burmese (Myanmar) influence can be seen in many temples, building and people lifestyle.
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So nearly half of the population are Shan (Thai-Yai) and remainder are mixture of many hilltribes; Karen, Mong, Lua, Lahu and Lisu. Maehongson is 924 km. away from Bangkok and 369 km. from Chiangmai via Amphoe MaeSaReang on highway NO. 108 (and 245 km. via Amphoe Pai on highway NO. 1095) with an area of 13,184.4 sq.km. Nickname of this city is "City of Three Mists" or "Muang Sam Mok", in rainy and winter there is thick fog in the morning (sometime all day) and before spring there is smoked fog from firing hay in rice fields. (2 mists and 1 smoke) Welcome to Maehongson, the land that my tourist friends call "Indochina-Switzerland". Don't miss this trip for you Thailand's tour
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| THAI MASSAGE ( Thai Yoga Massage ) |
Thai massage had a live more than 700 year skill. The time is gurantee knowledge. It favorite for relax in rest time.
Thai Massage
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What conditions is Thai massage used for?
Many people find that Thai massage has the following benefits:
- relaxes
- reduces stress
- improves circulation
- increases energy
- increases flexibility
- improves range of motion
- centers the mind and body
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Now thai massage combine foot massage in course. |
| THAI KICK BOXING ( Muay Thai ) |
 Thai Kick Boxing, It a one of body combat favorite in this century. It healthy to exercise and improved skill to prevent the enermy.
Muay Thai started way back in the medieval ages when wars were fought with bows and arrows, swords, and pikes. And in hand-to-hand combat arms, legs, knees, and elbows were also used as weapons. This sport which was included in military training was made famous by King Nareusan 1560 A.D. During one of the many battles between Burma and Siam he was captured. The Burmese knew of his prowess as the best unarmed fighter in the realm and gave him a chance to fight with their best for his freedom. Upon his return to Siam he was hailed as a hero and Siamese-style boxing, as it was called then, was soon recognized as a national sport. Boxing in this style reached its zenith of popularity about two hundred years ago...
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| HILL TRIBES IN NORTHERN THAILAND |
 The various hilltribes who inhabit the jungle-covered mountain of the North. These are people of separate ethnic origin who still preserve etiquette and traditional tribal lifestyle. 6 Major groups of hill tribes in Thailand are Karen, Hmong, Akha, Lahu, Yoa, Lisu.
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