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Inside Background
Culture 
Chiang Rai is the northernmost region of Thailand. It is located at the...
Last edited: 15 September 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Chiang Rai is 1800 ft above sea level. The addition of grassy plains, jungle...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
El Shadai Orphanage 
Introduction: When in search of a small rural orphanage in the Chiang Rai area...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Bangkok Airport is the closest, fully equipped facility to Chiang Rai. It...
Last edited: 05 November 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Chiang Rai is a sprawling enclave of Asian cultures.  Local activities acquaint...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The convergence of three Asian countries near Chiang Rai produces a diverse...
Last edited: 15 September 2006
Sports & Activities 
Most tourists in Thailand go to Phuket to relax on the beach or Bangkok for the...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
Hill Tribe Culture & Rain Forests 
THE ASSOCIATION FOR AKHA EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THAILAND ...is the oldest...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Wang Jao Clinic and Spa 
At  Wang Jao body and soul will surrender to combinations of traditional art of...
Last edited: 09 January 2009
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency of Thailand is the Thai BAHT (pronounced - bart).  One...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Thailand now fly into the new Bangkok airport, named Suvarnabhumi...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
Useful numbers  for foreigners who traveling in Chiang Mai. Emergency Call...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
Important Phrases 
The difficulty in trying to learn some Thai from the written English (often...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Telephones 
Getting international tel... calls costs much in Thailand. At the arrival...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping:   Basics: There is no mandatory tipping policy in Thailand. However...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: 15 July 2009
Be aware - Thai hotels 
In response to some reviews here on Trip Advisor about Thai locations this...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Checklist before your Thai travel 
Here are 20 things to think about when visiting Thailand …   Bring a cell phone...
Last edited: 17 August 2009
Do's and Don'ts 
What do Thais see when they see you, the foreign tourist? Knowing this will...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Finding a Tour Guide 
Here is a list of tour guides that visitors to Thailand have regularly...
Last edited: 05 January 2010
From Bangkok Airport to Hotel 
Public taxis are the most popular way to get into town. Ignore all touts in the...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
General Advice on Personal Safety 
Overall, Thailand is a safe nation in which to travel.  Physical attacks and...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Halal Food Options 
Thailand is popular with visitors from nearby Muslim countries such as...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Reclaiming VAT 
These are the basic rules and procedures: * How do you claim a VAT refund and...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Shopping in Bangkok 
You've heard about Bangkok's unique shopping culture and now you too want a...
Last edited: 19 September 2008
Taxis In Bangkok 
Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a cheap or expensive experience. It can depend...
Last edited: 29 November 2009
Vacation Rentals 
Renting a house instead of a hotel in Thailand is an exciting option...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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