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- Asia
- Thailand
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai
Nestled into the lush mountains of northernmost Thailand, Chiang
Rai surrounds its visitors in hill tribe culture and scenery.
Chiang Rai is also the name the city's province which has bared
some infamy for being within the Golden Triangle, a previously
heavy drug traffic zone shared with the nearby borders of Myanmar
and Laos. An 11 hour bus ride from Bangkok can leave many visitors
looking to relax. Fortunately they can, either by picking through
hill tribe crafts in the night market, relaxing along the shore of
the Mae Kok River or taking a look-out residence in the many
hilltop guesthouses. Many travellers arrive in Chiang Rai from
Chiang Mai to begin their treks to hill tribe villages.
Information & Facts
Address
124 miles (200km) north-east of Chiang Mai
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
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