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Category Archives: Chiang Mai
Binge Drinking Elephants and other Tales of Lampang’s Bygone Days
Before the 1916 introduction of rail to Lampang in northern Thailand, the old commercial district of the city was located directly on the bank of the Wang River along the road known today as Thanon Talad Kaow (“Old Market Road”). … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, History, Lampang, THAILAND
Tagged Anna Leonowens, Bombay Burmah, British Borneo, Chao Bunyawat Wongmanit, Chin Haw traders from Yunnan, Chinese migration in Thailand, Chinese Muslim traders, Chinese trade in Thai history, East Asiatic, elephants, Kad Kongta. late 19th century, Leonowens in Thailand, Louis T. Leonowens, Marti Patel, river trade, teak industry, Thai elephants, Thai railway, Vithi Phanichphant
In Photos: Wat Montien
A short photo tour of Wat Montien – a beautiful Lanna Thai temple located within the old city walls of Chiang Mai, on the northern corner.
Posted in BUDDHISM, Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Lanna Thai, Lanna Thai architecture, temple architecture
Enchanting Elephants at Wat Pha Lat
About half way up Doi Suthep mountain, just west of Chiang Mai, is a serene temple built on top of a sloping rock surrounded by trickling streams and waterfalls called Wat Pha Lat. Amongst the various temple buildings is lush … Continue reading
Posted in BUDDHISM, Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Doi Sutep, Doi Suthep, elephant statues, Ganesh, Wat Palad, Wat Palat
Dancing with Elephants
One of the best sanuk activities to do when visiting northern Thailand is to go to one of the elephant training camps. There are two main parks in the region: the first is very close to Chiang Mai called Mae … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Asian elephants, elephant parks, elephants, Mae Taeng Elephant Park, Thai elephant
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Wat Ket Temple and Museum
Wat Ket is located directly across the Ping River from the Flower Market in Chiang Mai’s central market area. A small walking bridge across the river makes easy access to this peaceful and atmospheric ancient temple. The date of its … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chiang Mai, Dog figurines, dogs, Lanna Thai architecture, Lanna Thai Culture, museum, Northern Thai architecture, year of the dog
Chiang Mai’s Chinese Muslim Market
Known by the local name of Kad Chin Haw, the Chinese Muslim farmers’ market comes alive every Friday morning between 6 am and lunch time. It’s located in an empty lot next to an old northern Thai teak house, opposite … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chin Haw, Farmers Market, Muslim in Chiang Mai, Shan, Tai Yai
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Chiang Mai Vegetarian Restaurant Guide
An excellent resource! Chiang Mai Vegetarian Restaurants: Guide to Vegetarian Chiang Mai.
Posted in Chiang Mai, Recipes, THAILAND
Tagged Burmese restaurants, Vegetarian restaurants
Khao Soi Adventures
The word Khao Soi is derived from the Burmese language which means “noodles”. Unlike other Thai noodle dishes, the broth for these egg noodles is made from coconut milk. The Burmese preparation of this dish is called Ohn No Khauk-hswe. … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Recipes, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chiang Mai noodles, Chin Haw, Chinese Muslims, Kao Soy, khao soi, Khao Soi Lam Duan
Learn Thai cooking in Chiang Mai
A good review of cooking schools in Chiang Mai with a list of suggestions!
Posted in Chiang Mai, Food, THAILAND
Chiang Mai Yi Peng (Loy Krathong) Festival 2011
This year’s Yi Peng (Loy Krathong) Festival certainly was not disappointing, especially for all those who sought respite in Chiang Mai from the floods in Bangkok!
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Loy Krathong, Yi Peng
