Category Archives: Lampang

Lampang’s Kad Kong Ta Walking Street

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mai Pen Rai

One of the most interesting things to do in Lampang is to walk along the Old Market Road (Thanon Talad Gao, also known as Kad Kong Ta) which follows the Wang River between Ratchadapisek Bridge

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Binge Drinking Elephants and other Tales of Lampang’s Bygone Days

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

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 →

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Dancing with Elephants

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

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 →

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Fanciful temple murals: Folk Art in northern Thailand

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

Whenever I’m in northern Thailand, I always drop everything I was planning to do when my dear friend, Vithi, rings up and asks me to join him on an excursion because it’s usually an interesting adventure, lots of fun (in … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Contribution to Thailand’s Rail Network

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

On a recent visit to a private museum in Lamphun in northern Thailand, I stumbled upon a series of early 20th century photographs of the excavation of the Khun Tan rail tunnel. With permission, I re-shot them on a digital … Continue reading →

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Saffron Coloured Robes: Buddhist Monks

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

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Location: Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Laos. Chiang Mai, Lampang and Lamphun, northern Thailand. Time: July 2011 – Rainy season, Buddhist Lent.

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Chao Luang (Rulers) of Lampang 1732-1925

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

Lanna states under Siamese tributary 1774-1899: List of Rulers of Lampang 1732-1925

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The House of Many Pillars

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

This gallery contains 14 photos.

Baan Sao Nak (บ้านเสานัก) is an old unique teak house located in the quiet Northern Thai village of Baan Tha Ma O, Lampang – situated on Ratwattana Road on the north bank of the Wang River opposite the city’s main … Continue reading →

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Lampang’s Horse Carriages

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Mai Pen Rai

Lampang is the only town in Thailand that still has horse carriages as a means of transportation and hence has acquired the nickname of Muang Rot Ma (Horse Car City).

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Elephants and the City

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Mai Pen Rai

  Have you ever thought about how much it costs to feed an elephant every day?

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