Hua Hin Jazz Festival

Hua Hin Jazz Festival

The annual Hua Hin Jazz Festival continues to grow in both popularity and professionalism, drawing visitors and musicians from Thailand and across the globe. Multiple stages, many of which are located on the beach, feature local and international talent in this beautiful seaside town that goes all out to welcome visitors. Car parking, shuttle busses, food stalls, games, and elaborate decoration are all part of the convenient and festive atmosphere of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival, put on by the residents and business of Hua Hin.
All performances during the three-day Hua Hin Jazz Festival are free and continue from 1530 until midnight. No wonder this “Royal Town” is sometimes renamed “Jazz Town” when its streets are packed with music lovers of all ages, who gather to enjoy the best of jazz from both international and Asian musicians. The Hua Hin Jazz Festival certainly adds value for any holiday maker visiting Hua Hin during the balmy June or July weekend over which it spans.
Hua Hin is approximately 220 km from Bangkok and is noted for being the country's first beach resort discovered by royalty and nobility in the post war years when the only feasible way to reach its golden beaches was by steam train.
http://www.tourismthailand.org/index.php?id=185&event_id=185

Blooming Sunflower Festival

Blooming Sunflower Festival

November 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011
(12.00 - 12.00)
   

0 3642 2768-9

Driving along numerous roads in the mentioned provinces, visitors will be amazed by the beauty of the sunflower fields and enjoy shopping for different products from sunflower seeds including OTOP and other agricultural produce.

Winter Flower of Phu Reua

Winter Flower of Phu Reua

December 29, 2010 - January 3, 2011
(12.00 - 12.00)


0 4281 2812

The people of Phu Reua will decorate their home and surroundings with winter
flowers throughout the 3-month period of winter time for those who visit to enjoy the beauty of these winter flowers. Also visit the "Hin Saw Village" the coldest village during wintertime. It also marks the origin of the Pa Sak River. Other highlights include sales of flowers and various kinds of plants, sales of OTOP products, booths with decorative flowers, mountain bike racing and cultural performances.

Christmas in Sakon Nakhon, the Star of David Festival

Christmas in Sakon Nakhon, the Star of David Festival

December 24, 2010 - December 25, 2010
   

Sakon Nakhon
TAT Sakon Nakhon
0 7423 1055, 0 4271 1272


Celebrate Christmas's eve in the 100-year-old community of Catholic with the beautiful parade of the

Star of David and enjoy firework!

Category: Fairs & Festivals

Suitable for: Single traveler, Family, Couple, Group , First time travelers, Adults, Teens, Youth, Woman, Senior, Romance

Scale: Local

International Lantern Festival - Colours of the South

International Lantern Festival - Colours of the South

November 1, 2010 - Febuary 28, 2011
(17.00 - 17.00)

0 7423 1055, 0 7423 8518

Be amazed by the Loi Krathong Festival as well as lantern festival that is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise, Amazing Sculpture Lantern, exhibitions on both Thai and international lanterns, and cultural performances

CNX @ Kantary Terrace

Published date : November  19, 2010

Dress Chic to Be Seen

Amidst the cool weather in Chiang Mai's wintertime, all guests are cordially invited to experience the inauguration of the CNX @ Kantary Terrace 2010 festival on December 3 - 6 at the newly opened Kantary Terrace, Chiang Mai, a new 7,000 sqm community mall transformed into a centre for the exhibition of arts, music, design and creativity with the slogan Dress Chic To Be Seen. This is the opportunity for a new generation of artists to expose their work to the public.


Chiang Mai: 17 Nov 10, Kantary Hills Hotel Chiang Mai's general manager Magarin Promyothi, also the manager of Kantary Terrace said, "Kantary Hills Hotel Chiang Mai, one of the hotels of the Kantary Collection, has been in its operation for almost three years on Nimmanhaemin Road, one of the best-known locations among the tourists and the folk of Chiang Mai, especially among teenagers and the new generation. This is Chiang Mai's most trendy road of art and fashion where people visit to appreciate the art and fashions displayed in the shops along this road. In order to serve this demand, we decided to invest in a 7,000sqm plot of land adjacent to Kantary HiIls Hotel and built a community mall called 'Kantary Terrace', consisting of food shops, fashion wear, and designs. It is planned to be opened this December".


Miss Tirawan Pangsrivongse, Project Development Manager, one of the executives of the Kantary Collectoion, added, "As the opening celebration of this project, we have decided to organize the festival under the concept 'Creative New Experience of Arts using the slogan 'Dress Chic To Be Seen'.
There will be local traditional music bands and local traditional 'Lanna'
artist groups in the show, street shops displaying unique handicrafts by new generation artists, as well as many other sorts of arts on display. This is to enhance the experience for Chiang Mai's visitors during the four-day long weekend. The festival is separated into four zones; Zone 'C' is the zone for 'Creative or Creativity" displaying all kinds of handmade collections; Zone 'N' is the zone for 'New' or 'Neo Lifestyle' displaying new lifestyles of Chiang Mai; Zone 'X' is the zone for 'Experience' displaying activities related to new experiences; and Zone'@' is the zone for all kinds of art including music, plays, photos, paintings, etc. I believe everyone coming to this event will surely take new ideas and experiences back home"


Miss Tirawan further commented that besides the chic ideas of variety of goods, there would also be shows and theatre such as Tableau Vivant, Nimman's Lomo Photo Display, Indy music by Chiang Mai artists, and corners for photo opportunities, and much more


This festival will run during 3 - 6 December, a long weekend suitable for tourism. So we hope this will draw a lot of attention from tourists and the people of Chiang Mai which is one of our objectives to organize this event, i.e., to help publicize and promote the Chiang Mai tourist industry, as well as to give an opportunity for a new generation of artists and the makers of handmade local goods. We hope this event will be well accepted also hope to hold this event again next year",*  Mr. Magarin concluded.

Bangkok Community Theatre

Bangkok Community Theatre
Published date : September 27, 2010

Bangkok Community Theatre presents
"Lysistrata" at The British Club late November 2010

"Lysistrata –The sex strike" is Aristophanes' masterpiece re-worked by renowned playwright Germaine Greer with Phil Wilmott. It is the ultimate comedy about the battle of the sexes where women on both sides of the Peloponnesian War rally to Lysistrata's war cry: "No Peace No Sex!"

Join BCT in celebrating girl power in this hilarious, modern day version of 'Lysistrata" which will be performed in English at The British Club, Silom Soi 18, Bangkok at 8pm on Thursday, November 25th; Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th, 2010.

Tickets at B500 each will be available to the general public from November 1st through BCT by phone or email (089-524-6105 and Lysistrata.bct@gmail.com) and also at The Neilson Hays Library Cafe on Suriwonge Road. Tickets may be purchased at the cafe from 9am to 6pm, every day except Monday. British Club Members may also sign for tickets at the club.

Tickets are for the performance alone; however audience members are encouraged to make a night of it and pre-book the sumptuous Greek buffet (B450 per person) that the British Club will also have offer. For dinner reservations, please e-mail info@britishclubbangkok.org or 022340247. An a la carte menu and cash bar will also be available nightly. Note: free parking will be available for this event at the British Club and nearby venues. Please visit BCT's website for more details.

Filled with sassy women, 'excitable' men and lots of laughter, "Lysistrata –The sex strike" promises to grip you in all the right places. But don't delay! Seating is limited, so book early to ensure a sinfully good time! For more information, please visit the BCT website at www.bct-th.org. Recommended for Adults and Students age 15+.

International Makha Puja Hae Pha Khuen That Festival

International Makha Puja Hae Pha Khuen That Festival
Published date : December 14, 2010

At Nokhon Si Thammarat

For 800 years of Hae Pha Khuen That tradition that maintaining with the power of belief an faith across the land of diverse and the holy land at Nakhon Si Thammarat.

There will be coopeation between Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Nakhon si Thammarat Municipality, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, Suansangsun Nakhon-Bauwornrat and Buddhasa Indapanno Archives. Participating on Phra both cloth Ceremony in International Makha Puja Hae Pha Khuen That Festival at Nakhon Si Thammarat during 12-18 February 2011 at Si Thammasokarat Park and Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple. Regarded as one the activities of Buddhist merit should have perform once in a lifetime and hope to raise the activities as an international event. Several countries invited to participate in this year to generate the value added of religious tourism as well.

Mr.Suthep Keasang, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Office said other countries, including Sri Lanka, India, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan will participate in this festival. With intention to be the city of pilgrimage as 4 places include following, 1. Four sacred Buddhist places, India  2. Anuradhapura and Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka  3. Shwedagon pagoda, Myanmar  4. Phra Borom That pagoda, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

By providing different activities such as a religious doctrine traceable to the land of Buddhist with Phrar Maha Wudhijaya Vajiramehdi (W.Vajiramehdi). Worshipping Phra both and the painted with the story of the lord of Buddha from all regions and other countries. Be dazzled with the procession of Phra both and the cooking of Madhupayat rice ceremony. Following by celebrates with rituals of merit making with the famous actors.

International Lantern Festival - Colours of the South

International Lantern Festival - Colours of the South

November 1, 2010 - Febuary 28, 2011
(17.00 - 17.00)

0 7423 1055, 0 7423 8518
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Be amazed by the Loi Krathong Festival as well as lantern festival that is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise, Amazing Sculpture Lantern, exhibitions on both Thai and international lanterns, and cultural performances

Loi Krathong Sai Festival Festival of Lights

Loi Krathong Sai Festival

Loy Krathong Sai, Thailand's Festival of Lights, is a beautiful nighttime event, where Thai’s float ornately decorated Krathongs illuminated with candles, incense, and other decoration. In Tak province Loy Krathong is celebrated with unique custom of threading coconut shell Krathongs together and floating them in a candlelit chain down the Ping River from the 200 year-old Rattanakosin Bridge.
This Loy Krathong celebration is an exceptional opportunity for visitors to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai or even create their own krathong in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy. Other remarkable activities include the floating lanterns of the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, a light and sound presentation, fireworks, a water curtain presentation in “The Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, local food sampling, and markets featuring locally made handicrafts and other OTOP products.

November 19, 2010 - November 22, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)

TAT Tak
66 (0) 5551 4341-3


Category: Art and Culture, Fairs & Festivals

By Bus

,TAK : How to get there , General Information How to get there Map GIS Map, Attraction Accommodation Restaurant/Dining Shopping/Souvenir, Local Product Festival Activities Trip Guide, Interesting Article Download Corner,Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:,Ban Tak,Sam Ngao,Mae Sot,Mae Ramat,Phop Phra,Tha Song Yang,Umphang,Wang Chao 22,56,86,120,135,170,221,38 kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,Distances from Tak to Neighbouring Provinces:,Kamphaeng Phet ,Sukhothai,Phichit,Nakhon Sawan 68,79,157,185 kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,Travelling to Tak , , ,From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri and Chai Nat Provinces, then take Highway No. 1 again and proceed to Tak via Kamphaeng Phet Province. The total distance is 426 kilometers., ,From Bangkok: Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal)to Tak between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. every day. The journey takes 6 hours. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for updated schedules. Daily bus services to Tak are also available. They are operated by private bus companies such as Thanchit Tour (Tel: 0 2551 1307), Choet Chai Tour (Tel: 0 2551 1054).

By Train

From Bangkok: There are no trains going directly to Tak. The nearest train transfer station is Phitsanulok. From there, tourists can take a local bus to Tak. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel. 1690, 0223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

By Other

,From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri and Chai Nat Provinces, then take Highway No. 1 again and proceed to Tak via Kamphaeng Phet Province. The total distance is 426 kilometers.

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010

November 19, 2010 - November 21, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)

+66 5561 6228-9

Although the holiday of Loy Krathong is now celebrated throughout the kingdom, Loy Krathong originated in Sukhothai, the first Thai capital. While particularly popular with couples who head down to any nearby body of water to light the candles and incense on their floating Krathongs, visitors can best appreciate Loy Krathong by heading to the ancient capital of Sukhothai, where the holiday was first celebrated.
Highlights of the Sukhothai Loy Krathong celebration include displays of lighted candles and fireworks, folk dancing and a spectacular light & sound presentation.
At the Sukhothai Loy Krathong festival, visitors will be dazzled by the float procession of large krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will consist of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private sectors, and the general public. There are also a Krathong design contest, the Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, and Sukhothai arts and culture performances.

Category: Art and Culture, Fairs & Festivals, Performing Arts

By Bus

Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Sukhothai daily between 9.45 a.m. and 10.20 p.m.,frequently during the morning. The journey takes 7 hours. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Private bus companies which operate daily bus services to Sukhothai are such as Win Tour (Tel: 0 2936 3753 or 0 5561 1039), Phitsanulok Yan Yon (Tel: 0 2936 2924-5, 0 5525 8647) Sukhothai Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 5561 3296)

By Train

There are no trains going directly to Sukhothai. One may travel by train to Phitsanulok and then take a local bus to Sukhothai, about 59 kilometres away. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel. 1690, 02223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

By Other

Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok to Sukhothai daily for 1-hour journey. Sukhothai Airport is about 40 kilometres north of the town. For more information, call 0 2265 5678, 0 2265 5555 or 0 5564 7224-5 or visit www.bangkokair.com

Loi Krathong

Loi Krathong

November 21, 2010


Loy Krathong is a festival which occurs on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, a date which usually falls in November.
Loy means to float and a Krathong is a small, hand-made “boat” or “raft” traditionally made from the leaves or bark of a banana tree and decorated with origami-esque banana leaves, flowers, candles, and incense sticks. In modern days, Krathongs are often made of specially baked bread, so the Krathongs are biodegradable, although many use styrofoam.
Many Thais believe that celebrating Loy Krathong by offering a krathong to the Water Goddess, Phra Mae Khongkha, will bring them good luck, particularly for couples, who will go to launch Krathongs together: a particularly auspicious event if the couple crafts their own krathong, although it is more common in modern days to simply buy krathongs from vendors near the water.
During the night of the full moon, many people will light their candles and incense and celebrate Loy Krathong by releasing their floating offering on a river or other body of water. Governmental offices, corporations, and other large groups will collaborate on larger, more elaborate rafts, which are often judged in contests. Loy Krathong celebrations also typically feature fireworks displays and beauty contests.
These beauty contests are known as Noppamas Queen Contests, named after Noppamas, a consort of the King of Sukothai in the 14th century, who is thought to be the first to float decorated krathongs.
Consequently, the tradition of Loy Kratong is believed to have begun in Sukhothai, although it is now celebrated throughout Thailand, with the festivities in Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya the most popular.
In Chiang Mai the Loy Krathong holiday is called Yi Peng. In addition to the krathongs floated in the waters around Chiang Mai, thousands of Lanna-style sky lanterns (khom fai) are released into the sky, part of the lantern oriented Lanna belief in their symbolically auspicious flames.

The 2010 Phimai Festival

The 2010 Phimai Festival

November 10, 2010 - November 14, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)


TAT Nakhon Rachasima Office
0 4421 3030, 0 4421 3666, 0 4447 1617, 0 4447 1121



The province of Nakhon Ratchasima, in collaboration with the TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office, the Fine Arts Department, as well as, other related agencies, is organizing the annual 2010 Phimai Festival, scheduled to be held during 10 – 14 November, 2010, at the Phrommathat Ground of the Phimai Historical Park and banks of the Chakkarat River, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Disclosed by the Director of TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office, Mr. Auttaphol Wannakij, the highlights of the event will include a light and sound presentation, Dances beyond d the Mun River, that will tell the story of the glorious period of King Jayavarman VII.(12-14 November, 2010, The event will also comprise traditional long-boat races during 13 – 14 November, 2010, on the banks of the Chakkarat River and Mun River. These boats are the longest and straightest ones in Thailand. In addition to this, there is the Korat cat competition, Khon or classical Thai mask dance from the Fine Arts Department, local art and cultural performances, as well as competition of renowned food of Phimai. The Director also reassured that tourists will enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Phimai, as well as, hear the story of the grand Phimai Sanctuary from the Phimai Witthaya School’s students. Sales of local products and various fun-filled performances are also available.

For further information, please contact the Phimai District Office, Tel. 0 4447 1617, Phimai Municipal Office, Tel. 0 4447 1121 (ticket reservation), or TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office, Tel. 0 4421 3030, 0 4421 3666, Website: www.tat.or.th/nakhonratchasima E-mail: tatsima@tat.or.th

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Huay Tueng Tao Lake in Chiang Mai

Huay Tueng Tao – A Hidden Chill Out Lake in Chiang Mai

At the north of Thailand, Chiang Mai is not only well known for unique and traditional Lanna culture, it is also famous about abundant natural attractions. Each year, Chiang Mai attracts numerous people to come this particular relaxing place includes Huay Tueng Tao, a large man-made reservoir at the foot of Doi Suthep. Huay Teung Tao is one of charming places enveloped in beautiful natural surroundings. All year round, Huay Tueng Tao offers you a warm welcoming and a chill out atmosphere where there is no rush.

Organized by Kawila Military Camp, Hauy Teung Tao is a popular destination for locals. Situated about 7 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, Hauy Teung Tao is an appropriate spot to sit back and relax your busy day. Surrounded with huge mountains, woodland, and rice paddles, this hidden lake is set in a perfect compound of nature. The beautiful scene of the golden sunlight shining from behind of the mountain reflects the surface of water all day. The soft wind blow attracts the dragonflies to spread its wings in the air.

As Huay Tueng Tao looks like a secret Chiang Mai sea in a valley, the small sand beach becomes a hot spot to play water. Many floating food stalls are built up like a hut located on the edge of the lake in order to help visitors get close to nature as well as enjoy eating local foods. In this public park area, there is a 3 kilometers long road provided for visitors to explore around and feel free to choose their favorite spot.

At Huay Tueng Tao, there are many activities provides for visitors to join and have fun with. Visitors can do either cycling, bird-watching, picnic, running, walking, or any other things in the area. The most popular activities are biking and fishing because there are mountain-bike tracking and fishing spots provided around Huay Tueng Tao. For people who love excited, there is also paintball, ATV, and tower jump to escape boredom.

Huay Tueng Tao is open everyday from 8.30 am to 6 pm. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person. The best way to visit Huay Tueng Tao is by private transport.

Although Huay Tueng Tao is not somewhere many tourists ask to go, I'm sure they will love it once they get to know this place.

Jang-Chutima

Find the real Thailand

Northern Thailand is not only Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai or Pai, visit Nan Province. Nan is rarely visited by foreign tourists and as such it doesn't have much infrastructure to cater for the western style tourist. The area is known for excellent trekking and caving, spectacular scenery and some of the nicest people The northeast province where culture undisturbed as yet and is deep culture. Visit Nan, you would not be disappointed, see the Wonderful Temple, Market . Find the real Thailand.

Nan Province how to get to NAN

Thailand Travel Holiday trips:how to get to NAN

how to travel and get to NAN Province thailand By Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan and use Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok, Highway No. 11 to Amphoe Den Chai, then take Highway No. 101 to Nan via Phrae, a total distance of 668 kilometres.


how to travel and get to NAN Province thailand By Bus

Transport Co. Ltd. operates bus services from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nan every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Other private companies are such as Phrae Tour Tel: 0 2245 2369, Sombat Tour Tel: 0 2936 2495-6 and Choetchai Tour Tel: 0 5471 0362 (Nan Office).


how to travel and get to NAN Province thailand NAN By Air

Nok Air from Chiang Mai to NAN Site:www.nokair.com/NokConnext/aspx/flight_list.aspx
Tel +662-900-9955

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Ban Luang : 76 kilometres
Chiang Klang : 86 kilometres
Thung Chang : 80 kilometres
Na Muen : 45 kilometres
Mae Charim : 38 kilometres
Song Khwae : 75 kilometres
Tha Wang Pha : 43 kilometres
Na Noi : 60 kilometres
Bo Kluea : 133 kilometres
Pua : 60 kilometres
Wiang Sa : 25 kilometres
Santi Suk : 32 kilometres

CHIANG MAI CITY MAP

CHIANG MAI CITY MAP

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Credit By:http://www.tourismthailand.org/map/chiangmai-50-1.html

How to get to Chiang Mai

How to get to Chiang Mai By Car from Bangkok (approximately 8 hours)

Route 1: Drive on Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin) and turn left to Highway No.32 (Asian Highway) which passes Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, and Nakhon Sawan, then take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok and Highway No. 11 to Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. The total distance is 695 kilometers.

Route 2: From Nakhon Sawan, take Highway No. 1 passing Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Lampang, and Chiang Mai. Total distance is 696 kilometers.

How to get to Chiang Mai By Bus

From Bangkok to Chiang Mai

There are ordinary, 2nd class and 1st class air-conditioned buses leaving for Chiang Mai daily (8.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m.) from the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal). Call 02 936 3600, 02 936 2852, and 02 937 8055 for a more updated bus timetable. Private buses, which can be conveniently booked in tourist-oriented places in Bangkok, are also available. However, the public buses from the Northern Bus Terminal are generally more reliable. The journey takes approximately 10-12 hours, depending on traffic.

From Chiang Mai

If you travel to any districts in Chiang Mai, use Chang Phuak Bus Terminal located on Chotana Road, tel. 053 211 586. Destinations include those located along the northern route (Highway No. 107) which passes through Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, Chaiprakan, Fang and Mae Ai. Some buses continue to Tha Ton, the northern-most province of Chiang Mai.

If you wish to travel outside the province, use Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station. Contact tel: 0 5324 2664 for a more updated bus timetable. Destinations include Golden Triangle, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Lampang, Lamphun, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Mae Hong Son (both old and new routes), Mae Sot, Mae Sariang, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), and Udon Thani.

By Train

Express and rapid trains operated by the State Railways of Thailand leave for Chiang Mai from Bangkoks Hua Lamphong Station 6 times a day from 8.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. The trip takes about 11-12 hours for express trains. For more information, contact tel. 1690, or 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020. Chiang Mai Railway Station, tel. (053) 24 2094, 244 795, .247 462 245 363-4

By Air

Domestic airlines including Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Air Asia, Nok Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Air Andaman and Phuket Air operate several flights daily between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Thai Airways also operates domestic flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai and Phuket. International flights to and from Chitakong, Luang Phrabang, Khunming, Yangon and Japan (Narita) are also provided. Call 02 628 2000 (Bangkok), 053 211 044-7 (Chiang Mai), or visit www.thaiairways.com for more information.

Bangkok Airways also offers several flights daily on the Bangkok - Chiang Mai route, some with a stopover at Sukhothai. International routes to and from Jinghong and XiAn are also available. Call 02 265 5555, 265 5678 (Bangkok Office) or 053 27 6176 (Chiang Mai Office) or visit www.bangkokair.com for more information.

SGA offers flights to Chiang Mai. For more information, call Bangkok Office 66 2664-6099 or visit: www.sga.co.th

For Nok Air call 1318 or visit www.nokair.co.th for reservations. Apart from Bangkok-Chiang mai flight, the airlines also operate flights between Chiang mai and Udon Thani twice aweek. For the flights Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son, and Chiang Mai-Pai, please visit www.nokmini.com.

For Orient Thai Airlines, call 02 267 2999 or visit www.orient-thai.com for more information.

Foreign Airlines operating flights from Chiang Mai to several destinations are:
Air Mandalay operates flights between Chiang Mai and Yangon on Sundays and Thursdays. Contact 053 818 049 (Chiang Mai office), visit www.myanmars.net/airmandalay or write to cnxrr6t@sita.gmsmail.com for more information.

Mandarin Airlines operates flights between Chiang Mai and Taipei three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information call, 053 201 268-9 (Chiang Mai office) or visit www.mandarinair.com

Lao Airlines operates flights on the Chiang Mai Luang Phrabang route three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 053 223 401 (Chiang Mai office), visit www.laoairlines.com or write to qvcnx@loxinfo.co.th for more information.

Silk Air operates flights between Chiang Mai Singapore three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 053 276 459 053 276 495 (Chiang Mai office) or visit www.silkair.com for reservations.

Travelling within Chiang Mai

From Airport, Train and Bus Terminal to town

There is a licensed airport taxi service available at the taxi kiosk outside the baggage-claim area. Purchase a ticket and present it to the drivers waiting by the arrivals exit area. The trip will cost approximately 100 bahts for a sedan car that seats 4-5 people (with luggage).

From the airport, train station and bus terminal, you can easily get a song taew (red mini-bus). To charter a minibus or car, please check the correct fare at the TAT counter first.

Normally, first-class hotels provide complimentary transportation between the airport, railway station or bus terminals and the hotel for guests who have made advance reservations.

Short-distance travel

1. For relative short distances you can take a sam lor or tuk-tuk (a tricycle). Fares must be bargained in advance. Short rides within the city costs between 20 and 30 bahts. Longer rides may cost as much as 50 bahts.

2. Just new in town is the taxi-metre, the same as those running around Bangkok. The minimum (starting) fare is 35 bahts.

3. Song taew (red mini-bus) is the most common means of transportation in town. Passengers can hop in and out as they wish. Simply tell the driver the destination and negotiate the price before boarding. Fares range from 10-20 bahts depending on the distance.

4. Bicycles
Some travelers prefer to ride a bicycle around the city as most of the roads and alleys are accessible by bicycle. Bicycles can be rented from bicycle shops and certain guesthouses.

5. Rental cars
All major car rental companies such as AVIS, Budget, and Hertz, as well as Thai car rental companies are ready to provide suggestions on travel itineraries. The easiest way to locate a car rental company is to ask at the airport or the hotel, as those are the places where most companies are located.

Chiang Mai roads are in good condition with signs posted in English. Why not take a car for a spin.

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A Charming Nan by bike

Wat Chang Kham

Wat Chang Kham

Wat Phumin

Wat Phumin

Long than 3 years, I never riding a bike but something motivate me to try it again. Spend a time for half day, Let’s go! Nan Province This early morning, the red bike bring me from the hotel (Nan boutique Hotel), riding on Kha Luang Road to Ta Li intersection. Bike pass prison, Wat Phumin stopover at Wat Phumin, an old temple of Nan famous for its stunning wall painting. Nearby Wat Phumin is a kewg city. It is usually used as a center of important activities.Then, ride pass Wat Chang Kham which is a royal temple which Nan governor usually uses to perform Buddhist ceremonies and important rituals of the city according to a proof; the temple is now 603 years old. Take off and visit Nan National Museum and observe the only black ivory in the world and nearly the museum drop off at Wat Noi, the smallest temple of Thailand. Take a break for a cup of warm coffee and snack at Baan Khun Luang wher is the nice place that I recommended to visit.