Chiang Rai Information
The northernmost province of Thailand, Chiang Rai is situated
on the Kok River basin 416 metres above sea level. With an area
of some 11,678 square kilometres. It is about 785 kilometres
from Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches the Mae Khong River
to the north and borders on both Myanmar and Laos.
The province is rich in tourism resources in term
of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past
civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes who follow
fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway
into Myanmar and Laos.