Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand – Surrounded by the tallest mountains in Thailand, Northern Thailand is generally cooler than the rest of the country and as a result the visitor is treated to lush mountainous landscapes and stunning hills and valleys supporting the most diversified agricultural industry in Thailand.  Culturally, Northern Thailand shows heavy influences from the neighboring cultures of Myanmar and Yunnan (China), speak the unique northern dialect in addition to the unique dialects spoken by the hill tribe communities of the north.
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city could perhaps be considered the jewel of northern Thailand though several other large centers, such as Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai are a favorite destination of visitors to the north.  Throughout northern Thailand visitors will discover the wonderful northern Thai people, amazing sights, wide ranging activities, and some of the favored cuisine of Thai food aficionados.  If you can offer some information or interesting stories to help other visitors better appreciate Northern Thailand then please Submit your articles and photos to our editors for review.


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Thailand’s biggest Polo match (and I mean big... as in elephant sized!), the 2010 King’s Cup Polo Elephant Tournament, will be held during 22-28 March ...


Chiang Mai prides itself on its natural beauty - especially during winter when the weather is cool and fresh and colorful arrays of flowers are ...


Chiang Mai and San Kampaeng district welcomes you to the 27th annual Borsang Umbrella and San Kampaeng Handicraft Festival 2010. This unique local festivity will ...


THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Cock fighting might be as popular with some people as bull fighting is with others, but in Thailand, as throughout the rest ...


Welcome to Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 1 in Chiang Mai. This small, lively street becomes an extraordinary attraction each year during the Nimmanhaemin Art & ...


People interested in gardening or agriculture should not miss this display of colorful flowers and various vegetables and other crops on display in Chiang Mai. ...


Loi Krathong Festival 2009, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Loi Krathong is traditionally held on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls ...


THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Very few visitors to Thailand complete their stay without coming into contact with a Thai elephant (Elephant maximus or Asian Elephant), or ...


Imagine standing on a platform built in the canopy of an ancient forest giant, hooking onto a roller that will take you along a cable ...


We didn’t see any gibbons but we sure had a chance to act like a group of gibbons. We were a group of 16 people ...




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