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  CHIANG MAI Nopphaburi Si Nakhon Ping Chiang Mai (new town) was established by King Mengrai in 1292. Two hundred years later, the city was subdued by a Burmese invasion and became Burma's vassal state in 1558. In 1774, Chiang Mai was liberated by King Taksin and became part of Siam and once again capital of Lanna (a million rice fields) an independent princedom, tributary to Bangkok. Today, Chiang Mai is the largest city of northern Thailand possessing unique cultural characteristics surrounded by truly magnificent natural beauty. Chiang Mai is also a centre of learning, art, antiques, and the ancient tradition of Lanna. An increasing number of tourists, both Thai and foreign, visit again and again, impressed by the hospitality and talent of the people, reflected in various silk, silver, sa paper products, hand made cotton and silk, wood carving, ceramics and other handicrafts and, of course, the food. Recently, Chiang Mai people were proud that their city was voted to be one of the top five destination cities in the world. (Ref. Travel+Leisure Magazine, U.S.A.) 
Geography Chiang Mai is situated at 300 metres above sea level in a large mountainous area. The province encompasses approximately 20,000 square kilometres. Chiang Mai is separated from Bangkok by 700 kilometres of highway or 761 kilometres of railway. Chiang Mai province is located between the northern latitude 17-21 and the eastern longitude 98 99. Chiang Mais northern border of 277 kilometres of mountain range separates Chiang Mais Fang and Mae Ai districts from Myanmars Chiang Tung State. In some parts of northern Chiang Mai, the Kok River plays the role of the border between Chiang Mai and Myanmar. In the east, Chiang Mai is bordered by Chiang Rai, Lampang and Lamphun provinces. The south of Chiang Mai is separated from Tak province by the Mae Tuen River and also borders Lamphun province. To the west lies Mae Hong Son province.  โทร. 0-5321-9092,0-5322-1047, 0-5321-9291 โทร. 0-5322-1016,0-5322-2636 โทร. 0-5325-2484,0-5335-3486,0-5325-2488 โทร. 0-5325-2557 โทร. 0-5327-6458,0-5327-6040 โทร. 053-278798 โทร. 0-5327-0224, 0-5327-0222, 0-5327-0223 โทร. 0-5327-7510,0-5320-1755 โทร. 0-5327-0660-1 โทร. 0-5324-2664 โทร. 0-5324-5363-4 โทร. 0-5322-1517-8,0-5322-1075 โทร. 053-810765 Link ที่น่าสนใจ  |