World Travel: 11/01/2010

11/30/2010

Long neck Karen Hilltribe Villages in Chiang Rai,Thailand

We will pick you up at your hotel in Chiangmai between 7.00 am. With a brand new Honda Civic car as exclusive tour to Chiang Rai, stopping at hot spring to relax for about 15 minutes. Then we will go to Chiang Saen ancient city. After that we will go the Golden Triangle (the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand ).

Exclusive tour 7.00-21.30, 2-4 persons, 2500 Baht per person
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We will have a buffet lunch at Mae Sai District. Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping and the reasonable price of most goods reflects their Chinese origin, transported down the Khong River.

After lunch we will go to visit the Karen Long Neck hill tribe village or we visit a White temple/Wat Rong Khun - see below VDO. There is only one Karen hill-tribe. Women put brass rings on their neck when they are 5 or 6 years old and increase the number every year until their necks become longer as a symbol of beauty. They are one of the most interesting hill tribes in the world Nearby is the big ear hill-tribe. We return to Chiang Mai at about 21.00 pm.

a White temple/Wat Rong Khun - see below VDO

Include features
Admission fee on tour ( Not included ticket to be cross myanmar )
Lunch
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Chiang Rai, Thailand

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CHIANG RAI PROVINCE
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 terms of natural attractions and antiquities and 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

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Chiang Rai is administratively divided into the following districts Muang, Phan, Thoeng, Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Khong, Mae Suai, Chiang Saen, Pa Daet, Wiang Chai, Phata Mengrai, Wiang Kaen, Mae Fa Luang, Khun Tan, Mae Lao, Wiang Chiang Rung and Doi Luang.

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The King Mengrai the Great Memorial is located in the Muang District on the intersection leading to Mae Chan. Originally, King Mengrai was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen Yang (an ancient town on the bank of the Mae Khong around Chiang Saen) before Chiang Rai was established as the administrative centre in 1262. He consolidated his power by merging the different city-states in the North and founded the Lanna Thai Kingdom in 1296 with Chiang Mai as the capital.

The King Mengrai Stupa in front of Wat Ngam atop Doi Ngam Muang district was built by King Chaisongkram to contain the remains of his father (King Mengrai).

The Wat Phra Sing, on Singhaklai Road near the townhall used to house a major Buddha statue, the Phra Buddha Sihing which is now enshrined in Chiang Mai. A special feature is the Lanna-style Ubosot and the wooden door panels carved by Chiang Rai contemporary craftsmen.

Situated on Trairat Road in town centre, Wat Phra Kaeo was where one of Thailand's most important Buddha statues was discovered in 1444. The statue had been moved by various state rulers to be placed in their respective capitals as a symbol of dominance, including Lampang, Chiang Rai and Vientiane before finally being enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo during the reign of King Rama l of the Rattanakosin Period. The temple also houses a 700 years old bronze statue, Phra Chao Lan Thong, which is housed in the Chiang Saen-style Ubosot.

Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, located on Doi Chom Thong on the bank of the Kok River within Muang district, contains what is believed to be the oldest Holy Relic even before King Mengrai built Chiang Rai. A major religious site in Chiang Rai, it was from here that King Mengrai spotted the strategic location on which to establish the town. The Chedi containing the Holy Relic was probably renovated at the same time the town was being built.

Located at the former townhall, Ho Watthanatham Nithat is a museum exhibiting ancient artifacts and written records on history, literature and indigenous intelligence as well as exhibits on royal activities by the late Princess Mother at Doi Tung . It is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from 8.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m.

The Kok River flows through the town of Chiang Rai and is 130 kilometres long. Long-tailed boats can be rented from town to travel along the river on both sides of which are lovely sceneries. Stops can be made at hilltribe villages of the Akha or lko, Lisu, Karen, etc. Elephant rides are also available to see the surrounding area. Another river routed starts from Tha Ton in Chiang Rai going northward to Chiang Rai town. The trip takes about four hours. Trips by bamboo raft takes 3 days and 2 nights.

The Nam Khun Kon Forest Park can be reached by taking Highway #1211 from town. After 18 kilometres turn right and proceed on for another 12 kilometres. Or go along Highway No. 1 ( Chiang Rai-Phayao ) for about 15 kilometres where there is a right turn to proceed further another 17 kilometres, then a 30-minute walk to the waterfall. The highest and most scenic waterfall in Chiang Rai, the Khun Kon is some 70 metes high. Along the route to the site are cool, shady natural surroundings eminently suitable for relaxation and nature walking.

Doi Mae Salong is the site of Santi Khiri village, a community settled by remnants of the former Chinese 93rd Division who moved from Myanmar to Thai territory since 1961. Today it is a major tourist attraction with its small town ambience on high hills, delicious native Chinese dishes and small hotels and guesthouses catering to visitors. During December - February, the hills are alive with pinkish Sakuras. To reach it, take the Chiang Rai- Mae Chan route for 29 kilometres, then turn left and proceed on for another 41 kilometres (passing a hot spring). The return trip can be undertaken on routes no. 1234 and no. 1130 which wind through Yao and Akha villages. From Doi Mae Salong a road leads to Ban Tha Ton, the starting for the Kok River cruise, a distance of 45 kilometres.

Doi Hua Mae Kham is the domicile of the hilltribe near the Thai Burmese border, about three hours by road along the Mea Chan - Ban Thoet Thai Ban Huai ln route which winds along the steep mountain edge. The inhabitants are predominantly of the Lisu tribe, with a smattering of the Akha, Hmong and Muser. Doi Hua Mae Kham is most scenic in November when the yellow Wild Sunflowers are in full bloom.

Doi Tung is located in Mae Fa Luang district, reachable by taking Highway No. 110 for about 48 kilometres. Then turn left onto Highway No. 1149, an asphalt road leading to Doi Tung. The route winds through beautiful scenery and with many interesting sites. These include the Doi Tung Palace and the Mae Fa Luang Garden, Akha and Muser tribal villages. There are also view points and the Phra That Doi Tung Holy Relic, an old religious site atop the Doi, about 2,000 metres above sea level.

About 62 kilometres from the provincial seat on Highway No. 110 is Thailand's norther-most district. Mae Sai borders on Myanmar's Tha Khi Lek marked by the Mae Sai River with a bridge spanning both sides. Foreign visitors are allowed to cross over to the Tha Khi Lek market by presenting their passports and paying a fee at the Mae Sai immigration checkpoint. ln addition, there are tour services up to Chiang Tung in Myanmar which is some 160 kilometres north by road.

Chiang Saen was an ancient town located on the bank of Mae Khong River. The district can be reached by taking Highway no. 110 from Chiang Rai for some 30 kilometres. Then take a right turn into Highway no. 1016 and proceed on for another thirty kilometres. Originally called Wiang Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang, it served as the main town before King Mengrai established Chiang Rai as the capital in 1262. Traces of old double city walls and many other antiquities still remain both within and outside the district town.

The Chiang Saen National Museum is where knowledge can be sought concerning archaeology, settlements and history of the town. There are replicas of the community and scores of ancient relics including Lanna-style sculptures, Buddha statues and inscription stones from Phayao and Chiang Saen itself. In addition, there are exhibitions of indigenous art obects of the Thai Yai, Thai Lu and other hilltribes. These items include musical instruments, ornaments, opium-smoking accessories, etc. Open Wednesday-Sunday from nine in the morning until four in the afternoon.

Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, located in Chiang Saen old town, was built by King Saen Phu, the 3rd ruler of the Lanna Kingdom in early 13th Century. Ancient sites include the bell-shaped, Lanna-style principal Chedi which measures 88 metres high with a base 24 metres wide, the largest such structure in Chiang Saen. There are also remains of ancient Wihan and Chedi.

Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong is located within the city wall, built by Prince Thong Ngua, a son of King Tilokkarat, the 12th ruler of Lanna, in 1489. A 1200-kilogram Buddha statue was cast. Named the Phra Chao Lan Thong, it has a lap width of 2 metres and is over three metres high. Another statue called Phra Chao Thong Thip was also cast which is made of brass and in the Sukhothai style.

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Wat Pa Sak, about one kilometre to the west of Chiang Saen in Tambon Wiang, was built by King Saen Phu in 1295 and three hundred teak trees were planted, hence the name Pa Sak (Teak Woods). It was then the residence of the patriarch. The temple's chedi is of the beautiful Chiang Saen architectural style and the exteriors are elaborately decorated 12.5 meters tall with a base of 8 metres wide.

There are also several ancient sites outside the city wall including Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, about 1.7 kilometres from town, and Wat Sangkha Kaeo Don Han where sketches on brick slabs tell stories about the various lives of the Lord Buddha.

The Chiang Saen Lake is a large natural reservoir with scenic surroundings. Large flocks of waterfowls immigrate to the site during winter. About five kilometres from the distract town on the Chiang Saen-mae Chan route is a left turn. Proceed on for another 2 kilometres to reach the site.

The Golden Triangle is about 9 kilometres from the Chiang Saen old town to the north along the road parallel to the Mae Khong River. The area is locally referred to as cSop Rukae, Where the Mae Khong meets the Ruak River. This is where the borders of three countries, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, come together. There are remains of many ancient places and structures attesting to the area having been settled by people in the past. It is also where various legends on the Lanna ancestors originate.

Around Sop Ruak are boat rental service to view the scenery around the Golden Triangle. In addition, boats can be hired to cruise from Sop Ruak along the Mae Khong River to chiang Saen and Chiang Khong which takes around 40 minutes and 1 1/2 hours respectively.

Phra That Doi Pu Khao is located on the hill just before the Golden Triangle and is believed to have been built by a king of Wiang Hirannakhon Ngoen Yang in mid-8th century. Remains of antiquities still visible today are only the Wihan and crumbled Chedis.

About 4 kilometres from Chiang Saen on the road to Chiang Khong is Phra That Pha Ngao. There is a bell shaped Chedi standing on large boulders. Nearby is a Wihan where several old Chiang Saen-style Buddha statues are enshrined. There is also a viewing point to enjoy scenery of the Mae Khong and of Chiang Saen itself.

Chiang Khong is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the Mae Khong opposite Muang Huai of Laos. lt is about 115 kilometres from the provincial seat, or some 55 kilometres from Chiang Saen on Highway No. 1129 to the east. Chiang Khong is noted as the place where Pla Buk, the giant catfish, are caught. The fishing season is from mid-January to May. The Chiang Khong Fishery Station is able to inseminate and breed this largest fresh-water fish in the world. Fingerlings bred here have been released in several rivers. Sight-seeing trips by boat are available to view the scenery and life along the Mae Khong. A stop can be made at Ban Hat Bai, a Thai lu community noted for making beautiful local material. To crossover the Muang Huai Sai in Laos, contact the immigration office at Chiang Khong.

Doi Pha Tang, located in Wiang Kaen district some 160 kilometres from the provincial town, is a viewing point on top of a high cliff over the Thai-Laotian border affording a delightful scene of the river and the sea of mist throughout the year. During December-January, blooming Sakuras provide a picturesque scenery. It is home to the Chinese Haw, the Hmong and Yao minorities. The Haws are the remnants of the 93rd Chinese Division who moved in to settle on Doi Pha Tang.

Another viewing point is Phu Chi Fa which is some 25 kilometres south of Doi Pha Tang in Toeng district. Visitors can stay overnight at Ban Rom Fa Thong and Ban Rom Fa Thai. From here a trail leads up to the viewing point on top of the hill, a distance of 1.8 kilometres. From the sheer cliff of Phu Chi Fa can be seen spectacular scenes, especially the sea of mist at sunrise. The cool climate produces colourful flowering shrubs of various species.

Pu Kaeng Waterfall is the site of Doi Luang National Park's headquarters located in Phan district. To reach it, go on the Chiang Rai-Phayao route for 58 kilometres to arrive at Bang Pu Kaeng. At Km. 77, take amid virgin jungle with water cascading down limestone brooks. There are camping area and jungle trekking services.

Wiang Ka Long is a community about 16 kilometres from the district office of Wiang Pa Pao. Here have been found remains of ancient furnaces used to make terra cotta utensils. The furnaces are shaped like turtleshell of various sizes with a width of 2 to 5 metres.

Bo Nam Ron or hot spring, located at Tambon Mae Chedi Mai on the Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai road at Kms. 64-65, is found next to a stream. Villagers sell eggs to tourists to boil in the hot spring.

The Khun Chae National Park at Tambon Mae Chedi Mai of Wiang Pa Pao district can be reached by taking the Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai route ( Highway No. 1188). The park headquarters is right next to the highway at Kms. 55-56. Visitors wishing to undertake a jungle trek and camp within the park need to have the services of a guide and prepare their own camping equipment. The trek through the Khun Chae jungle is for adventure travel enthusiasts as the route passes through steep terrain and several hilltops and cliffs over 1,400 metres height. There are good viewing points and trekkers can enjoy waterfalls, flowing streams and virgin jungle areas lush with plant life.

Chiang Rai is rich in handcrafted items such as hand-woven cotton materials, dresses and hilltribe silver ornaments, as well as wood-carving products. Certain food items are quite popular such as Naem and Mu Yo (preserved and fermented pork sausages). Agricultural products include lichee (April-May), pineapple and tea, as well as other cool climate produce from various royal projects.
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Walking Street @ Pai ถนนคนเดิน ปาย แม่ฮ่องสอน

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Walking Street @ Pai 2/2 ถนนคนเดิน ปาย แม่ฮ่องสอน

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แต่นะ.. พอมันบูม คนก็เยอะขึ้น วุ่นวายมากขึ้น ความสงบแห่งปายมันก็หายไป แต่ความประทับใจก็หาได้ไม่ยากหรอก ลองไปดูดิ

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Chiang Mai Saturday Walking Street Night Market

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Night Market: SATURDAY NIGHT STREET MARKET

Another street market that attracts a lot of people.

This market also has everything you could possibly want, and as a tourist, it is worth going to for a browse around.

It starts at 5, but it is probably better to arrive after 6pm in the hot weather. The road is closed to cars from 4pm. It finishes at 11pm.
It's the old silver working district, and some shops stay open late on this day.

I went to this market 1st, then the Sunday market, which in my opinion is a lot better.
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# Directions: Wualai Road, the main street of the traditional silver village, is closed from where the road starts just outside Chiang Mai Gate up to Tippanet Road. Near the Night Bazaar

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SUNDAY NIGHT STREET MARKET

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THIS SUNDAY NIGHT STREET MARKET, WOULD HAVE TO BE THE BEST IN CHIANG MAI!

It was actually located in the street where my Hotel was, so I just walked out of the door and into the market.
My Hotel told me this was a good one, that prices were better than the other markets and the Night Bazaar AND that the prices are 'THAI PRICES' which means the same as Thai people pay.
I think they were right, as I had already been to both.

Here, you'll not only find Thai crafts and products, it's also located in an area full of coffee shops, sidewalk cafes, bars, restaurants, beautiful Thai temples and food & drink stalls.
The choice at these markets was amazing, and quite a lot that was on sale here, WAS NOT ON SALE AT THE OTHER MARKETS.
Thai handicrafts, clothing, shoes, food, photograph frames, hill tribe pillowcases and bed spreads, handmade jewelry, slippers, bags, Thai silk shawls and scarves, handmade soaps, dolls, pillow cases, art work and more ......

The Stalls are located on the sides and centre, so walk down one side, and back up the other, you won't miss anything then.

Chiang Mai's Sunday Walking Street Market is located in Old Town, (the area with the old city wall and the moat). On Sundays around 4pm, the city closes off the entire street (which stretches for at least a mile), plus other streets off the main road.

Then stall keepers start to set up their wares. There were street performers, and at the end of Phraprokkaow road, there was a Stage set up, with Thai Dancers and Music.
Plenty of chairs for seating was available.

The market opens at around 4pm and closes at 11pm every Sunday.
Lots and lots of people come here, keep your money safe, and have a good time.

Make sure you take a lot of money (you'll need it!)
A MUST DO!!!!!!
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# Directions: Sunday Walking Street Market on Rachadamnoen Road / PhraPokkaow roads, and other side streets in the Old Town.

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Warorot Market in Chiang Mai Thailand

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www.visitchiangmai.com.au - Situated only 2 minutes walk north from the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and sitting beside the Ping River the Warorot Market is a busy hive of daytime activity. Warorot Market opens daily early in the morning and closes after dark. Go by foot, pedicab, Tuk-Tuk or Songtheaw as it is nearly impossible to get a park there unless you have a motor bike.

Warorot Market is one of the places where lots of Thai locals do their own shopping, so expect to find the same or similar goods that you see at other Markets also sold here but cheaper and usually of better quality. You will also find a lot of goods here that you will not find in the tourist Markets like the Night Bazaar.

You can buy almost anything at Warorot Market, a real mixed bag of everything. There are fresh/dried fruit - vegetables - flowers, butchery and bakery items, herbs, condiments, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, jewellry, lacquerware, silks, hemps, handicrafts, ceramics, wood carvings, beauty supplies, household appliances, electronic gadgets, sunglasses, watches, souvenirs, and fireworks, just to name a few.

All items are really cheap. If you want something, look around, it is probably there somewhere. There are lots of indoor and outdoor shops and stalls over several streets so be prepared to spend a bit of time and have a good look around.

Check out the big fruit and vegetable shop next to the Flower Market. The sizes, shapes, colours and smells of the huge variety of asian fruits on display is amazing. If you are not sure what the fruits are, ask for a little taste test, most are very obliging.

The back and side streets around the Warorot Market are full of Hill Tribe and Northern Thai handicraft product stalls and shops along with various textiles outlets for things like silk and hemp. Again, usually cheaper and much higher quality than in other Markets like the Night Bazaar or the Saturday Markets.

Best place to go to see local Thai shopping at bargain prices is Warorot Market when you visit Chiang Mai.

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Night Bazaar Chiang Mai

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Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai

The Night Bazaar, or Kad Luang (Royal Market) as it is know by locals, is one of Chiang Mai's biggest draws. Located right in the centre of the city on Ping River, it is easily accessible and if you are in Chiang Mai a visit is almost obligatory. The market attracts huge crowds every evening and it is a great place to pick up trinkets and gifts. Given the market’s close proximity to the companies that manufacture them, the price of local handicrafts is attractively cheap here.

The market has huge arcades which hold a multitude of shops and stalls. The place is so packed that stalls actually spill over onto the footpaths around the market. It’s a big place to wander around, and you should put away at least a couple of hours to do it. Aside from local handicrafts, you can buy virtually anything you can think of at the market – ‘Rolex’ watches, silk, jewelry and more high-tech items like TVs and DVD plays and CDs. As with many markets, the Night Bazaar also offers some of the best street food you are likely to come across. Catering for the large number of foreigners visiting, the bazaar also offers camera shops, travel agents and internet cafes. Be prepared to bargain – to get the best price you will have to. One service the bazaar offers that seems eternally popular is portrait paintings from photos. Alternatively, have your portrait painted in Thai costume!

How to get there: The Night Bazaar is on Chang Klan Road between Tha Pae Road and Si Donchai Road. If you are staying in Chiang Mai it is probably within walking distance.

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Chiang Mai Flower Festival Parade

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Beautiful Floats, Pretty Girls and Marching Bands

Chiang Mai Flower Festival Parade

Every year during the first weekend in February is the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. The city is awash with vibrant colors ranging from the electric orange and lilac colors of the bougainvillea to the velvety blossoms of petunias in all shades of pink, white and purple. The strident red of the poinsettias, bought by many at Christmas and New Years, is echoed by beds of scarlet salvias. Homes and shop owners alike line the city streets with colorful flower boxes. The sheer profusion of color that the flower festival and carnival brings to Chiang Mai aptly gives the city its name "Rose of the North".
On all three days of the festival, prize blooms are on display at Suan Buak Haad near the city center. Every type of flower, miniature tree and orchid is put on display for the judges to choose the best of the species. Landscape specialists put on an elaborate display, which includes patios and waterfalls with exotic decorative plants and flowers.

The best part of the flower festival is on Saturday. This is when we load our lawn chairs and ice chest in the pick-up and head to D.K. Bookstore along the moat in the city center. We go there because there is plenty of parking and excellent coffee and pastry shops.

On the way we passed the flower covers floats, Hill Tribes and Thais in their traditional dress and uniformed marching bands all getting in line to start the parade. We had to leave the house before 8 AM as the parade start around 9 AM. Although it would not be until 10 AM until the parade reached us we had lots of fun eating Thai food from local vendors, relaxing in our lawn chairs at curbside and watching the world go by.

The parade lines up from the train station to Narawatt bridge so the police close most of Jarenmuang Road around 8 AM. The VIP viewing stand is right next to the bridge in front of the Chiang Mai Governor's home. The Parade route goes down Thapae Road to the Gate and turns left and follows the moat to Suan Buak Haad City Park.
The parade moves at a slow pace and stops several times so there is plenty of time to take pictures of the colorful floats, pretty girls and hill tribe people in costume. The people in the parade hand out roses to spectators lining the road.

When the parade finishes everyone heads to Suan Buak Haad where all the floats, award winning flower growers and landscapers projects are all on display. There are plenty of food stalls located in the park and in late afternoon the Miss Chiang Mai Flower festival starts. The party goes well into the evening until the new Flower Festival Queen is chosen.

This is a great time to visit Chiang Mai, as the air is cool and the evenings fresh and clear. If you want to see the festival make sure you book your hotels and flights well in advance.

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Sky Adventure, Chiangmai Thailand

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Chiang Mai Sky Adventure
In Chiangmai 's countryside ,
summer or winter ,
the warm and balmy breezes make
microlight flying a delight.

And what a way to fly !
Experience the freedom , feel the wind on
your face in a two seat microlight aircraft
and discover a thrilling and uplifting experience.

We can fulfill your dream of flying like a bird....
Fly daily : 6.00 - 12.00 A.M. / 3.00-6.00 P.M.

15 minutes - 1,900 Baht
30 minutes - 2,900 Baht

Microlight and Balloon Flights by Chiang Mai Sky Adventure
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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Riding in a hot air balloon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you should do at least once.
You'll be amazed at how quiet and peaceful it is as you float gently on the breeze, without a care in the world.
There are on better way to see the beauty of Thailand than by a gentle free-floating

Balloon Flights operates out of Chiang Mai,
the adventure capital of Thailand.
A short 15-minute ride from the township and
you are at the Balloon Flight launch site.

How does it work?

You can enjoy a cup of coffee while you watch
the balloon being inflated. When it is time to
embark, the piot will tell you what to expect on
launch, in flight and landing.
Then relax and enjoy the flight. The wind will take you with it and you will land wherever
that may be.
balloon flights, chiang mai
When can I make my balloon flight?

Balloon flights take place in the early morning before the earth heats up.

In windy or otherwise marginal conditions the pilot will postpone or cancel. The flight safety is always the prime consideration, but generally Thailand can boast ideal ballooning weather and flights seldom need to be cancelled.

Flights will last approximately one hour. Afterwards you can gently rejoin the world of earthbound beings over some champagne.You will also receive a flight-certificate from the pilot.
What kind of clothing should I wear?

Casual clothes are the most comfortable.
Wear a warm sweather or jacket for the
early morning, these can be taken off as
the day warms up.

Bring along your binoculars and camera -
this is a photographic opportunity
not to be missed.

Chiang Mai Sky Adventure: Balloon Flights

* Every morning at sunrises
* Transfer from hotel to launch site and vice versa
* Hot coffe/tea served, while the crew prepares
the balloon for flight.
* Flight duration about 1 hour.

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oversea call ++66 81 617 2116
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11/27/2010

Khantoke Dinner in Chiangmai

KHUM KHANTOKE
The Perfection Of Its Class Assure You A Very Special Memorable Evening

Booking and transportation: Patrick 081 617 2116

Dine on authentic Northern Thai food, sample local delicacies and enjoy the atmosphere of out Lanna Khontoke. You'll be entertained by a cultural show celebrating the dancing style from every part of the country. including a Candle dance, Faun Tee, Sword dance, Hilltribe dance, Drum dance, Seung kapo, Traditional ramwong, and khon (elegant, stylized Thai drama).

AUTHENTIC LANNA DINING AND SHOWS
Modern Khantoke was invented by a well – knowbusiness man and Lanna Thai scholar KraisriNimmanhae-minda over 30 year ago. The diners often enjoy the experience of sitting crossleged on the floor ,sampling Northern cuisine from a shared khantoke tray and enhanced with Northern classical dances.

07.45 P.M. Refreshing With High Height Performance In “ Lanna Style Atmosphere ”

Booking and transportation: Patrick 081 617 2116

Elephant/Tiger tour in Chiangmai

In the lush tropical jungle of Chiang Mai's Maesa Valley , a big family of elephants lives side by side with their mahout caretakers. "Maesa Elephant Camp" is home to one of the largest assembly of elephants in the north of Thailand .
Our philosophy is to create a natural and healthy environment for the elephants while working to conserve and breed them,due to the dwindling number of Asian elephants left in the wild.

Guiness World Record
Aiming to spread the value of Thai elephants' skills and their artistic works to the world, Maesa Elephant Camp decided to nominate their elephants' painting to be recorded by the Guinness World Record.

Health Care
As a poor care will lead to poor health, the camp kamkes sure only the best and most sanitary nutrition and treatment are provided to all elephant in order to make them stay mentally and physically vigorous

Firstly, visit Maesa Elephant Camp and secondly riding elephant to Eco hilltribe village of about 8 hilltribe including Long neck Karen
Thirdly, having buffet lunch at Tiger Kingdom and or Monkey school

Exclusive Tour with brand new Hongda Civic Transportation + ticket and riding elephant and hilltribe + Buffet Lunch = min 2 persons up to 4 person, 1,950 Baht per person including gasoline/driver and pickup/transfer back to your accommodation.
Booking: Mobile 081 617 2116 Patrick or oversea call ++66 81 617 2116
E-mail: neomart@gmail.com

Car rental with driver รถเช่าพร้อมคนขับ

Rental a brandnew Honda Civic with an English Speaking Driver, touring Northern or around Thailand

Suitable for a honeymoon couple or small group of friends who don't like to bother getting lost in this valuable and limited time vacation in Thailand

Rental Fare: Min 2-3 days - charge of 7.500 Baht including Gasoline and driver
-additional day 4-15 days - 1.800 Baht upcharge per additional day
-additonal day 16 onwards - 1,500 Baht upcharge per additonal day
Remark: Driver would take care of his own foods and accomodation.

Booking available at mobile phone 081 617 2116 (oversea call ++66 81 617 2116) Patrick หรือ neomart@gmail.com

รถเช่าพร้อมคนขับ สำหรับ Honeymoon หรือท่องเที่ยว ทั่วไทย

นักท่องเที่ยวไม่น้อยที่นิยมการเดินทางโดยรถยนต์ แต่ไม่ชอบขับรถเอง รถเช่าพร้อมคนขับจึงเป็นตัวเลือกที่น่าสนใจ เช่น รถลิมูซีน ที่จะทำให้คุณเพลิดเพลินกับการเดินทางที่สะดวกสบาย ได้ชมบรรยากาศโดยรอบในระหว่างการเดินทาง อยากจะแวะเที่ยวที่ไหนระหว่างทางก็สามารถทำได้ เหมาะสำหรับการเดินทางแบบครอบครัวเล็ก เพื่อนฝูงสนิท

เรามีรถใหม่ Honda Civic บริการเที่ยวทั่วภาคเหนือ และ ทั่วไทย
-คิดค่าบริการเหมา 2-3 วัน 7.500 บาท รวมน้ำมัน และคนขับ
-เพิ่มวันที่ 4-15 วันละ 1,800 บาท
-เพิ่มวันที่ 16 ขึ้นไป วันละ 1,500 บาท
หมายเหตุ คนขับจะดูแลเรื่องกิน กับ ที่พักเอง

สนใจจองได้ที่ พงศ์ศักดิ์ 081 617 2116 หรือ neomart@gmail.com

Gems Gallery Chiangmai, The Best Gems Manufacturer in Thailand

Gems Gallery Chiangmai

Chiangmai Gems Gallery: Free Transportation call: Patrick 081 617 2116 (Overseas call ++66 81 617 2116)
e-mail: neomart@gmail.com

World Thai Gems Gallery Chiangmai Co.,Ltd.

Description
A branch of Thailand's largest gems retailer, this gallery is well worth a visit. Step in and be escorted down a hallway lined with display cases of intricate jade and fishbone sculptures. Then you will be guided to the showroom where precious gems, arranged by stone and setting, sparkle temptingly. Prices vary tremendously depending on the carats of emeralds, diamonds, yellow sapphires and single-stone emeralds. The gallery also sells simple silver jewelry, jade, and semi-precious stones. Rings aside, you will also find bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and men's jewelry.

Free Transportation: call Patrick 081 617 2116 (overseas call ++66 81 617 2116)

loved the rubies, need to replace
By scott honn, 1/13/08
The store itself is wonderful! I took my time and my sales rep Pong was very patient with me. I even had to come back a second time to pick up a few more things and brought a friend with me and he was very impressed with their knowledge of products and price. we both left very satisfied and were ready to get home to show off our items. I now need to get in touch with the Gem Gallery as my items were stolen in a break-in and I want to replace them. Would anyone that reads this have an email address for them? Thanks JJH Texas
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Very pleasant service
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/19/07
I have now purchsed 3 items from gems gallery and the service on all visits was thorough, attentative and very friendly. The jewellry is very traditional gemstone type-nothing too arty here but they will make to your specifications. It is worth bargaining because they can drop the price for many reasons but remember that these ladies are making a commission for their sales. Victoria and Angela can both be recommended as saleswomen.
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Attention Silver Jewellery Lovers
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/12/04
If it's silver jewellery that you are after, the gems gallery at Bangkok had an abundance of beautiful pieces with different stones. They ranged from very elegant to big and chunky. I also visited the gem gallery in Phuket but they didn't have a very good range of silver. They only had large chunky rings, not small delicate ones. The staff are fantastic, speak excellent English and of course the free drinks go down a treat on a hot humid day. Transport was also free to and from our hotel.
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Chiangmai Gems Gallery: Free Transportation call: Patrick 081 617 2116 (Overseas call ++66 81 617 2116)
e-mail: neomart@gmail.com

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From $25 to $700 -- happiness for all on the shopping list.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/23/04

Gems Gallery is the Wal-Mart of Thai jewelry stores. Like the ubiquitous super centers dotting the USA, the size of the facility and the variety and array of available merchandise has to impress. Also like wally world -- the prices are good and the value consistent. While in Chiengmai, I made two trips. On the first, I trusted them to replace the stone on my Naval Academy class ring. I chose a black sapphire and it turned out beautifully. The next day when I returned to pick up the ring, I shopped for gifts ranging in price from $25 for a modern garnet pendant with matching silver snake chain for the girl friend of my baby brother to $700 for gorgeous yellow sapphire, topaz, amethyst, and garnet fall earrings to match a lariat necklace bought at the Phuket store last year by my sister. Over all, I bought five pieces and am happy with all of them. I was assisted both days by Vicky -- a very knowledgeable sales woman who knew the stock extremely well and spoke excellent English. She also came down on some prices as I bought more. However, part of my shopping list included harder to find stones which Gems Gallery was unable to assist me with finding. I ended up at a smaller store in the night bazaar -- Princess Jewelry -- across the street from the McDonalds. There they wrote down descriptions of what was required and were able to produce three or four excellent specimens for me to choose from the next day. Over all -- Gems Gallery is excellent. They will even pick you up at your hotel and return you with no obligation. However, if what you are searching for is not in stock, don't fear going else where.

Chiangmai Gems Gallery: Free Transportation call: Patrick 081 617 2116 (Overseas call ++66 81 617 2116)
e-mail: neomart@gmail.com

งานเทศกาลดอกไม้บาน ณ อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ (Flora Fest’ @ Royal Park Rajapruek)

อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ สถาบันวิจัยและพัฒนาพื้นที่สูง (องค์การมหาชน) ได้จัดงานชมสวนราชพฤกษ์มาแล้วในปี 2552 และจะจัดเป็นประจำต่อเนื่องทุกปี โดยอุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ได้มีการพัฒนาและปรับปรุงสวนต่างๆ ให้สวยงามอยู่เสมอ สำหรับปีนี้อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ จะจัด งาน “เทศกาลดอกไม้บาน ณ อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ (Flora Fest’ @ Royal Park Rajapruek) ขึ้นใน ระหว่างวันที่ 1 ธันวาคม 2553 – 6 กุมภาพันธ์ 2554 รวม 68 วัน ซึ่งในครั้งนี้อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ได้เตรียมการจัดและตกแต่งสวนให้สวยงามด้วยดอกไม้เมืองหนาวและพรรณไม้นานาชนิดจากมูลนิธิโครงการหลวงที่เน้นความสวยงามแปลกตา เช่น ดอกทิวลิป ลิลลี่ คาเนชั่น บีโกเนีย พิทูเนีย บลูฮาวาย ดาเลีย เจอราเนียม ไฮเดรนเยีย ฯลฯ โดยคัดเลือกพันธุ์พิเศษและเพาะบนพื้นที่บนดอยสูงของโครงการหลวงที่มีอากาศหนาวเย็นเพื่อให้ได้ดอกที่สวยสมบูรณ์ งดงามน่าประทับใจ เพื่อดึงดูดความสนใจนักท่องเที่ยวทั้งชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศให้เข้ามาเที่ยวชมงานเพิ่มมากขึ้น และยังเป็นการส่งเสริมการท่องเที่ยวและกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจของจังหวัดเชียงใหม่และจังหวัดใกล้เคียงอีกด้วย

Taxi Chiangmai: 0816172116 250 บาท รวมค่าน้ำมันต่อเที่ยว

การจัดงานครั้งนี้จะมีพิธีเปิดอย่างยิ่งใหญ่และตระการตาในวันที่ 1 ธันวาคม 2553 เวลา 17.30 น. โดยหม่อมเจ้าภีศเดช รัชนี องค์ประธานมูลนิธิโครงการหลวง ณ บริเวณลานราชพฤกษ์ ซึ่งจะประกอบด้วย พิธีเปิดที่ตระการตา ชมต่างแสดงต่างๆ อาทิ การแสดงSymphony Orchestraบรรเลงเพลงพระราชนิพนธ์ 9 เพลงจากนักร้องรับเชิญกิตติมศักดิ์ การแสดงชุดชมอุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์จากออย ธนา, ลิเดีย คู่พระนางจากละครเรื่องระบำดวงดาว และมินิคอนเสิร์ตจากศิลปิน ตุ้ย AF3

ภายในงานมีการจัดกิจกรรมการแสดงการละเล่นพื้นบ้านและการแสดงดนตรีในสวน (Music in the Garden) จากศิลปินที่มีชื่อเสียงในประเทศไทยมาแสดงฟรีคอนเสิร์ต ทุกวันเสาร์และวันหยุดสำคัญ อาทิ นันทิดา แก้วบัวสาย/แอม เสาวลักษณ์/ETC./Best Sellor/Now and Then/เบน ชลาทิศ/แสตมป์/ลุลา/แคลอรี่ บลาบลา/โก้ Sax man/ป้อม ออร์โต้บาห์น/มิ้นท์ มาลีวัลย์/LADY BZ /The wind/ Caption Loma เป็นต้น

นอกจากนี้ อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ สถาบันวิจัยและพัฒนาพื้นที่สูง (องค์การมหาชน) ได้มีการจัดการส่งเสริมการเรียนรู้หลักสูตรต่างๆ เช่น ปรัชญาของเศรษฐกิจพอเพียง พืชสวนและความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพ การตกแต่งสวนและภูมิทัศน์ และพืชสวนสมุนไพร รวมทั้งเป็นแหล่งความรู้ในการเผยแพร่พระราชกรณียกิจของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ และเป็นแหล่งเรียนรู้ด้านพืชสวนรวมทั้งในด้านพรรณไม้และ ความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพ

อนึ่ง กรมวิชาการเกษตร จะจัดงานรวมใจภักดิ์ รักพ่อหลวง ในวันที่ 4-6 ธันวาคม 2553 ซึ่งในวันที่ 5 ธันวาคม 2553 จะมีพิธีจุดเทียนชัยถวายพระพรแด่พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ

นอกจากนั้น ในระหว่างวันที่ 4-12 ธันวาคม 2553 สถาบันวิจัยและพัฒนาพื้นที่สูง (องค์การมหาชน) ร่วมกับหอการค้าไทย ยังได้ จัดงาน Agricultural Asia 2010 (AGRIA 2010) ภายใต้แนวความคิด “เกษตรไทย ก้าวไกล เท่าทัน” เพื่อส่งเสริมให้ประเทศไทยเป็นศูนย์กลางทางด้านเกษตรกรรมของภูมิภาคเอเชียตามยุทธศาสตร์ “ครัวของโลก” และเพื่อส่งเสริมให้เกษตรกรไทยมีความรู้ความเข้าใจและสามารถพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์ทางการเกษตรให้มีมาตรฐานในระดับสากล พร้อมทั้งเป็นการส่งเสริมการขาย เพิ่มช่องทางการตลาดและการส่งออกสินค้าเกษตรกรรม การส่งเสริมการท่องเที่ยวและกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจภายในประเทศ

กิจกรรมภายในงานประกอบด้วย การแสดงนิทรรศการทางการเกษตร จากหน่วยงาน ภาครัฐและเอกชน ทั้งจากประเทศไทยและต่างประเทศ อาทิ เครื่องจักรกลการเกษตร เทคโนโลยีและนวัตกรรมทางการเกษตรแบบครบวงจร นิทรรศการของโครงการหลวง และผลิตภัณฑ์ทางการเกษตรและเกษตรแปรรูป นอกจากนี้ ได้จัดให้มีการจัดประชุมทางวิชาการระดับนานาชาติ AGRIA International Conference 2010 ระหว่างวันที่ 3 – 4 ธันวาคม 2553 ที่โรงแรม Le Meridien จังหวัดเชียงใหม่ โดยมีการบรรยายทางวิชาการจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญจากทั้งในและต่างประเทศ ในหัวข้อต่าง ๆ ที่กำลังเป็นที่สนใจของโลก อาทิ ผลกระทบจากภาวะโลกร้อนกับสิ่งแวดล้อม การจัดการน้ำด้วยเทคโนโลยีที่เหมาะสมเพื่อการพัฒนาการเกษตรอย่างยั่งยืน นวัตกรรมด้านการเกษตรสมัยใหม่ เทคโนโลยีการแปรรูปและกระบวนการด้านการตลาด การพัฒนาเมือง สีเขียว การวิจัยและการพัฒนาการเพาะพันธุ์พืชและสัตว์ เป็นต้น

และในระหว่างวันที่ 4-12 ธันวาคม 2553 องค์การตลาดเพื่อการเกษตร (อ.ต.ก.) ได้จัดงาน “มหกรรมสินค้าเกษตรคุณภาพครั้งที่ 1 เทิดพระเกียรติฯ 5 ธันวา มหาราช” เพื่อเป็นแหล่งและกระบวนการตลาดที่สามารถเชื่อมโยงสินค้าเกษตรที่มีคุณภาพในระดับพื้นที่สู่ผู้บริโภคทั้งในและนอกพื้นที่ รวมทั้งเป็นช่องทางการส่งเสริมแนะนำเกษตรกร และสถาบันเกษตรกรผู้ผลิต เพื่อพัฒนาและเสริมสร้างนวัตกรรมใหม่ๆของรูปแบผลิตภัณฑ์ สินค้าเกษตรสู่สากล และจัดนิทรรศการแสดงสินค้าและผลิตภัณฑ์มากกว่า 600 บูธจากผู้ประกอบการค้า สมาชิกเกษตรกร กลุ่มวิสาหกิจชุมชน กลุ่มสินค้า OTOP และสินค้าอันเนื่องมาจากพระราชดำริทุกพระองค์

กิจกรรมที่สำคัญที่สุดในช่วงนี้คือ งานรวมใจภักดิ์ รักพ่อหลวง ซึ่งกระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์ โดย กรมวิชาการเกษตร จะจัดขึ้น ในวันที่ 4-6 ธันวาคม 2553 โดยเฉพาะในวันที่ 5 ธันวาคม 2553 จะมีพิธีจุดเทียนชัยถวายพระพรแด่พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯโดยมีพณฯรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์เป็นประธานในพิธี จึงขอเชิญประชาชนชาวไทยทุกท่านเข้าร่วมงานโดยพร้อมเพรียงกัน

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กิจกรรมในอุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์

1. เทศกาลดอกไม้บาน ณ อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์

วันที่ 1 ธันวาคม 2553 – 6 กุมภาพันธ์ 2554

พิธีเปิดงาน วันที่ 1 ธันวาคม 2553 เวลา 17.30 น.

ประธาน หม่อมเจ้าภีศเดช รัชนี

กิจกรรม 1) การแสดงต้อนรับชุด “ปูจาสะบัดชัย”

2) การแสดงระนาดเอก

3) การแสดงระบบ แสง สี เสียง บริเวณด้านหลังเวที มุ่งสู่หอคำหลวง

4) การแสดงชุด “สดุดี คีตราชันย์”

5) การแสดง Symphony Orchestra บรรเลงเพลงพระราชนิพนธ์ 9 เพลง

และการขับร้องเพลงจากนักร้องรับเชิญกิตติมศักดิ์ 5 ท่าน

6) การแสดง Orchestra จากวงค์ดุริยศิลป์ จากมหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ

7) การแสดง ชุด “ชมอุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์” โดย คุณออย ธนา สุทธิกมล

และ คุณ ลิเดีย ศรัณย์รัชต์ วิสุทธิธาดา

8) การแสดงมินิคอนเสิร์ต จาก ศิลปิน ตุ้ย เกียรติกมล ล่าทา ( AF 3 )

2. งาน Agricultural Asia 2010 (AGRIA 2010) และงานแสดงมหกรรมสินค้าเกษตรคุณภาพ อตก.

วันที่ 4 – 12 ธันวาคม 2553

พิธีเปิดงาน วันที่ 4 ธันวาคม 2553 เวลา 17.30 น.

ประธาน รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์

กิจกรรม การแสดงศิลปวัฒนธรรม จากวิทยาลัยนาฏศิลป์เชียงใหม่

3. งานราชพฤกษ์รวมใจภักดิ์ รักพ่อหลวง ครั้งที่ 3

วันที่ 4-6 ธันวาคม 2553

เปิดอุทยานให้ประชาชนทั่วไปเข้าชม ร่วมกิจกรรม และชมการแสดง ฟรี

4. งานมหกรรมสินค้า อ.ต.ก.

วันที่ 4-12 ธันวาคม 2553

กิจกรรมต่าง ๆ ในงานเทศกาลดอกไม้บาน ณ อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์

วันที่ 1 ธันวาคม 2553 – 6 กุมภาพันธ์ 2554

กิจกรรมการแสดง

1. ดนตรีในสวน ในวันเสาร์ – อาทิตย์ และวันหยุดนักขัตฤกษ์ เวลา 18.00 - 20.00 น.

วันที่

ศิลปิน

วันศุกร์ที่ 3 ธันวาคม 2553

นันทิดา แก้วบัวสาย พร้อมวง Bangkok Connection

วันศุกร์ที่ 10 ธันวาคม 2553

แอม เสาวลักษณ์ พร้อมวง Bangkok Connection

วันเสาร์ที่ 11 ธันวาคม 2553

ฟอร์ด สบชัย ไกรยูรเสน

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 12 ธันวาคม 2553

LADY Bz

วันเสาร์ที่ 18 ธันวาคม 2553

Now and Then และ The wind

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 ธันวาคม 2553

ETC

วันศุกร์ที่ 31 ธันวาคม 2553

มาลีวัลย์ และ Caption Loma

วันเสาร์ที่ 1 มกราคม 2554

เบน ชลาทิศ, แสตมป์ และวง Back up

วันเสาร์ที่ 8 มกราคม 2554

ป๊อป แคลอลี่บราบรา และ ลุลา พร้อมวง Back up

วันเสาร์ที่ 15 มกราคม 2554

ป้อม ออโต้บาร์น

วันเสาร์ที่ 22 มกราคม 2554

Best Seller

วันเสาร์ที่ 29 มกราคม 2554

โก้ Sax man และวง Back up

2. กิจกรรมการแสดงของชุมชนและเยาวชน เวลา 17.00 - 18.00 น.
ที่

รายการแสดง

1

การแสดงชาวเขามูลนิธิโครงการหลวง

2

การแสดงม้ง ดอยปุย

3

การแสดงวัฒนธรรมรวมชนเผ่า โรงเรียนศึกษาสงเคราะห์

4

การแสดงดนตรี โรงเรียนศึกษาสงเคราะห์

5

การแสดงศิลปวัฒนธรรม วิทยาลัยนาฎศิลป์

6

การแสดงวงดนตรี ของสถาบันต่างๆ ในจังหวัดเชียงใหม่

7

การแสดงของชมรมผู้สูงอายุต่างๆ ในจังหวัดเชียงใหม่

8

การแสดงของศิลปินล้านนา อาทิ วงไม้เมือง หุ่นโจนาถ โฟล์กซอง

9

การแสดงดนตรีและขับร้องประสานเสียง โรงเรียนดาราวิทยาลัย

10

การแสดงขบวนพาเรดมาสคอต จากอุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์

3. กิจกรรมการเรียนรู้ ประกอบด้วย กิจกรรมการฝึกอบรม จำนวน 7 หลักสูตร
หลักสูตร

ระยะเวลาการอบรม

หลักการตกแต่งภูมิทัศน์
8 ธันวาคม 2553

การเกษตรตามแนวโครงการหลวง
14 ธันวาคม 2554

สมุนไพรยอดนิยม
9 มกราคม 2554

อาหารเพื่อสุขภาพยอดนิยม
18 มกราคม 2554

การปลูกผักอินทรีย์
19 มกราคม 2554

เกษตรทฤษฎีใหม่
20 มกราคม 2554

ปรัชญาเศรษฐกิจพอเพียง
21 มกราคม 2554

4. การจัดแสดงนิทรรศการ จำนวน 4 เรื่อง
นิทรรศการ

ระยะเวลาการจัดนิทรรศการ

พรรณไม้สีเหลือง
2-5 ธันวาคม 2553

สมุนไพร
7-12 มกราคม 2554

บริโภคผักปลอดสารพิษ
17-21 มกราคม 2554

พรรณไม้โครงการหลวง
ธันวาคม 2553-มกราคม 2554

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งานเทศกาลดอกไม้บาน ณ อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ (Flora Fest’ @ Royal Park Rajapruek)

Flora Festival @ Royal Park Rajapruek

"THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXPOSITION: ROYAL FLORA RATCHAPHRUEK 2011" งานมหกรรมพืชสวนโลกเฉลิมพระเกียรติฯ ราชพฤกษ์ 2554

Flora Festival @ Royal Park Rajapruek
Dec 1 2010- Feb 6 2011
7.00-20.00 Everyday
Taxi Chiangmai: 081 617 2116 Patrick, 250 Baht per trip including gasoline
-enjoy lots of flowers
-music in the garden
-thai culture show
-Thai herbal information

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek in 2006-2007
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Royal Pavilion
The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek was a flower festival held 1 November 2006, to 31 January 2007, in the Thai city of Chiang Mai that drew 3,781,624 visitors. It was one of the grand celebrations being hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of King Bhumibol, the world’s longest reigning monarch.
The Ratchaphruek (Cassia fistula L.) or Golden Shower Tree is the national flower of Thailand. It is also named "Khun" or "Chaiyaphruek". The reason that the Ratchaphruek is used to symbolize the nation lies in color: its yellow blossoms match the yellow of Buddhism; furthermore, the Thai people regard yellow as the color of the King as well. Moreover, all golden shower trees bloom at the same time; this unity in flowering is felt to reflect the unity and identity of Thais.
The event was located in 80 hectares of land at the Royal Agricultural Research Center in Mae Hia sub-district, Mueang district, Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. The 92 days of the expo featured 30 international gardens reflecting nations such as Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa, and Canada; more than 2.5 million trees of 2,200 species of tropical plants and flowers are presented to the world in this exhibition. The AIPH, the Association of International Horticultural Producers, gave this expo A1 status, its highest level; such an exhibition occurs only once a year throughout the world. In addition, a host country can only hold one such exhibition once a decade.
The festival included many highlights to attract tourists:
Gardens for the king There were two features in this zone: one was International gardens, which were presented by 30 participating nations and covered 21,000 square meters; the other was Corporate gardens, which covered 27,475 square meters, and were presented by both Thai state enterprises, and domestic and international major corporations.
Ho Kham Royal Pavilion This building featured Lanna architecture, the architectural style of northern Thailand; inside, visitors saw pictures of King Bhumibol's works and his dedication.
Thai Tropical Garden The enormous 100,000-square-meter garden showcased the diversity of tropical horticulture: fruit varieties, plants, flowers, herbs, and rare plants.
Expo Plaza This was the focus of the exposition's fun-filled activities, amenities, and services. Visitors were able to purchase products from the Royal Projects and authentic local products from Chiangmai such as handicrafts, paper umbrellas, and souvenirs.
Cultural shows A total of 45 cultural shows from various regions of Thailand were performed here, including traditional music and dance. In addition, cultural performances from other nations were presented in this place.
The Thai government had expected an average of 20,000 visitors per day, with over 100,000 visitors on a crowded day, and 3 million visitors in total to attend the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006. At the exposition's conclusion, organizers claimed that the exposition had injected 27 billion baht into the regional economy.
The Thai government has proposed transforming the site of the exposition into a permanent training center. Despite some complaints of corruption and substandard facilities, organizers believed the exposition achieved its goals of promoting tourism and developing Thai horticultural industries1.

Bhubing palace,Doi Suthep, Doi Pui - Chiangmai

THE BHUBING PALACE (ROYAL WINTER RESIDENCE) IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Tina Noga
The Bhubing Palace is located on Doi Buak Ha, about 4 km behind Doi Suthep (22 km from the center of Chiang Mai city) in Chiang Mai Province. It is the royal winter palace in Chiang Mai where the Thai king stays with his family during seasonal visits to the northern part of the country. The palace is also the royal guesthouse for prominent State visitors from abroad. In the past the king welcomed or granted royal audience to State visitors only in Bangkok.
The palace was built in 1961. The building started initially with only the royal resident building and the guesthouse. The other buildings were additionally built on later dates. I didn’t find the palace very spectacular but it is surrounded by beautiful flower gardens.

When you or your couple walking along the garden, it is like your are walking along our royal footprint also they also open music along which most of the music has been composed by our king. The dancing water fountain is synconized with the music.

Phra Tamnak Bhubing Rajanives was built in northern Thai architectural style called “Reun Mu” (Group of Houses). The building sits on stilts. The upper floor is the royal residential area while the ground floor houses the royal entourage. The building master plan was designed by Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara while the building was designed by Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri. The construction of the Palace was undertaken by the Crown Property Bureau, under the supervision of Prince Samaichalerm Kridagara, assisted by Mom Rachawongse Mitrarun Kasemsri and Mr.Pradit Yuwapukka. General Luang Kampanath Saenyakorn, the Privy Councilor was assigned to lay foundation stones on 24 August 1961 at 10:49 hrs.
The Construction took 5 months to complete. The first rayal visitors to stay at the Palace were King Federick the Ninth and queen lngrid of Denmark on their royal visit to Thailand in January 1962.

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Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village in Chiang Mai

Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village
Chiang Mai

Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village is located on Doi Suthep, a 1676 meter high mountain that is the focal point of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui National Park. The village is about 4 kilometers away from Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and despite being a key tourist attraction, and therefore probably not as authentic as it could be, it still offers an insight into how Thailand’s tribes live. The villagers wear traditional Hmong clothes, sell traditional Hmong handicrafts, and live in traditional Hmong-style homes. However, those looking for a less contrived view of the Hmong may have to go deeper into Chiang Mai! Worth a visit if you have the time. A visit to the Tribal Village is often combined with a visit to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and some of the waterfalls in the area, as well as a jaunt to the Hilltribes Museum.

How to get there: A number of tours are available to the Hmong Tribal Village and related destinations. However, if you want to get there alone, you will need to go to Doi Suthep then carry on to Phu Ping Palace, and then on to Doi Pui. However, Songtaews to Doi Suthep and from Doi Suthep to the village are probably your best bet for convenience.
Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village is located on Doi Suthep, a 1676 meter high mountain that is the focal point of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui National Park. The village is about 4 kilometers away from Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and despite being a key tourist attraction, and therefore probably not as authentic as it could be, it still offers an insight into how Thailand’s tribes live. The villagers wear traditional Hmong clothes, sell traditional Hmong handicrafts, and live in traditional Hmong-style homes. However, those looking for a less contrived view of the Hmong may have to go deeper into Chiang Mai! Worth a visit if you have the time. A visit to the Tribal Village is often combined with a visit to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and some of the waterfalls in the area, as well as a jaunt to the Hilltribes Museum.

How to get there: A number of tours are available to the Hmong Tribal Village and related destinations. However, if you want to get there alone, you will need to go to Doi Suthep then carry on to Phu Ping Palace, and then on to Doi Pui.

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Chiang Mai : Doi Suthep

By Benjamin Malcolm

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There are plenty of legends surrounding the mountaintop temple of Doi Suthep. Stories from long ago tell tales of a wandering 14th-Century monk and a dying elephant, a hermit and of villagers coming together to build a road to a holy shrine. Combined with the physical aura of the place, these stories weave a magic concoction for northern-bound travellers.

Rising 1676 metres above the city of Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep is one of the most revered religious destinations in Thailand and is often packed with interested onlookers, especially when the weather is cooler and the days crisp and clear.

But first a legend. A 14th-Century monk from Sukhothai had a vision one day - he saw a fire and when he followed it, he found a relic (apparently a bone) from the Buddha himself. He took the relic to his king, but it failed to reproduce its magical powers and the king lost interest.

However, King Keu Naone of the Lanna Kingdom heard of the monk and invited him north to Chiang Mai and offered to enshrine the relic. The building was completed and preparations were made to house the relic. When the time came to do this, the relic broke in two, leading the king to make a new plan.

At the northern gate of the city, now known as Chang Puak (white elephant gate), he placed half of the relic on the back of a sacred white elephant and sent it off into the wilderness.

The elephant headed due west, climbed slowly up the slopes of Doi Suthep, trumpeted a last call and then dropped dead.

On that spot, legend goes, the temple was built in 1383. Doi Suthep is actually named for a legendary hermit, named Sudeva, who lived on the slopes. Before this, about 1,000 years ago, it was still known as Doi Aoy Chang (Sugarcane Elephant Mountain).

It is easy enough to get to Doi Suthep. Public transportation may be used to travel the road 16 kilometres northwest out of Chiang Mai, past Chiang Mai University and ascend the winding road up the mountain to the base of the temple.

There are two choices once you have reached the base of the temple - either hike up the 300 steps to the temple gate (admiring the longest Naga staircase in Thailand on the way) or, hop on one of the cable cars and get conveyed to the top. Most opt for the walk.

Once inside Wat Suthep, you are free to wander the grounds, admiring what each section has to offer. Like many temples in Thailand, there are elements of Hinduism mixed in with Buddhism and an intriguing array of statues, including the god Ganesh, peek out from corners, cubby holes and from the sides of temple buildings.

Metal bells, double-stacked, line a couple of walls and are kept busy throughout the day. Signs above the bells admonish visitors "not to push the bell."

The lookout area is the other side from the entrance gate and viewers can gaze down at the city of Chiang Mai and its international airport far below. From here, you have a clear view of the winding Ping River and the surrounding mountains.

In the middle of the temple is the sacred square cloister area, where, upon shedding shoes and ascending another dozen steps, visitors can see the Lanna-style, copper-plated chedi topped by a five-tiered gold umbrella. It is considered one of the holiest areas in Thailand. Monks inside are kept busy blessing the devout with holy water and the smell of incense and burning candles fill the senses as you circumnavigate the cloister.

Another more recent legend about Doi Suthep concerns a monk in the 1930's. In 1934, there was still no road leading up the mountain and the faithful had to make the arduous climb in order to visit the temple. Pra Krubra Srivichai, a local monk, thought that the temple needed better access and organized the local villages in order to build a road.

He asked each village to construct 10 metres and with this plan in hand, the locals finished the job in just six months. A recent expansion of the road covered over plaques honouring each village, but a statue honouring Srivichai still remains, at the base of the mountain. It is believed to be good luck to pay homage to him before ascending Doi Suthep.

Many who visit don't realize that Doi Suthep is actually one part of the larger Doi Suthep National Park. The National Park encompasses 261 square kilometres. Evergreen hills, mixed deciduous and pine forest are all represented at the park and there are over 300 bird species and nearly 2000 species of fern and flowering plants that thrive there. During the late day and early morning, the bird species are much in evidence, flitting around the periphery of the temple.

Phra Tamnak Phu Phing, the vacation palace for the royal family, is also in the immediate area and is often included in tours to Doi Suthep, along with a visit to a local Hmong hill-tribe village.
Thanks to the industriousness of Srivichai, it is now easy to pay a visit to Doi Suthep, although the old hiking trail does still exist for those yearning for a more difficult challenge. Either way, the beauty, the holiness and the legends of Doi Suthep wait to be explored.

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11/26/2010

(Maesod Economic – Eco City) “เขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด”

วันที่ 26 พฤศจิกายน 2553

เรื่อง “เขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด” โมเดลใหม่ของการพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจไทย
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พาณิชย์ ตั้ง เขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด โมเดลใหม่ของการพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจไทย โดยครม. ได้อนุมัติหลักการให้จัดตั้งเขตเศรษฐกิจชายแดนไทย - พม่า ณ อำเภอแม่สอด จังหวัดตาก หวังเปิดประตูการค้าด้านตะวันตกเชื่อมโยงวงแหวนเศรษฐกิจ East–West Economics Corridor

นายอลงกรณ์ พลบุตร รัฐมนตรีช่วยว่าการกระทรวงพาณิชย์ ประธานคณะกรรมการพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้าชายแดนไทย-พม่า และประธานคณะกรรมการพัฒนาเขตเศรษฐกิจแม่สอด เปิดเผยว่า สืบเนื่องจากการดำเนินงานของคณะกรรมการพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้าชายแดนไทย-พม่า ที่ได้ผลักดันให้มีการจัดตั้งเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด ซึ่งคณะรัฐมนตรีได้เห็นชอบในหลักการให้มีการจัดตั้งเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด และรูปแบบแนวทางการดำเนินงานที่ให้ภาคเอกชนเข้ามาลงทุน และรัฐบาลให้การสนับสนุนปัจจัยโครงสร้างพื้นฐาน และพื้นที่/ ที่ดิน ในการจัดตั้งเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอดขึ้น โดยมุ่งหวังให้เป็นประตูการค้าด้านตะวันตกเชื่อมโยงอาเซียน ตะวันออกกลาง ยุโรป และ แอฟริกา

รัฐมนตรีช่วยว่าการกระทรวงพาณิชย์ กล่าวเพิ่มเติมว่า จากการประชุมคณะกรรมการพัฒนาเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด ครั้งที่ 1 เมื่อวันที่ 5 พฤศจิกายน ที่ผ่านมา ได้มีการแต่งตั้งคณะอนุกรรมการพิจารณากฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้องกับเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษ โดยมีรองเลขาธิการสำนักงานคณะกรรมการพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ เป็นประธาน เพื่อทำการศึกษากฎหมายต่าง ๆ และเปรียบเทียบรูปแบบการจัดตั้งเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษของประเทศต่าง ๆ ครอบคลุมถึงการบริหารจัดการ และสิทธิประโยชน์ต่าง ๆ ซึ่งในคราวประชุมคณะกรรมการพัฒนาเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด ครั้งที่ 2 เมื่อวันที่ 22 พฤศจิกายน 2553 คณะอนุกรรมการฯ ได้นำเสนอความคืบหน้าของการดำเนินงานและคาดว่าไม่เกิน 2 สัปดาห์จากนี้ จะสามารถสรุปผลรูปแบบของการบริหารจัดการจัดตั้งเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอดสิทธิประโยชน์ และการยกร่างกฎหมายจัดทำเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษ เพื่อใช้ในระยะยาวต่อไป

“คณะกรรมการฯ มีมติเห็นชอบโครงการจัดจ้างออกแบบการใช้ประโยชน์ เพื่อจัดตั้งเป็นเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษแม่สอด โดยคำนึงถึงสภาพเศรษฐกิจ สังคม ความเป็นอยู่ วิถีชีวิตของชุมชน และสิ่งแวดล้อม ภายใต้แนวคิด ME2 City (Maesod Economic – Eco City) เพื่อให้เป็นโมเดลต้นแบบในการพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจไปยังภูมิภาคอื่น ๆ ต่อไป ซึ่งจะนำเสนอเข้าสู่การพิจารณาของคณะรัฐมนตรี เพื่อสนับสนุนงบประมาณในการดำเนินโครงการภายในเดือนธันวาคมนี้”

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11/18/2010

Best Gems in Chiangmai

World Thai Gems Gallery Chiangmai Co.,Ltd., San Kamphaeng
80/1 Chiangmai-Sankampaeng Road, San Kamphaeng 50130

Free transportation: call 081 617 2116 or oversea ++66 81 617 2116 Patrick
e-mail: neomart@gmail.com

Open Hours: 8:30a-5:30p M-Su
A branch of Thailand's largest gems retailer, this gallery is well worth a visit. Step in and be escorted down a hallway ... More

The beauty of Thai jewellery and gemstones is well-known the world over. The quality of the precious stones, the design, cutting and polishing skills of Thai artisans all these combine to give rise to world class jewellery and gems.

At World Thai Gems Gallery , we have more than two decades experience with jewellery and gems. We draw on the accumulated knowledge of Man's more than 4,000 years relationship with precious stones. As times gone by, gems were the exclusive preserve of the rich and powerful. Leaders of nations across the ages - Cleopatra of Egypt , the Caesars of Rome , the Monarchs of England , Emperors of China of the Kings of Thailand all sought out precious stones to reflect their prestige and position.
Thailand's position as major global gems and jewellery dealer, thanks to outstanding raw materials and the skills of its craftsmen, in turn led to the creation of World Thai Gems Gallery the world's biggest jewellery and gems center. With a vast selection of goods at fair prices and excellent customer service, we serve the needs of gem lovers everywhere. We also share our knowledge of precious stones through our hi-tech Slide Multivision show and Dark Ride presentation systems-the first of their kind in Thailand.

At World Thai Gems Gallery , you can be confident that every piece you choose to own has been created using only the finest raw materials in Thailand and is of world-class quality. Every possible care and attention is lavished on each piece that we create. We spare no time or effort to ensure that every creation is beautiful and valuable work of art.

We begin by taking care to select only the best precious stones from Thailand's internationally recognized gem mines in Chanthaburi and Kanchanaburi provinces. We choose only Grade A stones in terms of size, shape and colour to make our jewellery, be they diamond, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, topaz, etc. Naturally, we take care in selection the pearls as well.

Before being worked into a completed piece of superb jewellery. Once we have selected a stone, it is cut and polished by our Thai skilled craftsmen. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, bangles and other decorative items the beautiful gems in each reflect the exquisite taste of the wearer.

The gems and jewellery from World Thai Gems Gallery reflect the skills and individuality of our craftsmen. As such, every piece is a genuine ‘one-off' and truly unique. We can also create jewellery to suit your specific requirements. Match this with excellent after-sales service and full guarantees and you can be certain that every piece from Gems Gallery will be a source of pride for its owner.

Free transportation: call 081 617 2116 or oversea ++66 81 617 2116 Patrick
e-mail: neomart@gmail.com

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Reviews for World Thai Gems Gallery Chiangmai Co.,Ltd.: 4

loved the rubies, need to replace
By scott honn, 1/13/08
The store itself is wonderful! I took my time and my sales rep Pong was very patient with me. I even had to come back a second time to pick up a few more things and brought a friend with me and he was very impressed with their knowledge of products and price. we both left very satisfied and were ready to get home to show off our items. I now need to get in touch with the Gem Gallery as my items were stolen in a break-in and I want to replace them. Would anyone that reads this have an email address for them? Thanks JJH Texas
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Very pleasant service
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/19/07
I have now purchsed 3 items from gems gallery and the service on all visits was thorough, attentative and very friendly. The jewellry is very traditional gemstone type-nothing too arty here but they will make to your specifications. It is worth bargaining because they can drop the price for many reasons but remember that these ladies are making a commission for their sales. Victoria and Angela can both be recommended as saleswomen.
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Attention Silver Jewellery Lovers
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/12/04
If it's silver jewellery that you are after, the gems gallery at Bangkok had an abundance of beautiful pieces with different stones. They ranged from very elegant to big and chunky. I also visited the gem gallery in Phuket but they didn't have a very good range of silver. They only had large chunky rings, not small delicate ones. The staff are fantastic, speak excellent English and of course the free drinks go down a treat on a hot humid day. Transport was also free to and from our hotel.
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From $25 to $700 -- happiness for all on the shopping list.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/23/04
Gems Gallery is the Wal-Mart of Thai jewelry stores. Like the ubiquitous super centers dotting the USA, the size of the facility and the variety and array of available merchandise has to impress. Also like wally world -- the prices are good and the value consistent. While in Chiengmai, I made two trips. On the first, I trusted them to replace the stone on my Naval Academy class ring. I chose a black sapphire and it turned out beautifully. The next day when I returned to pick up the ring, I shopped for gifts ranging in price from $25 for a modern garnet pendant with matching silver snake chain for the girl friend of my baby brother to $700 for gorgeous yellow sapphire, topaz, amethyst, and garnet fall earrings to match a lariat necklace bought at the Phuket store last year by my sister. Over all, I bought five pieces and am happy with all of them. I was assisted both days by Vicky -- a very knowledgeable sales woman who knew the stock extremely well and spoke excellent English. She also came down on some prices as I bought more. However, part of my shopping list included harder to find stones which Gems Gallery was unable to assist me with finding. I ended up at a smaller store in the night bazaar -- Princess Jewelry -- across the street from the McDonalds. There they wrote down descriptions of what was required and were able to produce three or four excellent specimens for me to choose from the next day. Over all -- Gems Gallery is excellent. They will even pick you up at your hotel (Trasportation - 081 617 2116 or oversea phone 66 81 617 2116) and return you with no obligation. However, if what you are searching for is not in stock, don't fear going else where.
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Bangkok :
World Thai Gems Gallery International of Bangkok Co.,Ltd.

Chiangmai :
World Thai Gems Gallery Chiangmai Co.,Ltd.

Phuket :
World Thai Gems Gallery Phuket Co.,Ltd.

Pattaya :
World Thai Gems Gallery Pattaya Co.,Ltd.