Much smaller and quieter than Chiang Mai, the provincial town of Chiang Rai is close to the Golden Triangle (where the borders of Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Laos meet) and makes a good base for some of the more remote trekking areas and visits to hilltribe villages.
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Chiang Rai attractions There exist so many ancient ruins throughout Thailand, with a number of those being in Chiang Rai, the most important thing to do right now may just be to memorise ...