Chiang Rai, North, Thailand
Chiang Rai, Thailand's furthest northern province, is about 785 kilometres from Bangkok and 580 meters above sea level. Its area, mostly covered with mountains, is 11,678 square kilometres. The most important river is Mae Kok ; which is about 130 kilometers long. Administration is divided into 13 Amphoes and 3 King Amphoes : Muang, Chiang Kong, Chiang Saen, Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Mae Suai, Pa Daet, Phan, Thoeng, Wiang Pa Pao, Wiang Chai, Phaya Mengrai, Wiang Kaen and King Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Khun Tan, Mae Lao.
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 A.D. by King Mengrai, whose statue can be easily seen on the way to Mae Chan. It used to be the capital of Lanna Kingdom and later was conquered by Burma.
Chiang Rai, Thailand's furthest northern province, is about 785 kilometres from Bangkok and 580 meters above sea level. Its area, mostly covered with mountains, is 11,678 square kilometres. The most important river is Mae Kok ; which is about 130 kilometers long. Administration is divided into 13 Amphoes and 3 King Amphoes : Muang, Chiang Kong, Chiang Saen, Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Mae Suai, Pa Daet, Phan, Thoeng, Wiang Pa Pao, Wiang Chai, Phaya Mengrai, Wiang Kaen and King Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Khun Tan, Mae Lao.
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 A.D. by King Mengrai, whose statue can be easily seen on the way to Mae Chan. It used to be the capital of Lanna Kingdom and later was conquered by Burma.
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