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Chiang Mai

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December 29th 2007
We arrived in Chiang Mai on the 26th after a long day of layovers etc. from Krabi. The city is about 2 million in the city and about 5 million including surrounding area. We got in late and have upgraded to the Novotel (maybe a 2 star by Canadian standards). Had a quick bite to eat and a bottle of wine, yes wine selection was good (as in 6 bottles of red to choose from). The next day Mike and I bo ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more