Chiang Rai - Wat Jet Yot

Northern Thailand

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December 13th 2007
Our first stop in Northern Thailand was in Chiang Rai. Roughly two bus hours south of the Laos border. We visited the very interesting Hilltribe Museum and Education Center, which reinforced our decision not to do more treks visiting hilltribes. We have already mentioned our mixed feelings in the last blog entry. Besides an exciting night market (less touristy than Chiang Mai) and a few wats there ... read more

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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