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Chiang Rai

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March 15th 2009
We started our trek in Chiang Rai Province by mountain bike, and pedaled from Chiang Rai City to a Karen village where we caught an elephant ride, stopping at some cave temples and picturesque cliff sides on the way. Unfortunately, the farmers in the area were burning their crops for the upcoming wet season and there was an incredible haze of smog for the entirety of our stay, taking away from ou ... 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