Articles related to "Lanna"

The Lanna Kingdom spanned some 600 years of Thai history, a turbulent time that saw Siam and Burma do battle. Today Chiang Mai is a thriving city to rival Bangkok.

Chiang Mai has been around for seven hundred years, serving as a hub for trade, politics, and the rich culture of northern Thailand. Here's to the next seven hundred.

Little known to tourists, the northern province bordering Laos has been the victim of contesting greater powers for centuries. Famous murals depict the despised French.

A review of Lynne Ramsay's beautiful film, Morvern Callar, based on the novel by Alan Warner.

After her live-in boyfriend commits suicide, Movern Callar's reaction is anything but typical. With new resources, she embarks on a life of hedonism.

Cycling through Nortthern Thailand and Cambodia is a new way to see the ancient Lanna & Khmer kingdoms, thanks to a trip offered by a group specilaizing in bike tours.

Foreign tourists often complain that it's impossible to avoid hordes of other tourists in Thailand. Nan is the place to get away from them all and ride a bike in peace.

Perfect adventure for affluent seniors: a "Grand Journey" via chartered Challenger 601 to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in 15 days with optional bike tours, walks

The rose of the North, Thailand's second city is full of good places to eat and drink here are a selection of Chiang Mia's best pubs and restaurants.

chiang Mai has been settled for over 700 years and is rich in culture and tradition, Chiang Mai truly is a peaceful, delightful antidote to its big brother Bangkok.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is a 'must see' for first-time visitors to Bangkok. It is one of Thailand's best kept shopping secrets, with prices lower than the tourist shops.