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Articles related to "Northern Thailand"
Factory Life in Northern Thailand What is it like to work in a factory in the north of Thailand and live in a nearby dormitory? gender issues in thailand • factory work in thailand • manufacturing in thailand • sexual double standards in asia. remitting money i • clothing industry in thailand
The Golden Triangle of Thailand At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle. northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
Amazing Thailand, Land of Smiles Its culture, scenery, and charming people are what makes "Amazing Thailand". From metropolitan cities to tranquil beaches, a smiling Thai welcome awaits the visitor. amazing thailand land of smiles • bangkok chaing mai chaing rai • krabi hua hin • phuket koh samui koh chang • buddha shrines
Chiang Mai Thai Buddhist Temples A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. north thailand travel • chiang mai temples • wat phra that doi suthep • wat gatekaram • wat jed yod wat chiang man
Credit Crunch? Then Holiday in Thailand With Credit Crunch being the phrase on everyone's lips, finding the best value for money winter holiday is essential. Thailand is a destination that suits all pockets. credit crunch and thailand holidays • northern thailand hill tribes and elephant trekkin • bangkok and beaches • phuket samui and koh chang • pattaya and hua hin beach resorts
Eco Touring in Chiang Mai Thailand Elephant riding, Long Necked Ladies, Hill Tribes and Bamboo rafting: Chiang Mai Thailand has it all. chiang mai thailand • chiang mai • bangkok thailand • cheap flights to thailand • flights to thailand
Temples of Chiang Mai, Thailand A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. thailand travel • chiang mai temples • wat chiang man • wat chedi luang • wat umong
Thailand's Northern Hill Tribes Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists. mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
Thailand's Yunnan population After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live. mae hong son • tai yai • oolong tea • drug lord khun sa • yunnan chinese
A Short History of Opium This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia. opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
Cabbages & Condoms: Hilltribe Family Planning In the Northern Mountains of Thailand, the non-profit arm of the PDA has opened a remarkable restaurant and Museum called Cabbages and Condoms which is helping the locals bangkok • phuket • pattaya • chiang rai • aka
Cuisine of the Shan The Shan people, sometimes called the Tai-Shan, are an ethnic group of southeast Asia whose food is a sprinkling of Thai, Cambodian and Chinese influences. shan cuisine • shan people • spicy food • thai food • chiang mai
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo Twenty years after the last film, "Rambo" still comes on strong in this newest release. behind the scenes rambo • john rambo • sylvester stallone • rambo movie review • first blood
Western-stye eating in Chiang Mai A listing is made of several Western-style restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand for travelers on a budget. chiang mai • thailand • food • budget • western food
Yunnan Province The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region. greater mekong sun-region economic integration • golden triangle • drug production in the golden triangle • integration of yunnan into china • ethnic minorities in china
Chiang Mai Thailand's Second City 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. chiang mai • chiang mai temples • chiang mai rose of the north • rose of the north • thailand
Chiang Rai, Thailand's Northern Gem On a plain beneath the outermost edge of the Himalayan range lies Chiang Rai, until recently one of Thailand's best kept secrets. It's Thailand's Northern Gem. chiang rai and chiang mai in thailand • golden triangle burma laos and thailand • hill tribes karen akha and lisu • elephant trekking in rammit • mai salong and the kuomintang
Hill Tribes in Thailand There are approximately 550,000 people in Thailand's Hill Tribes, but of the 20 or so tribes, the dominant ones are quite distinctive. thailand's hill tribes • akha hmong lahu lisu karen mien paduang • hill tribes along the burmese border • colourful costumes of the hill tribes • red karen and black karen
Luchuan Introduction to the independent Tai state Luchuan, which flourished in southern China during the fourteenth century. china • mongols • tai state formation • luchuan • ming
Mosquito Borne Disease Prevention Travelers need to be alert to health risks from mosquito bites in some parts of the world. Mosquito borne diseases can be avoided with simple precautions. mosquito borne disease prevention • mosquitoes • malaria • dengue • japanese encephalitis
National Geographic Megafishes Project The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction. national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Thailand & Cambodia by Bike 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. cycling through thailand & cambodia • lanna and khmer kingdoms • pedalers pub & grille • angkor wat in cambodia • chiang mai thailand's northern capital
Thailand Beach Resorts Pattaya and Hua Hin are the two top resorts in Thailand, but their attractions differ. Hua Hin appeals to a more sophisticated clientele, Pattaya draws the fun-seeker. hua hin • ex-prime minister taksim shinawatra • king and queen of thailand • bangkok society • chiva som spa
Thailand's Sporting Events in 2008 Thailand's sporting events in 2008 range from golf to tennis, elephant polo to kite flying, with marathon running and water festivals in between. thailand ladies open golf tournament • international kite festival • elephant polo tournament chiang rai • songran festival of water splashing • europe vs. asia gilf championship
Thailand’s Alcohol Ban Tourists just stepped-off the plane for the start of their Christmas holidays will be dismayed to find that they can't buy a drink. thailand • bangkok • phuket • pattaya • samui
Bangkok's Weekend Market — Chatuchak 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. bangkok weekend market • chatuchak • thailand open air market • bangkok • buddha images
Cooking Classes in Thailand Discover the foods of Thailand and find out where you can learn to make your favourite dishes at cooking schools in Chiang Mai, Phuket and Bangkok. thai cooking classes • thai cooking schools • cooking classes in thailand • culinary tours thailand • phuket
Pagan An introduction to the City-State of Pagan - who are Pagans? burma • anawrahta • mons • shans • nanchao
Resources on Destination Accessibility – A to E A review of some of the links found at the Travel & Disability Section of Suite 101. turismo para todos • vacation reviews • travel reviews • travelogue • accesible destinations |
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