Right at the center of Chiang Rai city finds the monument of King Mengrai, the great king who founded Lanna Thai kingdometers King Mengrai was originally the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen Yang, an ancient town off in Chiang Saen. With a will to create a great kingdom of Lanna folks, he advanced his power to nearby kingdoms (Chiang Rai was one of them) until he successfully established the Lanna Thai kingdom in 1296 with his power centered at Chiang Mai.
“Head up North!” Invites TAT Chiang Rai office
With Thailand fully open as of June of this year, tourists are returning. Chiang Rai province has, according to TAT Chiang Rai, been preparing for the return of both Thai and foreign visitors since December of last year when it kick-started the Blooming...
