Destinations
Of the Month
Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city has a striking
mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint
historical aura. It is also a modern, friendly,
internationally-flavored city with much to offer the
visitors. Food, accommodation and shopping are all top
quality and cheap, and the nights are relatively cool. The
old Chiang Mai is a neat square bounded by moats and
partial walls while the modern Chiang Mai is easily
managed and very traveler-friendly. Chiang Mai is a good
base for mountain treks. This part of Thailand is
considerably overtrekked and some hill-tribe villages have
been turned into little more than human zoos.
| Location |
: Thailand, South East
Asia |
| Visa |
: Myanmar Passport Holders
require visa at the Embassy of the Thailand. Holders
of other countries (check
www.mga.go.th for
complete list) may apply for tourist visas at the
immigration checkpoints for a period not exceeding 15
days. Applicants must fill in an application form and
attach a recent 2x2 inch photograph. The application
fee is 1,000 baht. |
| Time Zone |
: GMT/ UTC +7 |
| When to go
|
: The best time to visit
Chiang Mai is between October and April. |
|
Currency |
: Thai Baht (THB) |
| Airport Tax |
:
THB 500 (International) and THB 40 (domestic) are
levied at the airport. |
| Language |
:
Thai is official language but Chinese and English are
also widely used. |
| Electricity |
:
220V |
| Must visit
|
:
Night Bazaar, Tribal Musuem, Wat Chiang Man, Wiang Kum
Kam, Baw Sang, Doi Suthep, Mae Sa
and Samoeng |
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