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History

History
Chiang Mai is an old city or we can say that it’s “new city” and just celebrated its 700th anniversary a few years ago, in 1996. The city was founded as the capital of the kingdom of Lanna in 1296 by King Meng Rai. From then, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural core of Lanna Kingdom, it was also the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Meng Rai was very religious and founded many of the city’s temples, which are still important today.

One of Chiang Mai’s major attractions is its old city which is almost the only city where the old walls are still mostly intact. In addition, the city within the old walls still has many charming lanes that you can wander down at your leisure. Besides, if you get to the old city, you will see many moats around downtown and also the gates and corners which can indicate where you are and be the freshness and colorfulness of the city. Let’s know about those gates and corners.

kingHIS MAJESTY THE KING AND HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S FIRST VISIT IN THE NORTH

His majesty the King and Her majesty the Queen first visited their people in the northern region of Thailand between February 27th and March 13th in 1958.

They both took the train from Jitrada station to Phisanulok, Sukhothai, Tak, Lampang, Lamphun, and eventually ending up in Chiang Rai province (Boonserm Satrabhaya, 1989). In “A pleasure trip to the North” by Prachum Pancharoen, there is a collection of pictures of when they first visited with a detailed

explanation. Furthermore, the “A visit to Lan Na 2” by Boonserm Satrabhaya (1989) gives a detailed account and photos of when they both came to Chiang Mai. Both books are full of great value and give information about His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in regard to their pleasurable trip to the North.

for more information:
Northern thai information center chiang Mai University library 239 Huay kaew Rd., t. Suthep, A. Muang chiang Mai, thailand 50200 tel: 66 5394 4514, 66 5394 4517 e-mail: ntic@lib.cmu.ac.th http://library.cmu.ac.th/ntic

Office Hours: during the term: Mon-fri 08.00am – 09.00pm Sat-Sun 10.00am – 06.00pm during the term break: Mon-fri 08.30am – 04.30pm Sat-Sun closed Public Holidays: closed

kingSpecial thanks for information: Northern thai information center, chiang Mai University library

Photo Resource: “A pleasure trip to the North” by Prachum Pancharoen, 1958.

Special Thank : http://www.passport2002.com for information and photos

Special Thank :
http://www.passport2002.com for information and photos

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