Provinces of Thailand

Lampang is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. located in the broad river valley of the Wang River, surrounded by mountain chains. In the Mae Mo district lignite is found and mined in open pits. To the north of the province is the 1697 m high Doi Luang. Within the province are the national parks Tham Pha Thai, Chae Son, Doi Khun Than, as well as the Huay Tak Teak Biosphere Reserve.
Province is subdivided in 13 districts (amphoe). These are further subdivided into 100 communes (tambon) and 855 villages (muban ).
Tourism Kaeo Don Tao, To the west of town is Wat Si Rong Mueang, Built during the reign of King Rama IV by Burmese, Wat Pa Fang, Almost across Wat Pa Fang is Wat Chai Mongkhon About 5 kilometres from town on the Lampang-Chae Hom road is Wat Chedi Sao Lang, Wat Phra That Mon Phaya Chae, Wat Phra That Sadet, Kiu Lom Dam, “is about 38 kilometres from town.” Baan Sao Nak, “is old teak house,lanna style .” Thanon Talat Kao or Thanon Talat Chin or Thanon Khon Doen “Kat Kongta, “is a market next to the pier. In the past, it was a prosperous market.” Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Wat Phra That Chom Ping, Thai Elephants Conservation Centre, “ is the only facility in the world devoted to the training of elephants for timber work using these pachyderms as laborers.” The Khun Than mountain range of the Doi Khun Than National Park, Chao Pho Pratu Pha Shrine, A major place for relaxation in Lampang is the Chae Son National Park, “which is located in Mueang Pan district area having a lush forested and mountainous region with a 73 Celsius hot spring over rocky terrain,” Namtok Wang Kaeo.
Festivals
Luang Wiang Lakhon Fair
Khantok Chang Fair
Lampang Trains and Horse Carriag es Day
Salung Luang Procession and Songkran Festival
Important Telephone
Lampang Tourist Association 0 5431 8809, 0 5422 1813
Highway police 1193
Police station 0 5422 3339, 0 5421 7017
Railway station 0 5431 8648, 0 5421 7024
Bus station 0 5422 7410
Lampang Airport 0 5422 6483, 0 5422 6346-9, 0 5421 8199
Tourist hotline 1155
Emergency call Police 191
Fire station 199
Electric 1129
Accidental Report1669

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the second-largest province of Thailand, located in the north of the country. Neighboring provinces are (from northeast clockwise) Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, and Mae Hong Son. In the north it borders Shan State of Myanmar. Chiang Mai province is about 700 kilometres from Bangkok and is situated on the Mae Ping River. Chiang Mai was capital of the Lanna kingdom after its founding in 1296. During the same period of time as the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom. From then, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural core of the Lanna Kingdom, it was also the centre of Buddhism in northern Thailand and King Meng Rai built innumerable temples. 13.4% of the population on the Province are members of the hill tribes, among them the Hmong, Yao, Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Karen. Chiang Mai is subdivided into 24 districts (amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 204 subdistricts (tambon) and 1915 villages (muban).
Tourism Doi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park, Walking Street “Chiang Mai municipality has organized, since 2006, the Chiang Mai Walking Street at the Three Kings Monument Courtyard. It has turned into a thriving Sunday market for locally made handicraft products, all of which are displayed on the street.”
Chiang Mai Zoo, Doi Inthanon National Park, Pang Chang Mae Sa, Wat Phra Sing, Mae Sa Waterfall, Night Bazaar “Every evening the center of the provincial city holds one of the provinces biggest markets, selling a huge variety of goods to tourists, both foreign and Thai” Bamboo Rafting-Whitewater Rafting Bamboo Rafting along the Mae Taeng River, Cruising along the Ping River Maenam Ping is the main river in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai The north of Thailand’s culture is Lanna in origin and the people are very proud of their northern roots. The region is home to distinctly different food, music, arts, way of life and even language. Chiang Mai is also a melting pot of hill tribes and their own unique cultures.
Lifestyle Tai Yai, Akha, Lahu, Karen, Hmong, Tai Lue, Lisu, Yao.
Festivals Bo Sang Umbrella Festival, Flower Festival, Songkran Festival, Doi Suthep Pilgrimage, City Pillar Inthakin Festival, Yi Peng Festival “is held annually on Loi Krathong day” Visitors to Chiang Mai have the opportunity to learn a variety of different Thai-style activities. These activities include Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Thai cooking, Thai massage and Vipassana Meditation.
Website of Chiang Mai provincial administration
เบอร์โทรศัพท์สำคัญ http://hospital.moph.go.th/wangnua/tel.html