Archive for December, 2008
Red Cab Taxi - Chiang Mai’s Iconic Symbol of Public Transportation
Category: Getting there & around December 23rd, 20082 CommentsImagining how yellow Medallion cabs become the iconic symbol of the Big Apple, red cabs has been recognized to symbolize Chiang Mai in just the same way. Often referred to as Songthaews (Two Rows) or Rod Dang (Red Car), the red cab is a modified pick-up truck with roof and two rows of seats aligned on each side of the back of the vehicle. They are common throughout the country but those in Chiang Mai are unique that they are painted in either red or crimson.
In some other provinces, Songthaews [...]
Khan Toke Meal - Traditional Northern Thai Dining
Category: Food & Restaurants December 12th, 20081 CommentComing to Chiang Mai, there is one thing that you should not miss if you look forward to feeling the authentic touch of this slow-paced city. If you just guess Doi Suthep, you just got it wrong because Doi Suthep temple is supposed to be your number-one place to go in Chiang Mai. It’s not the nightclubs on Loikroh Road or the Pang Chang elephant show either. It is a dinner but not just a regular dinner – it’s a special Khan Toke dinner.
It is often misunderstood that Khan Toke [...]
Chiang Mai Songkran Festival 2009
Category: Hot Events December 12th, 20085 CommentsPlanning your vacation for a coming summer? Why not heading to the north of Thailand for Songkran festival?
Songkran or water festival considered as traditional New Year celebration of Thailand, has long been a tremendous Thai tradition for generations and is world-famous for its grand water splashing festival.
Every year and across the country, Songkran will be held around the middle of April and regarding as a time for laughter and entertainment, for making merit and religious ceremonies, for families and friends, and the exceptional water fight.
Chiang Mai is one of the [...]
Baan Tawai: More than a Wood Carving Village
Category: Shopping December 2nd, 20083 CommentsWhether you are a buying agent hunting for a good bargain, supplier or a visitor aiming to stock up on souvenirs, Baan Tawai is definitely the great place to seek for neat and nice Thai crafts.
Baan Tawai Wood Carving Village is located just about 12 kilometers toward the south of Chiang Mai city, off to Hang Dong District. It has long been known a home of artisans of wood carving, but with the flood of tourism in Chiang Mai, Baan Tawai has grown rapidly as the busiest handicraft trading center [...]
