Monday, January 28, 2008

Bizarre Weather Hits Chiang-Rai!

The 2007-2008 winter has been abnormal to say the least. With warmer then average low temperatures for this time of year. Going into the last week of January has experienced further strange weather with rain! The area is not known for having rain this time of year. June through November, sure it rains...but January?! Luckily, it isn't that cold or the area could experience snow! I actually like this weather, it reminds me of winter in Northern California.

Monday, January 14, 2008

The Chiang-Rai Food Festival - January 17th-21st, 2008


The Chiang Rai Restaurant and Food Shop Club is scheduled to hold the 16th Chiang Rai, Thailand Travel Food Festival on the grounds, at the foot of the Mae Fah Luang Bridge from 17 to 21 December 2008, 17.00-24.00 hrs.

Highlights of the fair

- 60 booths selling foods that are certified by the CFGT (Clean Food Good Taste) standard - booths publicizing tourism in the north - health products of the traditional Thai medicine - competitions of fruit carving and cooking - the Lanna cultural performances. And performances by local artists and school performance groups. The Rolling Stones are also set for a performance...

Friday, January 4, 2008

Happy New Year from Chiang-Rai!

New years in Chiang-Rai was quiet yet very celebratory! Unfortunately, Chiang-Rai province had the most number of vehicular accidents over the New Year weekend in the country. And that's something not to be happy about...