The Golden Triangle Maesai Thailand/Tachilek Myanmar Visa Run

This useful video describes in detail how to make the Maesai Thailand/Tachilek Myanmar Visa run. Oriented towards those who would like to travel within Thailand longer then the initial 1 month visa given upon entry into Thailand.

More Odd Weather For Chiang-Rai

Here we are going into the end of February and the weather is outright weird. A little cool and a little wet. A cold wet to be more exact. Effects of global warming?

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.

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...

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...

PPP, the reincarnation of Thaksin Shinawatra and same as it ever was...

Well...it looks like it's the same as it ever was here in Thailand. After a peaceful military coup, new constitution, law suits and the closing of bars for the new elections - The proxy party of deposed PM Thaksin Shinawatra is in power.



Which just goes to say that things really don't change in Thailand on a political and social level; no matter what goes on...I just hope that with all the hyperbole since the last election and coup, that Thailand can get on the road to real progress. Real progress to benefit all the people of this wonderful country I now call home. And as far as Thaksin Shinawatra goes...he has allegedly done some really bad things and he should be tried. Failure to do so will only bring continued division...I hope this doesn't stay the same...

Sek Loso puts on a great show for Chiang-Rai!

Last night Sek Loso and band rolled into town to put on an outstanding show for the students and people of Chiang-Rai. The opening bands were pretty good too! Before Sek-Loso's performance, the crowd was treated to performances by the CRU(Chiang-Rai University) Chamber Orchestra, The Eric Clapton Ghost Band and the CRU Rock Band.

Sek and company opened the show with their perennial favorite song among all followers - Maibai Pantip(don't go to Pantip Plaza). They then ensued with a string of their hits while the crowd rocked, danced and sang along. The sound was thumping loud and the mix well done. With security provided by the ever courteous Thai Army, this show will go down as one of the best shows to happen in the area in quite some time. A huge thank you to Chiang-Rai Rajabhat University for bringing Sek and his band to Chiang-Rai. Attached is a small video clip - An apology for the quality.