The beautiful caves of Chiang Dao
About 75 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, surrounded by many Hilltribe settlements, lies the town of Chiang Dao (City of the Stars). Chiang Dao's biggest attraction is the caves, (Tham in Thai) located near the hamlet of Ban Tham, about four miles from the center of Chiang Dao.
Chiang Rai – Pearl in the far north of Thailand
Chiang Rai is not the best known, but it is the northernmost province of Thailand. The region is home to a number of scenic mountain landscapes.
The Mystical Heights of Doi Inthanon: Thailand's Breathtaking Throne of Nature (Reader's Submission)
Embark on an epic adventure on Doi Inthanon, where the past whispers among the clouds and nature reveals its grandeur. Up here, in the heart of Thailand, an unforgettable journey of discovery awaits.
Discover the unforgettable soul of Chiang Mai, a city that defies time. Intertwined with the rich history of the Kingdom of Lanna, it offers a unique symbiosis of culture, nature and tradition. Here, where every corner tells a story, adventure is never far away.
A delicious cup of coffee in Thailand
The quality of coffee in Thailand varies. Sometimes you are offered instant coffee in a restaurant. Not really tasty. Nevertheless, Thailand does have its own coffee culture. In Northern Thailand even excellent coffee is grown by the Hilltribes.
Sangkhlaburi is located in a remote part of Kanchanaburi province. The city was originally inhabited by Karen and therefore has beautiful cultural aspects. The region's remoteness contributes to its tranquility and laid-back atmosphere. The city even has the longest wooden bridge in Thailand.
The Phi Thong Luang: An Endangered People
In academic circles they are called Mabri or Mlabri, but to most Thai people they are known as the Phi Thong Luang, roughly translated the people of the Spirits of the Yellow Leaves. These people, who live in the far north of Thailand, in the provinces of Nan and Phrae on the border with Laos, are one of the smallest and least known of the ethnic groups in Thailand that are usually described as "Mountain Peoples" an inaccurate and not entirely correct, but a good description.
Discover Thailand (12): Hill Tribes, the hill tribes
The hill tribes of Thailand are ethnic minorities that mainly live in the mountains of the north of the country. These groups have their own unique culture, language and traditions that differ from those of the dominant Thai culture. There are several groups of hill tribes in Thailand, including the Hmong, Karen, Lisu and Lahu.
Doi Inthanon National Park
The roof of Thailand houses the highest mountain in the kingdom. The mountain Doi Inthanon is no less than 2565 meters above sea level. If you are staying in Chiang Mai, a visit to the national park of the same name is definitely recommended.
The Bisu extinct soon?
In the past I have regularly paid attention on this blog to the patchwork that the Thai multi-ethnic state is from an ethnographic point of view. Today I would like to take a moment to reflect on what is perhaps the least known ethnic group in the country, the Bisu. According to the most recent counts – which are now 14 years old – there are still about 700 to 1.100 Bisu living in Thailand, which also makes them the most endangered ethnic group.
The northernmost part of Thailand is a treasure trove of adventure and culture. A journey of discovery through this area is a must for every Thailand lover. Chiang Rai has an illustrious history that is known for the opium trade in the famous Golden Triangle, the border area of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.
Speaking of Hilltribe coffee
Driving from Chiangrai via road number 118 you reach the hilltribe town of Doi Chang (Elephant Mountain), where the construction of a coffee plantation was started about thirty years ago as a so-called Royal Project.
Back in time
One of these days I saw a short video about the Doi Inthanon National Park on this blog and my mind wandered back 25 years in the past. At that time I stayed with a former colleague in Chiangdao, 80 kilometers north of Chiangmai.
Marit about her internship at Philanthropy Connections
Marit is an intern for Sallo Polak's Philanthropy Connections. She wrote a blog for her family in Thailand that we also publish here after permission. Hi everyone, I received a lot of requests after my project visit last week. I have already told a few of you about it and also through my parents I heard that there is a lot of interest in the story. I get that! This weekend I was honestly so…
The Hill Tribes of Thailand
More than 150 years ago, the first so-called Hilltribes settled in the north of Thailand. Almost every visitor to Thailand has seen the handicrafts of these ethnic groups or met the mountain people dressed in colorful traditional clothing.
Visit to the hill tribes of northern Thailand (video)
In this video you can see a visit to three different hill tribe villages in the North of Thailand at Mae Hong Son.
Hmong in Thailand
The Hmong or Mong are an Asian people, most of them live in areas above 1000 meters on mountain tops or ridges. The origin of this people lies in the south of the People's Republic of China. Descendants are spread across northern and central Laos, southern China, Vietnam and Thailand.