NORTHERN THAILAND

Cooking Method for Thua Nao Khaep (Lanna Food)

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Thua nao khaep is a dry form of fermented beans that can be kept dry and longer in thin round sheets. It can be used as an ingredient in some recipes in the same way as shrimp paste. Each sheet is about 3-4 in. in diameter. (Rattana Phromphichai, 1999, p. 2638; Sumali Thabun, personal communication, June 27, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Soybeans 1 Kg.

2. Salt 3 Tbsp.

Cooking method

1. Wash beans thoroughly and let soak until fully expanded.

2. Bring water to a boil and put in the beans.

3. Boil on hot fire until soft and tender. Keep adding water to keep them from getting dry.

4. Ferment the beans.

5. Wrap the beans with dry leaves and leave for 3 days to ferment until a mold begins to form.

6. Pound the beans and salt and season with ground dried chilies.

7. Spread the bean mixture on a large leaf 1-2 tbsp.

8. Cover with another leaf and press turning slightly to form a thin round sheet.

9. Let dry in the sun for three days.

10. Peel off the leaves. The result is a thin dry sheet of fermented beans.

Tips on selecting ingredients

Select fully mature beans.

References

Rattana Phromphichai. (1999). Thua Nao. In Saranukrom Wattanatham Thai Pak Nuea (Vol.5, pp.2636-2638).Bangkok: The Siam Commercial Bank Foundation for the Encyclopedia of Thai Culture.

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Cooking method for Khai Pam (Northern Thai Food)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:12:00 -0800

Khai pam, pam khai or ok khai is another simple dish made from eggs cooked in banana leaf cups. Red peppers can be used to make it look nicer. The eggs can be cooked in a pan instead of banana leaf cups on a charcoal stove or in a fry pan placed over a fire. (Rattana Phromphichai, 1999, p. 7832; Ladda Kanthachin, personal communication, June 29, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Chicken egg 5

2. Chopped Bell pepper 2

3. Chopped Spring onion 2

4. Salt 1/2 Tsp.

Cooking method

1. Beat the eggs.

2. Add Salt, bell peppers, and onions

3. Mix well.

4. Make 5 " wide cups from banana leaves

5. Spoon the mixture into the banana leaf cups.

6. Grill on a low fire until cooked and golden brown.

References

Rattana Phromphichai. (1999). Ok khai. In Saranukrom Watthanathamthai Phak Nuea. (Vol.15,

p.7832). Bangkok:The Siam Commercial Bank Foundation for the Encyclopedia of Thai Culture.

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Have you ever try to eat Chin Hum (Northern Thai Food) ?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:39:00 -0800

Chin hum is a cooking method to deal with a rather tough kind of meat like beef, salted dried beef or chicken. With chicken it is called “Uk kai”, with beef or dried beef, it is called “Chin hum”. The meat is mixed with chili paste and cooked on a low fire for 1-2 hours or steamed for over 2 hours until the meat is tender and only a little liquid is left. (Inthon Wongkut , personal communication, June 25, 2007; Sunthon Bunmi, 2006, p. 58; Nongyao Wiriya, personal communication, July 2, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Pork ribs 400 Gm.

2. Chopped Lemongrass 3

3. Sliced Parsley 1/2 Cup

4. Coriander roots 3 Roots

5. Chopped Coriander 1 Tbsp.

6. Chopped Spring onion 1 Tbsp.

Curry paste ingredients

1. Dried Chili spur pepper 5

2. Garlic 5 Cloves

3. Shallots 5

4. Sliced Galangal 1/2 Tbsp.

5. Lemongrass 1 Tbsp.

6. Sliced Tumeric 3

7. Shrimp paste 1 Tsp.

8. Salt 1/2 Tsp.

Cooking method

1. Pound together the ingredients for chili paste to a fine paste.

2 Put into a pot of boiling water (2-3 cups)

3. Add chopped pork ribs.

4. Add sliced fennel.

5. Add chopped lemongrass, crushed coriander roots, sliced coriander and spring onions.

Tips on cooking

It may take as long as 2 hours for the meat to get tender.

Tips on selecting ingredients

If buffalo meat is used instead of pork, select the shank part since it will have a nice flavor and a chewy texture.

References

Sunthon Bunmi. (2006). Khongkinbanhao: Uk kai. Rom Phayom, 8 (4), 58-59.

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Hotel in Uttaradit Province.(Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:50:00 -0800

Hotel in Uttaradit Province. (Area Code 055)

1.Miang Uttaradit Districts.

1.1Tanothai 149-153 Kasemraj Rd., Tel : 055-411669, Total : 18 Romms, Price : 120-300 Baht.

1.2Numchai 213/3 Boromaas Rd., Tel : 055 411753, Total : 50 Rooms, Price : 100-180 Baht.

1.3 residence at Sirikit Dam Tel : 055-412639

1.4Por wanich 1 33-5 Purnraudee Rd., Tel : 055-411008, Total : 24 Rooms, Price : 110-150 Baht.

1.5Por Wanich 2 1-5 Sriuttra Rd., Tel : 055-411499, Total : 60 Rooms, Price : 110-220 Baht.

1.6Por Wanich 3 47-51 Jarurnraj Rd., Tel : 055-411559, Total : 25 Rooms, Price : 100-200 Baht.

1.7Friday 172 Boromaas Rd., Tel : 055-440292-300, Total : 147 Rooms, Price : 1,400-2,500 Baht.

1.8Wiwat 159 Boromaas Rd., Tel : 055-411778, 055-411791, Total : 74 Rooms, Price : 220-550 Baht.

1.9Seeharaj 163 Boromaas Rd., Tel : 055-411106, 055-412223, Total : 152 Rooms, Price : 1,200-2,000 Baht.

1.10Uttaradit 438 Silaaas Rd., Tel : 055-411017, Total : 12 Rooms, Price : 100-200 Baht.

1.11Heaven 185/1 Kromcholapratan Rd., Tel : 055-412866, Total : 25 Rooms, Price : 70-200 Baht.

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Cooking Method for Aep Pla (Northern Thai Food)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:40:00 -0800

Aep Pla > Snakehead fish (pla chon) can be used, too. The method is similar to other kinds of aep. The mixture is cooked by grilling on an open fire. (Rattana Phromphichai, 1999, p. 8111; Amphon Moliphan, personal communication, June 26, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Catfish 300 Gm.

2. Leaves of Ginger 1/2 Cup

Curry paste ingredients

1. Bird chili 20

2. Shallots 10

3. Garlic 20 Cloves

4. Sliced Lemongrass 2 Tbsp.

5. Sliced Galangal 2 Tbsp.

6. Sliced Tumeric 1 Tbsp.

7. Shrimp paste 1/2 Tbsp.

8. Salt 1/2 Tsp.

Cooking method

1. Pound together the ingredients for chili paste to a fine paste.

2. Cut catfish into bite size and mix into chili paste.

3. Add ginger leaves and blend well.

4. Spoon 2-3 tbsp. onto 2 layers of 8” wide banana leaves.

5. Fold into rectangular shape.

6. Secure with toothpicks.

7. Grill on a low fire 30-45 minutes..

8. Constantly turn until wrapper turns brown and becomes crisp.

References

Rattana Phromphichai. (1999). Aep. In Saranukrom Wattanathamthai Phak Nuea (Vol.15, pp.8111-8112). Bangkok: The Siam Commercial Bank Foundation for the EncyclopediaofThai Culture.

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Guide to Nan Province in Northern Thailand (Final Part)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:56:00 -0800

NanTransport

Options in Nan, Thailand

As a relatively remote province, Nan is best reached via private car or public bus. However, it is possible to take a train or plane to nearby Phrae or Chiang Rai and then a bus to Nan. Once in Nan, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaews, motorbike taxis, samlors, and tuk tuks.

Getting to and from Nan

By Train: There is no train service directly to Nan, but as the bus alone is such a long ride a combination train, bus journey might be more enjoyable. From Bangkok’s Samsen station take a train to Denchai station, the only station in Phrae, the province that borders Nan to the south. Leaving Bangkok around 9 pm, the train arrives at Denchai around 6 or 7 the following morning. From the train station in Denchai a blue songtaew goes to Phrae from where red buses leave fairly regularly for Nan, a 1 ½ hour ride that costs about 40-50 Baht.

By Car: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan, Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok, Highway No. 11 to Amphoe Den Chai, and then Highway No. 101 to Nan via Phrae, a total distance of 668 kilometers.

If you have rented a car in Chiang Mai the faster is from Phrae, though the more scenic route goes towards Phayao and then descends into Nan. As roads in the far north are hilly and many are unsealed (off the main roads) it may be preferable to rent a 4x4 if you plan to do any serious exploring on your own. Be aware that only Commercial First Class Insurance provides full coverage on rental cars (as opposed to limited personal or third party only insurance). Most international car rental agencies will offer this insurance (some only for those with a valid international driver’s license) while local companies may or may not. You may wish to request a copy of their insurance policy and ensure that it states "For Commercial Use". Regardless, inspect rental vehicles prior to rental and drive with caution, particularly as traffic in Thailand can be quite confusing, especially the habit of Thai motorcycles drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road.

By Bus: Transport Co. Ltd. operates bus services from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Nan every day. Overnight VIP buses are very comfortable with much leg room and the trip takes about 10 hours to complete. There are also regular busses from Chiang Rai to Nan. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Other private companies include Phrae Tour (Tel: 0 2245 2369), Sombat Tour (Tel: 0 2936 2495-6), and Choetchai Tour (Tel: 0 5471 0362 (Nan Office)).

By Air: Solar Air has three flights a week into and out of Nan from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport. For schedule or reservations, contact www.solarair.co.th

Getting Around Nan

As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and local busses and songtaews for trips between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and samlors (three wheeled pedal powered cabs) are usually available for private charter as well.

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Guide to Nan Province Part.01

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:05:00 -0800

A hidden gem of a province, Nan was once an independent kingdom and is now a refuge for travelers who wish to explore the natural beauty of northern Thailand and its rich cultural heritage in peace and tranquility.

A quiet and tranquil province, Nan is nestled in a verdant valley in northern Thailand along the border with Laos. Because of its relative proximity to Luang Prabang, the historical capital of the Laotian Lan Xang kingdom, the earliest settlers in the area were Lan Xang’s Laotians, ethnic Tai who are distantly related to the Tai people who settled in central Thailand. These early settlers established themselves around present-day Pua district, which is rich in rock salt deposits, about 700 years ago. The earliest Nan rulers allied themselves with neighboring principalities to establish the kingdom of Lan Na. The center of power in Nan eventually moved south to the fertile Nan River basin, where the capital of Nan exists to this day.

Nan's history, development, and architecture were greatly influenced by various neighboring kingdoms, in particular Sukhothai, which played important political and religious roles in shaping the development of Nan. Over the centuries however, Nan alternated between being an independent principality under the control of Lan Na, Sukhothai, Burma and Siam in that order. In 1558, the town was conquered and depopulated by the Burmese. By the late 18th century Nan forged an alliance with the new Bangkok centered Rattakosin Kingdom and existed as a semi-autonomous kingdom with a line of monarchs that ruled from 1786 until 1931. Today, Nan is still the home of numerous Thai Lue and other hill tribes who retain many of their fascinating customs and traditions.

The rural province of Nan is an attractive region of northern Thailand where there are high populations of hill tribe communities, including Hmong, N'tin, and Khamu. Much of Nan is devoted to agriculture, particularly rice and fruit cultivation.

Nan features six national parks, including the stunning Doi Phukha National Park, which contains mountains nearly 2,000 m high. The rich natural beauty of Nan makes it an ideal destination for trekking as the remote province sees far fewer visitors than neighboring Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

The provincial capital of Nan has a relaxed charm, an interesting history, some impressive temples, and a good museum. There are also a number of quality restaurants and bars along the town’s riverfront to plan your adventures into the countryside or relax after sightseeing in the town.

Key Tip:

•If you plan to visit in October, the city comes alive for the annual Nan boat races; try to book your room early!

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Hotel in Phayao Province.(Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 4 Dec 2010 04:07:00 -0800

Hotel in Phayao Province. (Area Code 054)

1.Miang District.

1.1 Gate Way Hotel 7/36 Pratuklong2 Rd., Tel : 02-1641001-6, Total : 108 Rooms, Price : 1,100-2,200 Baht.

1.2 Chalermsak 38/7 Rajsampun Rd., Tel : 431063, Total : 34 Rooms, Price : 80-120 Baht.

1.3 Tarnthong 55-57 Donsanam Rd., Tel : 431302, 431342, 431772, Total : 124 Rooms, Price : 150-400 Baht.

1.4 Phayao Northern Lake 15/7 Robviang Rd., Tel : 481538-9, Fax : 481973, Total : 76 Rooms, Price : 650-1,200 Baht.

1.5 Phayao Hotel 445 Phaholyothin Rd., Tel : 481971-2, Fax : 481973, Total : 80 Rooms, Price : 680-840 Baht.

1.6 Friend House 424 Baan Tom, Tel : 481556, Total : 12 Rooms, Price : 500-1,200 Baht.

1.7 Wattana 69 Doksanam Rd., Tel : 431205, Total :34 Rooms, Price : 120-260 Baht.

1.8 Siripan Bungalow 648/2 Phaholyothin Rd., Tel : 431319, Total : 22 Rooms, Price : 120-270 Baht.

1.9 Sonksak 99 M.2 Tahwangthong, Tel : 481932, Total : 14 Rooms, Price : 80-200 Baht.

1.10 Suanson Bungalow 176 M.3, Super Highway, Tel : 431571, Total : 22 Rooms, Price :110-280 Baht.

1.11 555 Rongha Phaholyothin Rd., Total : 14 Rooms, Price : 120-160 Baht.

2.Chiangkum District.

2.1 Kidthiung Chiangkum-chiangrai Rd., Tel : 451194, Total : 15 Rooms, Price : 80-120 Baht.

2.2 Chiangkum Guesthouse 88 Tel : 451588-9, Total : 20 Rooms, Price : 160-240 Baht.

2.3 Chiangkum Hotel 243 M.13 Yuan, Tel : 481893, 431640, Total : 40 Rooms, Price : 100-260 Baht.

2.4 Mitrpracha 121 M.8 Yuan, Total : 15 Rooms, Price : 60-80 Baht.

3.Pong District.

3.1 Rianjarurn Total : 8 Rooms

3.2 Samanmitr 132 M.11 Khunyuam Rd., Tel : 497249, Total : 12 Rooms, Price : 80 Baht.

4.Dokkhamtai District.

4.1Chen Hotel Phayao-Chiangkum Rd., Total : 20 Rooms, Price : 120-280 Baht.

4.2 Dokkhamtai Bungalow 22 Dokkhamtai-Phayao Rd., Total : 23 Rooms, Price : 120-200 Baht.

4.3 Dokkhamtai Hotel 1 M.1 Donsrichom, Total : 17 Rooms, Price : 80-120 Baht.

5.Joon District.

5.1 Joon Resort 73 M.9 Joon-Dokkhamtai Rd., Total : 6 Rooms

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Cooking Method for Khanom Kluay (Dessert from Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:56:00 -0800

Khanom Kluay has rice flour, ripe bananas and sugar as the main ingredients. Sugar can be dissolved in water before mixing with the rest. (Taksanan Anakhapruet, personal communication, July 5, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Ripe Banana 500 Gm.

2. Rice flour 300 Gm.

3. Sugar 500 Gm.

4. Cassava flour 100 Gm.

5. Grated Coconut 1 Cup

6. Coconut milk 3 Cups

7. Salt 1 Tsp.

Cooking Method

1. Peel bananas and mix with the rice flour

2. Stir in coconut milk.

3. Mix well by hand and squeeze bananas into small pieces.

4. Add sugar and blend until dissolved.

5. Make cones from 6” wide banana leaves and secure with small toothpicks

6. Fill each cone with the batter.

7. Place a cone in each hole in the steamer

8. Top with grated coconut and steam 20 minutes.

Tips on selecting ingredients

Select well ripe bananas for a sweeter taste and a nice aroma.

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Guide to Mae Hong Son Province. (Northern Thailand) Final Part.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:14:00 -0800

Mae Hong Son Transport

Options in Mae Hong Son, Thailand

As a province somewhat off the typical tourist route, Mae Hong Son is best reached by air, though traveling via private car, public bus, or motorbike can be a long and wild ride, which is either good or bad depending on how susceptible you are to motion sickness. For a price, the flight is far faster. Once in Mae Hong Son there are local busses, songtaews, and motorbike taxis for trips between provincial towns and to attractions outside of those towns, such as hot springs and waterfalls.

Getting to and from Mae Hong Son

By Train: One can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by rail and then continue to Mae Hong Son by bus. For more information, call 1699, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th

By Car: Mae Hong Son is located 924 kilometers from Bangkok. Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and then choose the following routes from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son:

Route 108: 1864 curves along the route from Chiang Mai through Hot, Mae Sariang, and Khun Yuam to Mae Hong Son: a distance of 349 kilometers.

Route 1095: Chiang Mai - Mae Malai – Pai - Mae Hong Son: a somewhat straighter distance of 245 kilometers.

By Bus: Muang Nuea Yan Yon Tour (Tel: (0 2936 3587-8) operates an air-conditioned bus which runs directly from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son every day. The bus departs from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) Bus Terminal at 6 p.m. The trip takes about 17 hours.

By Air: Thai Airways flies between Bangkok and Mae Hong Son daily. Reservation should be made in advance to guarantee a seat on the once daily flight as the flight connects in Chiang Mai where it picks up more passengers for the shorter, slightly less expensive leg of the trip. Contact Thai Airways at Tel: 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or call 1566 or visit www.thaiairways.com for current schedule.

By Other:

Travel from Chiang Mai

By Car: Mae Hong Son can be reached from Chiang Mai either by Highway No. 108 via Hot and Mae Sariang, or Highway No. 1095 via Pai.

By Bus: Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son busses operated by Prem Pracha Transport (Tel: 0 5324 4737, 0 5324 2767) depart from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal every day. The busses, which run along Highway No.108, leave Chiang Mai frequently from 6.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The journey takes 8 hours. The busses which run along Highway No. 1095 leave Chiang Mai from 7 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. (??? am ???) The journey takes 6 hours.

By Air: Thai Airways fly once daily between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son. Reservation should be made in advance at Tel: 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or call 1566 or visit www.thaiairways.com for current schedule. Nok Air has semi-regular daily flights from Chiang Mai to Pai and flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son on several days each week or their affiliate airline SGA. Contact www.nokair.com or www.sga.co.th for more information.

Getting Around Mae Hong Son

Around Town: Mae Hong Song ‘city’ is a small town that can be explored on foot, though there are many tuk tuks for rides in and around the city.

Around the province:

By Motorbike: Many of the guesthouses in provincial towns rent motorbikes for exploring the areas surrounding the towns, but visitors should be aware of the dangers of doing so. In addition to the occasional scam, foreigners are frequently involved in road accidents and Mae Hong Son features far more dangerous roads than it does first class medical facilities. If you must, ride carefully and wear both a helmet and closed-toed shoes. Motorbikes can be hired for 150-500 baht a day depending on size.

By Bicycle: Bicycles can be hired in the provincial capital and in Pai. Simple pushbikes are inexpensive; nicer mountain bikes are a bit more expensive, but better for tackling hills.

By Car: A four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended for travel into the mountains, where not all roads are sealed. Drivers should exercise extreme caution and watch out for other drivers around blind corners as well as potholes and other adverse road conditions. It should also be noted that only Commercial First Class Insurance provides full coverage on rental cars (as opposed to limited personal or third party only insurance). Most international car rental agencies will offer this insurance (some only for those with a valid international driver’s license) while local companies may or may not. You may wish to request a copy of their insurance policy and ensure that it states "For Commercial Use". Regardless, inspect rental vehicles prior to rental and drive with caution, particularly as traffic in Thailand can be quite confusing, especially the habit of Thai motorcycles drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road.

By Foot: If you wish to visit remote hill-tribe villages, the only way to get to many is on foot. It is best to hire the services of a knowledgeable guide who is familiar with the local weather, terrain, and language rather than try to set out into the wilderness on your own.

By Bus, Songtaew, and Motorbike Taxi: Once in Mae Hong Son there are local busses, songtaews, and motorbike taxis for trips between provincial towns and to attractions outside of those towns. If you wish to check out a nearby hot spring or waterfall, a local bus or songtaew going in that direction won’t charge more than 10 or 20 baht per passenger to get you there, while motorbikes, which are the only method of getting to many attractions, will charge you several hundred baht for the convenience of guaranteeing you a ride back.

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List of Hotels in Sukhothai Province.(Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:14:00 -0800

Hotel in Sukhothai Province.(Area Code 055)

1.Miang Districts

1.1 Swankaburi Boutique Hotel 15/31 Srisatchanarai Rd., Tel : (055)644197 – 9 Price : 900 – 1,200 Baht.

1.2 Sukhothai Treasure Resort & Spa 321/3 Moo 3 Old City, Miang, Sukhothai, 64210 Thailand. Price : 2,200 – 9,000 Baht.

1.3 Legendha Sukhothai 214 Moo 3 Old City Price : 2,200 – 6,000 Baht.

1.4 Sukhothai Heritage Resort 33/1524 Soi Chokchai 4 (52/1) Ladpraw Price : 2,500 – 12,000 Baht.

1.5 Le Charme Sukhothai 9/9 Moo 3 Old City Price : 1,900-5,800 Baht.

1.6 Pailyn Sukhothai Hotel 10 Moo 1 Charodvitheetong Rd., Old City, Tel : 02 2119654, Total : 238 Rooms, Price : 1,300-3,500 Baht.

1.7 Tharaburi Hotel 11/3 Srisomboon Road, Thani, Muang, Sukhothai, Tel : 055-697132, Price : 850 – 4,400 Baht.

1.8 Ananda hotel 10 Moo 4 Price : 1,500-2,900 Baht.

1.9 Rajthanee Hotel 229 Charodvitheetong Rd., Sukhothai , Thailand 64000 Tel : 055-611031, 055-612877, 055-611308 Fax : 055-612878, Total : 81 Rooms, Price : 440-1,600 Baht.

1.10 River View Hotel 92/1 Nikornkasem Rd., Tel : 055-611656, 055-611516, 055-613371-2 Fax : 055-613373, Total : 48 Rooms, Price : 350-800 Baht.

1.11 Lotus Village 170 Rajchathani, Tel : 055-621484 Fax : 055-621463, Total : 15 Rooms, Price : 80-100 Baht.

1.12 Wang Nuea Hotel 43/1 Singhawat Rd., Tel : 055-611193-4 Fax : 055-612038, Total : 67 Rooms, Price : 475-1,500 Baht.

1.13 Sriwana Hotel 39 Wichianjumnong Rd., Tel : 055-611447, Total : 42 Rooms, Price : 80- 120 Baht.

1.14 Sawasdipong Hotel 56/2-5 Singhawat Rd., Tel : 055-611567, 055-612268 Fax : 055-612268, Total : 52 Rooms, Price : 180-400 Baht.

1.15 Sukhothai Hotel 15/5 Singhawat Rd., Tel : 055-611133, 055-611540, 055-612028, Total : 42 Rooms, Price : 150-450 Baht.

1.16 Moobaan Thai Hotel 214 Charodvitheetong Rd., Old City, Tel : (055) 697249, 697275,697022 Fax : 612583, Total : 79 Rooms, Price : 350-700 Baht.

1.17 Sky House 58/1-8 Bypass Rd., Tel : 055-612236-8 Fax : 611212, Total : 45 Rooms, Price : 150-400 Baht.

1.18 Somprasong Guesthouse 32 Pravetnakorn Rd., Tel : 055-611709, Total : 30 Rooms, Price : 50-350 Baht.

1.19 Anasukho Guesthouse 234/6 Charodvitheetong Rd., Tel : 055-611315, Total : 5 Rooms, Price : 80-100 Baht.

2. Sawankalok Districts.

2.1 Miang Inn Hotel 21 Kasemraj Rd., Naimiang Tel : 055- 641753, 055-641722, 055-642274, Total : 39 Rooms, Price : 140-350 Baht.

2.2 Supalai Place Hotel 31/9 Moo 4 Naimiang, Tel : 055-641627, Fax : 055-641627, Total : 42 Rooms, Price : 400-1,500 Baht.

2.3 Rai Imaim 17/1 Moo 2 Klongkrajong, Tel : 055-613075-6, 055610898, Fax : 055-611505, Total : 30 Units, Price : 350-2,000 Baht.

2.3 Saengsin Hotel 2 Tesabandumri Rd., Tel : 055-641259, 055-641424, 055-641818 Fax : 055-641828, Price : 34 Rooms, Price : 150-320 Baht.

3. Srisatchanalai Districts.

3.1 Bungalow 517 Moo 2 Hadsiew Tel : 055-671024, Total : 17 Rooms, Price : 200-300 Baht.

4. Srisumrong Districts.

4.1 Sukhothai Resort 99 Moo 7 Samrien Tel : 055-681696, 055-681989 , 055-681700 Fax : 055-681697, Total : 80 Rooms, Price : 1,300-2,000 Baht.

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All-in-One Travel Power Plug Adapter for US, UK, EU, AU

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:07:00 -0800

Product Description

One adapter fits most countries. You may use only one plug at a time with this product. Do not connect more than one plug at a time. Please note that this adapter *does not* convert voltage, it modifies outlets to fit different plugs. It fits most countries including, but not limited to: West Europe countries, Egypt, Norway, Israel, Syria, Turkey, USA, Japan, Canada, Philippine, Taiwan, Thailand, Mexico, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, England, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Malaysia... etc.

Product Details

Brand: All-In-One
Model: All in One
Dimensions: 1.90" h x 3.30" w x 3.70" l, .27 pounds

Features

Compatible with worldwide standard; converts two-prong, US-style power plugs to fit a variety of other outlet styles.
Suitable for over 150 countries
Surge protection and safety shutter
Power indicator light
You can transform the adapter into 4 configurations for different standard: European, United Kingdom, United States, Australia

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Guide to Mae Hong Son Province (Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:53:00 -0800

Mae Hong Son Province > Daily flights into Mae Hong Son’s small airport bring growing numbers of tourists, attracted by the spectacular scenery, numerous hill tribe communities, and soft adventure opportunities.

For those familiar with the name, Mae Hong Son conjures fantastic images of rugged, mist enshrouded mountains where isolated tribal villages await exploration. From the fascinating culture of the indigenous tribal communities to the spectacular natural beauty of the countryside, Mae Hong Son is certainly a dream-come-true destination for many visitors.

Nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son town has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, Mae Hong Son was once only accessible via harrowing, windy, narrow roads that took most of a day to traverse, an adventurous drive that made the town that much more alluring.

The name of Mae Hong Son refers to the fact that its terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants. In fact, former governors of Chiang Mai used to organize the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained in Mae Hong Son before being sent to the capital for work. Elephants remain an important part of the local culture, and elephant trekking is a popular tourist activity, often combined with overnight hill tribe home stays and river rafting.

Mae Hong Son is a fascinating province of Burmese and Lanna style temples, hot springs, hill tribe villages, trekking, rafting, national parks, and even an annual reggae festival. In addition to a charming capital in Mae Hong Son town, the town of Pai is also a traveler favorite; many people come to Mae Hong Son and Pai to experience the natural beauty of northern Thailand or witness one of the many festivals that are celebrated in Mae Hong Son, especially the annual novice ordination ceremony for young men declaring their intentions to become Buddhist monks.

Key Tip:

•Those who are susceptible to motion sickness should take medication prior to setting out on the long, winding old road to Mae Hong Son.

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Cooking Method for Cho Phak Kat (Northern Thai Food)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:14:00 -0800

Cho phak kat is usually made from flowering mustard greens, or Phak Kat Chon, and flavored with salt, shrimp paste or fermented fish as well as tamarind and pork bones. Sometimes a little brown sugar can be added as well as roasted soybean sheets (thu-nao-khaep). Fried dry chilies go well with it, too. (Rattana Phromphichai, 1999, p.1790 ; Amphorn Moliphan, personal communication, July 6, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Mustard green 1 Kg.

2. Pork ribs 400 Gm.

3. Shallots 5

4. Garlic 10 Cloves

5. Roasted Fermented soy bean sheets 2

6. Shrimp paste 2 Tbsp.

7. Tamarind juice 3 Tbsp.

8. Salt 1 Tsp.

9. Vegetable oil 2 Tbsp.

Cooking method

1. Bring water to a boil and add pork ribs. Boil until the pork is tender.

2. Pound together shallots, shrimp paste and salt and add the pork.

3. Add chopped mustard greens.

4. When the greens are tender, add pounded bean sheets.

5. Flavor with tamarind paste and stir and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat.

6. Brown the garlic in a little oil and pour it into the mustard greens soup.

Tips on cooking

Fresh tamarind must be parboiled to peal easily. Use the meat and liquid to add to the soup to make it slightly sour.

Tips on selecting ingredients

Select fresh mustard greens for the best taste.

References

Rattana Phromphichai. (1999). Cho Phak Kat/Phak Kat Cho. In Saranukrom Wattanathai Phak Nuea (Vol.4,p.1790-1791). Bangkok: The Siam Commercial Bank Foundation for the Encyclopedia of Thai Culture. (in Thai).

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Doi Phu Nang National Park at Phayao Province (Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:16:00 -0800

Doi Phu Nang National Park, an area of 512 square kilometers or 320,000 rai, covering an area of Dok Kham Tai district, District, and Chiang Muan district. Phayao Province. Forest Park, with different terrain is generally mountainous complex lies in the north - south. The wetlands in the middle of the Chiang Muan district, and Doi Phu Nang height 1202 meters high above sea level, and so important that water flows into the Mae Yom River.

There are more natural attractions in this park such as Than Sawan waterfall look like limestone one-story waterfalls, but wide by 15 meters, is divided into both sides, the left hand side is trough bottom can play in water and the right-hand side look like rocks, large and small, and can walk to. as well. before the park entrance is a sunflower field, which is the sunset at the park with very beautiful. The trip around the park. Doi Phu Nang there's much more. Especially the Phung Ta which next to the Chai Satan Moo 4 Tambon Chiang Muan like Pae Miang Phee that’s good for relaxing sightseeing.

There are also Huai Yua reservoir and the Nok Yoong viewpoint that is the symbol of the park these animals.

Location: Located in the right side of Mae Yom forest Moo. 6, T.Baan Mang , Chiang Muan District.

Season: all year round.

Facilities: Doi Phu Nang national park is a small park, just only have 2 Bungalow that have3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom per unit, visitors can accommodate about 6-8 people / unit, but restaurant and tents for rent is not yet available. Ideally, you should be prepared in your tent and should bring food including drinking water while on vacation at Doi Phu Nang National Park.

Contact: National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Authority of Thailand Tel: 02 561-0777, 02579- 6666.

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List of Hotels in Lamphun Province.(Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:32:00 -0800

Hotel in Lamphun Province. (Area Code 053)

1.Miang District.

1.1>Gassan Marina 99 Moo 17 A.Miang Lamphun.

1.2>Krung Tong 85 35/1 M.10 T.Miang-nga Lamphun-Chiangmai Rd., Total : 10 Rooms Price : 50-100 Baht.

1.3>Khuntan Nature Land 281 Chiangmai-Lampang Rd., T.Sribuaban Tel : 053-553771 Total : 6 Units Price : 800-3,600 Baht.

1.4>Baansuan Chuing Doi 188 Lamphun-Baanthi Rd., T.Makhuejae Tel : 053-503661 Room : 10 Units Price : 500-2,500 Baht.

1.5>Mon Sangdao Resort 80 M.5 T.Nhongnham Tel : 053-511510 Total : 6 Rooms and 2 Unit Price : 600-650 Baht.

1.6>Lamphun Mansion (In front of Lamphun Hospital) 283 Jamthevee Rd., T.Miang-nga Tel : 053-534687-9 Fax : 053-534690 Total : 20 Rooms Price : 300-450 Baht.

1.7>Suphamitr Court 204-10 Jamthevee Rd., T.Naimiang Tel : 053-534865-6 Total : 59 Rooms Price : 250-400 Baht.

1.8>Srilamphun 51/2 Inyongyod Rd., Tel : 053-511176 Total : 15 Rooms Price : 100-120 Baht.

1.9>Suan Kaew Bungalow 209 Lamphun-LAmpang Rd., T.Sribuaban Total : 8 Rooms Price : 80-150 Baht.

2.Mae Ta District.

2.1>Khuntan View Point 222 M.4 Chiangmai-Lampang Rd., Lamphune Office Tel : 081-224-1570, Chiangmai Office Tel : 053-802222-4 Total : 20 Rooms Price : 500-1,000 Baht.

2.2>Gassan Khuntan 222 M.3 A.Mae Ta Price : 1,500-6,000 Baht.

2.3>Mae Ta Garden Chiangmai-Lampang Rd., Bangkok Office Tel : 02-579-6675, 02-579-3041, Lamphun Office Tel : 053-549061, Chiangmai Office Tel : 053-222216 Total : 16 Units Price : 300-1,000 Baht.

3.Baan Thi District.

3.1>Gassan Lake City 88 M.7 T.Baan Thi A.Baan Thi Price : 1,500-6,000 Baht.

4.Li District.

4.1>Jitaree 52/68 M.4 T.Li Total : 10 Rooms.

4.2>Boonjarurn 125 M.3 T.Maetien Total : 18 Rooms.

4.3>Rom Mai 243 M.3 T.Phaphai Tel : 053-599039 Total : 9 Rooms Price : 200-300 Baht.

4.4>Sriwattana 10 M.4 T.Li Total : 7 Rooms.

5.Pha Sang District.

5.1>Suan Sauy Resort 282 T.Makok Tel : 053-572652 Bungalow : 20 Units Price : 500-1,000 Baht.

6.Bann Hong District.

6.1>Doi Kan Baan hong-Jomthong Rd., T.Bann hong Tel : 081-9320087, 081-4057435 Total : 11 Rooms Price : 300-500 Baht.

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Guide to Lamphun Province.(Northern Thailand) Final Part.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:08:00 -0800

Lamphun Province Transport.

Lamphun is a small province located between Lampang and Chiang Mai and is easily reached via car, bus or train. It is also possible to take a plane to Chiang Mai and then a short bus to Lamphun. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaews, motorbike taxis, samlors, and tuk tuks.

Getting to and from Lamphun

By Train: Trains leave Bangkok’s Hua Lumphong Railway Station every day for Chiang Mai, all of which make stops in Lamphun, 30 to 45 minutes away from Chiang Mai. Call 1690 for more information.

By Car: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Nakhon Sawan via Sing Buri and Chai Nat, then turn into Highway No. 11 and proceed to Lamphun, a total distance of 670 kilometers.

From Chiang Mai simply drive south on either Highway No.11 or No.106 to Lamphun.

By Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned busses depart daily from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Lamphun. Traveling time is about 9 hours. Call 0 2936 0852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Indra Tour, a private bus company, also operates air-conditioned busses to Lamphun. Call 0 2208 0840 for information.

By Air: Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and then take a Chiang Mai-Lamphun bus that leaves Chiang Mai’s Chang Phueak Bus Station every 15 minutes. Traveling time from Chiang Mai to Lamphun is 45 minutes.

Getting Around Lamphun

To Mae Ping National Park:

By Car: From Lamphun take road number 1087 (Li-Ko) along which the park headquarters is located between kilometers 20 and 21.

By Ship: As the Ping River flows through the park, visitors can take a boat from Doi Tao Reservoir, Chiang Mai province to Bhumipol Dam in Tak Province and then onto Doi Tao Reservoir

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Guide To Lamphun Province (Northern Thai)

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Lamphun Province : An ancient city with a hospitable population famed for its beautiful women, Lamphun retains its old-world charm and draws visitors to its natural beauty.

Lamphun, a small northern province sandwiched between Chiang Mai and Lampang has a long and storied history. Lamphun was founded as the city of Haripunjaya, a Mon kingdom-city, arguably part of the Dvaravati civilization, established in the ninth (perhaps seventh) century by former Buddhist monks from Lopburi. Haripunjaya was first ruled by Queen Camadevi, daughter of the king of Lopburi, who established a legacy for the province’s reputation for beautiful women. The kingdom she ruled over thrived for several centuries, exerting wide influence across the region, before King Meng Rai used subterfuge to conquer the town in late 12th century and integrate it into the Lan Na Kingdom based in nearby Chiang Mai.

Today, Lamphun still retains the enchanting ambience of a small but old community, where life moves at a leisurely pace and remnants of the city’s fortifications remind visitors of the city’s proud history. Lamphun is some 670 kilometers from Bangkok and only 26 kilometers from Chiang Mai. Located on the banks of the Kuang River, Lamphun features a skyline made of temple spires and attractions across the province include ancient sites as well as forests, mountains, and lakes.

Nearly a thousand years after subjugation by the Lanna Kingdom from Chiang Rai, Lamphun remains a fairly sleepy province, particularly in contrast to its more popular and populous neighbor, Chiang Mai. This is in fact Lamphun’s allure. The charming provincial capital retains its fortified, moat-enclosed old city where the local population lives a relatively slow-paced lifestyle. Visitors will enjoy visiting exquisite temples via bicycle or samlor, bicycle powered cabs, and exploring a lush countryside where various hill tribe communities live and a number of natural attractions, including as Doi Khun Than National Park, feature many exotic plants and wildlife.

Keytip

•The admission for Mae Ping National Park is 100 baht for adults and 50 baht for children.

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Provincial Flower (North Thailand) Final Part.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:56:00 -0800

1.Flowers of Mae Hong Son province.

Name: Dok Bua Tong

Common names: Mexican Sunflower Weed.

Scientific Name: Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray.

Also known as: Por Mue Nee

General Characteristics: Dok Bua Tong, a longevity flower for many years and up to 5 m. and a height of about 5 meters with a single bouquet of flowers is yellow like sunflowers, but smaller. There are about 12-14 slender petals.

Propagation: seeds.

Reasonable condition: sunny.

Origin: Mexico.

2.Flower of Lampang Province.

Name: Dok Tum Ruk Sa

Common names: Heliconia.

Scientific name: Heliconia spp.

Also known as: Kam Khoong

General characteristics: Sunflower is a herbaceous plant species have underground stems, stem height about 1-2 meters leaves look similar sort of banana leaves alternate, smooth green leaves the size of it depending on the species, flowers are red, yellow, orange and pink.

Propagation: seeds.

Reasonable condition: soil and sun.

Origin: South America.

3.Flowers of Uttaradit Province.

Name: Dok Pra Du

Common names: Angsana, Padauk.

Scientific name: Pterocarpus indicus Willd.

Also known as: Sano (Southern Thailand).

General characteristics: stem height is 10-20 m. Deciduous flowering panicle branches at the end of the five yellow petals with a mild fragrance. Flowering and then falling at the same time, during flowering. April to August.

Propagation: seeds.

Reasonable condition: soils and sun.

Origin: India, Myanmar, Malaysia and Philippines.

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Provincial Flower (North Thailand) Part02

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:46:00 -0800

1.Flowers of Tak, Nan province.

Name: Dok Siew Dok Kwao

Common names: Orchid Tree, Purple Bauhinia.

Scientific Name: Bauhinia variegata L.

Also known as: Siew Pha Dok Kwao

General Characteristics: This type of tree height 5-10 m, a bouquet of flowers at the end of branches, leaves and cranny 6-10 flowers with 5 petals bloom throughout the year.

Propagation: seeds.

Reasonable condition: all kinds of soil, sun.

Origin: India and Malaysia.

2.Flower of Phichit, Sukhothai Province.

Name: Dok Bua Luang

Common names: Nelumbo nucifera.

Scientific name: Nymphaea lotus Linn.

General characteristics: This species has stems beneath the water, and there are more flowers on the water surface, leaves a vast spherical.

Propagation: seeds.

Reasonable condition: soil and need more water because the plant growth in water until sunlight.

Origin: Brazil and Argentina.

3.Flowers of Phrae Province.

Name: Dok Yom Hin

Common names: Almond-wood, Chickrassy Chittagong-wood.

Scientific name: Chukrasia velutina Roem.

Also known as: Kow Yong (Karen - Chiang Mai), Sha kadao (Southern Thailand), Yom Kwao (Northern Thailand), Yom Hin Mafuang Ton (center), Rink Bang Ri (Karen - Mae Hong Son), Siad Kay (Surat Thani )

General characteristics: A medium to large trees. Defoliation, but soon sprout new leaves. Cho into the late King. Flowering from November to February.

Propagation: seeds.

Reasonable condition: Grow well in soils of all kinds. Need to water and moisture, moderate

Origin: dry forests and tropical forests generally.

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Provincial Flower (North Thailand) Part01

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:17:00 -0800

1.Flowers of Kamphaeng Phet province.

Name: Pikul

Common names: Bullet Wood, Spanish Cherry.

Scientific Name: Mimusops elengi Linn.

Also known as: Koon (Southern Thai), Keaw (Northern Thai), Sang Dong (Lampang), Pikul Pha (stool), Pikul Koa (Nakhon Si Thammarat), Pikul (general).

General Characteristics: Pikul is a medium-sized tree species height of 8-15 meters, and a spherical bush Sort leaves alternate, leaf margin slightly curved waves. It leaves are green. Flowers have a single flower petals, about 8 cloves stack, with white and very fragrant.

Propagation: seeds, graft

Reasonable condition: all kinds of soil, sun.

Origin: India, Myanmar and Malaysia.

2.Flower of Chiang Rai Province.

Name: Puangsad

Common names: Orange Trumpet, Flame Flower.

Scientific name: Pyrostegia venusta., Miers.

General characteristics: a bunch of plants with a large climbing vine. Climbers can have more than 40 feet long, pale green vine with three deciduous leaves in a leaf.

Propagation: graft

Reasonable condition: soil, do not want too much water and sun.

Origin: Brazil and Argentina.

3.Flowers of Chiang Mai, Lamphun Province.

Name: Flower Thong Kwao.

Common names: Flame of the forest, Bastard Teak, Bengal kinotree, Kino tree.

Scientific name: Butea monosperma.

General characteristics: Thong Kwao is a medium to large tree 10-15 m high and there are three deciduous leaves in a leaf with different size.

Propagation: seed germination.

Reasonable condition: soil and sun.

Origin: India

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Cooking method for Khio Nampu (Northern Thai Food)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:22:00 -0800

Nampu is an old time Lanna dish. It is used as an ingredient in many kinds of northern dishes just like shrimp paste. Nampu is usually made in the rainy season or the rice planting time. Nampu is usually added to green chili paste to make nam phrik pu or it is added to yam no mai, Kaeng no mai (bamboo salad, bamboo soup), tam som o, tam krathon (pomelo or santhon salad) (Rattana Phromphichai, 1999, p. 3247; Sumalee Thabun, personal communication, June 27, 2007)

Ingredients

1. Paddy crabs 3 Kg.

2. Sliced Lemongrass 2 Stalk

3. Tumeric leaves 1 Cup

4. Rock Salt 1 Tbsp.

Cooking method

1. Pound together leaves of lemongrass and tumeric until fine.

2. Wash the crabs well and pound together with the ingredients in No. 1.

3. Add a little water and drain to obtain the liquid.

4. Boil on a low fire and simmer 8 hours, stirring constantly until the liquid becomes thick and dark, almost like a paste.

References

Rattana Phromphichai. Nam Pu. In Saranukrom Wattanathamthai Phak Nuea (Vol. 6, p. 3247).

Bangkok: The Siam Commercial Bank Foundation for the Encyclopedia of Thai Culture. (in Thai).

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Let's see Wa river at Khun Nan National Park.(Nan Province)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:32:00 -0800

Khun Nan National Park is a complex terrain mountainous consecutive hills and altitude of about 600-1745 meters above sea level and is the beginning of the Wa river that people of Nan province used as infrastructure. Because most of the area is mountainous and thus makes it a pure fresh air, suitable for traveling. Most of the attractions of the park is to travel on the river such as waterfalls and Wa river.

There are several Spectacular waterfall of the park but the most popular is Sa Pan waterfall that river falls from Sa Pan canal. The waterfall is medium sized with all 3 main floor height of about 3-6 meters away the same sort of water flow throughout the year. There is a perfect natural beauty and state forestry peaceful refreshing. By can walk into a waterfalls, conveniently from the parking area only 100 meters.

Besides, then Sa Pan waterfall. There is a waterfall not far also. By walk from the Sa Pan village into waterfall with water flowing all year round and Huai Tee waterfall, that is a beautiful 6 story waterfall and is surrounded by a peaceful forest perfect for you to explore fully or a Huai Ha waterfall, especially the third floor called Pha Dang, is the most beautiful floor that river falls over 50 meters.

There are also trails for nature conservation education, on the route by Huai Hin Fon

Location : Salt Pond Dong Phaya District, Nan Province.

Season : Year-round, but the optimum. The end of the rainy season - early winter.

Facilities : At the park office, still no lodging for tourists but there are the Visitor Center, bathroom and camping site for service. Visitors can bring their own tent or rent a tent at the park also.

Contact : Khun Nan National Park, call 081-960-5507.

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Hotel in Nan Province (Northern Thailand)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 9 Nov 2010 22:04:00 -0800

Hotel in Nan Province. (Area Code 055)

Miang District.

1.Nan Boutique Hotel khaluang Rd., T.Naiwiang Price : 1,000 – 2,300 Baht.

2.The Park City Nan 99 Yantrakijkoson Rd., Price : 900 – 3,000 Baht.

3.Tevaraj 468 Sumontevaraj Rd., Total : 154 Rooms Price : 700-4,000 Baht.

Pua District.

1.Pha Phu Phuka 141 Phu-Numyao Rd., M.4 T.Silalang Total : 40 Rooms Price : 700-1,500 Baht. (Near by Phuka Moutain)

2.Doi Phuka National Park.

Type A : 10person/unit, Total : 2 Units.

Type B : 2person/unit, Total : 14 units

Tel : (054) 710136, 710815

Na Noi District.

1.Srinan National Park there are camping site for service.

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Transport and Activities of Lampang Province.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 21:28:00 -0800

Lampang Province Transpot.

Lampang is best reached via private car or public bus; it is located at the intersection of Highways No. 1 and 11, both major thoroughfares leading to northern Thailand. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors as well as horse-drawn carriages, though these are really more practical for touring town rather than getting from A to B.

Getting to and from Lampang

By Train:

Regular trains depart from Bangkok's Hua Lumphong Railway Station to Lampang daily. Call 1690 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

From Chiang Mai, all trains heading south stop in Lampang, a 2 to 2 ½ hour ride depending on the class of train.

To get to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center is quite easy from Lampang town or Chiang Mai as it is located along Highway No.11 between the two cities. For detailed information from either location visit the FAQ page at the TECC: http://www.changthai.com/knowledge/article/how-to-get-to-thai-elephant-conservation-center

By Car:

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Sing Buri and Chai Nat, and then turn into Highway No. 1 again to go to Lampang via Kamphaeng Phet and Tak, a total distance of 599 kilometers.

From Chiang Mai, Lampang is a short drive, about 1 ½ hours southeast along Highway No. 11.

By Bus:

The Transport Co. Ltd. operates both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned busses to Lampang. Buses leave Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) daily.

Several private busses also provide bus service, including Wiriya Tour,

Tel: 0 2936 2827 and New Wiriya Tour Tel: 0 2936 2205-6.

By Air:

- Bangkok Airway has flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lampang. For schedule or bookings contact 0 2270 6699 www.bangkokair.com

- Solar Air contact 02-535-2455-6 www.solarair.co.th

Getting Around Lampang

Horse drawn carriages are available by the hour for sightseeing journeys around Lampang Town. As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews, tuk tuks, and motorbike taxis available for getting around.

Lampang Province Activities

Other than taking tours around town in a horse drawn carriage, the top activities in Lampang are visiting the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, exploring the cultural and natural attractions, including two national parks, and joining in the festivities during one of Lampang’s many colorful celebrations.

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