Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is one of the popular provinces in Northern of Thailand. It is about 829 kilometres from Bangkok. Chiang Rai is rich in tourism resources in term of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past civilisation. It is also home to several hill tribes who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway into Myanmar and Laos. If you are enthusiastic on natural, you may join the trekking tours and outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside.
How to Get ThereCar - Driving from Bangkok to Chiang Rai takes around 11 hours, which you may pass several provinces such as Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit and Phrae, depending on the Highway you choose. If you drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, it takes around 3 hours.Bus - Air-conditioned and regular coaches are provided daily at Northern Bus Terminal in Bangkok. It takes around 13 hours journey. Green Bus offers buses to the upper part of the Northern Region, you may take Green Bus between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. It takes around 3 hours.Train - The State Railway of Thailand operates daily services from Hua Lamphong Railway station, Bangkok to Chiang Mai. After that, catch a local bus further from Arcade Bus terminal, Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.Air - The fastest way from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is by airplane. It takes approximately one hour. There are daily flights operated by Thai Airways, Air Asia, Bangkok Airway, Thai Smile, Nok Air etc.
Getting Around in Chiang RaiTuk-Tuk - The most common means of transportation in Chiang Rai. It is popular for short and quick journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance.Taxi - It is not easy to find taxi in Chiang Rai. The metered fare is charged according to the distance and duration with the starting rate 37 Baht.Car/Motorcycle - It is easier to reach the destination you plan to go.
Chiang Rai is one of the popular provinces in Northern of Thailand It is about 829 kilometres from Bangkok Chiang Rai is rich in tourism resources in term of natural attractions and antiquities evidence of its past civilisation It is also home to several hill tribes who follow fascinating ways of life Chiang Rai is also tourism gateway into Myanmar and Laos If you are enthusiastic on natural you may join the trekking tours and outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside How to Get ThereCar Driving from Bangkok to Chiang Rai takes around 11 hours which you may pass several provinces such as Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Ang Thong Nakhon Sawan Phitsanulok Uttaradit and Phrae depending on the Highway you choose If you drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai it takes around hours .Bus Air-conditioned and regular coaches are provided daily at Northern Bus Terminal in Bangkok It takes around 13 hours journey Green Bus offers buses to the upper part of the Northern Region you may take Green Bus between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai It takes around hours .Train The State Railway of Thailand operates daily services from Hua Lamphong Railway station Bangkok to Chiang Mai After that catch local bus further from Arcade Bus terminal Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai .Air - The fastest way from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is by airplane It takes approximately one hour There are daily flights operated by Thai Airways Air Asia Bangkok Airway Thai Smile Nok Air etc Getting Around in Chiang RaiTuk-Tuk The most common means of transportation in Chiang Rai It is popular for short and quick journeys Fares must be bargained in advance .Taxi It is not easy to find taxi in Chiang Rai The metered fare is charged according to the distance and duration with the starting rate 37 Baht .Car/Motorcycle It is easier to reach the destination you plan to go