Category: Chiang Mai

The aromatic trail of hill tribe coffee in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
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The aromatic trail of hill tribe coffee in Chiang Mai

Thailand is one of the largest consumers of coffee in the world. Therefore the introduction of coffee plants into Chiang Mai was a way to meet the market demand for the beverage. Original seedlings were imported from South America and other countries and acclimatized to the conditions in the hills of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Hill tribe farmers were taught how to grow coffee plants, harvest and turn the produce into coffee grains for beverages.

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Umbrellas made for more than just the rain
Chiang Mai
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Umbrellas made for more than just the rain

The Bor Sang Umbrella Village which is located in Kampaeng District, Chiang Mai is the only one of its kind umbrella-craft village, making its products a signature trademark of Chiang Mai and around the world.

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Discover the unique Thai Royal Projects Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
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Discover the unique Thai Royal Projects Chiang Mai

The Royal Project initiatives were started way back in 1969 and to date total approximately 4000 different projects throughout Thailand. Initiated by the late HM King Bhumipol Adulyadej and the rest of the Royal family.

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