konjianghai

Oh ok...yes i kind of know you're not that type of person because i did saw your comments at CM you seems to be a cool guy.

I only want to make it clear so other ppl know CR might be small but we're happy of what we have here. Been seeing some CM folks comments on CR makes me...you know.

Some folks talk like what a boring place it is (i dont expect nice comment from a night club type of person on this).

Anyhow there is no surprise for Chinese language course since people here expecting future business with China because of the R3 road (North-South Economic Corridor Bridge Project). For Japanese and Korean must be the trend through entertainment business. Korean wave is very popular in Thailand right now, well i think you know it.

Sorry for being uncool to you, its just my nature to be defensive (sometime too much) lolZ.

Bah phen yang jao...about translation, i'll help when i can

If have time take a visit to CR, you might see something you dont find in CM like the Golden Triangle or Mekong River for example.

Anyone have old blankets or used warm clothing you dont need and wish to helpout poor prisoners in this time of year can contact the prison at this number 0-5317-0551 follow by 108. Or you can drop off your things at the location.

Chiang Rai Prison, 222 Moo 3 Tambol Doi Hang Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai 57000

Thank you in advance for your nice input.

Here are some pictures of the prison.

http://www.oknation.net/blog/print.php?id=138747

Entrace of New prison

Main building

Entrance of old prison which is converted into a city park.

Old prison become city park and museum.

Old prison wall

Old prison outlook tower

Inside new prison

Haha...

Dont rely on the title phrase because there is no steady schedule when the service will be returning.

For now i dont see any news for CR but to next year perhaps we'll be lucky.

We still have CM to do the job

Do you even know this is CR thread and the OP asked for Korean teachers in CR, he did not asked for CM.

So what CR is smaller then CM but CR people are nicer then CM people. Basically you find it ironic that for a small town we have this language lessons while they should be in bigger town or something?

I'm a very pro CR person. I dont like when people talking down on my province. Just want to be clear.

Update the info on this matter.

You can learn Chinese, Japanese and Korean in CR by native teachers with valid certificates by minister of education.

Contact : 053-711861

400/2 Issarapharb Amphur Muang Chiang Rai

400/2 ถ.อิสระภาพ อ.เมือง จเชียงราย

See original info at this link though : http://www.chiangraifocus.com/webboard/vie...=5881&cat=1

Literally meaning protecting right.

รักษา Rak Sah can be mean as healin', protecting, saving

สิทธิ์ - right

Anyway hope i can help you understand it since my English is not that great.

Would any of you mind if CR have more expats?

Personally i dont think they wouldn't live here that fast since CR lack of alot of Expats needs, like International school or anything western standard.

Any low meterialistic expats are welcome to CR in my opinion lolZ...CR is a simple place for simple people.

Glad to know its all worked out.

This secction is Chiang Rai though not Chiang Mai.

This might help your cute dog to get his own house.

In Chiang Rai there is a man making kennels at Ban Du. Price of the kennel can be from 800 to 10.000 Baht depend on the materials.

The information i got from a site was of 2 years ago. I'm not sure how his business doing now.

His Address :

บัญชา ดำรงศิริ ติดต่อได้ที่เลขที่ 356 หมู่ 16 ต.บ้านดู่ อ.เมือง จ.เชียงราย โทร. 08-9371-1847 กับ 08-1603-5133

Buncha Dumrongsiri

356 Moo 16 Tambol Ban Du, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai

Tel : 08-9371-1847 and 08-1603-5133

so this is a weekly event?????

Yes, start from 16.00 pm - 24.00 pm every saturday.

Thais regularly sending boxes by bus tour operations. Just simply asking the rate of charge at one of the bus agency to Chiang Rai like Siam First Tour or Sombat Tour (they are most well known). You will be charge for the weight of the boxes of course. The boxes will be dropped off according to the route they passing or they will be stocking at their bus office in Chiang Rai (final destination). If you have any one in Chiang Rai to picking it up for you then you might need to address your boxes in receiver name or you can picking up yourself. Just tell what you have in mind about picking up the things because this is not so difficult process at all.

Thank you. Will check it out.

Good luck with the move and welcome to Chiang Rai.

Anyway people i forgot to add another festival around the same time like that of Mekong Cultural parades and Midnight Alms round.

As we all know now the flowers are blooming at Doi Mae Salong. They held Bua Tong flower blooming festival at Doi Hua Mae Kham from 9-13 November 2008.

Anyone interest to visit the event can also expect shows by the hill tribe peoples. Thais tourists already flocking into Chiang Rai to taste the northern coldness.

Some pictures to get the idea of this festival.

Credit by : http://www.chiangraifocus.com/webboard/vie...=5132&cat=1

Thais regularly sending boxes by bus tour operations. Just simply asking the rate of charge at one of the bus agency to Chiang Rai like Siam First Tour or Sombat Tour (they are most well known). You will be charge for the weight of the boxes of course. The boxes will be dropped off according to the route they passing or they will be stocking at their bus office in Chiang Rai (final destination). If you have any one in Chiang Rai to picking it up for you then you might need to address your boxes in receiver name or you can picking up yourself. Just tell what you have in mind about picking up the things because this is not so difficult process at all.

The wife and I love this weather. Afraid you might be right about burning, however. With all the weather information online, I am always amused when people ask in the forum about the weather in Thailand.

Yes i know i can look it up but i am only not sure if its correct and on the sites i bumped to mostly dont update much or something.

Well i'll try to check it out at thai meteorological department.

Okay i got it at this time in Thailand.

Current Weather at 10:00 pm is 21.1 degree. Nice indeed

I was forgetting to tell you all about the Mekong cultural parades and midnight alms round news from chiangraifocus.com.

Hope people dont mine me posting a new thread instead of posting at the pinned one. Because i find easier for people to read about the up coming events in Chiang Rai.

Sorry in advance for my poor English if you find it hard to understand.

Today at midnight 24.00 pm the amphur muang will held a midnight alms round or Wan Pood Peng meaning Tuesday Moon. It's an old tradition of Lanna peoples and also to Tai Shan. According to the tale Pra Maha Upphakuth who's an Arhat come once a and a while to earth as a transformed form of a little novice blessing the mankind. Making merit on this night will be blessing with luck. This tradition is slowly fading today people doing this lesser then 10 years ago.

Would be great of any of you can contribute on this by making merit tonight at 24.00 pm at Thesaban Amphur Muang.

Tuesday 11 November 2008

22.00 pm the ceromony will be held at Wat Ming Muang, Amphur Muang Chiang Rai.

24.00 pm start the midnight alms round from Wat Ming Muang following the planned trail to Thetsabarn zone.

If you want to go please ask people in town for the location where monks will passing through.

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Start from today Mekong Cultural festival will end at thursday so basically if you have 2 days left to visit it.

So dont miss out and have a nice Loy Kratong festival to you.

Tuesday 11 November 2008

09.00 pm -16.00 pm

Art Exhibition, Otop products and market.

17.00 pm – 18.00 pm

Mekong cultural parades from Suan Toon + Khoom (old prison) up to Mae Fah Luang Bridge.

19.00 pm – 20.30 pm

Festival opening at Mae Fah Luang bridge with shows and fire Works.

20.30 pm – 22.00 pm

Performances from various educational institutions from Chiang Rai province.

22.00 pm – 24.00 pm

Entertainment by singers and actors.

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Wednesday 12 November 2008

09.00 pm

Modern kratong creations parades at old prison (Suan Toong and Khoom)

17.00 pm -18.00 pm

Mekong cultural parades from Suan Toon + Khoom (old prison) up to Mae Fah Luang Bridge where they held the event.

19.00 pm – 20.30 pm

Various performances showing on stage.

20.00 pm – 20.40 pm

Kratong parade and little Miss Loy Kratong contest (1st round)

22.40 pm – 21.00

2th round little Miss Loy Kratong contest.

21.00 pm – 22.00 pm

Final round of the little Miss Loy Kratong contest.

22.00 pm – 22.20 pm

Announcement of the winner.

22.20 pm – 24.00 pm

Entertainment by singers and actors.

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Thursday 13 November 2008

09.00 pm

Elegant kratong parades at old prison.

16.00 pm – 18.00 pm

Stationing Kratong parades at old prison.

18.30 pm

Moving the parades according to the planned direction.

19.00 pm – 20.00 pm

Gathering the contestants of Miss Loy Kratong on stage at Mae Fah Muang bridge.

20.45 pm

Start the First round of Miss Loy Kratong contest.

5 Lanna show performances by educational institutions follow by the second round of Miss Loy Kratong contest.

22.00 pm

Giving awards for the best Kratong parades by category.

22.00 pm

Final Miss Loy Kratong contest.

22.30 pm – 24.00 pm

Entertainment by singers and actors.

Announcement and giving awards to the winner of Miss Loy Kratong contest and Kratong parades.

How cold at night time may i ask? I called to Thailand yesterday and asked about the weather which i got the reply saying it was 25 degree (i called around 5-6 pm yesterday at Thai time).

Is it allow now to burning? I mean its not Dec-Jan yet maybe not heavy effect?

Last evening I walked, or tried to walk, the street. The crush of people was unbelievable. I started from the HaYaak end and after many minutes of jostling, and a pleasant chat with some pretty students from the Vocational College, from whom I bought 5 bahts worth of black jellied drink I made it to the Suan Tong basketball site where many tables where situated for eating. No free tables, so I perched on the end of a bench and enjoyed some Som Tam. Back to the scrum when I finally made the crossroads I'd had enough and walked back the around the more peaceful block to where I'd parked near Tops Super, and home to watch the Arsenal beat Man U on the box.

There were many things there, vendors and food stalls galore, and some entertainment spots, but the crush of bodies was pretty horrendous. I daren't think what it will be like for Loy Kratong next week with firecrackers being chucked about. We won't be there a while!

Thank you for your nice pictures! Yes i thought myself too after i saw the pictures. But CR is a quite town if some event is up the locals will heading the place.

Dont know about the Loy Kratong thing but i thought the place to be is at Mae Fah Luang bridge or at Mae Kok bridge?

So this mean you will not be out at Loy Kratong, can you miss that?

Excellent Update konjianghai

Thank You

Wiley Coyote

You're welcome

Thanks konjianghai. Very nice pictures.

You're welcome!

Yes. I might be time to dig out the old Olympus superzoomer for the upcoming Saturday.

I was only mistaken that it was on Friday konjianghai because the thread says Friday walking street.

Yes the thread saying about friday but it's saturday instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcemHOG7yJA...feature=related

Thank you for posting the finish state of the clock tower but it seems that the cars or motorcycles having abit trouble when they ride along side of the clock tower. They should have build bigger edge or island!!! Lack of space or something? I dont like it...dont look so safe.

Its today around 17.00 pm, you're a little too soon

Would be nice if Lannaman provide some pictures or anyone going with a camera, post some picture pls

Sorry no pictures this time. It clashed with Language School Halloween Party (1 day late) I was in costume and made up and very weary, so made it for home and a shower and a large tot of whisky! I'll go next time and take pictures then. Anyone know if it's held weekly or just the first Saturday of the month?

Holloween ehh...

Every saturday in a month there's a walking street and as i've read if it become succesful the event will also be held on sunday too.

Start at 16.00 pm till 24.00 pm. About the locations it was mentioned at Tanalai road up to 4 crossroad where the Goverment Savings Bank located.

The length of this walking street is about 1500 meter plus they divided into 3 zones.

Zone 1 : Otop goods of CR such as produced by the royal projects and hill tribe products.

Zone 2 : Handmade items by the locals, demonstrations about spa products like herbs and traditional massages.

Zone 3 : This zone include exhibitions, products - gifts -souvenirs stalls and the market.

Nice initiative though, the food sellers are not allow to use plastic wrapping materials but the natural ones instead like leaves, paper bags ect...

I was looking at a webboard and saw some pictures of this event. I didnt shoot them myself.

Credit from : http://www.chiangraifocus.com/webboard/vie...=4869&cat=1

Lots of peoples there!

Are they sure on using natural materials? I see this lady still use a plastic cup. Like usual...Thai style of policy.

Theory and practice are 2 different things ehhh

Clock Tower looks like its finish. I can hardly see the time.

Its today around 17.00 pm, you're a little too soon

Would be nice if Lannaman provide some pictures or anyone going with a camera, post some picture pls

After have a read on Chiangraifocus today the news on this local event has confirmed to start Walking Street at 1 November 17.00 pm and following by each saturday of the month.

The walking street section start from Tanalai road. Dont forget to give some review if anyone of you going to the walking street.

Thank you for sharing but who or on what is a hotel base on 5 stars? This hotel have everything and is perfect?

I'm just wonder though. I also thought CR have several nice hotels (the looking of it not about the food).

Why so many hotels anyways i dont understand. This province should have good public transport, better city planning, more recreations ect...

Thats what this town/province need...sorry i am abit off topic.

What to expect from a star rating depends on who rated the hotel. If the owner rates it, it could well be a 3 star. Sometimes the Thai associations are pretty liberal as well. The star rating has been so abused that some luxury travel publications are now suggesting and some are using 6 stars for places like the Oriental and Peninsula.

When the Dusit Island Resort opened, it was rated 5 stars. But when competition changes and standards change, and properties get a little tired .. star ratings should be revisited.

Here is what AAA says about a 5 diamonds rating.

Properties reflect the characteristics of the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. Accommodations are first class. The physical attributes are extraordinary in every manner. The fundamental hallmarks at this level are providing meticulous service, exceeding guest expectations, and maintaining impeccable standards of excellence. Many personalized services and amenities provide an unmatched level of comfort.

Here is what TAT says http://www.tatnews.org/tourism_news/2618.asp#l

Thank you for your reply, now i get a better picture of hotels rating.

Maybe it will work if the moderators re-section the groups. Like Klikster mentioned we can split up the Northern Thai section into southern and northern groups.

Northern/Southern group started at provinces outside of Lanna 8 provinces. The 8 northern provinces is consider as Lanna territory : Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Lampang, Lamphun and Mae Hong Sorn.

But then the majority of expats living in CM. They will beat other provinces anytime. Perhaps we should keep the way things are.

Thank you for sharing but who or on what is a hotel base on 5 stars? This hotel have everything and is perfect?

I'm just wonder though. I also thought CR have several nice hotels (the looking of it not about the food).

Why so many hotels anyways i dont understand. This province should have more then hotels like good public transport, better ciy planning, more recreations ect...

Thats what this town/province need...sorry i am abit off topic.

One wonders in the current financial climate, will they get any guests?

I hope they (all of the hotels and guesthouses) will get full booking at this season. I really feel pitty with them though at the time like this.

Not so good year for tourism.