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Chiang Rai Tourism Gasps for Air as Severe Haze Causes Hotel Bookings to Plummet

CHIANG RAI - The northern province of Chiang Rai, usually a crown jewel of Thai tourism, is facing a silent crisis. While the Songkran festivities typically bring a surge of visitors, this year’s celebrations told a different story.

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Songkran Festival in Chiang Saen Sets New Record for Tourism

CHIANG RAI — The historic district of Chiang Saen has transformed into a massive celebration zone as the "Maha Songkran of Three Lands" festival kicks off.

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Iran Conflict is Reshaping Thailand’s 2026 Tourism Outlook

BANGKOK - The palm-fringed beaches of Phuket and the neon-lit streets of Bangkok feel worlds away from the geopolitical tremors of the Middle East. However, in our interconnected world, a shadow cast in Tehran is quickly felt in Thailand.

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Chiang Sean Chiang Rai to Host Three Nations Songkran 2026

CHIANG RAI - Thailand has been named the world's top destination for April 2026, while Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, moves fast to build its Three Nations Songkran identity, despite pressure from high airfares and unrest abroad.

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Chiang Rai “Mekong Kite Festival” Strengthens Thai-Chinese Friendship

CHIANG RAI - Kite enthusiasts from China and Thailand joined the first-ever Mekong Riverside Kite Festival held in Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai.

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Best Hidden Temples in Chiang Rai (Quiet Spots Most Visitors Miss)

The best hidden temples Chiang Rai locals favor aren’t the ones with tour buses lined up outside. They’re the small hill shrines, cave wats, and countryside compounds in Northern Thailand where locals still stop for a quick prayer, light incense,…

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Department of Tourism Certifies 5 Chiang Rai Communities with CBT Standard

Chiang Rai steps up tourism standards as 5 local communities earn “ CBT Thailand Standard ” certification, while Mae Fah Luang Airport adds 2 new passenger boarding bridges to reinforce “quality, safety, and sustainability” Five community tourism…

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Chiang Rai Night Bazaar: A Complete Guide to the City’s Lively Night Market

The Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is one of the city’s most vibrant attractions, coming alive every evening as the sun sets. Similar in spirit to Chiang Mai’s famous night market, this lively bazaar offers visitors a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere,…

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