CHIANG RAI – People across the arts world and beyond gathered in sorrow. They joined the funeral rites for "Em Mueang Phan," the close aide and secretary to renowned artist Prof. Chalermchai Kositpipat.

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Planning to visit Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand in 2026 comes down to one choice: what matters most to you, weather, crowds, costs, or the kind of trip you want.

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Stepping out of the van near Chiang Rai’s White Temple for the first time feels a bit unreal. The building looks like ice, glass, and snow pulled into the shape of a temple, with mirrors catching the sun from every angle.

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CHIANG RAI — National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat has confirmed a new admission price for foreign visitors to Wat Rong Khun. The fee will rise from 100 to 200 THB per person, starting 1 January 2026.

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