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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If Chiang Mai feels like a busy café, Chiang Rai feels like the quiet garden out back. It's smaller, calmer, and easier to take in at a slow pace. That makes it a strong pick for first-time visitors to northern Thailand.

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Retiring in Chiang Rai, a gem in Northern Thailand, can be a great fit in 2026 if you want a quiet, green place where day-to-day life feels simple and costs often stay reasonable.

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Thailand, with its glittering temples, street food stalls, jungle hills, and island beaches, attracts visitors every month of the year.

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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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