CHIANG RAI – The Department of Highways has officially opened a newly upgraded 33.8-kilometer stretch of Highway 101 in Nan province. This modern roadway connects the Ban Pon area directly to the Chaloem Phra Kiat district. By transforming a once-dangerous mountain pass into a safer route, the government hopes to stimulate local economies. The enhanced […]

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CHIANG RAI – If you take a short drive into the bustling center of Chiang Rai, you will eventually find yourself at an intersection that stops you in your tracks. Right in the middle of the road, where Phaholyothin Road and Banpaprakan Road meet, stands a towering structure of solid gold. This is not just a […]

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