 King
Mengrai Festival This festival is held from January
26 - February 1 every year. The festival features parades,
cultural performances and competitions celebrating the
founder of Chiang Rai and the Lanna Thai Kingkom.
Songkran Festival Traditional Thai New year
celebrations are best seen at Chiang Saen where 4 nations
(Thailand, Laos, China and Myanmar) compete in boat
races on the Mekong River. Beauty contests and cultural
shows are added attractions. The festival is annually
held from April 16-18.
Lychee Fair This is held annually in May. Celebrating
the province’s tastiest fruit, this fair features agricultural
displays and exhibitions, local handicrafts, folk entertainment
and beauty contests.
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The
northernmost province of Thailand, Chiang Rai is situated
on the Kok River basin 416 metres above sea level. With
an area of some 11,678 square kilometres. It is about
785 kilometres from Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches
the Mae Khong River to the north and borders on both Myanmar
and Laos.