Chiang Mai, the important province on the northern of Thailand, and the center of the Lanna Kingdom in the pass, was founded by King "Meng-rai" in 1296. It was governed by the King "Meng-rai" Dynasty until 1558 when it came under Burmese control around 200 years until 1774. Then, after having been deserted for 20 years, it became a dominion of Bangkok in 1782, ruled by local princes. It was finally upgraded to province of Thailand.
With governmental reform, Chiang Mai has undergone many changes, political, social, and economic. There has also been influence from the west and from those people who have come to settle in the province. However, Chiang Mai can still boast of its own outstanding identity.
Location and Area
About 750 kilometers from Bangkok, in the northern of Thailand, total area about 20,107 square kilometers, and borders with the Shan state of Myanmar in the north, Tak Province in the south, Chiang Rai, Lampoon, and Lampang Provinces in the east, and Mae Hong Son Province in the west.
Topography
High mountains and lush forests account for about 78% of the total area of Chiang Mai. Major mountain ranges include the "Dan Lao", "Thanon Thongchai", and "Pi Pan Nam" Ranges with several well-known peaks such as "Doi Pui", "Doi Suthep", "Doi Khuntan", and "Doi Chang." There are many valleys, and in the lowlands rivers such as the Ping River and the Kok River.
Climate
Average temperature: 26 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees on average in the hot and 14 degrees in the winter.
Social-Economic Conditions
Chiang Mai people are almostly involved in agriculture growing rice and various kinds of farm crops including beans, onions, garlic, tobacco, tea, other vegetables, flowers. Longan and lychee which are major local fruits. There is some cattle-raising for local consumption. In addition to agriculture-related industry, there are also a lot of handicraft factories, e.g. wood carving, pottery, umbrella-making, weaving, and clothes-making. As a tourist town, the service industry has brought a lot of income to the province.
With governmental reform, Chiang Mai has undergone many changes, political, social, and economic. There has also been influence from the west and from those people who have come to settle in the province. However, Chiang Mai can still boast of its own outstanding identity.
Location and Area
About 750 kilometers from Bangkok, in the northern of Thailand, total area about 20,107 square kilometers, and borders with the Shan state of Myanmar in the north, Tak Province in the south, Chiang Rai, Lampoon, and Lampang Provinces in the east, and Mae Hong Son Province in the west.
Topography
High mountains and lush forests account for about 78% of the total area of Chiang Mai. Major mountain ranges include the "Dan Lao", "Thanon Thongchai", and "Pi Pan Nam" Ranges with several well-known peaks such as "Doi Pui", "Doi Suthep", "Doi Khuntan", and "Doi Chang." There are many valleys, and in the lowlands rivers such as the Ping River and the Kok River.
Climate
Average temperature: 26 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees on average in the hot and 14 degrees in the winter.
Social-Economic Conditions
Chiang Mai people are almostly involved in agriculture growing rice and various kinds of farm crops including beans, onions, garlic, tobacco, tea, other vegetables, flowers. Longan and lychee which are major local fruits. There is some cattle-raising for local consumption. In addition to agriculture-related industry, there are also a lot of handicraft factories, e.g. wood carving, pottery, umbrella-making, weaving, and clothes-making. As a tourist town, the service industry has brought a lot of income to the province.
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