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Blog Archive 2011(3) May(2)Siam Chiang Mai. The Rose of the North | Guest HouseMais Guest House Homestay : Chiang Mai : Thailand April(1) 2010(3) April(2) March(1) 2009(21) December(2) November(7) October(1) May(4) April(2) February(1) January(4) 2008(21) December(2) November(1) October(1) September(3) August(2) July(2) May(9) April(1) Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Siam Chiang Mai. The Rose of the North | Guest HouseSiam Chiang Mai .by Grant Wills.
Siam Chiang Mai. The Rose of the North.Chiang Mai is Thailand's 2nd largest city and the centre of culture and arts in Thailand. Chiang Mai celebrated its 700th year anniversary about 9 or 10 years ago.
Siam Chiang Mai is the Home of adventure Tourism in the far North of Thailand.
Chiang Mai was the capital of Siam for many years, being serviced from the south by river barge on the Mai Ping River. The large morning markets are still situated by the Mai Ping. All the main Consulates are still in Chiang Mai, with the British Consulate taking up a large block.
The British had considerable influence here in the 1800s and early 1900s, helping the Thai Government set up the mail, railway and transport infrastructure.
Thailand means FREELAND. Thailand was never colonized as they had a very astute King who did his schooling in Europe, When the British and French started encroaching on Thailand he summoned the respective consoles to his Palace and put forth the proposition that went something like this.
We have (the Kings personal army) 5000 battle trained elephants with full body armour, you have cannon. Your cannon will take out some of my elephants but the other 4000 will trample you to death, we also have a massive army of foot solders that will mop up any survivors.
To the British consul he said as a peace offering I will give you all the land on the other side of the mountains bordering Burma. As for Thailand at this time of history it was very hard to service (because of the mountain range).
To the French he said something along the same lines but offering them all the land on the other side of the Mekong river. Both Governments looked at the logistics of the situation and accepted the proposition.
Thailand has always maintained large armed forces as it was surrounded by hostile Countries who over the last 1000 years or so have each at one time or another ruled the whole Area. During the cold war America supported Thailand to the hilt with planes, tanks, equipment and training.
During the Vietnam War the Americans had many bases here, Airport bases at Uban Thani etc. Then came Air America (but that's a whole story on its own) with arms for drug deals, CIA backing of the Hill tribe Drug Lord Armies, as in the CIA's mind they were the bastion against Russian and Chinese communist forces.
Many of the treaties put in place in the cold war with the Shan people etc of Burma are still in place today and ratified by each incoming Prime Minister.
Thailand was the launching pad for the secret War in Laos, Cambodia and of course Vietnam.
That all said explains why the Thai's are such a happy care free people, they have never had there spirit broken and don't have the undercurrent of hate that you see in a lot of the old French and British colonies.
Thailand is a sub Tropical paradise, with plenty of lush rain forests, rivers and lakes. The mountains of the north run down to the flatlands and ocean.
Chiang Mai is 11 or so hours by train from Bangkok or 1 hour by plane, It has its own International Air port, so depending on were you are coming from you can fly straight into Chiang Mai. If you take the train from Bangkok the overnight sleeper is a good idea (book a bottom bunk) you get on the train, they serve dinner, make up the beds and you wake up in the morning for breakfast coming into Chiang Mai all for the price of dinner back home.
Thailand is a safe pace to travel; I have traveled back and forth from New Zealand for many years making 20 or more return trips with out ever having any thing stolen or the like.
Getting over 16,000,000 tourists a year, tourism is its no one $ earner surpassing the rice crop for export $'s.
From Chiang Mai you can book and plan small excursions into the unknown ha (Burma, Laos and China) with return air tickets from as little as $50 - $150 or you can book on a over land cross river execution to Laos. Traveling up to Chiang Kong and then across the river to Laos. http://Siam-ChiangMai.com
While in Chiang Mai stay at Mai.s Home Stay Guest House
Chiang Mai's No. 1 quality Home Stay Guest House in Northern ThailandWe invite you to share our home and environmentBecause we will only take one set of paying guests we are able to offer a fairly private and very relaxing environment , with pool, waterfalls ,and the sound of running water etc. almost your own private resort, up to 5 star Hotel standards.Accomodation , 2 Adults , can add a mattress for a child in the same room, Also we have a spare room which could be made available for 3 children (at our discretion). The room has1 single bed and 1 set of bunks.Exclusive use of main bedroom,(new 32inch colour TV with english programs and movie channels, refrigerator,table and chairs,refrigerator.)with ensuite and balcony , and the extra bedroom if required.Welcome to shared use of main kitchen , lounge TV room. , computer room .Unlimited use of pool and facilities .We are located at Karn kanok 1 development , a gated community with 24/7 security and closed circuit cameras . It is made up of friendly Thai families , and several foreigners (farang) with Thai wives . The development boasts a clubhouse located within park like grounds , with a playground , gymnasium ,sauna, restaurant and swimming pool.Things to do and see may include visits to the night market in the city ,a day in the city checking out the bars and eating places , a visit to the large temple complex on Suthep mountain overlooking Chiangmai city , a visit to a hill tribe village , Kings project and hot springs at San kampaengMai and Bruce run a high quality operation with every thing you would expect from a top class operation. They only rent out 1 unit at a time 1500 THB / $50 usd a night (min 3 days).You can visit the new site we (XanDreams.com) have just built for Mai's Unique Boutique Homestay at http://mais-ubh.com/index.htmlThey offer transport to all the local spots + have 2 motor bikes for rentIt is estimated that there are 15,000 expats living in Chiangmai , many of whom are retired . This is because they know they are in a safe , welcoming environment so come and stay on our Home.Unlimited use of pool and facilities..I Highly recomend staying atMai's Unique Boutique Home stay
No comments: Monday, May 9, 2011 Mais Guest House Homestay : Chiang Mai : ThailandMai's Guest House Home stay, Chiang Mai, ThailandChiang Mai's No. 1 quality Home Stay Guest House in Northern ThailandWe invite you to share our home and environmentBecause we will only take one set of paying guests we are able to offer a fairly private and very relaxing environment , with pool, waterfalls ,and the sound of running water etc. almost your own private resort, up to 5 star Hotel standards.Accomodation , 2 Adults , can add a mattress for a child in the same room, Also we have a spare room which could be made available for 3 children (at our discretion). The room has1 single bed and 1 set of bunks.Exclusive use of main bedroom,(new 32inch colour TV with english programs and movie channels, refrigerator,table and chairs,refrigerator.)with ensuite and balcony , and the extra bedroom if required.Welcome to shared use of main kitchen , lounge TV room. , computer room .Unlimited use of pool and facilities .We are located at Karn kanok 1 development , a gated community with 24/7 security and closed circuit cameras . It is made up of friendly Thai families , and several foreigners (farang) with Thai wives . The development boasts a clubhouse located within park like grounds , with a playground , gymnasium ,sauna, restaurant and swimming pool
Things to do and see may include visits to the night market in the city ,a day in the city checking out the bars and eating places , a visit to the large temple complex on Suthep mountain overlooking Chiangmai city , a visit to a hill tribe village , Kings project and hot springs at San kampaengMai and Bruce run a high quality operation with every thing you would expect from a top class operation.
They only rent out 1 unit at a time 1500 THB / $50 usd a night (min 3 days)
You can visit the new site we (XanDreams.com) have just built for Mai's Unique Boutique Homestay at http://mais-ubh.com/index.htmlThey offer transport to all the local spots + have 2 motor bikes for rentIt is estimated that there are 15,000 expats living in Chiangmai , many of whom are retired . This is because they know they are in a safe , welcoming environment so come and stay on our Home.Unlimited use of pool and facilitiesNo comments: Thursday, April 28, 2011 Mai's Unique Boutique Home stayMai's Unique Boutique Home stayChiang Mai's No. 1 quality Home Stay Guest House in Northern ThailandWe invite you to share our home and environment
Because we will only take one set of paying guests we are able to offer a fairly private and very relaxing environment , with pool, waterfalls ,and the sound of running water etc. almost your own private resort, up to 5 star Hotel standards.
We are located at Karn kanok 1 development , a gated community with 24/7 security and closed circuit cameras . It is made up of friendly Thai families , and several foreigners (farang) with Thai wives . The development boasts a clubhouse located within park like grounds , with a playground , gymnasium ,sauna, restaurant and swimming pool Things to do and see may include visits to the night market in the city ,a day in the city checking out the bars and eating places , a visit to the large temple complex on Suthep mountain overlooking Chiangmai city , a visit to a hill tribe village , Kings project and hot springs at San kampaeng
Mai and Bruce run a high quality operation with every thing you would expect from a top class operation.
They only rent out 1 room at a time 1500 THB / $50 usd a night (min 3 days)You can visit the new site we (XanDreams.com) have just built for them at http://mais-ubh.com/index.htmlThey offer transport to all the local spots + have 2 motor bikes for rentNo comments: Labels:Chiang Mai,Guest Houst,Home Stay,Thailand Monday, April 12, 2010 ChiangMai RocksWOW
Armed and Dangerous
ChiangMai is Rocking
Sawadee pee mai
(Happy New Year)
Songkran
is off to a good start
The only water cannons we have seen so far
are being "maned" by beautiful young girls.
ChiangMai is having its own Songkran with thousands of Thai families
joining in the fun
Our Stall is right in the center of
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No comments: Labels:Chiang Mai,Mai,Sawadee pee mai,Songkran Saturday, April 10, 2010 Sawadee pee mai from the Songkran ChiangMaiSawadee pee mai
(Happy New Year)
Songkran is here again
Information on
Chiang Mai
the Far North of Thailand.
Sawadee pee mai
Songkran is Thailand's largest
celebration.
Songkran is the Thai new
year.
The largest and most
popular of the many New Year celebrations here.
Traditionally the pouring
of water over another persons hands as a mark of respect
has turned into the Worlds largest water fight.
The festival is held in
mid-April when the weather is hot and the celebrations are a relief
from the oppressive summer heat. Thailands countrywide water fight
festival generally lasts for three days, from the 13th to the 15th of
April.
The huge amount of water
that is spread all over ChiangMai could even cause
an early start to the wet season, what goes up must come down!
So come up to ChiangMai
for a break from the Bangkok HEAT and enjoy!
11th April 5 - 11pm
Opening of Songkran festival
Three Kings Monument
12th - 15th April
Celebration of 714th Anniversary of ChiangMai
Thapae Gate
Our Stall is right in the center of Thapae Gate
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and the North of Thailand
Art Thai
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No comments: Labels:Chiang Mai,New Year,Songkran Friday, March 12, 2010 This-is-ChiangMai.INFO ">Our new Office and Shop - House
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Quality art and handy crafts from the North of Thailand
Call in for a free coffee and chat with Andy or Grant when you are in ChiangMai
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No comments: Labels:Akha,Akha Hill Tribe Products,Chiang Mai Older PostsHomeSubscribe to:Posts (Atom)About MeGrantNZChiang Mai, Chiang Mai, ThailandBorn and raised in New Zealand.I have seven Children, 4 Girls and three Boys. The two youngest are Thai-European.My main interests are web site design and The Chiang Mai Tourism industry. I supply free and paid web hosting, web design etc. Having been in the Tour and Guest house business in Chiang Mai for many years we are very experienced it the Chiang Mai and the far North of Thailand Tour/travel/trekking industry. You can reach all my sites from http://GrantWills.com or http://XanDreams.com (links in the blogs).View my complete profile
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