The oldest hotel in Chiang Mai Construction of the hotel The Sri Prakard Hotel was built over 100 years ago by Por Srimo Vichai, the first Thai from Chiang Mai who visited the USA... The post The Sri Prakard Hotel, Chiang Mai appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more

Introduction William Alfred Rae Wood was British consul in Chiang Mai from 1913 until 1931. In January 1919 he undertook a consular tour to Phre (Phrae) and Nan. Below is the full report he... The post WAR Wood travels to Phre and Nan in 1919 appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more

The first aerial photographs of Bangkok I would like to share some fantastic old aerial photography of Thailand on this page. Steve Darke, the founder of the Thai Aviation website, sent these five pictures... The post Old aerial photography of Thailand appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more

Some notes on Chiang Saen History Chiang Saen has a very interesting history.I have visited Chiang Saen Historical Park several times over the past few years and I keep going back there. It is... The post Chiang Saen: some notes on the history appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more

Veiligheidsonderzoek van de Gouden Driehoek Historisch onderzoek in Chiang Saen Van 1 tot 4 maart heb ik een bezoek gebracht aan Chiang Saen, Mae Sai en de Gouden Driehoek in Thailand voor een veiligheidsonderzoek.... The post Thailand: veiligheid Gouden Driehoek appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more

The Demolished Lerdphruek Heritage House The Lerdphruek Heritage House was a European style house located on Bumrungrad Road. It was a beautiful property set on a spacious plot of land. For many years this... The post The demolished Lerdphruek Heritage House appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more

Daniel McGilvary and the First Church Reverend Daniel McGilvary and his family arrived in Chiang Mai in 1867. The American missionary family traveled from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by boat, which took three months. Reverend... The post The First Christian Church appeared first on TRAVEL AND HISTORY ..read more