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Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, combining Lanna culture, contemporary temple art, mountain landscapes and Mekong border country.
Northern Thailand
Area 11,678.4 km²
Population 1,297,657
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Chiang Khong District
DistrictChiang Khong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Chiang Saen District
DistrictChiang Saen District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Doi Luang District
DistrictDoi Luang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Khun Tan District
DistrictKhun Tan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Mae Chan District
DistrictMae Chan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
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Doi Luang District
Doi Luang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Wiang Chiang Rung District
Wiang Chiang Rung District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Mae Lao District
Mae Lao District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Mae Fa Luang District
Mae Fa Luang District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Khun Tan District
Khun Tan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
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Chiang RaiProvince
Chiang Khong DistrictDistrict
Chiang Saen DistrictDistrict
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Mae Fa Luang DistrictDistrict
Mae Lao DistrictDistrict
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Understand Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, a broad mountain-and-river region at the meeting point of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Mueang Chiang Rai is the main transport and cultural base, while 18 districts extend to highland communities, the Mekong corridor and international border areas.
The provincial capital and its surroundings are known for Lanna heritage and contemporary art. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Wat Huai Pla Kang and Baan Dam are prominent stops, but they differ in religious function, artistic intent and visitor rules. Dress respectfully at active temples and check current admission and opening information.
Chiang Rai at a glance
- Official name
- Chiang Rai Province
- Thai name
- เชียงราย
- Region
- Northern Thailand
- Population
- 1,297,657 (2024)
- Area
- 11,678.4 km²
- Type
- Province
Weather and when to visit
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Tue26°C / 21°C
Wed29°C / 20°C
Thu29°C / 20°C
Fri30°C / 21°C
Sat30°C / 22°C
Sun30°C / 23°C
Mon30°C / 21°C
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Wiang SubdistrictSubdistrict
Mueang Chiang Rai DistrictDistrict
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- Last reviewed
- 20 September 2026
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