Chiangrai means "The City of King Mengrai." Here is the first capital of Lanna Kingdom. It was found in 1262 by King Mengrai, 30 yearsbefore he buit Chiangmai. Later was conquered by Burma until 1786 and became Thailand's province during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910.
Chiangrai province covers some 11,678 sq.km. ,is bordered by Myanmar to the north, and Laos to the north and northeast. The provincial capital is 785 km. northof Bangkok, 180 km. northwest of Chiangmai and is 580 m. above sea level.The province contains Thailand's northernmostpoint at Maesai. The well known "Golden Triangle" in Chiangsaen, The area where the borders ofThailand, Myanmar and Laos coverge and its opium-producing activities inthe past.

Today Chiangrai is famous for its tasty lynchees and Lanna peaceful land situatedon the bank of Kok River. Welcome all tourist to the first capital of Lanna-Thai.