Chiang Rai
in Changwat Chiang Rai, Thailand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
19.909 and 99.832 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 19° 54' 30" and E 99° 49' 56"
Currency and Currency Code:
Baht - THB
Spoken languages:
Thai, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:55 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 6:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-14.713 and -75.850 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lomitas
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Thailand in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Thailand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Thailand. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Touring Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai in Changwat Chiang Rai with it's 78,756 residents is a town located in Thailand about 428 mi (or 688 km) north of Bangkok, the country's capital place.

Time in Chiang Rai is now 04:55 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Bangkok with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Chiang Rai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Thailand is Chiang Rai International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wiang Chai, Mae Lao, Mae Chan, Wiang Chiang Rung and Phaya Mengrai. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 39°C / 101 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 36°C / 98 °F
Night Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 14%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 14% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Very heavy rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

23°C (73 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Thailand Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort

Address
1,7 mi
221 2 MOO 20 KWAEWAI ROAD
57000 Mae Lao
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wangcome Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
869/90 Pemawibhata Rd.
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Le Patta

Address
0,2 mi
610 Phahonyothin Road T.Wieng
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE LEGEND CHIANG RAI

Address
0,8 mi
THA NAM ROAD MOO 21 T ROBWIANG
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort and Spa

Address
0,8 mi
124/15 Moo 21, Tambon Robwiang
57000 Chiang Rai City
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Imperial River House Resort , Chiang Rai

Address
1,0 mi
482 Moo 4, Mae Kok Road, Tambon Rim Kok, Muang
57100 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Vista Hotel Chiangrai

Address
1,4 mi
185 Moo 25 T. Robwiang A. Muang
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Baan Pordeedin

Address
0,3 mi
199/1-3 Moo 21, Singhaclai Road
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hi Chiangrai Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
902/3 Phahonyothin Road, Wiang, Mueang
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Na-Rak-O Resort

Address
0,4 mi
56 Sanpanard Soi 2/1
57000 Chiang Rai
Thailand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Trekking Tour in Chiang Rai

Published: October 17, 2013
Length: 23:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Schaller

Chiang Rai, der nordöstliche Zipfel Thailands, wird die "Krone des Nordens" genannt. Schroffe Felsen, Berge, Agrarwirtschaft, traditionelle Stammesbevölkerung, Teak- und Kiefernwälder prägen...


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Published: October 19, 2013
Length: 24:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jean-Pierre Jacobs

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Published: November 30, 2014
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sangdee ikongcinematographer

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Chiang Rai Moments

Published: August 05, 2012
Length: 22:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RamnyTV

Instead of taking photos, I took numerous short clips of our recent trip to Chiang Rai. Here they are, shortened and spliced together.


Northern Thailand documentary By Trekking in Chiang rai tour activity,

Published: March 23, 2015
Length: 43:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tao Chiangrai Tour

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#21 Chiang Rai - Mukata

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 57:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mateusz Brzeziński - VLOG podróż przez Azje

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Chiang Rai Province and the Golden Triangle

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 36:15 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: VideoVoyage.TV

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Published: May 15, 2013
Length: 32:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Maesai Market Chiang Rai Thailand Video Tour Review.2 ตลาดแม่สาย เชียงราย

Published: March 12, 2014
Length: 56:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ThailandPresent

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#19 Chiang Rai Kun Korn Waterfall

Published: March 30, 2014
Length: 05:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mateusz Brzeziński - VLOG podróż przez Azje

Ujęcia z wycieczkie do wodospadu Kun Korn znajdującego się pod Chiang Rai Muzyka: TeknoAxe: Playing in the Rain TeknoAxe: The Urban Jungle of Beijing TeknoAxe: Funky Lords of Leisure.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chiang Rai (city)

Mueang Chiang Rai is a city in Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Changwat Chiang Rai. Chiang Rai is the northernmost large city in Thailand. It was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in the year 1262 AD.

Located at 19.9134, 99.8269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1262 establishments, Populated places in Chiang Rai Province

Chiang Rai Province

Chiang Rai is the northernmost province (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from east clockwise) Phayao, Lampang and Chiang Mai. In the north it borders Shan State of Myanmar and Bokeo of Laos.

Located at 19.9136, 99.8269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chiang Rai Province, Provinces of Thailand, Populated places on the Mekong River

Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong

Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong (also known as Wat Phra That Doi Jom Thong) is located in Nakhon Chiang Rai, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.

Located at 19.9162, 99.8227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Chiang Rai Province

Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai

Location and Status Wat Phra Kaew is a third-common-class royal temple situated in the area of 10,640 square metres on Trairat road, Wiang sub-district, Muang Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai City. His Majesty the King graciously upgraded the temple to the royal temple on May 31, 1978. The temple gains historical importance as the place where the Emerald Buddha was found. It is also one of the main centres of Buddhist education and the Sangha’s administration in northern Thailand.

Located at 19.9117, 99.8275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Chiang Rai Province

Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai

Wat Pra Singh is a Buddhist temple located on Thanon Singkhlai in Tambon Wiang, Mueang district, Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. Wat Pra Singh was built by Pra Chao Maha Proma (P.E. 1345 – 1400), circa 1385.

Located at 19.9109, 99.8314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Chiang Rai Province

Chiang Rai Airport

Old Chiang Rai Airport is a military airport located southwest of Chiang Rai in Thailand.

Located at 19.8932, 99.8271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Chiang Rai Province, Airports in Thailand

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai was constructed in 1987 in occasion of the 60 years birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and the 725 years celebration of the City of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. The construction was supervised by Mr. Aram Aiem-arun, former governor of Chiang Rai and the project supported by the Social Research Institute of Chiang Mai University, Chiang Rai people, private sector as well as the German government.

Located at 19.915, 99.8227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Chiang Rai Province, Visitor attractions in Chiang Rai Province

Samakkhi Witthayakhom School

Samakkhi Witthayakhom School, or, in brief, SWK, or formerly, Samakkhi Witthayakhom Chiang Rai Provincial School, is a public high school in Changwat Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand. Established by Chiang Rai Governor Phraya Si Suriyaratchawaranuwat (Suk Ditsayabut) in 1908, it is tallied as the twenty-second oldest public high school of the Country, the fourth oldest of the Northern Region and the oldest of Changwat. The School has celebrated its centenary in 2008.

Located at 19.9067, 99.8272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Chiang Rai Province, Education in Chiang Rai Province, Educational institutions established in 1908, 1900s establishments in Thailand

Chiang Rai Witthayakhom School

Chiang Rai Witthayakhom School, also known as Chiengrai Vidhayakhome School, is a school in Chiang Rai city. It is the oldest school in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand and one of the oldest schools in Thailand.

Located at 19.9097, 99.8275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Chiang Rai Province, Christian schools in Thailand, Christianity in Thailand, Education in Chiang Rai Province, Educational institutions established in 1888


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Amphoe Muang Chiang Rai, Muang Chieng Rai, Amphoe Chiang Rai, Changwat Chiang Rai, Xieng Rai, Muang Jieng Rai, Changwat Muang Jieng Rai, Muang Chiang Rai, Chang Rai, Changwat Muang Chiang Rai, Chiengrai, Jieng Rai, Chiang Rai, เชียงราย, Mueang Chiang Rai, Propinsi Chiang Rai, ཆེང་རཱེ།, ציאנג ראי, CEI, チエンラーイ, 치앙라이, Čiangrajus, Cziang Raj, چیانگ رائی, Чианграй, เทศบาลนครเชียงราย, Thành phố Chiang Rai, 清萊