Whatever direction you decide to visit in Thailand, from East to West and North to South, you will never be disappointed. The first thing you notice when you arrive in Thailand is that it's stress free (the only exception being of course, if you decide to ride in a Tuk Tuk).
I can only supply little glimpses of this country, but hopefully enough to show you the beauty and kindness that I experienced on my trip to Thailand this year. So needless to say will post a few more Travel in Thailand iReports to share the sites and sounds of Bangkok, the Floating Markets and Thailands daily life.
Beginning with Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand with it's Wat on top of a hill overlooking the city, it's large Zoo, the umbrella factory on the edge of town and great food!

Searching for an Umbrella in Bo Sang outside of Chiang Mai

The story goes that around a hundred years ago a Buddist Monk named  Luang Por Inthaa brought the art of Umbrella making to Bo Sang, just  outside the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand.   To this day...

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A Visit to the Chiang Mai Zoo

Before leaving Chiang Mai, I had to stop and visit Lin Hui, one of the Panda's that's on loan from China to Thailand.�

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Chiang Mai: Thailand's 'second city'

Chiang Mai: Thailand's 'second city'� CNNGo Assignment : � Atop Wat Phrathat Doe Suthep.

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