Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE.
Chiang Rai is one of Thailand's seventy-six provinces, which lies in upper northern Thailand and is Thailand's northernmost province. It is bordered by the Shan State of Myanmar to the north, Bokeo Province of Laos to the east, Phayao to the south, Lampang to the southwest, and Chiang Mai to the west. The provinces is linked to Houayxay Laos by the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge that spans the Mekong.
Chiang Mai is the second-largest province (changwat) of Thailand. It lies in upper northern Thailand. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 kilometres (426 mi) north of Bangkok.
Old Chiang Rai Airport is a non-active airport near the city of Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Mae Fa Luang is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Wiang Kaen is the easternmost district (amphoe) of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Doi Luang is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Chiang Khong is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Chiang Saen is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. Chiang Saen is an important entrepôt for Thailand's trade with other countries on the upper part of Mekong River.
Thoeng is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Mueang Chiang Rai is the capital district of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Wiang Chai is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Mae Suai is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Wiang Pa Pao is the southwesternmost district (amphoe) of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Phan is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Mae Lao is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Pa Daet is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Phaya Mengrai is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Wiang Chiang Rung is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Den Chai railway station is a railway station located in Den Chai Subdistrict, Den Chai District, Phrae. It is a Class 1 railway station and is the main station for Phrae Province, as there is no rail service to Phrae City. It is located about 530 kilometres (330 mi) from Bangkok railway station. It is also the station to alight for passengers heading to Nan Province. Den Chai Station was once planned to be the junction for the Den Chai-Chiang Rai Railway Line, but the line was never built.
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