Chiang Mai Trip for Magic of Thai Fabric Festival
Over the weekend, I was visiting Chiang Mai for the Magic of Thai Fabric Festival. This took place in the Royal Park Rajapreuk. Thai silk and fabrics are among the best of its kind in the world and this festival celebrated the diversity of the designs as well as the quality on sale today. During the trip, we also briefly visited a village in Lamphun. The following photos were all tweeted live during my trip.
Good morning from Suvarnabhumi Airport. I'm flying to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand for the Magic of Thai Fabric event pic.twitter.com/0dx7QMunVR
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 17, 2017
Boarding Bangkok Airways flight PG215 from Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Mai. Flight time is just over an hour #Thailand #ThaiTravel pic.twitter.com/e4vn98tXmY
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
Barefoot Cafe in Chiang Mai is tiny & hard to find, but they have authentic & delicious Italian cuisine.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
Wat Nong Nguek in Pa Sang District of Lamphun is a Yong style temple with Mon influence.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
Drone photos of Ban Nong Nguak in Pa Sang district of Lamphun #Thailand pic.twitter.com/b1AyuadNNk
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
Some of the OTOP products that they make in Ban Nong Nguak in Pa Sang district of Lamphun #Thailand
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
Wat Phra Singh is one of the most revered & beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. Dates back to the 14th Century.
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The Friday Flea Market at Wat Phan On in Chiang Mai. Worth a look if you're interested in original handicraft.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai at night #Thailand pic.twitter.com/5YNVn50Ylf
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 18, 2017
DAY TWO:
Good morning from Chiang Mai. Mixed weather today. Chance of storms later but the sun is also trying to make an appearance #Thailand pic.twitter.com/XKlN3hAZfi
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Lanna Wisdoms School in Chiang Mai is a place where you can go to learn art & craft. Call 053 244 231.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
This morning I had a lesson at Lanna Wisdoms School in Chiang Mai on umbrella painting. Their website is: https://t.co/ssQn0vCJEv pic.twitter.com/6aGULG8ozy
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Lunch at Samsen Villa alongside the Ping River in Chiang Mai.
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The Three King's Monument are of the "founding fathers" of Chiang Mai.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai has the ruins of a large pagoda damaged in an earthquake.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Every city has a sacred city pillar. The one in Chiang Mai is Sao Inthakhin in the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang #Thailand pic.twitter.com/tQJEfCOf2v
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Wat Phra That Doi Kham is on top of a hill near Chiang Mai. Highlight is a 17m Buddha & a wonderful views.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Drone photos of Wat Phra That Doi Kham in Chiang Mai #Thailand
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Drone photos of the royal pavilion at the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
The Magic of Thai Fabric is taking place this weekend in the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai. I'm here tonight for the fashion show pic.twitter.com/xPcHQtJm4r
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
The royal pavilion at the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai is nicely lit up tonight for The Magic of Thai Fabric event #Thailand pic.twitter.com/RbL9b1sZne
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Video clip of the opening ceremony of the Magic of Thai Fabric fashion show at the royal pavilion in the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai pic.twitter.com/aiQFdJZAnm
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
Video clip of the fashion show at the Magic of Thai Fabric event in the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai #Thailand pic.twitter.com/fhAPFE2dFO
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 19, 2017
DAY THREE:
Good morning from Chiang Mai. This is my third & last day. The weather has been a bit mixed but at least it's cooler than Bangkok. pic.twitter.com/oAsQh69sOh
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Rustic & Blue farm shop and restaurant in Chiang Mai was a great find. Healthy food and nicely presented.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Wat Srisuphan in Chiang Mai is also known as the "silver temple". At night it's beautifully lit up.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
At Wat Srisuphan in Chiang Mai, you can also try your hand at making silverware, chat with monks or learn meditation #Thailand pic.twitter.com/QS91yf79ox
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai
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Wat Lok Moli in Chiang Mai
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Whole Earth in Chiang Mai has good Thai & Indian food. It was delicious though the food a little pricey.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai nicely explains their traditions & ways of life. Closed Mondays.
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— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Chiang Mai has three museums to help you discover history, folklife & identity of the city. 90B each or 180B for a museum pass #Thailand pic.twitter.com/nmDgzmO8NO
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
There are two major Walking Streets in Chiang Mai. On Saturdays it's on Wua Lai Road and on Sundays it's on Rachadamnoen Road #Thailand pic.twitter.com/qknKo39u0P
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
That's a wrap on my 3-day trip to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. I hope my photos inspired you to visit. Map: https://t.co/qkmFJiZD7l pic.twitter.com/okl6jWY5Gu
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017
Boarding Bangkok Airways flight PG226 from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Flight time is just over an hour #Thailand pic.twitter.com/ph9svTsHo5
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 20, 2017