"Wat Rong Khun"

Chiang Rai is preparing for the tourist season as the Covid-19 situation in the province has eased up. Wat Rong Khun is renovating its landscape, while Phu Chi Fa National Park is ready to open for tourism on October 1.

The story of national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat's stunning white temple comes to life in a high-tech light show

Index Creative Village and National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat will be presenting the Wat Rong Khun Light Fest at his elegant temple in Chiang Rai from November 22 to December 22.

The 14-by-3-metre painting titled “The Heroes”, depicting the Thais and foreigners who took part in the rescue of the 12 “Wild Boars” and their football coach from the flooded Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district in June and July, will be moved on Thursday from Wat Rong Khun to a memorial pavilion in front of the cave.

Chiang Rai, northern neighbor of better-known Chiang Mai, offers fascinating attractions for the foreign visitor