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Vandalism to art … and tourists

November 03, 2023

Thailand’s famous National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat made the headlines this week after he sponsored a project that turned a graffiti covered wall into street art that’s attracting visitors to Chiang Rai.

With the Covid situation improving, Chiang Rai braces for tourist season

September 27, 2021

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.

From hell to heaven

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019

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

Chiang Rai’s White Temple to host light festival

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

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 Heroes’ painting to be moved to memorial pavilion in front of Tham Luang Cave

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018

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.

Three must-visit places in Chiang Rai

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2017

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