For your travel from the airport there are Tuk Tuks which are 3-wheeled motorized bicycle type motorcycles are very cheap. To spot them look for brightly colored vehicles they are usually painted in various colors. A ride is usually no more than a $1 to $3 (40 to 100 baht).

Songathaew: are usually cheaper than Tuk Tuks they’ll cost you about 46 cents USD (15 baht). Songathaew re Thailands version of the city bus so crowd in with all the other travelers to get to your destination.

Taxis service from the airport to the city center will cost about $4 USD (120 baht).

Rental Cars: Before operating a vehicle in Thailand you will want to make sure you know the operating laws that are strictly enforced by the Department of Land.

Things to do
Chaing Rai is known for its mild climate, good food, and its quiet atmosphere. In comparison to its sister city Chaing Mai there is not that much going on here but for the traveler that’s looking to rest and relax it’s a great place. Here’s what you can do there:Wat Phra Sing is a temple where you can learn about the legend of the Pha Buddha Sihing.

Wat Rong Khun is a temple famed for its beautifully built architecture. It houses a work by Chalarmchai Kositpipat, that reflects his rendition of heaven, hell and nirvana.

At the Elephant Nature Park you can feed the elephants and enjoy a veggie lunch for yourself. You won’t be able to ride an elephant but you can spend the day hanging with them.

There are many places to visit in Chiang Rai such as the Doi Tung Royal Villa which is where the mother of the King of Thailand also known as the Princess Mother’s final residence or the Doi Tung Zoo which feature various types of animals including a large display of various birds from around the world.

During the evening you can if you are interested in local culture you can visit the downtown Chiang Rai street market which is filled with products from locals and features over forty restaurants to choose from. On the weekend you can drop by the Saturday Night Walking Street where locals display crafts, a variety of dance and food.

If you are looking for a way to get from the airport to your destination we can help. Whether you are looking for a private van for your family trip, a shared shuttle or a private town car for your business trip we’ll help you schedule it.

Hotels near CEI
Chiang Rai features all the accommodations of any tourist town including backpackers lodging, Thai-Chinese style hotels, and premium hotels and resorts. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant resort and spa has so many amenities for their guest. They also feature Internet access, in-room mini bar, one time visit to Opium museum and one activity of your choice for every night you stay with them. The activities include: Elephant Camp Experience and Spice Spoon culinary journey. If our budget doesn’t allow for a resort stay there are some pretty nice hotels that you can find all around Chiang Rai like the La Vie En Rose hotel. You can choose from 3 room styles either suite, deluxe, or superior. A superior room features a 2 double beds, a deluxe room features a king size bed and the suites have king size beds but they also feature a Jacuzzi and a garden view.

Chiang Rai Restaurants
Chaing Rai is a major tourist destination so there is plenty of international restaurants available for whatever you have a tasted for. Before you leave you may want to take your palate on a traditional Thai adventure; you can easily try a khantoke dinner at any Thai establishment. When you sit down for you khantoke dinner you’ll notice your food sitting on a khantoke a large pedestal . Typically Gai Tom Kamin chicken soup with turmeric , Goong Sauce Makam prawns with a tamarind sauce and Abb Pa Mor grilled curried fish .