In the northern region , home of nine provinces, the frontiers of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge.

It is the site of Thailand's earliest settlers and is still home today to many Thai and migratory hilltribes.

The country's second largest city, Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North is the region's cultural centre and transportation hub.

The north provides a wealth of activities to interest the visitor as well as sites of great archealogical and anthropological interest.

There is also a wide range of lodging to suit both the budget minded or executive traveller.