Northern Thailand

   

Northern Thailand usually describes the area covered by 17 provinces.

Map of Northern Thailand with the provinces numbered

  1. Chiang Mai
  2. Chiang Rai
  3. Kamphaeng Phet
  4. Lampang
  5. Lamphun
  6. Mae Hong Son
  7. Nakhon Sawan
  8. Nan
  9. Phayao
  10. Phetchabun
  11. Phichit
  12. Phitsanulok
  13. Phrae
  14. Sukhothai
  15. Tak
  16. Uthai Thani
  17. Uttaradit


Much of the area's territory is mountainous, making it relatively cool compared to Central Thailand.

The history of Northern Thailand is dominated by the Lanna kingdom, which was founded in 1269 and remained an independent force until the 16th century.

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