Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Siam or Thailand was established by King Meng Rai 743 years ago. It was the founding point of the Thai Lanna Kingdom and full of items of historical interest.

On May 20, a golf competition was held, celebrating the establishment of the Chieng Mai Gymkhana Club in 1898 formed with the purpose of promoting sports in the Northern Region.

Varee Chiangmai School

Johnathan M. Sherwin came to present the School Links Project to Varee Chiangmai students. Mr. Sherwin is a member of the British Council in England which oversees the development of international education. The School Links Projects provides an outlet for students to explore their community and perform collaborative work with partner schools from all parts of the world.

Murray Dickson the new General Manager and Managing Editor of the Chiangmai Mail, is a lifetime media man. He worked for the Tourism Authority of Thailand for many years and has had an affinity for this country and, to be able to work and settle here, represents something of fulfilling of an ambition.