Video by www.thaipods.com Maesa Elephant Camp Detail Maesa Elephant Camp flanks a rushing river in a beautiful lush tropical valley a mere twenty minutes scenic drive from downtown Chiang Mai. Having been open for nearly thirty years and currently home to seventy eight elephants, we have become leaders and experts in the field of elephant breeding, training, healthcare and sustainable tourism. Asian elephants have long been used as beasts of burden by man – transportation, timber logging or in war. In the early days of elephant camps these were the main abilities showcased, but it was the camps founder, Choochart Kalmapijits understanding of the deep intelligence of elephants that inspired him to establish Maesa Elephant Camp in 1976. Over the years Choochart purchased elephants from all over the country, and with their mahouts and other experts, worked and fell in love with the elephants, revealing one skill or fact after another about these pachyderms that have not only helped to develop Maesas reputations over the years, but help further the cause of the conservation and future of the Asian elephant. The wellbeing and nourishment of our elephants are of prime importance and the total of six tons of grass, bananas and sugarcane that go to feed our elephants daily are self grown. We also grow special grasses and herbs which all combine to assure the health and well being of all our elephants. Being the first elephant camp certified by ISO 9001 version 2000, we are …

Thailand, like our own country’s, has a very diverse social economic standard of living and hopefully this video, taken here in the northern region (Chiang Mai), will render some insights into both the middle and upper classes of Thai society and their styles of housing. www.tda-digital.com

luaz.blogspot.com – The Amazing Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai, full of surprises and goodies, and it’s cheap

Elephant riding, trekking, swimming, rice hulling, bamboo rafting, and a little Hmong village near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

A long Tuk Tuk ride in Chiang Mai, passing the Tha Phae gate on the right side just before the middle of the movie

Everyone who comes to Chiang Mai Thailand visits Doi Suthep Temple. This beautiful temple overlooks the city of Chiang Mai. Here is a video with my wife and her friend visiting the temple.

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is spread over 60 acres of peaceful, natural landscapes, incorporating serene paddy fields and exotic plantations. We offer a self contained world of beauty, wellness and a cultural museum dedicated to the Lanna kingdom.

The sport of Muay Thai boxing is at the very heart of Thai culture. In a society in which there is so little fighting it is ironic to see the art of battle taken to such a pure and disciplined level. Siam no.1 is a great gym in Chiang Mai where not just locals come and train but people from around the world. Paul Luney is a shining example of a young English man who has found new discipline and direction in his life by dedicating himself to Mauy Thai’s long and difficult training. His …

Today, February 5th, in Thailand was also Super Tuesday for American expats residing here in the Southeast Asian Kingdom. Many of the expats here registered to vote