Districts
Date: Sunday 5th February 2012The province is subdivided in 18 districts (amphoe). These are further subdivided into 124 subdistricts (tambon) and 1510 villages (muban).
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The majority of the population are ethnic Thai. Approximately 12.5% of the population belong to the various hill tribe groups, a colourful minority in northern Thailand. These include Akha, Yao, Lisu, Lahu, Tai Yai, Tai Lue etc. A minority are of Chinese descent, mainly descendants of the defeated Nationalist (Kuomintang) Chinese Army 93rd Division. Mostly of Yunnese origin, they moved from Myanmar into northern Thailand in the early196o’s and settled settled in the region, primarily but not exclusively in Doi Mae Salong (aka Santikhiri).
Located 10 kms south of Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun - the White Temple, by renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat - is a visual symphony in white, a striking architectural masterpiece in a land of beautiful temples! Prints of Chalermchai's paintings are available at a shop within the temple grounds. 
The Karen elephant camp at Baan Ruammit on the bank of the Mae Nam Kok (Kok River) is located 19 kilometres from Chiang Rai. Well worth a visit, its easily reached by either long-tail boat (recommended), car or motorcycle. There are a few souvenir shops, hot coffee, and its a nice trip, however you get there. 
