Mae Suai
Date: Sunday 5th February 2012Mae Suai is a district in the western part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand . Neighboring districts are Mueang Chiang Rai, Mae Lao, Phan and Wiang Pa Pao. Mae Suai is also bordered by Phrao, Chai Prakan, Fang, Mae Ai – districts of Chiang Mai Province.
Akha women fishing in the river north of Mae Suai township.
The town of Mae Suai is small country town, and is located at the crossroads of Highway 118 and 109 – which leads across the mountains to Fang / Chai Prakarn.
Approx 5kms north of Mae Suai is the small village of Ban Tin Doi, where you can turn left onto Route 3037 to Doi Chaang and Wawi. A few minutes drive up 3037 is a large reservoir, the road intersects this at the mid-point and its very picturesque.
3037 is a slower but very scenic alternate route to Doi Mae Thaton, Doi Mae Salong, Mae Chan and Chiang Rai.
Mai Suai Location: on The Golden Triangle Map maps is (D5)
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. 
