Maerim Crocodile Show

Mae Rim Crocodile (จระเข้) Show, Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), Thailand(แม่ริม)

Mae Rim Crocodile Show at Gater (sic) Farm in Mae Rim (แม่ริม), Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), Thailand (ประเทศไทย) during our trip on April 24, 2014.

© 2017 Sanjib Dutta

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231 ม.12 ต.เวียง
Mae Rim 50180
Phone: +66 53 044 299
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Maerim Crocodile Farm and Show, Sa 6 alley, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ( 1 )

Capital of Chiang Mai province with a city population of 148,477 (2008).The city is 700 km ( 435 miles ) north of Bangkok and covers an area of 20,107 sq km .The province has some of the highest mountains in Thailand and the city stands on the river Ping, which is a major tributary of the Chao Phraya river which runs through Bangkok.The people speak Khan Muang also known as Northern Thai or Lanna.Chaing Mai has one of the most famous temples in Thailand standing on the Doi Suthip, a hill to the north west of the city. Known as Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep this temple dates from 1383.However that being said Chiang Mai province has over 300 temples.
Also there is the National Park at Doi Inthanon, Dokmai gardens which has over 650 plant species including 120 different vegetables.There is the Elephant nature park 60 km ( 37 miles ) north of the city where many rescued elephants reside. Hillside tribe tourism and trekking which mostly involves visits to the various local hill tribes including Akha / Hmong / Karen & Lisa tribes.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada Wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as Doi Suthep although this is actually the name of the mountain where it's located. It is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is 15 kilometres ( 9.3 miles ) from the city of Chiang Mai. From the temple, impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen. is the wondrous and holy temple of Wat Phra That which is located near the top of Doi Suthep ( Mount Suthep ). The temple is simply referred to as Doi Suthep by most people. Every tuk-tuk and Songthaew driver in Chiang Mai will offer to take you on the 15 kilometre trip up the winding mountain road to Doi Suthep. Built as a Buddhist monastery in 1383 it is still a working monastery today. Funds raised by donations and the lift fee go to support the monks living there and for maintenance of the various temple buildings. The architecture, statues, murals and shrines seen here are nothing short of breathtaking.
Shopping is great in Chiang Mai with the local night bazaar that stretches over many main streets, side streets and shopping mall areas. On Sunday evening the handicraft and food market is held at Rachadamnoen road. Getting to Chiang Mai from Bangkok could not be easier there are up to 14 trains a day which takes about 12 to 15 hours overnight. Flights from BKK up to 28 a day and takes about one hour ten minutes. Hotels and tours are well catered for within the airport at Chiang Mai.
Mai Rim Snake Farm and Show, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.This snake farm show wide species of both non-poisonous and poisonous snakes, with cobras show as their the highlight. Guests can hold a live cobra and python. Show times are at 11.30 a.m., 2.15 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.