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Thai Basil, Horapa, Ocimum Basilicum Thyrsiflorum, is a very different herb from Western Sweet Basil. Thai Basil has a liquorice/aniseed flavour. Thai Basil is known as Horapa, and is one of 3 kinds of Basil commonly used in Thailand.

There are many things to do in Chiang Mai with an endless range of activities. We have listed below the most popular things to do in Chiang Mai."/>Sport activity activities ATV bowling bungy jump bowl balloon canoe canoeing kayak cycling shooting paintball golg horse riding microlite elephant riding fishing karting rock climbing sky river kayaking

Elephant riding in Chiang Mai is one of the city's delughtful and unusual activities. Chiang Mai offers many opportunities for Elephant riding as there are several Elephant Camps on the outskirts of Chiang Mai"/>elephant ride riding camp park chiang mai

The Bungy Jump in Chiang Mai is located in a Jungle setting and is operated under New Zealand standards. The Bungy Jump is the ultimate challenge. Are you up to it. Jump alone or with a friend. Do it forwards, do it backwards, feel the wind as you plummet towards the ground. Get your Certificate of Courage to show off to your friends. You will never forget the experience.

The major Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand are Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Hmong, Akha, Lawa, Yao and Paduang. Some of these Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand are split into seperate and distinct groups."/>Hmong Yao, Akha Lawa yao long neck paduang lisu karen culture lahu lisu hill tribe hilltribe animism royal project opium poppy

Phu Hin Rong Kla was designated as a Thailand National Park in July 1984 and is the 48th Thailand National Park. Phu Hin Rong Kla covers an area of 307 sq. kilometres and borders the provinces of Phitsanulok and Loei. Phu Hin Rong Kla is not only an important habitat for wildlife but also has great historical interest.

Longan is one of the best known Thai Fruit and is called Lamyai in Thailand. The Longan is closely related to another Thai fruit, the Lychee. Longan are native to China and S.E.Asia and the Longan tree can grow to a height of 15 metres with a dense symmetrical crown.

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At Maetaman Elephant Camp there is an Elephant Show, Elephant riding, Ox Cart rides & Bamboo rafting. Maetaman Elephant Camp also produces elephant dung Paper

2010 is the Year of the Tiger in the Thai Zodiac, the tiger being the 3rd animal of the Thai Zodiac. The Year of the Tiger will begin on February 14th 2010 and end on February 2nd 2011 and will be associated with the Element "Metal". The 5 Elements, Wood, Fire, Water, Earth, Metal rotate in a 5 year cycle which overlays the 12 year Zodiac Cycle.

Cambodia Angkor Airline (CAA) is expected to begin its operations on July 27, 2009 and the ATR-72 aircraft would fly between Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk province

Such a prestigious hotel as Raffles, is the very epitome of a bygone era. The hotel was founded by the Sarkies Brothers in 1887 and has been enlarged somewhat since then. We wondered what stories this grand old lady could tell,

Although the sky was a bit overcast here in Chiang Mai at 08.10 this morning, (22 July 2009), the Thaichimes travellers were afforded a sighting of what astronomers have deemed will be the solar eclipse of the century.

One of the earliest Thai Buddhas, is the Thai Buddha, Phra Atchana. This Thai Buddha image was built about 700 years ago and is the large Buddha image located in Wat Si Chum near the ancient city of Sukhothai.