Tha Ton is Chiang Mai's northern most village situated in Mae Ai sub-district. It is a place where the Maenam Kok flows to Chiang Rai town. Here, one can observe the simple, traditional but splendid riverside lifestyle as well as that of the hill tribe villages. For trips to Chiang Rai, visitors may chose from long-tail boat services with a fee of 200 bahts per person departing at 12.30 p.m. (reaching Chiang Rai around 4.00p.m.) or travelling by bamboo raft which takes 3 days. Activities include rafting to hot springs, visiting a Lahu (Musoe) village and elephant riding around the village and forests. For more information, contact Chan Kasem Shop tel. 66 5345 9313, Thip Travel tel. 0-5345-9138, and Tha Ton Tour tel. 66 5337 3143.

Doi Inthanon Royal Project Research Station

This is located at Ban Luang, Chom Thong District, on the way to the Doi Inthanon peak. The research station is operated under the Royal Project. The facilities are for research and development of pilot projects for cash crops, which include coffee, cold-climate fruits, and cut flowers. The research station also provides services and information regarding the application of advanced technology to help alleviate poverty, natural resource conservation etc. In addition, information on production and marketing of the products is also available. Tourists can visit the stations charming garden of temperate-climate flowers and a cut-flower nursery. The research station is located approximately 90 kilometers from the city and is near Inthanon peak. The research station is ideal for flower lovers and is a recommended stopover for travelers heading up or down Doi Inthanon. Advanced contact for a group visit is recommended. Tour guide services are also available. For more information call 0 5335 5196.