Key facts
- Country
- Thailand
- Province
- Chiang Rai Province
- District
- Mueang Chiang Rai
- City municipality
- 13 February 2004
- Founded by
- King Mangrai
- Subdistricts
- 4 Wiang Rop Wiang Rim Kok San Sai
- Type
- City municipality
- Mayor
- Wanchai Chongsutthamani
- Total
- 60.85 km (23.49 sq mi)
- Elevation
- 390 m (1,280 ft)
- Density
- 1,149/km (2,975/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+7 ( ICT )
- Area code
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Chiang Rai (Thai: เชียงราย, pronounced [tɕʰīaŋ rāːj]; Northern Thai: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩁᩣ᩠ᨿ, pronounced [tɕīaŋ hāːj]) is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital during the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. Chiang Rai is recognized as a "Design City" by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
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