Travel Reference
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(TMC; 0 5385 4330;
www.tmcschool.com
; 203/6 Th Chiang Mai-Mae Jo; basic courses 6500-7500B)
Northeast of town, this well-known school offers a government-licensed massage cur-
riculum. There are three foundation levels and an intensive teacher-training program.
Old Medicine Hospital
(OMH; 0 5327 5085;
www.thaimassageschool.ac.th
; 78/1 Soi Siwaka Komarat, Th Wualai; courses
5000-6000B)
The government-accredited curriculum is very traditional, with a northern -
Thai slant, and was one of the first to develop massage training for foreigners.
MASSAGE
Festivals & Events
Flower Festival
( early Feb)
This agricultural celebration is held over a three-day period and includes dis-
plays of flower arrangements, cultural performances and beauty pageants.
AGRICULTURAL
Songkran
( mid-Apr)
The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated in Chiang Mai with boozy enthu-
siasm. It is virtually impossible to stay dry during the five days of this festival.
NEW YEAR
Loi Krathong
( Oct/Nov)
Northern Thais call this festival Yi Peng, and celebrate by launching illumin-
ated lanterns into the night sky.
RELIGIOUS
Sleeping
Most of Chiang Mai's budget guesthouses are clustered on either side of the east moat,
and most will arrange free transport from the bus or train station if you call.
In Town
Awanahouse
( 0 5341 9005;
www.awanahouse.com
;
7 Soi 1, Th Ratchadamnoen; r 375-1000B; )
Popu-
lar with families, this multistorey building has bright and well-decorated rooms, ranging
GUESTHOUSE
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