Chiang Mai News Clips - Monday 17th August 2009

* Lin Ping Baby Panda:
Thailand’s latest and greatest tourist attraction baby Panda is finally given the name as ‘Lin Ping’ after receiving the highest votes. Chiang Mai Zoo made the announcement last week.

Chosen as the result of a national competition to select a name for the baby panda, more than 22 million postcards were received with over 60 percent of those voting for Lin ping - a name that means “ice forest” in Chinese.

The lucky draw of 4 people voting for Lin Ping was hold on 10 August to receive the jackpot worth more than 10 million baht, and 15 more prizes were handed to those voting for the other 3 names.

* Chiang Mai - Phitsanulok Trip by TAT:
Thank you TAT or Tourism Authority of Thailand for providing a special trip for mass media to experience an adventure route Chiang Mai - Phitsanulok.

Phitsanulok is situated on a strategic location dividing Thailands Central and Northern regions, and connecting to the Northeastern region. Phitsanulok City spans the banks of Nan river and has Kwae Noi River running through it.

Therefore, it is locally known and historically referred to as Song Kwae City means The city of 2 rivers. Most of Phitsanulok's terrain is flatlands, with one third of the area being mountain ranges on the north and the east.

It's unique natural endowments including natural parks and waterfalls make a trip to Phitsanulok worthwhile.

* Lao Jow Street at Warorot Market:
Lao Jo or Lao Jow Street is the one of shopping street in Chiang Mai located in Warorot Market or Kad Luang as it is also known meaning large market in Thai.

This street is entitled as Chiang Mai Chinatown with Chinese people living & working all around there. This is one street of business and trade for local people.

Almost all of the visitors to this market will be Thai as it is not popular for foreigner because they haven’t know there is this kind of street in Chiang Mai. With lot's of local fabric, cloths, and other gadgets for local and traveler, you should find some free time to visit and feel the real local Chinese scent and enjoy the reasonable price there.

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