The temple is privately owned and we saw limited presence of monks, unlike the “working” temples we visited in Chiang Mai. It is owned, designed, built and funded by the wealthy local modern ...

Chiang Mai is often hailed as one of the best places to visit in Thailand. This enchanting city has ancient temples, rea ...

THE MAGNIFICENT Wat Phra, Doi Suthep’s most important temple in Chiang Mai. (credit: MOTTI VERSES) For years, it was known as a legendary local Thai hotel chain under the name Imperial Mae Ping.