North
Thailand / Chiang Mai / Wat Chiang Man
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This Wat on
Ratchaphakhinai Road is Chiang Mai's oldest temple and
probably dates from 1296. It first served as residence of King
Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai. It is noteworthy for a Chedi
supported by rows of elephant buttresses, and a small,
ancient Buddha image, Phra Kaeo Khao.
Photo: Famous Buddha image at Wat Chiang Man in Chiang Mai
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An ancient herb known since 400Bc, used by the greeks to treat bronchial problems, wound healing and mending of broken bones.
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http://www.asiatour.com/thailand/e-05nort/et-no173.htm
Jan Garanoz
869/116 Thanon Pemavipat,
Chiang Rai, 57000 Thailand
Created: September 1, 1995
Last updated: January 28, 2010