Fah Thai Magazine - Inflight Magazine of Bangkok Airways Issue Jan-Feb 2024
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NORTHERN HEART<br />
CHIANG MAI’S VISIONARY<br />
SUSTAINABLE-TOURISM LEADERS<br />
An international destination prized<br />
for its natural and cultural attractions,<br />
Chiang Mai is now blazing a trail<br />
for sustainable travel. Check out the<br />
visionary leaders cultivating green<br />
shoots in the “Rose <strong>of</strong> the North.”<br />
IN LOVE WITH LANNA<br />
RAYA HERITAGE<br />
Perched in serene natural surroundings<br />
on the banks <strong>of</strong> the Ping River, Raya<br />
Heritage is the perfect base for<br />
discovering the region’s unique<br />
charms at an unhurried pace.<br />
The resort is rooted in northern<br />
<strong>Thai</strong> culture’s simple, elegant<br />
approach to life, and the social value<br />
placed on living in balance with nature<br />
and the surrounding community.<br />
Inspired by the ancient spirit<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lanna, Raya Heritage is curated<br />
with handcrafted touches such as<br />
handwoven textiles, baskets and<br />
pottery to evoke the natural and<br />
harmonious luxury <strong>of</strong> northern<br />
<strong>Thai</strong> traditions.<br />
The 38 spacious suites blend the<br />
charm and character <strong>of</strong> the region’s<br />
past with discreet, personalised<br />
service and state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art comfort.<br />
Raya Heritage also works<br />
shoulder-to-shoulder with local<br />
craftspeople to bring heritage items<br />
back to life and create income via<br />
products sold at the Him Gong,<br />
Curated Craft concept shop in the<br />
resort grounds. Focused on the<br />
artists and craftspeople behind each<br />
piece, the boutique showcases a<br />
selection <strong>of</strong> northern <strong>Thai</strong> artifacts<br />
and works <strong>of</strong> up-and-coming local<br />
designers, featuring the best <strong>of</strong> local<br />
wisdom fused with contemporary<br />
creativity and timeless designs.<br />
www.rayaheritage.com<br />
CHIANG MAI: HEART & SOUL<br />
TAMARIND VILLAGE<br />
Surrounded by ancient temples and<br />
shopping streets, Tamarind Village<br />
takes its name from the gigantic<br />
200-year-old tamarind tree that<br />
holds the hotel in its shady embrace.<br />
Tamarind Village is a unique<br />
and charming boutique property,<br />
nestled in the heart <strong>of</strong> historic<br />
Chiang Mai. Inspired by local<br />
history and culture, the hotel, with<br />
its 41 guest rooms and five suites,<br />
weaves elegant contemporary<br />
design with traditional touches.<br />
Think white bedding and terracotta<br />
floors blending with bold visual<br />
patterns <strong>of</strong> hilltribe fabrics.<br />
To guide guests on their Lanna<br />
journey, Tamarind Village <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
daily complimentary cultural<br />
activities, including the Village Walk<br />
to explore the neighbourhood’s<br />
historic temples and sites on foot,<br />
and classes to make everything<br />
from flowers, painted parasols and<br />
woven bamboo crafts to banana<br />
and lotus leaf table settings, spa<br />
herbal compresses, and traditional<br />
tung flags.<br />
The hotel also invites guests<br />
to experience the true taste <strong>of</strong> the<br />
north with its Khong Gin Baan Hao<br />
(home-style northern <strong>Thai</strong> menu) at<br />
Ruen Tamarind restaurant, imbued<br />
with the diversity <strong>of</strong> cultures,<br />
flavours and love <strong>of</strong> Chiang Mai.<br />
www.tamarindvillage.com<br />
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