Chiang Mai, Thailand

Foundation of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1296

The City of Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai. It was the capital city of the kingdom of Lanna.

Chiang Mai is invaded by the Burmese

Jan 1, 1577

Chiang Mai is at its peak once more

Jan 1, 1698

After being deserted for over 100 years, Chiang Mai repopulated and continued to flourish.

Chiang Mai becomes its own Kingdom

Jan 1, 1774

Chiang Mai becomes its own kingdom, and the first king becomes Phraya Luang Vachiraprakarn.

Kawila becomes king of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1782

Chiang mai wall is built

Jan 1, 1800

Thammalangka becomes king of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1813

Khamfan becomes king of chiang mai

Feb 13, 1823

Phutthawong becomes king of chiang mai

Jan 1, 1826

Mahotaraprathet becomes king of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1847

Kawirolot Suriyawong becomes king of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1856

Inthawichayanon becomes king of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1873

Inthawarorot Suriyawong becomes king of Chiang mai

Jan 1, 1901

Kaeo Navarat becomes king of Chiang Mai

Jan 1, 1911

Chiang mai is stated as an official city of thailand

Jan 1, 1939

The first Khantoke dinner is held

Jan 1, 1953

A Khantoke dinner is a type of eating style when you sit at a low table and sit on cushions. The first dinner was held in 1953 by Kraisi Nimanhemin.

Chiang Mai University is founded

Jan 13, 1964

Chiang mai Zoo is established

Jan 1, 1974

Chiang Mai Cricket tournament is established

Apr 2, 1988

An annual cricket tournament is held in Chiang Mai the first week of april. Over 200 People come to participate every year.

Most recent population count

Dec 1, 2004

Chiang Mai is appointed to have 1,603,220 people.

Chiang mai is hit with one of the biggest floods in the history of Thailand.

Sep 12, 2011

The floodwater rose up to over 5 meters, leaving some stranded on roofs, no crops, and cities underwater. It took a few months to get the water back to regular level again.