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Jan 1, 1296
Foundation of Chiang Mai
The City of Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai. It was the capital city of the kingdom of Lanna. -
Jan 1, 1577
Chiang Mai is invaded by the Burmese
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Chiang Mai is at its peak once more
After being deserted for over 100 years, Chiang Mai repopulated and continued to flourish. -
Chiang Mai becomes its own Kingdom
Chiang Mai becomes its own kingdom, and the first king becomes Phraya Luang Vachiraprakarn. -
Kawila becomes king of Chiang Mai
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Chiang mai wall is built
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Thammalangka becomes king of Chiang Mai
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Khamfan becomes king of chiang mai
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Phutthawong becomes king of chiang mai
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Mahotaraprathet becomes king of Chiang Mai
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Kawirolot Suriyawong becomes king of Chiang Mai
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Inthawichayanon becomes king of Chiang Mai
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Inthawarorot Suriyawong becomes king of Chiang mai
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Kaeo Navarat becomes king of Chiang Mai
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Chiang mai is stated as an official city of thailand
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The first Khantoke dinner is held
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
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Chiang mai Zoo is established
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Chiang Mai Cricket tournament is established
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
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.
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.
