Why decide on Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is one of the southern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Chiang Mai is an island it has no land boundaries.

Chiang Mai, which is approximately the size of Singapore, is Thailand's largest island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Chiang Mai formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colorful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign ship logs of Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traders. The region now derives much of its income from tourism.

Since the 1980s, the sandy beaches on the western coast of the island have been heavily developed into tourist centers, with Patong, Karon and Kata being the most popular ones. Since the 2004 Tsunami, all damaged buildings and attractions have been restored. Chiang Mai is currently going through an intensive period of leisure urbanization with many new hotels, apartments and houses. There are thousands of expatriates living in Chiang Mai, many of them retirees.

The training center is centrally located in Patong with easy access to shopping, restaurants and night life venues. It is just a two-minute walk from Thailand's famous Patong beach in chiang-mai.

Patong Beach

It is chiang-mai's most developed beach and its 3 kilometers (1.9 mi)-long. It is located 15 km from Chiang Mai town. Patong is mostly made up of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and various tourist attractions. Daytime activities are primarily centered on the beach with many watersport activities available. Patong is equally well known for its nightlife, centered in Soi Bangla. Patong is also the cheap shopping option in Chiang Mai, selling items from clothes, fashion accessories to souvenirs. The northern end of Patong Bay is called Kalim and it's a popular place for viewing the sunset and between April and September for surfing.

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