Sritara Chiang Mai
Is a true treasure for hotel aficionados and the traveling cognoscenti alike. Its British colonial design is complimented by Northern Thai influences that embrace the present while respecting the past. High ceilings sit above beautiful towering teak columns traditionally crafted by Thai tradesman. Each of the luxurious guest rooms is designed to offer stylish accommodation with an expansive open-plan living area and an abundance of room to relax and unwind while glancing over Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River – and all at affordable value for money pricing.
This stunning boutique hotel offers a choice of 22 Deluxe rooms, 2 Elephant Suites and 4 White Elephant Suites. The hotel has been designed with a minimalist fashion with each room providing a living space reflecting a unique colonial style; the perfect blend of Thai teak wood and Thai craftsmanship reviving a legacy of distinctiveness.
Dining at the SriTara Hotel is an experience not to be missed. The cuisine is outstanding with service to match. Those of you visiting on business are well catered for. There is a quiet work room for those who wish to carry on business while away and the superb recreational facilities allow one to keep fit whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Located in close proximity to an abundance of cultural attractions, SriTara is Chiang Mai’s finest boutique escape. 
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Songkran Festival
Songkran Festival
(Thai New Year)
Songkran is a Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. Songkran festival on April 13 is Maha Songkran Day or the day to mark the end of the old year, April 14 is Wan Nao which is the day after and April 15 is Wan Thaloeng Sok which the New Year begins. At this time, people from the rural areas who are working in the city usually return home to celebrate the festival. Thus, when the time come, Bangkok temporarily turns into a deserted city.
Songkran is a Thai word which means "move" or "change place" as it is the day when the sun changes its position in the zodiac. It is also known as the "Water Festival" as people believe that water will wash away bad luck.
The Songkran tradition is recognized as a valuable custom for the Thai community, society and religions. The value for family is to provide the opportunity for family members to gather in order to express their respects to the elders by pouring scented water onto the hands of their parents and grandparents and to present them gifts including making merits to dedicate the result to their ancestors. The elders in return wish the youngsters good luck and prosperity.
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