| is a northern state in Thailand and has thirteen | | | | Lampang are grown for sale, and often find their |
| administrative divisions. | | | | ways to the flower markets of Bangkok. Flowers are |
| These are: | | | | grown here due to the cool climate of Lampang. |
| * Mueang Lampang | | | | Lampang started life in the late 1600’s and |
| * Mae Mo | | | | was originally inhabited by the Mon tribe, who did not |
| * Ko Kha | | | | consider themselves to be Thai (or Tai) since they |
| * Soem Ngam | | | | originated from the great Khmer empire. It was |
| * Ngao | | | | under Burmese rule for many years until the province |
| * Chae Hom | | | | allied with Siam the great state which eventually |
| * Wang Nuea | | | | became recognized as Thailand. |
| * Thoen | | | | There are many things to see and do in Lampang. |
| * Mae Phrik | | | | Admire the flower gardens at Huay Tek, take a |
| * Mae Tha | | | | meandering river ride down the Wang, explore the |
| * Sop Prap | | | | interesting and ancient architecture of the Chao Pho |
| * Hang Chat | | | | Shrine or visit the Elephant Conservation Center. |
| * Mueang Pan | | | | Lampang is well know for its ceramic and terra-cotta. |
| Lampang is located near the Wang River an ancient | | | | Locals produce fine plates and gourds and religious |
| trading route from China. There are several national | | | | trinkets made from terra-cotta. Lampang is a great |
| parks in the province these are Tham Pha Thai, Chae | | | | place to visit during Loy-Kratong when candle lit |
| Son and Doi Khun Than. | | | | flower boats are floated in the Wang river and |
| Flowers: | | | | beautiful sky lanterns can be seen floating into the |
| Huay Tek botanical flower gardens in Lampang | | | | sky. Lampang can easily be reached by long distance |
| feature an abundance of flower species which have | | | | bus service from Bangkok. Alternatively fly to Chiang |
| been planted in 10x10m square plots. These Florist | | | | Mai and take a coach service from there. |
