Swords Into Teacups.
December 20, 2009
Swords Into Teacups. A Doi Mae Salong news story.
October 1949 and deep in the hills of Chinese Yunnan, a battle had been raging for days. The 93rd Division of the Kuomintang (KMT) Army, cut off from defeated Chinese Nationalist Chiang Kai-shek’s main force, is fighting a fierce rearguard action against Chairman Mao’s all conquering Red Army. Between the 93rd and safety stands the Yuan Jiang River.
‘We lost thousands of soldiers and civilians trying to get across that river,’ says 55-year-old ex-KMT colonel Somboon Aimvitayakun, ‘but we made it across and escaped into Burma.’ Although Somboon wasn’t even born at that time, his father, Jang Pong Gow, who went on to become a KMT general, was there, a close adviser to commanding officer General Tuan Shi-wen. ‘This battle was our proudest moment,’ says Somboon.
To read the full story go to
http://www.cnntraveller.com/2009/07/14/swords-into-teacups/
News story by Andrew Spooner
http://www.andrewspooner.net/
Mae Salong Enduro
October 12, 2009
The local dirt riders in Doi Mae Salong ride every Sunday and can be contacted via Ton at the Sweet Mae Salong Bakery or via Little Home Guesthouse.
These guys know all the trails in the area, even single track, so if you think you’re good & want to ride with some real experts of the Golden Triangle contact them at either Little Home Guesthouse or Sweet Mae Salong Bakery.
Shin Sane Guest House & Bungalows
March 21, 2009
Shin Sane Guesthouse in Doi Mae Salong has a great location, being only a minutes walk from the Morning Market.
Operated by the very affable, friendly Mr J.H. Ho, there are a number of very cozy, modest priced bungalows available, plus excellent off-street parking.
BOOKINGS: Telephone:+66 053 765026 or Mobile: +66 0871851978
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If you are lucky enough to be there on BBQ Night, the staff produce some culinary masterpieces from humble equipment… its very entertaining, lots of hilarity, chatter and smoke!!!
Sweet Mae Salong Espresso & Home-Made Bakery
January 23, 2009
Sweet Maesalong Bakery
A range of cakes and coffees are available.
The cafe has one of the best views in the world!
Location:
Half way between the Shin Sane Guest House and the Mae Salong Villa restaurant, on the east side of the road.
Doi Mae Salong
November 17, 2008
How the 93rd KMT Regiment found a new home… Led by General Tuan Shi-wen (aka Chiwan Khamlue), the 93rd Regiment’s soldiers endured several years of harassment from Myanmar military before negotiating asylum and eventually settling in the northern corner of Thailand. At the time, it suited the Thai government to have a regiment of battle-hardened anti-communist soldiers quietly guarding this remote border area… and they did so until around 1982! More information…
Chinese Martyr's Musuem - Doi Mae Salong
The opium era; warlords and poppies – ended not too long ago, but these days the town is a safe, quiet and fascinating tourist attraction. The scenery is stunning, the people are friendly, and opium has given way to tea plantations, resorts, hill-tribe markets, Chinese Martyrs Museum, tea houses, restaurants and guesthouses…
Akha Saleswoman - Doi Mae Salong / Santikhiri
Accommodation
November 17, 2008
Doi Mae Salong accommodation ranges from guesthouse accommodation to upmarket resorts.
Shin Sane Guesthouse
119/1 Moo 1. Mae SAlong. Mae Fah Luang. Chiang Rai.
Tel: +66 053 765026. 087185 1978.
Central Hills
Address : 18/4 Mu 1 Doi Mae Salong Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Chiang Rai
Telephone : 0 5376 5113, 0 5376 5146, 08 9631 8913
Fax : 0 5376 5349
Khum Nai Phol Resort
Address : 58/1 Mu 1 Doi Mae Salong, Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Amphoe Ma Fa Luang, Chiang Rai
Telephone : 0 5376 5001-2, 08 1493 5242
Fax : 0 5376 5003
Mae Salong Flower Hills Resort
Address : in Doi Maesalong Flower Hills Resort 779 Mu 1 Doi Maesalong, Amphoe Ma Fa Luang, Chiang Rai
Telephone : 0 5376 5496, 0 5376 5497
Fax : 0 5376 5498
Hui Chin Hotel:
T053-765298
Aka GH:
45 Moo 1, Doi Mae Salong, T053-765103
Golden Dragon
591 Moo 1 Doi Mae Salong, Tumbon Mae Salongnok, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Changwat Chiang Rai 57110
Phone : 0 5376 5009
Little Home Guesthouse
Tel. (053) 765-389 , (085) 724-0626 K. Sombon
(081) 288-7084 K.Phatchanee
Mae Salong Farm Stay
Address: 9 Moo 12, Maesalongnok. Mae Fah Luang. Chiangrai. Thailand
Tel : 084-611-9508
Aside from Doi Mae Salong, there is extensive accommodation in Chiang Rai, 65 kms away.
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