There are hundreds of Hill tribe villages in Chiang Rai. The Karen, Akha, Hmong, Lahu, Lisu, Palong, and Mien (Yao) villages can all be found here. […]
The Hmong sometimes called the ‘Meo’ are the second largest hill tribe group in Thailand making up approximately 17% of the total hilltribe population. There are […]
Update – September 2022 – Baan Tong Luang village has been closed since the spread if the global covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately without any tourists, it was […]
Akha Hill Tribe in Thailand The Akha hill tribe originate from Tibet, the majority live in Yunnan province in south west China. However they can also be found in […]
About the Karen Hill Tribe in Thailand The Karen hill tribe are the largest ethnic minority group in Thailand. They originated from Tibet, moving south to […]
About the Lawa (Lua) Hill tribe The Lawa (Lua) hill tribe are an ethnic group of Khmer origin. They are thought to have migrated to from Cambodia over […]
How to visit Hill tribe villages in Thailand ethically There are many hill tribe village tours in northern Thailand, and it can be difficult for travelers […]