CHIANG MAI -- This 700-year-old city nestled in a green valley of northern Thailand has long enjoyed a story-book reputation for its myriad Buddhist monasteries and charming wooden homes, the delicate manners of its citizens and a tranquillity hardly ruffled by its temple bells.
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Thailand's famed 'Rose of the North' is wilting
Ancient Chiang Mai is suffering from over-development and pollution
A statue of three ancient kings is regarded as the historic heart of Chiang Mai. At center is King Mangrai who founded the city in 1296. (Photo by Denis D. Gray)
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