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	Lamphun Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lamphun (Thai ลำพูน) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
		Lamphun is located in the river valley of the Ping river, surrounded by mountain chains.
		Under its old name of Haripunchai, Lampang was the northernmost city of the Mon kingdom of the Dvaravati period, and also the last to fall to the Thai.
	www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Lamphun_Province (251 words)

	lamphun.htm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lamphun is the oldest city of the North of Thailand.
		In Lamphun soybeans and peanuts are major crops, which could be used as cover crops and are nitrogen-fixing plants, a plant that fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil.
		Most energy in Lamphun is currently coming from a hydroelectric dam, creating a lower flow in the river, and fossil fuels in the form of coal and natural gas, creating several environmental problems.
	www.uni-hildesheim.de /zfw/wow/lamphun.htm (6329 words)

	South to Lam Pun
		Lamphun station is 2 kms from the old town.
		The old city is in the shape of an oval surrounded by lotus-filled moats and by the River Kuang on the east side.
		Lamphun (formerly Haripunchai) is amongst the oldest cities in Thailand and predates Chiang Mai by several centuries.
	www.track-of-the-tiger.com /html/south_to_lam_pun.html (1625 words)

	Bangkok Post May 17, 2001 - In the footsteps of a warrior princess Exploring the ancient wonders of Lamphun, Thailand's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lamphun (pronounced 'Lam-poon') is now little more than a backwater of modern Thailand, but about a thousand years ago it was the most prosperous and sophisticated city in the region.
		By the time King Mengrai arrived on the scene in the late 13th century, the town's fame was such that he determined to incorporate it into his own kingdom, at that time based in Chiang Saen on the Mekong River to the north.
		Having seen the most important buildings of this ancient town, I was keen to see something of life in modern Lamphun, so I headed for Wiang Yong, a small village just south of the moat, where weaving looms were operating under most of the wooden houses on stilts.
	www.bangkokpost.com /horizons/170501_Horizons01.html (1673 words)

	Chiang Mai Mall, Chiang Mai, Thailand - Touring - Lamphun
		Lamphun remains a small provincial town on H106.
		Lamphun (formerly one of the oldest cities in Thailand), predates Chiang Mai by several centuries.
		Lamphun has a small guest house (on the north side of H1015 before Wat Chamadevi), a Chinese hotel on Inthayongyot Road and at least one love hotel.
	www.warthog.co.za /cmm/tourism/lamphun.htm (1635 words)

	Lamphun / Lampoon guide - Thailand - 1stopchiangmai.com
		Lamphun, just 26kms south of Chiang Mai, is famed for beautiful women, bountiful orchards and the stunning Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, a classic example of northern religious architecture.
		Lamphun is the most famous producer of longan fruit in Asia.
		The Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue is located in Nong Dok public park in town and commemorates the first ruler of Hariphunchai, while in front of the Town Hall is the statue of Suthewa Rusi, a legendary ascetic reputed to be the actual founder of Hariphunchai.
	www.1stopchiangmai.com /northern_thailand/lamphun (669 words)

	Amazing Thailand - Travel guide Lamphun
		Queen Chamthewee was the first ruler of Lamphun and her ashes are enshrined within.
		Just 10 kilometres from Lamphun is Pa- Sang, a small village and on both sides of the main road are notice boards saying: "Wanted, longan at good prices'', in front of the dealer's premises.
		Lamphun is located 25 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai.
	www.amazing-thailand.com /Lamphun.html (828 words)

	Chiang Mai : Side Trips : Lamphun \| Frommers.com
		On the second weekend in August, Lamphun goes wild with its Longan Festival, with a parade of floats decorated only in longans and a beauty contest to select that year's Miss Longan.
		Lamphun and Pasang (to the south) are also popular with shoppers for their excellent cotton and silk weaving.
		The highlight of Lamphun is Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, one of the most striking temples in all of Thailand.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/chiangmai/0074020767.html (671 words)

	Lamphun, Thailand Map & Placename Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Local Map of Ban Khun Huai Mae Pok, Lamphun, Thailand
		Local Map of Ban Mae Tun, Lamphun, Thailand
		Local Map of Ban Mae Tup, Lamphun, Thailand
	www.multimap.com /index/TH36.htm (180 words)

	Gay Chiang Mai: LAMPHUN AFTERNOON by Utopia Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The fascinating ancient city of Lamphun is merely 30 minutes drive from Chiang Mai, along a route traveled by both kings and invading conquerors.
		Away from the bustle of its big sister, a LAMPHUN AFTERNOON is filled with small treasures endowed from centuries of everyday life.
		For lunch, we suggest the open-air Dao Kanong Lamphun restaurant and its special Northern-style sausage made with mint, lemongrass, garlic and ginger (the waiters are especially charming, too!).
	www.utopia-tours.com /lamphun.htm (382 words)

	Lamphun travel guide for backpackers and travellers to Asia. Accommodation, restaurants and more...
		Lamphun was established around the ninth century by a group of former Buddhist monks who had travelled from Lopburi and founded the state of Haripunchai.
		Today the province is rather calmer, and although it may be a tempting place to relax for a few days outside Chiang Mai, the lack of decent hotels makes it a better day-trip destination.
		Lamphun is known among Thais for its beautiful women and tasty longans.
	www.travelfish.org /province/thailand/northern_thailand/lamphun (233 words)

	The Mon Kingdom of Lamphun [ Hariphunchai ]
		When visiting Lamphun you should realise that people have inhabited the area continuously since 300 B.C.E. Iron implements and unglazed pottery have been dated from ancient burial sites.
		The first known inhabitants were the Lawa.In 750 at the request of a local hermit, a daughter of the Mon King of Lop Buri [ in Central Thailand ] was invited to come to Lamphun to rule.
		It started with the Lamphun Kings invasion of Lop Buri, only to be thwarted by the Khmer Kings occupation and conquest of Lop Buri on arrival from Nakhon Si Thammarat in South Thailand [ then also part of the Khmer Empire ].
	www.thailandsworld.com /index.cfm?p=197 (397 words)

	A Thailand Experience by René Hasekamp (Lamphun)
		Lamphun (probably also spelled as "Lamphoon") is a small town, not too far from Chiang Mai, that absolutely is worth a visit.
		We took the bus from Chiang Mai to Lamphun for a few Baht, and in about an hour we were there.
		Lamphun is an old town (dating from the seventh century or maybe even earlier) with some fine ancient Wats.
	www.hasekamp.net /explamphun.htm (1121 words)

	Tourism Authority of Thailand News Room - Event Calendar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Lamphun Cultural Street Festival keeps alive the legendary splendour of the Haripunchai kingdom, one of the original seats of Thai culture situated in the fertile plains of the middle section of the Ping River valley, a site that is present-day Lamphun Province.
		The Lamphun Cultural Street Festival presents the best of Lamphun and highlights eight different facets of the charm and rich heritage of this early northern kingdom - Lamphun amulets.
		There are of course many more attractions of interest around Lamphun besides these two landmark temples highlighted for their historical and artistic significance.
	www.tatnews.org /event_calendar/detail.asp?id=1556 (675 words)

	Lamphun -- Chiang Mai in Action Tour and Travel Services
		Just 30 km South of Chiang Mai, the provincial capital of Lamphun is a quiet town with a long history.
		Lamphun today is a quiet town, but boasts several interesting sights and makes for an excellent day trip from Chiang Mai.
		The delightful village of Pasang, around 20 kilometers South of Lamphun, is renowned for its local cotton weaving industry.
	www.chiangmaitours.com /lamphun.html (394 words)

	Lamphun, Info and Datasheet
		Lamphun the former name is Hariphunchai, is rich with natural resources and historical sites.
		Pa Sang is about 10 kilometers from Lamphun.
		It is noted as the centre for local handicrafts and also for its beautiful and charming women.
	www.german-thai-link.de /DetailsTH/UK/Provinces/North/Lamphun.htm (161 words)

	Lamphun travel guide for backpackers and travellers to Asia. Accommodation, restaurants and more...
		Lamphun travel guide for backpackers and travellers to Asia.
		Situated around 26 km to the southeast of Chiang Mai, Lamphun's quiet and charming provincial feel is enhanced by lotus-filled moats and old religious buildings, although considering its age and history, monuments to attest to the past are fairly few and far between.
		One of the highlights of Lamphun is the actual trip from Chiang Mai.
	www.travelfish.org /location/thailand/northern_thailand/lamphun/lamphun (240 words)

	Lamphun, Thailand - Travel and Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom.
		Today, Lamphun still retain its enchanting ambience of a small but old community.
		Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans.
	www.lostinthailand.com /thailand/Lamphun.html (102 words)

	Lamphun Province in Northern Thailand
		The orchards are located some 8 kilometres before Lamphun and with a further 7 kilometres after a right turn.
		Located some 40 Kilometres to the south of Lamphun, it offers a scenic and delightful vista of green fields and mountains.
		The main production centre is along the road in Mae Tha district which is some 25 kilometres from town on the way to Lampang.
	www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/lamphun.html (1415 words)

	Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Applied to Study the Urban-Rural Linkage in Change Mai-Lamphun Area, Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Geographically, the study area is located approximately between Latitude 18°08' N and 19°06'N and Longitude 98°30'E and 99°25', with total area of 5806 km2, Administratively, the study area composes of 10 districts of Chiang Mai province and 6 districts of Lamphun province, resulting in total of 146 sub-districts or tambols (Fig.
		From 1986, the Northern Industrial Estate with 87 projects implemented (as of December 1994) was built in Muang Lamphun district.
		The rapid and unbalanced urbanization could severely distort traditional rural-urban relations, widen urban-rural disparity, aggravated landlessness and rural poverty, which in total present on alarming perspective for future development of the study area.
	www.gisdevelopment.net /aars/acrs/1997/ts11/ts11002.shtml (1246 words)

	Lamphun Province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lamphun (Thai_alphabetThai ลำพูน) is one of the northern Provinces of Thailandprovinces (''changwat'') of Thailand.
		Under its old name of Haripunchai, Lampang was the northernmost city of the Mon ethnicityMon kingdom of the Dvaravati period, and also the last to fall to the Thai.
		valign=topThe provincial seal show the temple Wat Phra That Haripunchai, which was already the main temple of the city Lamphun during the Mon times.
	www.infothis.com /find/Lamphun_Province (199 words)

	Lamphun Info
		The province is mainly dominated by the town of Lamphun, once the capital of the Haripunchai kingdom (660-1281 A.D.) and one of the oldest preserved towns in Thailand.
		Even though the Dvaravati kingdom dwindled from existence at the surge of the Khmers by the 12th Century, Lamphun managed to retain the independence of the Mon culture until the late 13th century.
		In 1281, King Mengrai, head of the Lanna Thai Kingdom succeeded in capturing the city, thus putting an end to the Chama Devi dynasty and the last vestige of the Mon culture.
	www.traveller2000.com /province/lamphun (329 words)

	Kingdom of Thailand : Lamphun, Northern Region
		Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai This monastery is in the township area, built in the reign of King Athittayarat and has been repaired, renewed and enlarged from time to time.
		An annual celebration takes place on the eight day of the warming moon in the sixth lunar month when inhabitants of Lamphun and neighbouring provinces flock to the annual fair.
		Attractions in the area of the park are: Ko Luang Waterfall, Tham Yang Wi and Kaeng Ko.
	www.kingdom-of-thailand.com /lamphun.htm (625 words)

	Exploring Lamphun, Lampang, and Sukhothai Provinces in Northern Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Exploring Lamphun, Lampang, and Sukhothai Provinces in Northern Thailand
		This small province is dominated by its capital, the city of Lamphun, There are a number of historic temples here, including Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, built in the 11th and 12th century over the palace of the almost legendary Queen Chama Thewi.
		Also in Lamphun Province is Doi Khun Tan National Park, which has an abundance of plants, including ginger, orchids, and lilies.
	www.thailandvacationhelp.com /northern-thailand.shtml (396 words)

	Lamphin ERIC
		Lamphun ERIC is located on the first floor of the 4th building of Suanboonyopatham School.You are welcome to visit our ERIC.
		Since the Department of General Education (in the past)of Thailand gave Suanboonyopatham School the authority to be the English Resource and Instruction Centre(ERIC) of Lamphun in 1991, Lamphun ERIC has been taking its responsibility proudly and successfully runs lots of work.
		The main purposes of running ERIC in all provinces in Thailand focuses on improving both students and teachers use of English in secondary schools communicative and academic uses.
	www.geocities.com /meeuam2000 (223 words)

	LAMPHUN reminiscence, The Nation, Feb. 19, 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Deep inside Johnson must be feeling very content and proud, for when he left Lamphun in 1965 he vowed to come back one day - as the US ambassador.
		Preeda Hopataraputhi, who is now a manager of Bangkok Bank in Lamphun, is "Paul"; Boonsong Srisaringkarn, now a teacher and operates a herbal spa business, is Sandra; Poonsuree Chamchongloj, a teacher at Lamphun Kindergarten, said she was called Tammy because "I was a tomboy".
		His Thai friends said she was named after a daughter of Somboon Vipromchai, an educational officer in Lamphun, because Johnson loved the sound.
	bangkok.usembassy.gov /embassy/amb_rem/amb021902.htm (1263 words)

	Lamphun : Out-of-City Attractions
		Annual celebration takes place on the eight day of wanning moon of the sixth lunar month of every year, when inhabitants of Lamphun and neighbouring provinces flock to the annual fair.
		Doi Khun Tan is located on a mountain range bordering on both Lampang and Lamphun Provinces.
		There are accommodations, which belongs to the Royal State Railway of Thailand, a missionary party and the Royal Forestry Department on top of Doi Khun Tan.
	sunsite.au.ac.th /ThaiInfo/TourismInThailand/north/lamphun/outofcity.html (270 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A Thailand Experience by René Hasekamp Lamphun Lamphun (probably also spelled as "Lamphoon") is a small town, not too far from Chiang Mai, that absolutely is worth a visit.
		And in that book one of the first sentences in the Thai language I was supposed to be learning, was "Nai Lamphun mee chao naa", to be translated as "In Lamphun there are rice farmers".
		The samlor driver gave the book a short glance and said that there is no Wat Phra Yoon in Lamphun or in its wide surroundings.
	www.hasekamp.net /explamphun.rpps (1033 words)

	2005 Population Figures for Lamphun, Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Chiang Rai Kamphaeng Phet Lampang Lamphun Mae Hong...
		45,043 for Lamphun, Thailand is based on a number of factors and sources.
		Please bear in mind that this is only an estimate of the number of people in a given city -- actual figures can be obtained from the U.N. and government sources.
	travel.synabu.com /cities/L/Lamphun,_Thailand.html (285 words)

	South to Lamphun from Chiang Mai, Thailand
		Regular buses begin at Chang Phuak bus station and may be caught at the start of the old Chiang Mai - Lamphun Road near the Nawarat Bridge.)
		From the foundation of Chiang Mai in 1296, Lamphun has been dominated by its northern neighbor.
		Trishaw - 20 Baht.) Two chedi that are the sole intact remains of the Dvaravati civilization in Thailand stand in the grounds of this temple.
	www.chiangmai1.com /chiang_mai/south.shtml (512 words)

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