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The north is the home of Thailand's earliest civilization and is famous for its
hospitable and courteous people, as well as many sites of archaeological and cultural
interest such as the Ancient City of Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand some
700 years ago and Wat Phra Borommathat Doi Suthep near Chiang Mai, where some relics
of Buddha are kept. Phra Buddha Chinarat, said to be the most beautiful Buddha image
in Thailand can be found at Wat Phra Si Ratana- Mahathat in Phitsanulok. In addition,
the northern region is the home to Thailand's many colorful hill tribes such as
the Lahu of Tak and the Yao, Akha, Karen, Hmong, and Lisu tribes of the Chiang Mai
and Chiang Rai mountain regions.
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