Chiang Mai University

Outside of Bangkok, CMU, known locally as Mor Chor, is Thailand’s oldest, largest, and most renowned institute of higher education.

The Faculty of Economics was established on September 28, 1993. Previously, it was a department in the faculty of Social Sciences. The faculty has a long history of research and associated academic activities, extending over a period of 39 years. The Bachelor’s Degree in Economics has been continuously offered since June 1964. From 1964 to the present there are more than 3,400 undergraduate and 400 graduate students who completed their study program in Economics.

The program aims to create graduates with knowledge and understanding of broad social and economic conditions. Moreover, our graduates are able to perform work and undertake self-development that enables them to advance with the rapid changes in technology and the dynamic economic activities in various regions of the international workplace.

Chiang Mai, the city

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Chiang Mai is a city built on the roots of a traditional heritage that dig deep into the soil of time. It's a city with a beautiful cultural personality of its own. In addition, it's been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature.

The people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe. Along with all this, a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment all help to make Chiang Mai one of Thailand's prime tourist attractions.

Topography

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A large part (69.31%) of Chiang Mai's land is covered by mountains and forests. These generally run in a north-south pattern through the province and give birth to several streams and tributaries (such as the Mae Jam, Mae Ngud, and Mae Klang) which in turn feed important rivers and irrigation canals (such as the Muang and Faay) which provide the water necessary to Chiang Mai's agriculture.

Chiang Mai's largest and most important river is the Ping, which originates in the mountains of Chiang Dao and flows southward for 540 kilometers (337.5 miles). It is along the banks of this river that Chiang Mai's flat, fertile valley area lies.

Chiang Mai is also home to Inthanon Mountain, which stands 2,575 meters (8,448 feet) above sea level and is Thailand's highest mountain.

Climate

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Cool Season : (late October to end of February). average temperature 21C and much cooler at night. The coldest months are December and January.

Hot Season : (early March to end of May) Average temperature 29.9C. The hottest month is April.

Rainy Season : (early June to end of October). Average temperature 25.5C. The wettest month is September.

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