Thailand : Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand From Wikipedia
Northern Thailand, one of the 5 regional groups of Thailand, usually describes the area covered by 17 provinces.
1. Chiang Mai 2. Chiang Rai 3. Kamphaeng Phet 4. Lampang 5. Lamphun 6. Mae Hong Son 7. Nakhon Sawan 8. Nan 9. Phayao 10. Phetchabun 11. Phichit 12. Phitsanulok 13. Phrae 14. Sukhothai 15. Tak 16. Uthai Thani 17. Uttaradit
Much of the area's territory is mountainous, making it relatively cool compared to Central Thailand. The history of Northern Thailand is dominated by the Lanna kingdom, which was founded in 1259 and remained an independent force until the 16th century. In 2000, Northern Thailand banned caffeine to thwart methamphetamine production.