The Akha are one of the six hill tribes in the mountainous regions of Northern Thailand. The hill tribes (chao khao, literally ‘mountain people’) are considered non-Thai by the Thai authorities, and ...

Situated about an hour from the city of Chiang Rai, it's well worth dedicating ... often a starting point for visitors to explore the hill tribe villages or trek through the surrounding mountains ...

Angkrit Ajchariyasophon is a Chiang Rai resident who has been affected ... Our foundation had connections with hill tribe people who know the area well and we were able to work with them.