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Raya Heritage
Chiang Mai, Thailand · Independent · Core Luxury
Billed as Thailand's first artisanal resort when it opened in August 2018 on the Ping River north of Chiang Mai. Thai architect Boonlert Hemvijitraphan of BOONDESIGN arranged 33 suites in an L-shape of terracotta roofs, vintage hardwood columns, and mulberry-paper screens that evoke Lanna settlements without copying them. Interiors by Vichada Sitakalin draw on crafts from northern Thailand, Laos, Shan State, and Yunnan; Khu Khao is the signature restaurant. A Leading Hotels of the World member.
- 38 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Don Kaeo
- Rooms from 807 sq ft (75 m²)
- Architect: Boonlert Hemvijitraphan (BOONDESIGN)
- Interiors: Vichada Sitakalin
About Raya Heritage
- Opened in August 2018 on the banks of the Ping River, billed as Thailand's first artisanal resort.
- Designed by Thai architect Boonlert Hemvijitraphan of BOONDESIGN, with terracotta tiles, hipped gables, vintage hardwood columns, and mulberry-paper screens.
- Its 33 suites draw on crafts from northern Thailand, Laos, Myanmar's Shan State, and China's Yunnan; interiors by Vichada Sitakalin.
- Signature restaurant Khu Khao, plus the Laan Cha tea terrace, Baan Ta lounge, and Ai Waan Spa.
- 14 km from Chiang Mai Airport.
History
Raya Heritage opened in August 2018 on the banks of the Ping River, about a twenty-minute drive north of central Chiang Mai, billed as Thailand's first "artisanal" resort. Designed by Thai architect Boonlert Hemvijitraphan of BOONDESIGN (designed 2015, completed 2018), the low-impact, three-storey buildings arranged in an L-shape evoke traditional Lanna settlements without literally reproducing ancient architecture, using terracotta roof tiles, hipped gables, vintage hardwood columns and mulberry-paper screens.
The 33-suite riverside retreat draws on the crafts and living traditions of northern Thailand, northern Laos, Myanmar's Shan State and China's Yunnan, employing local artisans throughout, with interiors by designer Vichada Sitakalin. Its signature restaurant Khu Khao serves regional dishes, complemented by the Laan Cha tea terrace, the Baan Ta lounge and the Ai Waan Spa.
The setting
5 km from Tribal Museum. 6 km from Chiang Mai National Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Khu Khao — Restaurant
- Baan Ta Lounge & Lawn — Bar
- Laan Cha Tea Terrace — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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