Chiang Mai Province of approximately . The mountains of the Daen Lao Range () at the north end of the province, the Thanon Thong Chai Range () stretching in a north-south direction, and the Khun Tan Range in the east of the province are covered by rain forest. The Mae Ping, one of the major tributaries of the Chao Phraya River, originates in the Daen Lao mountains. The highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inthanon at , is in Chiang Mai Province. Several other national parks are also in the province: Doi Suthep-Pui, Ob Luang, Sri Lanna, Huai Nam Dang, Mae Wang, and Pha
Masahiro Doi Masahiro Doi He is the current batting coach for the Chunichi Dragons. Born in Kashiwara, Osaka, Doi attended Daitetsu High School, dropping out before graduation. Doi led the Pacific League in hits in 1964 and 1967 with 168 and 147 respectively. He was a 1968 Best Nine Award-winner as an outfielder. Doi was a bit player in the Black Mist Scandal, which embroiled NPB from 1979–1971. In July 1970 Doi was prosecuted for illegal gambling. He was later suspended by the league for a month. The following season was the best of Doi's career, as he hit .309 with 40