Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, Thailand
Tradition, Temples, and Legal Insights
November 8 – 15, 2026
8 CLE Hours
Experience Thailand’s Most Captivating Highlights
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Shangri-La Chiang Mai The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai
Shangri-La Chiang Mai The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai
Shangri-La Chiang Mai – Located in the heart of Chiang Mai and surrounded by stunning vistas of Northern Thailand’s mountain ranges.
The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai – Nestled on the island in the middle of the Kok River.
WHERE:
Shangri-La Chiang Mai – 89/8 Chang Klan Road, Muang, Chiang Mai Riverie by Katathani – 1129 Kraisorasit, Chiang Rai 3 mi. from Chiang Mai Airport 7 mi. to Chiang Rai Airport
Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- There are so many choices for fun & adventure!
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- MARY DESPAIN, Destination Specialist
- 907-231-2111
- explore@destinationcles.com
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 8, 2026
ARRIVAL
Transportation from airport to hotel provided
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Kick off your Chiang Mai CLE experience with a warm welcome reception! Connect with fellow legal professionals, enjoy local flavors, and set the tone for an inspiring conference in this beautiful cultural hub.
Monday, November 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Wat Doi Suthep and White Hmong Hilltribe Tour
After breakfast, we will explore Thailand’s rich culture beyond Chiang Mai’s city center. Begin at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred mountain pagoda with stunning views and a gilded stupa, where you’ll learn about Thai Buddhist beliefs. Travel higher into the hills by songtaew (local truck) to the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project for fresh Arabica coffee and insights into the region’s coffee industry. Continue to a White Hmong hilltribe village to meet locals and discover their unique traditions. After this cultural journey, return to Chiang Mai and your hotel.
5:00 p.m.
Chiang Mai Night Discovery with Dinner
This evening, we’ll experience a traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show. Enjoy Thai fare served family-style on low tables while you sit cross-legged on floor mats with fellow guests. While you savor typical Thai dishes, performers from across northern Thailand will entertain with songs, dances and music from the region. Watch as locals perform the Thai Finger Dance, a candle dance, and even a thrilling sword dance. Guests are usually invited to participate in the traditional Ramwong (a Thai folkdance synchronized to drum beats). The evening ends with a final show by members of hill tribes like Yao, Meo, Karen and Lahu. You’ll notice the differences in their appearance and dress. After dinner, head to Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar, which is perhaps the city’s most popular must-do attraction. The colorful mix of regular shops and stalls create a unique market buzz. You’ll find everything for sale here, from ersatz designer brands to embroidered hill tribes textiles, lacquer ware, silver jewelry, carvings, silks, ceramics and antiques.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CLE Sessions - TBA
1:00 p.m.
Culinary Lesson in a Baan Huan Nuan with Lunch
A Lanna–style school located in a country-side village, Just 15 minutes from the city of Chiang Mai. The school offers lessons in how to cook delicious Thai food, Thai sweets, fruit-carving and presentation. The atmosphere surrounding the school is filled with warmth, understanding empathy and helpfulness, all representing ancient, traditional Lanna custom and culture. You’ll be returned to your hotel with a full stomach and a deeper understanding of Chiang Mai’s food culture.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Excursion to Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Mae Tang for an unforgettable elephant sanctuary tour. Feed and interact with these majestic creatures while learning about their care from specialists. Dress in local attire, prepare healthy treats, and observe the elephants as they play in mud and sand spas. Afterward, you’ll shower, change your clothes, and savor a traditional Thai buffet lunch, including vegetarian options. Relax on the 1-hour ride back to your hotel.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
CLE Sessions TBA
Friday, November 13, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Following breakfast, you will travel overland to the far north of Thailand, crossing mountains and passing scenic valleys. Stop at Wiang Pa Pao. Famous for its hot springs and visit Yao and Akha hilltribe villages. This afternoon, we’ll explore Chiang Rai’s contemporary artistic gem, Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Completed in 1997, the White Temple is otherworldly in scope and scale, blending modern art with traditional Buddhist symbolism. Cross its main bridge, flanked by outreaching hands symbolizing unchecked desire, and admire the temple’s fine craftsmanship up close. You will then visit nearby Baan Dam Museum, which is an art piece that creates imagination for the viewers in many perspectives and houses a collection of items used in daily life of the past. Your day will end at the hotel for check-in. Includes lunch.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Golden Triangle Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Venture beyond Chiang Rai to explore the waterways, villages, and farms of the countryside. Begin by boarding a long-tail boat for a cruise along the Mekong—one of the longest rivers in Asia. You’ll sail past the villages of hilltribes en route to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos come together.
Disembark for an included lunch overlooking the Mekong, then make your way to Choui Fong Tea, a plantation that specializes in oolong. Link up with an expert for a guided tour, and after, sample three different kinds of local tea. Savor each sip—and the view of the terraced fields unfurling before you—then call it a day.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
DEPARTURE
Depart Chiang Rai
Morning transportation provided to the airport.
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
Attorney Only
One Traveler - 1 CLE Pass
$5500
$1,000/PP Deposit thru July 1, 2026
Attorney & Guest
Two Travelers - 1 CLE Pass
$6500
$1,000/PP Deposit thru July 1, 2026
Two Attorneys
Two Travelers - 2 CLE Passes
$7500
$1,000/PP Deposit thru July 1, 2026
A $500 late registration fee will apply for registrations completed after May 1, 2026.
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If you register less than 45 days before the conference we'll instruct you on how to secure credit yourself.
Specialized credits are based on our assessment of their qualifications, subject to your state's approval.