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The Bangkok Post
The Bangkok Post
After the sun sank over the Wang River, a caravan of classic horse-drawn carriages stationed in front of Wat Chiang Rai and acting Capt Supoj Chairuamkoon was in the saddle to welcome tourists on a sightseeing tour. In the northern town of Lampang, this has long been a popular way of exploring historical sites and watching local life from day to night. When a bell rang for boarding, a four-year Mongolian pony led the squadron, with turn signals, tail and brake lights, as well as a vehicle licence and type 1 auto insurance to cover individuals and vehicles involved in an accident. Riding down W…