Parts of the mountain ranges are within national parks which are still fertile and verdant with plentiful flora and fauna. There are many locations for tourists to visit the hill tribes who live on high hills.

Chiang Mai province is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, includes diverse dialects, a delectable cuisine, distinctive architecture, traditional values, lively festivals, numerous handicrafts workshops, northern style massage, and classical dances. Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources including mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. The presence of numerous hill tribes that feature a wealth of unique cultures enhances Chiang Mai’s distinctive diversity. Hill tribe trekking, often combined with river rafting and elephant riding has always been one of Chiang Mai’s greatest tourist attractions.

Dear colleagues

On behalf of the organizing committee and Thai Association for the Study of the Liver (THASL), it is our great honor to invite you to the 4^th ASEAN Perspective in Liver Diseases 2016 (APLD 2016). The conference will be held on 20-23 January 2016 at Khum Kham Convention Complex, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chiang Mai province is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources including mountains, waterfalls and rivers. The presence of numerous hill tribes that feature a wealth of unique cultures enhances Chiang Mai’s distinctive diversity. Hill tribe trekking, often combined with river rafting and elephant riding has always been one of Chiang Mai’s greatest tourist attractions.

Welcome to the 4^th APLD 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Sawasdee krab.

Tawesak Tanwandee, M.D.

President of APLD 2016 Organizing Committee
President of Thai Association for the Study of the Liver (THASL)