This part of Thailand is only a couple hundred kilometers from Myanmar,  where there is often unrest in their political scene.   Several of the mountain tribes of people have moved down into Thailand for security mostly.   Thailand has encouraged them to settle in a village near Chaing Mai, to show tourists their tribal customs and crafts.  

One of these are the Kayan or Karen people,  where the women wear brass neck rings,  originally as protection against Tiger attacks,  but they have become a symbol of beauty,  the longer the neck. the more beautiful, they say.  Mostly their craft is weaving.

Another tribe with a few homes in this village were the Akha people.   Their craft is in silver work and they have elaborate costumes and head dresses.

These 2 young ladies were very beautiful,  without long necks! 

There were a couple others tribes,  I believe 5 in all,  that live in this village.

If you remember the Clint Eastwood Movie Gran Torino, this people group will sound familiar