Large rocks broke away from a mountainside on Highway 108 this morning, blocking traffic on a stretch of road in Khun Yuam district, Mae Hong Son province. The Department of Highways says continuous rainfall and water erosion caused the collapse at kilometre markers 300+775 to 300+825 on the Nong Haeng–Mae Surin section, in the Ban Mae Surin area. The Khun Yuam Highway Unit deployed staff and heav … Continued
Pu Sae Ya Sae is an annual ceremony held in Mae Hia, just south of the city in the foothills of Doi Suthep-Pui, where a buffalo is sacrificed and eaten — raw — by a local who claims to be possessed by the spirit of a giant. The story behind this unusual tradition is that a long time ago, two giants by the name of Pu Sae and Ya Sae — grandfather Sae and grandmother Sae — roamed these hills and, bei … Continued
Chiang Mai airport customs officers, working in collaboration with airport authorities, arrested two Chinese nationals on 31st May as they attempted to smuggle cannabis buds out of the country concealed in snack bags inside their luggage, bound for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The first passenger was found carrying 12 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis buds hidden among snack items … Continued
Chiang Mai Governor Rattaphon Naradit conducted site visits on 29th May to seven key temples and cultural heritage sites nominated as part of the city’s bid for UNESCO World Heritage status, ahead of an official assessment by experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) scheduled for 3rd–8th August. The sites visited included Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chiang Man, Wat P … Continued
Tens of thousands of Buddhist faithful and tourists gathered on the evening of 30th May at the Khruba Srivichai Monument for the annual Tiao Khuen Doi tradition, walking in procession up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep ahead of Visakha Bucha Day. Chiang Mai Governor Rattaphon Naradit presided over the ceremony, bearing royally bestowed bathing water and triple robes donated by His Majesty the King, wh … Continued
Mae Ping Police Station has launched a sustained operation targeting foreign nationals in its jurisdiction, focusing on illegal residency and employment, foreign-nominee business fronts, transnational influence networks and individuals suspected of exploiting the area for unlawful gain. Officers from the crime suppression unit have been conducting regular sweeps of gathering points and areas with … Continued
Video footage circulating on social media has sparked widespread criticism after some participants in this year’s Tiao Khuen Doi tradition were filmed riding on the roofs of red songthaews on the road up to Doi Suthep — in some cases scrolling on their phones while perched on top of moving vehicles. Tens of thousands of people took part in the annual night walk on 30th May, trekking 14 kilometres … Continued
Central Pattana Plc., Thailand’s leading sustainable real estate developer under the vision “Imagining Better Futures for All,” continues to strengthen its position as a key driver of Thailand’s MICE industry. The company’s network of Central Pattana Multipurpose Halls across eight shopping centers nationwide has been recognized with 10 prestigious MICE Venue Standard Awards at MICE Standards Day … Continued
The Department of Highways has reversed course on its proposed elevated highway along Route 121, the canal road, dropping both the flyover and underpass options that had drawn widespread public criticism since last year. At the fourth round of public hearings on 21st May, the department’s consultants presented a revised approach focused on lane expansion and traffic flow adjustments within the den … Continued
Pop-Up Showcase Upcycle Vol.2 returns with another inspiring showcase of eco-conscious designs from Thai sustainable brands, featuring upcycled products and Eco Workshops in celebration of World Environment Day. 5 – 7 June 2026 5 June 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 6 – 7 June 2026 | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai by Central Group, in collaboration with the Office … Continued
