The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) organised this event at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) Public Park, marking the first-ever stargazing experience held in a city park within Chiang Mai province. NARIT brought dozens of various types of telescopes for everyone to enjoy observing stars and celestial objects in full. Last night participants … Continued
Royal Command has promoted Chiang Mai Governor Thossaphon Phuean-Udom to ministerial inspector. On 12th November 2025, the Royal Gazette published an announcement from the Office of the Prime Minister regarding the appointment. The announcement stated that His Majesty the King has commanded that Thossaphon Phuean-Udom be relieved from his position as Governor of Chiang Mai Province and appointed a … Continued
Chiang Mai is currently experiencing a severe outbreak of influenza. Since early November, a large number of school students have fallen ill with both Type A and Type B flu strains. Several schools have closed affected classrooms and shifted to online learning to curb further spread. Many children have been hospitalised with serious symptoms, causing deep concern among parents. According to Dr. So … Continued
A 63 year old vegetable seller was robbed while sleeping outside of a clothing shop in Chiang Mai. Her plea for the return of her stolen phone is making the social media rounds as she needs it back so that she can contact her son On 9th November, this vegetables and fruits vendor was sleeping outside a clothing shop in Warorot Market when her bag which contained only a mobile phone, a charger, som … Continued
Chiang Mai University Library invites everyone to join the 29th CMU Book Fair under the theme “Read Me Up: Empowering Knowledge for the Community”, held from 25 November – 3 December 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. around the CMU Main Library. The event aims to promote reading among students and the public, offering quality books at special prices and opportunities to meet leading authors. Highlights … Continued
Mae Ngat Dam has exceeded capacity though can still take in about 20 million cubic metres of water, prompting officials to increase water discharge as rains continue. As of 8th November, Mae Ngad Dam is holding 272 million cubic meters of water. Mae Kuang Udom Thara Dam in Doi Saket is also high, with 245 million cubic meters, or 93 percent of capacity. As of today, Mae Ngat Dam can still receive … Continued
The 20th Money Expo Chiang Mai 2025 officially opened today, bringing together leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, securities firms, asset management companies, and insurance providers to offer special year-end promotions for residents of Chiang Mai and nearby provinces. The event takes place from 7–9 November 2025 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport. The opening ceremony wa … Continued
Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai was honoured to welcome the captain and crew of Etihad Airways Flight EY426 on the occasion of the airline’s inaugural Abu Dhabi – Chiang Mai flight, marking the first-ever service from Abu Dhabi to Northern Thailand. This new route represents another significant milestone in promoting tourism and economic growth in Chiang Mai. Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai … Continued
The Royal Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), officially opened the 31st Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC31) at Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai on 4th November 2025. The event, held under the theme “Healthy Forests Feed the Future,” was presided over by Nikorn Sirirojananon, Dir … Continued
Researchers at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, are continuing efforts to cultivate and propagate “Euang Sae Luang” or “Euang Sae Hom”, one of the orchid species personally cherished and planted by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the garden. Propagation is being carried out in laboratories to preserve the genetic line directly from the royal plant, … Continued