For many years, while driving past the south side of the moat on my way to the Airport Plaza, I have been intrigued at the sight of the huge building that is called SuanPrung, It’s rare to ever see anyone in the garden or the car park in front of the building, which, for me, adds to the eeriness that psychiatric hospitals have held over me ever since I visited a suicidal friend who’d been sectioned back in the early nineties.
Maxim Thailand, a leading ride-hailing application, has officially launched the country’s first “Horse Carriage Service” in Lampang Province. The service provides a one-of-a-kind travel experience that blends the charm of traditional Lanna culture with modern technology. It allows tourists to enjoy safe, convenient, and comfortable journeys while creating income opportunities for local carriage dr … Continued
Get Ready for a New Adventure: World’s First “XVENTURE” Active Park Opens Oct 16 at Central Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is about to level up its play scene as Central Pattana plc, in collaboration with Singapore’s Kiztopia Group Family Edutainment Center, unveils the world’s first “XVENTURE” Active Park on October 16 at Central Chiang Mai. Spanning more than 2,200 sq.m., the groundbreaking indoor attrac … Continued
Provincial Electricity Authority officials continue to restore the power system on Nong Ho Road. They are preparing to replace electric poles along the 595-meter route, and the project is expected to take three days to complete. Power has already been restored to all affected households. Residents remain concerned about the damage to more than 22 homes and businesses, as the car insurance related … Continued
Heavy rainfall in Mae Rim caused flash floods from the highlands of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to overflow onto Chotana Road in front of the Pack Squadron. The poor drainage systems led to traffic congestion, and several vehicles had engine damage while driving through floodwaters. As of 11 am, water levels have dropped. However, further rainfall could lead to flash flooding. In response, Don Ka … Continued
A pickup truck lost control and crashed into high-voltage power poles on Nong Ho Road in Chang Phueak, resulting in 52 power poles collapse in a row. Among them, 24 poles carried 115 kilovolts. The damage extended over approximately one kilometer, affecting around 20 houses. Fortunately, no residents in the area were injured. However, both passengers in the pickup truck were seriously injured. Res … Continued
Following the recent pickup truck accident, officials from LMG Insurance Company assessed the damage and confirmed that the vehicle involved carried third-party insurance with coverage of 600,000 baht for damage to third-party property. Under the Motor Vehicle Victims Act, compensation includes 500,000 baht for the lives of passengers and 35,000 baht for the life of the driver. The company will pr … Continued
Infinity Star Language School is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest branch on the 2nd floor of the Kad Farang Village in Hang Dong, located inside the Rimping Supermarket building. The school is dedicated to helping students of all ages build strong language foundations for a brighter future. Approved by the Ministry of Education, Infinity Star Language School is led by School Direc … Continued
Retail shops across Chiang Mai are beginning to stock up on more goods, especially household items and daily necessities in anticipation of the upcoming “Half-Half” co-payment scheme, prepared to launch this October under Anutin’s government. Vendors at Siriwattana Market expressed hope that the program will roll out as soon as possible, noting that it provides benefits for both local businesses a … Continued
The Miss International Queen 2025 competition has officially launched in Chiang Mai, reinforcing Thailand’s status as a premier cultural tourism destination and enhancing the country’s soft power on the global stage. This year, 23 stunning contestants from 23 nations received a heartfelt Lanna-style welcome as they embark on a series of pre-pageant activities designed to immerse them in Thailand’s … Continued
Thotsapol Phueanudom, the newly appointed 42nd Governor of Chiang Mai Province, and his wife paid their respects to sacred objects inside the Chiang Mai Provincial Hall to seek blessings for good fortune. The worship began at the Singh Monument, regarded as the city’s lion, and continued to the Chiang Mai Provincial Government Center, where they paid homage to the royal monument of King Chulalongk … Continued
