Various Artists Hi-Fi Thai Country 3D This album is the second in a series of compilations of contemporary Thai folk from the Baichasong Label, known for its high quality production and the strong musicianship of its session players. What’s particularly notable here is how different these songs sound from the scratchy folk recordings of the past and the current day renditions backed by karaoke-sty … Continued
A thick layer of green algae has spread across the surface of Nong Khiao Reservoir at Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) Park, prompting officials to urgently begin removing the decaying algae and investigate the cause. The reservoir has recently turned visibly green as algae rapidly spread across the surface, affecting water quality and causing parts of the reservoir to begin … Continued
Chiang Mai Muang Police Station has intensified checks on entertainment venues across the city, with officers stressing zero tolerance for drugs, firearms and minors on the premises. A random inspection of 84 staff and tourists turned up no drug use. The operation falls under the policy of Pol. Lt. Gen. Krittapon Yeesakorn, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Yutthana … Continued
Advertisement for Sale of Diplomatic Car Mercedes-Benz E 350e 4MATIC The Consulate of India, Chiang Mai is offering a well-maintained Mercedes-Benz E 350e 4MATIC for sale by sealed quotation to the highest bidder. Vehicle Details • Model: Mercedes-Benz E 350e 4MATIC • Year of Purchase: 2018 • Colour: Black • Transmission: Automatic 9-Speed • Fuel Type: Hybrid & Gasoline • Mileage: 160,000 km • … Continued
The northern regional round of the “Youth Preserve Thai Songs” Season 3 competition opened at Central Chiang Mai Airport on 5 September, with Chiang Mai Governor Ratthaphon Naradisorn presiding over the event. Organised by the Crown Property Bureau, the nationwide competition gives young singers the chance to perform luk krung, luk thung and contemporary Thai songs, with trophies, certificates and … Continued
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle announce the appointment of Ivan Giles as General Manager, marking a new chapter for the resort amid the rice fields and mountains of Northern Thailand. With more than 20 years of international hospitality experience across the Americas and Asia, Ivan arrives in Northern Thailand from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, where he … Continued
Chiang Mai’s disaster command centre met today (3rd September) to prepare for heavy to very heavy rain expected across the north from the 4th to the 7th, driven by a monsoon trough combined with the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Key points from the meeting, chaired by deputy governor Siwakorn Buapong: River levels are currently falling but flash floods … Continued
Chiang Mai’s cheerleading community came together recently for CHIANG MAI CHEER 2026, a provincial competition held to select athletes who will represent Chiang Mai at upcoming national sporting events. Organised by the Cheerleading Division of the Chiang Mai Sports Association, the competition took place at The Pantip Lifestyle Hub Chiang Mai, with Assistant Professor Chaiporn Kaewwiwat, Secretar … Continued
Officials from the Protected Area Regional Office 16, under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, inspected a lion cafe on Chang Klan Road after Chinese media reported that a Chinese tourist visiting Chiang Mai had been bitten on the face by a lion cub, with the venue paying compensation of 4,000 baht. The story went viral on Chinese social media before reaching local … Continued
The Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports held a FAM Trip called “Chiang Mai Night Out” on 2nd–3rd September 2026, part of the province’s 12 Months 12 Festivals high-value tourism programme, aimed at boosting gastronomy tourism and giving local dishes and know-how a bigger economic role. Ittirath Sinarak, Chiang Mai’s Tourism and Sports Chief, welcomed media, influencers and tourism o … Continued
A large sli tree collapsed across the road up Doi Suthep near Nam Tok Rap Sadet this afternoon (1st September), crushing a parked NT company vehicle. No one was injured. The tree, over 20 metres tall, blocked all traffic in both directions for nearly an hour. Officials cut it into sections with chainsaws, after which locals and tourists worked together to clear the pieces from the road, reopening … Continued
