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Reviving the Ancient: The Khuan Khama Community

Kuan Khama is an ancient community located around the north western area of the old city between Hua Lin Corner and Chang Phuak Gate. There aren’t too many reasons to visit this area, unless you are heading to Fah Lanna Spa for a massage, hanging out in any of a number of great cafes or stopping to take selfies with some cool graffiti hidden down the labyrinth of sois.

More Glorious Food

Every month we sacrifice our waist-lines to explore new restaurants and eateries, selflessly gorging ourselves on your behalf…you’re welcome!

Branching Out

You know you have got it right when you find yourself opening a new branch. Here are some of our favourite venue… in new destinations.

Like a Great Pizza Pie

There are endless debates online about the best pizzas in Chiang Mai and frankly we think it’s a matter of taste and preference. Here are three more to add to the growing list.

7 Hot Springs in Chiang Mai

It’s still winter-ish! So why not slip into a hot spring, soak away your woes and emerge all fresh and perky!

Counter Air Pollution with Absolute Health

The haze season is nearly here. In fact, the smog has already devoured Bangkok and Chiang Mai is only a few weeks — dare we hope months — away from this annual catastrophe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has labelled air pollution a global public health emergency.

Editorial: February 2019

I am as guilty as most of you: in my lifetime I have likely created an actual (hopefully small) mountain’s worth of unrecycled waste. Blame it on ignorance, convenience or wilful self-indulgence, at the end of the day, I have contributed greatly to the woes of our environment. And so have you.

Tempting Strawberry Lover Package at Varee Spa

If you find yourself in need of some quiet time and a good soothing massage while shopping at the hectic Night Bazaar, then head on over to the welcoming Varee Spa, on the 4th floor of Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai.

Smart Home: Magic at your Fingertips

Most of us have had to pick our jaws off the floor because of technology at some point in our lives – the first time we held a remote control, received an email, put on a VR headset…the list goes on.

Very Observant: An interview with Very Thai author, Philip Cornwel-Smith

It is very difficult to go against the master template, so Thais have always got their novelty from bringing in things from the outside. Being very receptive to imports, Thais have fun with it. God forbid you have fun with traditions!’

Mr. Can Do:A King’s Forest Warrior

His weathered hands, marked with deep lines and prominent veins, swept through the air, a finger pointing towards the endless cornfields lining the mountain slopes around us. Where corn now grows, he told us, was once the forest he spent over a decade creating. Dr. Samart Sumanochitraporn, fondly nicknamed Mr. Can Do, was only 25 when he was assigned to the Water Source Protection Unit in Doi Sam … Continued

Jai Thep is Back

If you were fortunate enough to have gone to Jai Thep Festival last year, then surely you must have already bought your tickets for this year’s event. If you haven’t been yet, read on and then get booking, because this three day festival is one of the highlights of Chiang Mai’s annual calendar.

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Police seize 549,000 baht in an international fraud case

Tue 16th Sep

Police from Provincial Police Region 5 have arrested seven suspects involved in an international money withdrawal operation linked to a Chinese call center gang. A total of 549,000 baht in cash was seized. The Central Information Technology Center of the Royal Thai Police alerted local officers that Saranpong, a 51-year-old man who served as a cashier and driver, along with his associates, had bee … Continued

Military helicopters in 69 emergency missions

Tue 16th Sep

  According to helicopters from the Naresuan Force and the Phamuang Force, along with medical teams from various hospitals in 17 northern provinces, assistance was provided in transferring patients during emergencies between October 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025. A total of 69 emergency transfer missions were carried out during this period. Most recently, on September 1, 2025, the Phamuang Force, … Continued

Ambassador Sports Tournament 2025 Press Conference Held in Chiang Mai

Tue 16th Sep

Ambassador Bilingual Academy, Chiang Mai, hosted a press conference for the upcoming Ambassador Sports Tournament 2025 at Pantip Lifestyle Hub, Chiang Mai. The event was organized in collaboration with the Chiang Mai Provincial Education Office, the Chiang Mai Sports Association, and the Government Savings Bank, Region 8, with the goal of announcing the tournament’s readiness and inviting young at … Continued

Vendors continue using QR Payments despite mule account freeze risks

Tue 16th Sep

The measures to freeze mule accounts have an impact on merchants. Many shops across Thailand have stopped accepting scan-and-pay transactions due to fears of receiving money from mule accounts. However, at Siriwattana Market, QR code payment signs are still in use. Vendors continue to accept digital payments, explaining that despite the risks, they cannot sell their goods without accepting bank tr … Continued

Doctor warns of easy spread of RSV

Mon 15th Sep

Dr. Jiraruj Chomchai, a pediatrician specializing in respiratory and critical care at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, shared an update on the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) outbreak via his Facebook page. “This week, the children with RSV requiring intubation are incredibly young. The youngest is just 24 days old, followed by another at 30 days. Some infants under two months old need High F … Continued

Provincial Police Region 5 seize a large haul of drug

Mon 15th Sep

On September 15, Chiang Mai Governor Thotsapol Phueanudom, together with the Commander of Provincial Police Region 5 and representatives from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board Region 5, announced the arrest of a major drug trafficker. Authorities seized 3,730,000 methamphetamine pills and a large shipment of crystal methamphetamine weighing 100 kilograms. Anusorn Masuk, a 24-year-old man f … Continued

Officials and soldiers assist villagers after truck crash

Mon 15th Sep

Soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division, along with officials from the Chang Phueak Subdistrict Administrative Organization, went to the area to help villagers clean up the ruins of houses and shops damaged by the pickup truck accident on September 9th. The villagers had not yet received any compensation. The mayor of the Chang Phueak Subdistrict Administrative Organization admitted he was concern … Continued

Army Commander speaks in Chiang Mai on border situation and national security

Mon 15th Sep

Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the Second Army Area, visited Chiang Mai to give a special lecture titled “True Stories from the Border” at the Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Convention Hall, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. The event was attended by more than 2,000 people, including students, people in general, and military cadets. During his speech, Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang pra … Continued

Geese excitement wanes

Sat 13th Sep

The goose fever seems to have died down, following weeks of excitement and l daily crowds to watch the ten geese swan about the moat. The geese appear to have settled into their new home and are now part and parcel of the Chiang Mai cityscape.

Maxim Launches Thailand’s First Horse Carriage Service with Huge Historical Parade for Locals

Fri 12th Sep

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

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