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Busy Little Bird: Meet the Powerhouse behind Free Bird Café

There is a lot going on at Free Bird Café, and it all comes together efficiently, seamlessly, and with a bounce to its steps, thanks to Lisa Nesser, the remarkable woman behind it all.

Chiang Mai Coffee City

Chiang Mai’s love affair with coffee may be new, but it is strong, passionate and promising to endure. Our mountains produce high grade coffee which rivals some of the best in the world and our plethora of coffee shops are gathering places where beans, conversations and ideas are brewed. There are many cities across the globe — Seattle, Melbourne, Vienna — where coffee is deeply embedded into the … Continued

New Boutique Hotels in Phra Singh

There is something to be said about stepping out of your hotel and being within mere minutes’ walk of some of the city’s most iconic and important sites. Check these new sleeps in Phra Singh.

Sun Bridge Foods

While Chiang Mai is awash with Japanese restaurants, sometimes you just want to have some at home, or serve food to visiting guests. So why not try the high quality pre-cooked foods and frozen foods from Sun Bridge Foods?

Palm Springs Privato: Live the Ultimate Life

This latest project by Palm Springs, a property developer which has been around for over three decades, will entice those looking for a lavish and modern lifestyle which comes with all the convenience, comfort and safety expected from discerning buyers.

Expats Finding Spaces & Expressions

Soon after retiring from the international school where he taught, Turner, with the help of some English teacher friends, opened a branch of The Gate Theatre, originally based in Northwest Indiana, right here in Chiang Mai.

Psign by Chef Puri

An ambitious young chef who had his first experience in front of the stove when he was a remarkably young 5 years old, Chef Puri has been on a non-stop culinary journey back and forth between Thailand and the US for much of his life.

Aesthetic New Hotels round Town

As we all know, Chiang Mai is more than the sum of its old city. So if you fancy staying by the river or near the bustling Nimman, we’ve got you.

The FERC – Impacting Rural Education Across Northern Thailand

This non-profit organisation has been truly instrumental in reshaping many children’s futures, forever changing the course of these kids’ lives.

Editorial: August 2019

I will present many of the ideas and suggestions generated from the meeting to working committees here in Chiang Mai and report on them as they — fingers crossed — develop or bear fruit.

Chiang Mai University going Green and Smart

Interestingly enough, Chiang Mai University is developing its own parallel initiative, in hopes that Chiang Mai can learn from (and perhaps even speed up) its own implementation.

Chic New Restaurants

These are personal restaurants, and you really feel the passion of their owners when you step in.

The Book Hunter

Leo has a limitless desire to seek out books; and not necessarily for his shop. He insists that he couldn’t care less about money, but instead has a general thirst for the written word that has driven him to many a corner and alleyway around the globe.

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Doi Suthep-Pui park hits trail run organiser with fine over unauthorised branch cutting

Fri 7th Aug

Doi Suthep-Pui National Park has issued a clarification after images circulated on Facebook showing unauthorised work carried out in the park without permission from park officials. According to the online reports, tree branches were cut and handrails installed across a stream along the Wang Bua Ban-Baan Khun Chang Kian nature trail, with the work reportedly carried out for the CM6 trail running e … Continued

Volleyball fever grips Chiang Mai as fans queue from 10.30pm for SEA V Cup tickets

Thu 6th Aug

Excitement over the SEA V Cup 2026’s second leg, set to take place in Chiang Mai from 7th–9th August, reached fever pitch this morning as thousands of volleyball fans lined up at the 700th Anniversary Stadium for the first day of offline ticket sales. The earliest fan in line arrived at 10.30pm the previous night, more than 10 hours before the ticket counter opened at 9am, determined not to miss o … Continued

Chiang Mai kicks off ICOMOS technical evaluation for World Heritage bid

Wed 5th Aug

On the 4th August, Chiang Mai governor Rattaphon Naradisorn along with Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation president Phichai Lertpongadisorn and Dr Raweewan Bhuridej, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, hosted a meeting with relevant agencies and welcomed Sharif Shams Imon, an expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). … Continued

August Highlights at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping

Wed 5th Aug

Make the most of August with a collection of exclusive experiences thoughtfully curated for every occasion. Whether gathering with loved ones, indulging in exceptional dining, or embracing a well-deserved wellness escape, August is the perfect time to experience InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping. 8.8 Dining Collection Exclusive Offers Exclusive dining offers available on Megatix A Taste of … Continued

Chiang Mai issues urgent order ahead of heavy rain 6th–8th August

Wed 5th Aug

Chiang Mai province has ordered all agencies to prepare for heavy rain expected between 6th–8th August 2026. Governor Rattaphon Naradisorn said the province has been tracking weather data with the Northern Meteorological Centre, which found that a monsoon trough crossing upper northern and upper northeastern Thailand, combined with a strong southwest monsoon, is likely to bring heavy to very heavy … Continued

Regina Coeli x Butterbear FUN RUN 2026 – Registration Now Open

Wed 5th Aug

Registration Now Open for Regina Coeli x Butterbear FUN RUN 2026 The Regina Coeli College Chiang Mai Alumni Association is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Regina Coeli x Butterbear FUN RUN 2026, a charity event promoting health, community engagement and charitable giving. Part of the event proceeds will be donated to the Suandok Hospital Foundation in support of its medic … Continued

Chiang Mai’s Streets to Become a Contemporary Lanna Fashion Runway

Tue 4th Aug

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiang Mai Office, in collaboration with MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center, invites the public to experience “LANNA HAUTE COUTURE – When the Streets Become Couture,” a spectacular fashion event that will transform Chiang Mai’s city streets into a contemporary runway. Held under the “Feel ALL the Feelings @ Chiang Mai” campaign, the event will showcase the beauty of … Continued

Water resource management under control for now, says authorities 

Tue 4th Aug

The Chiang Mai Irrigation Project has confirmed that water levels in the Ping River and its tributaries flowing into Chiang Mai city, including the Mae Taeng and Mae Rim waterways, remain within normal limits, currently sitting below 30% of channel capacity despite an upward trend. Kuakul Manasamphansakul, Director of the Chiang Mai Irrigation Project, said the department is closely monitoring met … Continued

The buffalo noodle shop in Phrao worth the drive

Tue 4th Aug

Most noodle shops hedge their bets with a menu that covers beef, pork and chicken just in case. Not “Kuaytiew Kwai Nan Daeng” in Phrao, which has spent the last seven years betting everything on buffalo…and winning that bet convincingly enough to pull customers 180 kilometres from Chiang Mai city and back. The star of the show is “sod phad rad soup”, a dish where thin slices of hip, sirloin and te … Continued

Tourist police investigate Tha Pae Gate altercation between Chinese visitors and Thai local

Tue 4th Aug

Tourist police from Division 2 have joined Chiang Mai City Police to investigate a viral video showing an altercation between a Chinese tourist family and a Thai local near Tha Pae Gate. The incident occurred on 1st August 2026 at around 12pm, when a group of nine Chinese tourists, including children and elderly members, brushed past a Thai individual, sparking a dispute that escalated into pushin … Continued

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