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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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Chiang Mai Tourism Roadshow Ignites Market Interest in Seoul

Fri 15th May

The Association of Northern Tourism Federation- Chiang Mai, supported by Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization successfully launched a strategic roadshow in Seoul to strengthen Tourism ties between Thailand and South Korea. Led by Mrs. Wityalak Samchai, Vice President of Chiang Mai PAO, the delegation featured 35 key operators—including Hotels, Travel Agencies, and Local Communities—en … Continued

Smart Nimman: Chiang Mai unveils prototype for Nimmanhaemin smart city transformation

Fri 15th May

Chiang Mai has taken a big step towards its smart city ambitions, with multiple agencies joining forces to drive the Smart Nimman project — a wide-ranging infrastructure overhaul of the Nimmanhaemin Road area.   On the 14th of May, Chiang Mai Municipality Mayor Asanee Buranupakorn delegated Deputy Mayor Wisakha Panyachuay to represent the city at a public consultation meeting held at Chiang Mai Un … Continued

Chiang Mai issues urgent flood warning for all 25 districts as rainy season begins

Fri 15th May

Chiang Mai has issued its first urgent weather warning of the season, alerting all 25 districts to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall between the 14th and 18th of May 2026, with risks of flash floods, forest runoff and waterlogging across the province. The warning comes as the Thai Meteorological Department officially declared the start of the rainy season on the 15th of May — noting that th … Continued

Inthakin festival opens with Buddha procession

Thu 14th May

The 2026 Inthakin City Pillar Festival got underway yesterday afternoon (13th May) with a procession of Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha, Lanna Buddha image housed at Wat Chang Taem and brought out just twice a year — during Songkran and Inthakin. Believed to summon seasonal rains to benefit farmers, the image was carried through the city’s streets on a ceremonial float, accompanied by horses, ancient warrio … Continued

GoVeraClinic and Go Green bring modern aesthetics and traditional medicine together in Chiang Mai

Wed 13th May

Two clinics operating under a shared philosophy have set up in Chiang Mai, combining aesthetic treatments with Thai traditional medicine to offer what they describe as a more integrated approach to health and beauty. GoVeraClinic handles the aesthetic side, offering skincare, facial contouring and wellness treatments under medical supervision. Consultations are carried out by licensed doctors, wit … Continued

Buffalo ‘Bai Boon’ rescued from two-metre canal by volunteers and locals

Wed 13th May

Yesterday evening (12th May), staff from the Chiang Mai Ruam Katanyu Foundation Volunteer Coordination Centre rushed to the rescue of Bai Boon, a beloved buffalo, after she fell into a concrete drainage canal approximately two metres deep in Pa Daet subdistrict, and was unable to climb out unaided. After working at the rescue for some time, staff and volunteers successfully lifted Bai Boon from th … Continued

Floodwater briefly overtakes low bridge in Mae Chaem following heavy highland rain

Tue 12th May

Heavy rainfall in the hills above Mae Chaem sent floodwater surging across the concrete bridge at Ban Kong Kan, Mae Suek subdistrict, Chiang Mai yesterday afternoon, between 4pm and 5pm. The bridge sits relatively low over the stream, meaning that when large volumes of water converge rapidly, it can appear to be submerged — though officials were quick to clarify that water levels remained shallow … Continued

Chiang Mai levels up with “THE KING OF CHIANG MAI E-SPORTS 2026”

Mon 11th May

Chiang Mai is leaning further into its creative future with the launch of “THE KING OF CHIANG MAI E-SPORTS 2026,” a major esports event positioning the city as both a digital content hub and a destination for next-generation tourism. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday 9 May 2026 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport, presided over by Chiang Mai Vice Governor Boonlue Thammathoranu … Continued

Inthakin Pillar festival 2026 

Mon 11th May

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai Office invites Buddhists and visitors to take part in the Sai Khan Dok Inthakin Worship Festival, one of Lanna’s most sacred annual traditions, held at Wat Chedi Luang. The ceremony honours the Inthakin, Chiang Mai’s city pillar, long venerated as the spiritual heart of the city and a symbol of stability, prosperity and wellbeing. Known locally by … Continued

Two arrested at Tha Pae Gate for selling pigeon feed — again

Mon 11th May

Despite months of crackdowns, the illegal pigeon feed trade at Tha Pae Gate refuses to die. Municipal enforcement officers made two more arrests on 11th May, catching the pair red-handed selling bird feed and luring pigeons for tourist photo opportunities. The most recent problem has persisted since Chiang Mai city municipality, police and related agencies launched coordinated patrols and arrests … Continued

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