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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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Tourism numbers low ahead of Songkran 

Wed 8th Apr

Chiang Mai braces for a much quieter Songkran than anticipated, as bookings lag and air quality fears persist.  Golden cassia trees are blooming along Chiang Mai’s moat, their yellow flowers a familiar signal that Songkran is approaching — but this year, the festive mood is tempered by concerns over tourist numbers, air quality and the state of the moat water itself. Hotel bookings for the long So … Continued

Chiang Mai expands wildfire disaster zones to cover nine districts

Wed 8th Apr

Chiang Mai has declared an additional three districts as wildfire disaster zones, bringing the total number of affected districts to nine, as fires continue to spread across the province with no sign of abating. The province had previously designated six districts — Hot, Samoeng, Chiang Dao, Doi Saket, Mae Taeng and Mae Wang — as public disaster areas covering 38 sub-districts, 324 villages and 27 … Continued

Water Festival 2026: River of Life…Thai Way of Life

Wed 8th Apr

Now in its 11th year, Chiang Mai’s Water Festival returns under the theme “Joyful Songkran, My Home,” with events spanning traditional ceremonies, community markets and cultural performances across the city. On 15th April, the festival teams up with the Chang Moi community for Water Festival x Chang Moi Team, running along Chang Moi Kao Road to Chang Moi Bridge. One of Chiang Mai’s oldest neighbou … Continued

Chiang Mai races to clean up Mae Kha Canal ahead of Songkran

Tue 7th Apr

Senior officials from multiple agencies conducted an inspection of Mae Kha Canal yesterday, visiting the Atthada and Rakaeng bridges to assess wastewater discharge points and drainage systems. The delegation included the secretary-general of the Office of National Water Resources, the director-general of the Pollution Control Department, Chiang Mai governor Rattaphon Naradit and the deputy mayor o … Continued

Pha Daeng national park rangers arrest man, 36, for starting forest fire

Mon 6th Apr

A 36-year-old man was arrested on the evening of 4th April after being found standing at the scene of an active forest fire within Pha Daeng National Park. The arrest was carried out by park chief Prakaasit Rawiwan, leading a joint operation with forestry officials, soldiers from the 33rd Military Area Command and administrative officers from Chiang Dao and Chai Prakan districts. The suspect, Pong … Continued

The Backyard Mahidol: Chiang Mai’s new wellness destination

Sun 5th Apr

A new community mall has opened on Mahidol Road with an ambition that goes beyond retail. The Backyard Mahidol positions itself as a wellness destination for Chiang Mai’s health-conscious residents, built around the concept of “Live Well, Be Well” — a phrase the developers translate as อยู่ดี ใช้ชีวิตดี, or living well in every dimension. The project’s pitch is holistic rather than transactional. … Continued

Songkran Lanna Tha Tamnak 2026

Sun 5th Apr

The “Songkran Lanna Tha Tamnak 2026” is set to become one of the key highlights of the Songkran Festival in Chiang Mai for 2026. Taking place from April 13–17, 2026, the event aims to promote tourism while showcasing the charm of Lanna culture in an accessible and family-friendly setting. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the day, including family-oriented entertainment, tra … Continued

DIY air purifiers available on loan for northern hospitals and vulnerable residents

Fri 3rd Apr

DIY air purifiers available on loan for northern hospitals and vulnerable residents As the air pollution crisis continues, a practical initiative is making clean air more accessible to those who need it most. Pak Kret Municipality in Nonthaburi has partnered with Boonthavorn Chiang Mai to assemble and distribute DIY air purifiers to medical facilities and vulnerable groups across the north — inclu … Continued

Maharaj hospital says patient number have surged 1.5 times

Fri 3rd Apr

Patient numbers at Maharaj Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital have risen to 1.5 times their normal level as the city’s prolonged air pollution crisis takes its toll, with doctors warning of both immediate and long-term health consequences. Professor Dr. Arintaya Phrommintikul, director of Maharaj Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital, confirmed that PM2.5 levels exceeding safety standards are having a measurable imp … Continued

Chiang Mai chokes through another week of hazardous smog as residents fend for themselves

Fri 3rd Apr

Chiang Mai has been blanketed in toxic smog for more than a week with no signs of improvement, as PM2.5 levels continue to far exceed safe thresholds and most residents are left to manage the health risks on their own. The Climate Change Data Centre at Chiang Mai University recorded an hourly peak reading of 742 micrograms per cubic metre at the Thung Khao Phuang subdistrict health post in Chiang … Continued

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