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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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Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai Reinforces Green Leadership with Third Consecutive Green Hotel Award

Thu 23rd Apr

Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable hospitality, earning the prestigious “Green Hotel Award” for the third consecutive time. Marking over a decade of commitment, the recognition represents far more than an accolade. It stands as a testament to the hotel’s enduring dedication to caring for both its “home” and the planet through responsible and envir … Continued

Chiang Mai issues urgent storm warning ahead of summer storm season

Thu 23rd Apr

Chiang Mai province has issued an urgent radio order to district chiefs and local administrative organisations across all 25 districts, warning of incoming summer storm impacts expected tomorrow, 24thApril. Acting on behalf of the provincial governor, Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong instructed all districts to monitor conditions and alert residents in at-risk areas to the dangers of thunderstorms … Continued

Exhausted barking deer rescued from Chiang Dao wildfire

Thu 23rd Apr

Villagers in Thung Khao Phuang subdistrict, Chiang Dao district, have rescued a young barking deer found collapsed near the Ban Mae Cha community after fleeing wildfires burning through Pha Daeng National Park. The animal was visibly exhausted and had a wound on its forehead, believed to have been sustained while fleeing the flames. Residents handed the deer over to Pha Daeng National Park officia … Continued

TAT Empowers Chiang Mai Locals as “Sustainable Ambassadors” to Elevate Lanna Identity and Drive High-Value Tourism

Thu 23rd Apr

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Sustainable Local Ambassadors 2026” training programme for Northern Thailand in Chiang Mai, equipping tourism operators and personnel with strategic storytelling skills under the “Wisdom-Driven Tourism” curriculum. The initiative aims to transform local communities into powerful “Local Ambassadors,” capable of turning current challenges int … Continued

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Presents “Supper Society” with Chef “Bank” Phongsakorn Jiarasatit

Thu 23rd Apr

This summer, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai invites guests to a one-night-only Dine Around the Resort experience on May 9, 2026. The evening is designed as a progressive dining journey, with each course hosted at a different scenic venue across the resort to showcase its natural beauty and distinctive settings. As a highlight of the seasonal campaign within the campaign, Supper Society 3 brings to … Continued

Storm tears through Chiang Mai provincial park market, vendors bounce back within the hour

Thu 23rd Apr

Asudden storm swept through the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) public park on the evening of Tuesday 21st April, sending vendor tents flying and scattering goods across the market area. A number of stalls were damaged in the squall, which lasted nearly half an hour. Once the weather cleared, vendors pulled together to collect their belongings, reassemble their stalls and r … Continued

Chiang Mai Zoo welcomes baby hippo born on Songkran

Thu 23rd Apr

Chiang Mai Zoo has announced the arrival of its newest family member — a baby hippopotamus born on 14th April, right in the middle of the Songkran festival. The calf is the fifth hippo at the zoo, and zoo director Ularika Kongphrom marked the occasion with a decorated viewing area, photo spots and activities for visitors, with the zoo’s elephant mascot “Chang Chaiyo” on hand to welcome guests. The … Continued

Giant branch of 200 year old yang tree crashes down at Wat Chedi Luang

Sat 18th Apr

  CCTV footage has captured the dramatic moment a massive branch from a centuries-old yang na tree at Wat Chedi Luang snapped and fell without warning on the evening of 16th April — Phaya Wan, the most auspicious day of the Songkran period. Seconds before the branch came down, a person had walked directly beneath it, a near-miss that could easily have ended in tragedy. No injuries or fataliti … Continued

CMU doctor warns after tourist develops acute lung inflammation

Sat 18th Apr

Thick unhealthy air continues to blanket Chiang Mai this morning (18th April), with PM2.5 levels recorded at 360 micrograms per cubic metre at Chiang Mai University. Visibility across the city centre has dropped sharply, with 27 active wildfire hotspots still burning in the region despite a slight reduction from previous days. The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University has issued a fresh war … Continued

Warorot market falls quiet as post-Songkran souvenir sales disappoint

Fri 17th Apr

Traders at Warorot Market — Chiang Mai’s most popular souvenir hub — say this year’s Songkran was unlike any they can remember. As the festival wound down, stalls that would normally be mobbed with last-minute buyers sat largely empty, with vendors reporting that the few visitors who did pass through mostly browsed without buying. Nongkul Warisuppawut, owner of the Sri Phan shop, attributed the sl … Continued

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