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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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GIORDANO First-Ever Clearance Sale – Up to 70% Off

Fri 19th Jun

19 June – 6 July 2026 at G Floor Activity Area, Central Chiangmai Airport Don’t miss your chance to grab your favorite GIORDANO items at amazing prices with discounts of up to 70%! Shop more, save more, and enjoy the best deals of the season. See you there!

Chiang Mai City Council Updates Culture Minister on World Heritage Bid Progress, Introduces Cultural Heritage Ambassadors

Fri 19th Jun

Representatives from the Chiang Mai City Council met with Thailand’s Minister of Culture on June 18 to provide an update on the city’s ongoing preparations for UNESCO World Heritage inscription and to introduce a newly established network of Cultural Heritage Ambassadors. Led by Council President Supharuek Pavilai, the delegation met with Culture Minister Sabida Thaised at the Ministry of Culture … Continued

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Graffiti mars Wat Chiang Man wall ahead of UNESCO assessment

Thu 18th Jun

As Chiang Mai prepares for its UNESCO World Heritage assessment, vandals have defaced the walls of Wat Chiang Man — one of eight historic sites set to be evaluated by international inspectors in August. Reporters visiting the temple on 18th June found English-language text still visible on the front wall. Local residents suspect the culprits are teenagers or high-spirited tourists, and have called … Continued

Duangtawan Hotel Celebrates Its 22nd Anniversary and Embarks on Its 23rd Year with a Merit-Making Ceremony

Thu 18th Jun

Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai marked its 22nd anniversary and the beginning of its 23rd year of operations with a traditional Buddhist merit-making ceremony held this morning at the Sunflower Room. The ceremony was graciously presided over by Mrs. Warunee Khammeru, General Manager of Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai, who led the management team and staff in paying respect and making merit to commemorate … Continued

Chiang Mai health office inspects processed meat products following illegal factory raid

Thu 18th Jun

Chiang Mai’s Provincial Public Health Office has launched spot checks on meatballs, moo yor and sausages after the FDA and Consumer Protection Police raided an illegal processed meat factory in Pathum Thani, seizing products from more than 20 brands and ordering retailers to pull them from shelves immediately. Inspectors visited four sites in Mueang Chiang Mai, checking 55 product lines. No illega … Continued

Sip, breathe, transcend 

Wed 17th Jun

A new café on Sriphum Road, inside the old city moat, is doing something no other café we have heard of appears to be doing: combining specialty coffee with vipassana meditation practice. HUTO Meditation Café looks unremarkable from the outside, but inside the minimalist, Zen-inflected space — stocked with psychology and philosophy books — a second-floor “contemplation room” offers customers a pla … Continued

Chiang Mai police deploy drone patrols at checkpoints

Wed 17th Jun

Chiang Mai Provincial Police have launched a drone patrol unit to support checkpoint operations, deploying the technology to monitor suspicious vehicles, track cars that turn back before reaching a checkpoint and intercept those attempting to evade stops. Phu Phing Police Station began operations immediately on 15th June. The deployment follows the launch of a tactical training programme on 11th J … Continued

Chiang Mai pays tribute to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Sat 13th Jun

Chiang Mai Governor Rathapol Naradit led provincial officials, military and police officers, local administrators and residents in a royal bathing water ceremony before a portrait of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavadee, Princess Chufa, at the 80th Anniversary Celebration Hall in Mueang district today, 13th June. Attendees also signed a condolence book to express their loyalty and grati … Continued

Chiang Mai gears up for flood and landslide season

Wed 10th Jun

Chiang Mai Governor Ratthapon Naradit chaired a meeting of the Provincial Flood, Flash Flood and Landslide Incident Command Centre for 2026 to coordinate disaster preparedness across all relevant agencies ahead of the rainy season. The meeting relayed directives from the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, instructing all provinces to accelerate readiness measures including cleari … Continued

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