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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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The 20th Money Expo Chiang Mai 2025 Kicks Off with Exclusive Year-End Financial Promotions

Sat 8th Nov

The 20th Money Expo Chiang Mai 2025 officially opened today, bringing together leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, securities firms, asset management companies, and insurance providers to offer special year-end promotions for residents of Chiang Mai and nearby provinces. The event takes place from 7–9 November 2025 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport. The opening ceremony wa … Continued

Euang Sae Hom — The orchid beloved by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother

Tue 4th Nov

Researchers at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, are continuing efforts to cultivate and propagate “Euang Sae Luang” or “Euang Sae Hom”, one of the orchid species personally cherished and planted by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the garden. Propagation is being carried out in laboratories to preserve the genetic line directly from the royal plant, … Continued

Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Party was a smash!

Tue 4th Nov

On 31st October, the Smash Hits Pickleball Club celebrated Halloween in spectacular spooky fashion with Chiang Mai’s only Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Party. The private party was held at Space Basketball where the club plays regularly.  Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a badminton-sized court with a modified tennis net and a plastic ball.  … Continued

Officials step up safety precautions as Ping River rises with the approach of Yi Peng Festival 

Tue 4th Nov

Cloudy skies and bad weather may dampen the much anticipated Yi Peng Festival this year as continuous rainfall is causing the Ping River to overflow and flood some Loy Krathong piers. Despite the conditions, officials are continuing with event preparations, urging locals and tourists to exercise caution to prevent accidents and falls into the river. Safety teams have been deployed to monitor and a … Continued

Ob Khan floods earlier this morning

Tue 4th Nov

Following continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days, water levels breached the banks of the Ob Khan river at the Ob Khan National Park around 4am this morning. According to park authorities, they have warned surrounding villagers and are keeping a close eye on the situation as the water moves south of Sanpatong.   

Launching Padel Club Chiang Mai

Tue 4th Nov

Padel Club Chiang Mai is the city’s first covered padel facility, featuring four brand-new panoramic courts designed for both casual players and competitive enthusiasts. The club officially soft opened on November 1st, 2025, and the soft launch period runs until November 16th, offering Chiang Mai residents a chance to discover the sport through events, social play, and coaching sessions. Padel — o … Continued

Thailand welcomes Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight under TAT’s Airline Focus strategy

Tue 4th Nov

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today welcomed the inaugural Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight, marking a milestone in TAT’s Airline Focus strategy to strengthen Thailand’s international air connectivity. The new route adds momentum to Thailand’s high season and reflects the success of TAT’s partnerships with leading global carriers in positioning Thailand as a quality destinatio … Continued

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai Welcomes Etihad Airways Flight EY426 Crew on the Inaugural Abu Dhabi – Chiang Mai Route

Tue 4th Nov

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai was honoured to welcome the captain and crew of Etihad Airways Flight EY426 on the occasion of the airline’s inaugural Abu Dhabi – Chiang Mai flight, marking the first-ever service from Abu Dhabi to Northern Thailand. This new route represents another significant milestone in promoting tourism and economic growth in Chiang Mai. Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai … Continued

Jian Cha เจี้ยนชา ชาจีนคุณภาพที่ส่งตรงสุขภาพดีๆ ถึงมือผู้ดื่ม

นับเป็นสาขาแรกในภาคเหนือ กับ Jian Cha (เจี้ยนชา) ร้านชาคุณภาพคับแก้วจากประเทศจีนที่มาพร้อมกับความพิถีพิถันในทุกขั้นตอน จนเกิดเป็นเมนูชาผลไม้หลากหลายรสชาติ, มัทฉะ, ชานม, ชาใส ที่ดื่มสนุกยิ่งขึ้นกับหลากท็อปปิ้งที่เลือกได้ พร้อมให้ลิ้มลองแล้ว ที่ชั้น B1 ศูนย์การค้าเมญ่า ไลฟ์สไตล์ ช้อปปิ้ง เซ็นเตอร์

FAO and Royal Forest Department Host 31st Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission in Chiang Mai

Tue 4th Nov

The Royal Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), officially opened the 31st Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC31) at Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai on 4th November 2025. The event, held under the theme “Healthy Forests Feed the Future,” was presided over by Nikorn Sirirojananon, Dir … Continued

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