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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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Tha Chang Café’s MISS GIRN 2026 Winners Represent Brand at Phuket City Pride 2026

Tue 7th Jul

Following the success of THACHANG PRIDE 2026, held under the inspiring theme “Love is Love – We Are All Human,” Tha Chang Café has extended its commitment to diversity and inclusion beyond its own venues by joining one of Thailand’s largest Pride celebrations. The winners of MISS GIRN 2026 from Tha Chang Café Chiang Mai and Tha Chang Café Ratchayothin, together with the management team, proudly re … Continued

PEA staff clean up graffiti-covered underground electrical control boxes around Chiang Mai moat

Tue 7th Jul

Officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Chiang Mai have been out cleaning graffiti off underground electrical control boxes around the old city moat and Tha Pae Gate. The boxes, newly installed to manage the city’s underground electrical system, had been covered in spray paint and graffiti art. Staff used cleaning solution and cloths to scrub each box while expressing frustrat … Continued

TAT Mae Hong Son Invites Visitors to Experience Pai’s Rainy Season Charm at “Feel All the Feelings @ Maehongson: Rainy Charm”

Mon 6th Jul

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Mae Hong Son Office is inviting travellers to discover the beauty of the Green Season with “Feel All the Feelings @ Maehongson: Rainy Charm”, taking place from 3–5 July 2026 along Pai Walking Street. Designed to showcase the unique appeal of Mae Hong Son during the rainy season, the three-day event blends nature, local culture, art and live music against the … Continued

Protesters clash with police outside Chinese consulate over Kok River pollution

Mon 6th Jul

Civil society and environmental groups marched through Chiang Mai’s moat area this morning (6th July) to deliver a letter to the Chinese Consulate-General, demanding action on cross-border pollution they say originates from Chinese-backed mining operations in Myanmar. The protest focused on contamination affecting several transboundary rivers including the Kok, Sai, Ruak, Mekong, Salween and Krabu … Continued

Chiang Mai airport holds full-scale emergency drill for armed attack and sabotage scenarios

Mon 6th Jul

Chiang Mai International Airport, together with security agencies and other relevant sectors, held a full-scale emergency exercise (CEMEX-26), Chapter 2, simulating an “armed attack or act of sabotage and arson” for 2026. The drill tested response procedures and readiness to bring emergency situations under control. The exercise was attended by Chiang Mai Governor Rathapol Naradisorn and many offi … Continued

Daily dive-feeding show draws crowds at Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium

Mon 6th Jul

Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium is inviting visitors to get up close with its underwater world through a daily “dive and feed” show. The show runs four times a day, alternating between the freshwater and marine tunnels: two morning sessions at 10.30am and 11am, followed by two afternoon sessions at 2pm and 2.30pm. It’s billed as a highlight for the whole family, offering a rare close-up view of the aquari … Continued

Chiang Mai orders heightened alert for storm Mysak, prepares evacuation plans for flash floods and landslides

Mon 6th Jul

Chiang Mai has raised its alert level and stepped up preparations for heavy rain, flash flooding and mudslides as storm “Mysak” approaches, with officials monitoring the situation and putting machinery, equipment and personnel on standby around the clock. Governor Rathapol Naradisorn has instructed district chiefs across all 25 districts along with local administrative organisations and relevant a … Continued

Chiang Mai flu cases fall as province pushes vaccination drive

Mon 6th Jul

Chiang Mai’s Provincial Public Health Office reports influenza cases are down on the same period last year, even as it rolls out 223,736 doses of trivalent flu vaccine to priority groups including seven high-risk categories, healthcare workers and prison inmates and staff. Anyone in a risk group can get vaccinated free at their local health service provider. Dr Waranyu Jamnongprasatporn, Chiang Ma … Continued

Tha Pae Gate pigeon crackdown pays off — plaza finally clear

Mon 6th Jul

Chiang Mai Municipality’s clean-up crews have moved into Tha Pae Gate, disinfecting the area that was once a magnet for pigeon flocks after vendors and tourists persistently fed them there — despite repeated complaints from residents about the mess it caused. Steady enforcement has paid off: the area is now pigeon-free and looking clean again. Municipal officers now patrol the site daily from 8am … Continued

CGM48 Returns to Chiang Mai with New Album & Hi-Touch Event

Fri 3rd Jul

CGM48 Brings the Cuteness to Chiang Mai! New Album Launch, “CGM48 TANABATA 2026,” and Group Hi-Touch at MAYA Chiang Mai CGM48 is bringing music, memorable fan experiences, and plenty of charm to Chiang Mai with the launch of the group’s latest album, alongside the celebration of the Japanese Tanabata Festival under the theme “CGM48 TANABATA 2026.” Visitors are invited to take part in the tradition … Continued

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