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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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This is Fine: An Exhibition in Six Biomes

Tue 10th Nov

This is Fine: An Exhibition in Six Biomes. As world leaders negotiate climate action at COP31 in Turkey, a free exhibition in Chiang Mai’s Old City asks what that conversation looks like from Asia-Pacific communities on the ground. This is Fine: An Exhibition in Six Biomes, presented by Micro Galleries and Pa Rang Cafe and Art Stay, brings together over 15 artists from across the region, including … Continued

Regina Coeli x Butterbear FUN RUN 2026 Brings Chiang Mai Together for Charity

Mon 9th Nov

The Regina Coeli College Alumni Association organised the “Regina Coeli x Butterbear FUN RUN 2026”, a charity walk and run held under the theme “RUN for LOVE” at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation Public Park. The event brought together alumni, current students, parents, teachers and members of the Chiang Mai community to promote healthy lifestyles while raising funds for a wort … Continued

TAT Joins Citylife Chiang Mai and Boonthavorn Chiang Mai for the 21st Citylife Garden Fair 2026

Mon 9th Nov

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Citylife Chiang Mai and Boonthavorn Chiang Mai, is preparing to host the 21st Citylife Garden Fair 2026, under the theme “Chiang Mai’s Big Day Out”, on Saturday, 21 November 2026, from 10am to 10pm at Boonthavorn Gardens, Chiang Mai. Now in its 21st year, the annual charity fair aims to promote tourism, stimulate the local economy duri … Continued

Elephant parks fill up as Chiang Mai’s high season gets going

Sat 7th Nov

Foreign tourists are packing elephant parks in Kued Chang subdistrict, Mae Taeng district, as Chiang Mai’s high season gets going. At Mae Taeng Elephant Park, Korean visitors in particular are riding through the countryside, watching the elephants paint pictures that hold their own against human efforts, and drifting down the Mae Taeng river on bamboo rafts. Bophit Chailert, who operates the park, … Continued

Lightning hits farm hut in Mae Chaem, nine villagers hurt, three seriously

Sat 7th Nov

Nine villagers cutting rice in Mae Chaem district were injured this afternoon when lightning struck the hut they had ducked into to wait out a storm. Three are in serious condition. It happened at about 4pm in Ban Mai Phatthana Santi, Moo 14, Mae Na Chon subdistrict, as heavy rain swept over the fields. The group took shelter in a hut, which is what anyone caught in a downpour in the middle of a p … Continued

Udon Thani’s flower show is getting roasted online, so we went to see Chiang Mai’s 20-year-old one

Fri 6th Nov

As Udon Thani’s World Horticultural Expo draws heavy fire on social media, Chiang Mai’s Royal Park Rajapruek, which hosted the real thing twice, is still open and still getting visitors. The Udon Thani expo opened on 1 November at the Nong Dae wetland. Online critics say the gardens look thin for a budget of more than 2.75 billion baht, and many have put photos side by side with the 2006 expo in C … Continued

Chiang Mai shoppers start packing “go bags”, and instant noodles are the first to go

Thu 5th Nov

Some Chiang Mai residents have started stocking up on emergency supplies after the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) urged the public to keep a ready-packed emergency bag at home. The DDPM’s advice covers six categories: medicine, food, drinking water, communication gear, important documents and clothing. The bag should hold enough to last at least 72 hours, or the first thre … Continued

Rotten yang na tree misses a motorbike on Lamphun Road, and neighbours want the rest checked

Thu 5th Nov

Residents along the Chiang Mai-Lamphun road say they are living in fear of the next falling tree, after a yang na more than 20 metres tall came down across the road in a thunderstorm and missed a passing motorbike by a fraction of a second. One neighbour has already sold up and left. The tree fell in Nong Hoi subdistrict, Mueang district, on the evening of the storm. Officers from Nong Hoi Subdist … Continued

MAYA to Host BEYBLADE TOURNAMENT 2026 with Over 20,000 Baht in Prizes

Wed 4th Nov

MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center, in collaboration with JR x Dash, invites Beyblade enthusiasts of all ages to join the BEYBLADE TOURNAMENT 2026, taking place on 8th November 2026 at MAYA LIVE, 5th Floor. The tournament promises an exciting day of competition, bringing together BEYBLADE X fans to showcase their skills, challenge fellow players and compete for cash prizes totalling over 20,000 baht. … Continued

Celebrate Chiang Mai’s Magical Yee Peng Festival 2026 with Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai

Wed 4th Nov

Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai invites you to experience one of Northern Thailand’s most enchanting cultural celebrations — the Yee Peng Festival, held alongside the traditional Loy Krathong festivities. Known as Yee Peng in Northern Thailand, the tradition of releasing sky lanterns takes place under the full moon of the 12th lunar month. In 2026, this special occasion falls on November 24, offering … Continued

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