Places

Cheniphat Thiangtae looks at the history of Bo Sang, the iconic umbrella village and asks whether its art and purpose is terminally on the wane.

Dan Brook, Ph.D. looks at where to go to find every day bargains to see, do and buy in Chiang Mai.

Try something new this month and expand your mind. Learn our history, try some new form of exercise and listen to new music right here in Chiang Mai.

Given the growing trend of container based buildings, Box Factory is the only place in Chiang Mai you’ll find a whole village of them.

Built in the 13th Century, it was the first capital of Siam, founded by King Ramkhamhaeng some 800 years ago.

Tone yourself at a modern gym before heading to a tailor and get a fancy new wardrobe or quirky new haircut to go with that new summer bod.