Residents near Tha Pae Gate have submitted video footage to CityNews showing that the so called “Tha Pae pigeon gang” remains active, despite multiple crackdowns, arrests and penalties by police and all manner of authorities over what is now many years. This ongoing defiance dates back to at least July 2018, when CityNews reported that Chiang Mai Municipality first enacted a prohibition on the sal … Continued
The price of gold has increased, jumping more than 1,450 baht on the back of the U.S.-Iran conflict. And Chiang Mai’s gold shops, never ones to miss a cue, are abuzz. Wander through Warorot Market and you’ll find the familiar scene: residents queuing up to buy gold bars, clutching their savings and their anxieties in equal measure. The mood, as one might expect, is a mixture of pragmatism and mild … Continued
Toyota Lanna wins third national award Winning one national award is worth celebrating. Winning three — for the third year in a row — is worth crowing about. Toyota Lanna, Chiang Mai’s longest-standing Toyota dealership, has just picked up three major accolades from Toyota Motor Thailand: the Best After Sales (TEDAS) Award, the President’s Excellent Award, and the top prize, the Best of the Best A … Continued
A hostel owner in the Sri Phum area inside the old city moat has warned others after a man allegedly entered her property and stayed overnight without permission, even cooking meals in the kitchen. CCTV showed the man, believed to be around 50 years old, carrying a backpack and bag, walking around the property at around 9pm on 23rd February. He returned at about 6am the next day and entered the ho … Continued
Community leaders, civic groups and local stakeholders have joined forces to address ongoing graffiti vandalism across the city, warning that the damage threatens Chiang Mai’s image as it moves closer to potential World Heritage recognition. On 27th February 2026, Sangkom Saenbuddee, President of the Chiang Mai Royal Volunteer Club, together with Supharuek Pavilai, Acting Secretary-General of the … Continued
Officials investigate tiger sighting reports in Doi Inthanon, deploy drones and round-the-clock patrols. Authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation into reported tiger sightings within Doi Inthanon National Park, following accounts from residents of encountering a large stripe-patterned animal and a series of livestock attacks in the area. Krissayam Kongsatri, Director of Protected Are … Continued
Chef Tim Butler × Chef Prince: A Rare Gastronomic Collaboration at Lumi Chiang Mai’s culinary scene is about to reach a new crescendo. On March 14th, Lumi Restaurant welcomes Chef Tim Butler the visionary behind Bangkok’s legendary Eat Me (Asia’s 50 Best #25, Michelin Plate) for an exclusive four-hands collaboration with our very own Chef Prince. Chef Tim culinary DNA was forged in the high-pressu … Continued
Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University Advances Thailand–Saudi Cooperation in Halal Standards, Green Agriculture, and SME Development Green Economy Marketing and Middle East Market Expansion Mission Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 7–11 February 2026 The Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University led a delegation of Thai entrepreneurs on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under th … Continued
Officials from Doi Inthanon National Park have visited Ban Luang subdistrict, Chom Thong district, after villagers reported seeing a large tiger-like wild animal that killed three free-grazing cattle. Each carcass bore severe bite wounds to the neck, causing significant fear among local residents. Park officials found multiple animal footprints at the scene, measuring approximately 6–7 centimetres … Continued
The Northern Chapter of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA Northern Chapter) has announced the outstanding success of its major international tourism trade event, “TTAA North B2B Business Matching 2026,” held on 21 February 2026 at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping. The event attracted overwhelming interest from tour operators, corporate organizations, and leading tourism businesses a … Continued