Property and assets company Ornsirin is opening The Backyard Mahidol in February 2026. There will be restaurants, shops, a market and all manner of lifestyle and service businesses. The project is currently 50% completed.
Tourism in Chiang Mai is booming as South Korean visitors are arriving in large numbers, with over 165,000 travellers flying directly to the city in just over seven months of 2025—an increase of more than 20% from last year. Direct flights now operate 62 times weekly between Chiang Mai and Incheon and four times weekly to Busan, served by major South Korean carriers including Korean Air, Jeju Air, … Continued
In a move set to transform local education and capture the spirit of Thailand’s growing connection to global motorsports, Unity Concord International School (UCIS) proudly announced the launch of STEM Racing Powered by F1. This innovative new program integrates the high-octane world of Formula 1 with hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), positioning UCIS as … Continued
A 31 year old Lampang man has been arrested by Chang Puak police for stealing women’s underwear from a number of dormitories and apartments across Chiang Mai. There had been reports of stolen underwear for the past two months across town and police made an arrest this week. Upon arrest, he was found to be in possession of two large boxes filled with underwear.
Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong held a press conference, with various relevant agencies, to discuss their recent feild operation to monitor environmental quality in Chiang Rai’s Kok River. The purpose was to communicate and build public understanding as well as to provide proactive services to residents regarding the issue of contamination in the area. Activities were carried out in Ban Tha Ton V … Continued
Monks at Wat Chedi Luang, together with devoted villagers, unloaded 20 tons of green pumpkins and fresh vegetables from trucks and brought them to the grounds of Phra That Chedi for free distribution to the locals. This charitable act was carried out in honor of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. It was also a gesture of loyalty and gratitude toward Her Majesty, intended t … Continued
On 12th August 2025, at Wat Pa Dara Phirom Phra Aram Luang in Mae Rim, Phra Kru Aod of Wat Chedi Luang, a lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Administration at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus, presided over the Free the Life of Cattle and Buffaloes ceremony. The event was held to extend the lives of five cows and 26 buffaloes and to offer roy … Continued
Mae Kham Pong community has come under fire recently as it has announced the increase of taxi fares to the village from 50 baht per person to 100 baht. Many are saying that for a family of four this price is now prohibitive and extremely expensive, while local drivers argue that the price will be reflected in safety standards and convenience. A recent Facebook post about Mae Kampong went viral, st … Continued
On 6th August, “Vendor Day 2025” was held under the theme “Unlocking Business Opportunities Beyond Challenges”, aiming to create new partnership opportunities and foster mutual growth. The event also highlighted access to funding through the Supply Chain Financing Development programme. Uthaiwan Anuchitanukul, Head of Excellence & Sustainable Development & Procurement at Central Pattana, o … Continued
Chiang Rai, The Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, invites entrepreneurs and interested participants to attend “Unlock the Doors to Trade! Connecting Business Opportunities to Global Markets” — part of the 2025 budget initiative to enhance the competitiveness of industrial entrepreneurs in the Upper Northern Provinces. The programme focuses on logistics management for regiona … Continued