A viral livestream campaign selling durians at 100 baht apiece — one million fruits offered by popular influencer Pimry Pie — has stirred controversy among small retailers who argue the price, well below the market rate of 120–150 baht per kilogram or upwards of 300 baht per fruit, undermines the trade. Yet the resulting buzz has proved an unexpected boon for durian vendors in Chiang Mai, with sal … Continued
Chiang Mai is moving ahead with plans for Chiang Mai Pride 2026, bringing together government agencies, private sector partners and civil society groups in a coordinated effort to position the northern city as a leading destination for equality, diversity and inclusive tourism. A preparatory meeting was held on 5th May at Chiang Mai Provincial Hall, chaired by the Vice Governor of Chiang Mai, with … Continued
With the exclusive ‘Thai Resident Rate’, the award-winning resort brings the very best of Northern Thai experiences to its guests. What are the new travel trends shaping how Thai residents travel today? The answer is becoming increasingly clear: a growing desire for effortless, short-distance journeys that offer a restorative pause from the rhythm of everyday life. Today, a meaningful escape no lo … Continued
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai Secures Triple MICE Standards for 2026–2028 Elevating Thai MICE Excellence to the Global Stage Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai announced its continued success at “MICE Standard Day 2026.” General Manager, Miss Warunee Khummeru, officially accepted three prestigious certifications awarded by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), marking another three-year mil … Continued
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of a string of murders targeting homeless people sleeping rough under bridges in Chiang Mai, after a press conference held this morning at 11.30am on 1st May by senior Region 5 police commanders. The suspect, Pana Puli, from Mae Yao subdistrict in Chiang Rai, was apprehended while fleeing on foot near Chang Phueak Market, apparently intending to boa … Continued
Officials from Wat Chedi Luang and the municipality gathered at Wat Chedi Luang on yesterday to announce this year’s Inthakin Festival — the annual ceremony of floral offerings to the city pillar — scheduled to run from 13th to 19th May at Wat Chedi Luang. The Inthakin ceremony is rooted in ancient Lanna belief, invoking the city pillar for protection, peace and rain to ensure fertile lands. Held … Continued
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok has taken its T-Beauty Roadshow to Chiang Mai, spotlighting Lanna as ASEAN’s next emerging Beauty & Wellness hub. Organized by Informa Markets for Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok 2026, the roadshow is held under the theme “Building the T-Beauty Brand: From Thai Identity to Regional and Global Beauty Products.” The event brings together leading voices from the Thai Spa A … Continued
PAÑPURI, the acclaimed Thai niche fragrance and holistic wellness brand, unveils its PAÑPURI WELLNESS SUITE One Nimman—introducing a new expression of holistic wellbeing. The space brings together curated products and spa services, inviting guests to pause, restore, and rebalance both body and mind. This opening marks a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion into key cities, reflecting str … Continued
Region 5 police bust Chinese-led online fraud ring in Chiang Mai. Region 5 Police have arrested two Chinese nationals identified as the ringleaders of an online fraud operation that coerced victims into using their bank accounts as money mules — the first case of its kind recorded in the north. The arrests were announced on the 29th at a press conference led by Region 5 Police Commander Lt Gen Kr … Continued
Chiang Mai Governor Ratthapon Naradit issued an urgent radio communication yesterday to district chiefs and municipal mayors across the province, warning of summer storm conditions forecast by the Meteorological Department to affect northern Thailand from today through 1st May. The department predicts thunderstorms, strong gusts and localised hail, with heavy rain expected in some areas. The volat … Continued