The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) is throwing a flower festival at the provincial government complex from November 27 to January 3, and it won’t cost anything to get in. Called “Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival”, the event is themed around the city’s 730-year history and its bid for World Heritage status. It is open daily from 7.30am to 11pm. PAO president Pichai Lertp … Continued
Chiang Mai police raided a pub on Huay Kaew Road on Friday night, finding what they described as around a hundred young people under 20 drinking alcohol inside, at a venue that turned out to have no entertainment licence. The operation, dubbed “Clearing the Graveyard” in keeping with the Halloween season, was ordered by Maj Gen Yuttana Kaenchan, chief of Chiang Mai Provincial Police. It was led on … Continued
Central Department Store celebrated its 79th anniversary with “A Floral Celebration”, a colourful floral event held at Central Festival Chiang Mai, bringing together flowers, fashion, traditional Thai textiles and entertainment in a contemporary setting. This year’s celebration drew inspiration from “Pha Sin Teen Jok”, the traditional handwoven textile known for its intricate patterns and distinct … Continued
Money Expo 2026 Chiang Mai Returns for Its 21st Edition, Bringing Financial and Investment Opportunities to Northern Thailand 6–8 November 2026 | Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport The 21st Money Expo Chiang Mai, officially known as MONEY EXPO 2026 CHIANGMAI, will take place from 6–8 November 2026 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport, bringing together leading banks, financial i … Continued
A Border Patrol Police teacher in Mae Hong Son was flown to Bangkok today after a firecracker exploded in her face, the national police chief ordering that she get the best care available. Pol Lt Col Bunyanut Phongitsawarannan, deputy spokeswoman of the Royal Thai Police, said today (October 28) that Pol Gen Samran Nuanma has taken a personal interest in the case of Pol Cpl Nareerat Pairotniyomcha … Continued
Jing Jai Central Chiang Mai invites families, residents, and visitors to celebrate the spooky season with a two-day Halloween event packed with outdoor cinema screenings and creative activities from October 30 to 31, 2026. Halloween Movie Nights at Jing Jai Market The festivities kick off with Halloween Movie Nights at [Jing Jai MarketJing Jai Market, featuring free admission to open-air film sc … Continued
MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center invites locals and visitors to experience the enchanting beauty of Lanna culture at “MAYA LANNA LANTERN 2026.” The area in front of the shopping center will be transformed into an artistic showcase featuring “Long Sapao” (the traditional Lanna floating boat ritual), a captivating installation created by VASSANA (Ajarn Wassana Saima), an internationally recognised Lan … Continued
Celebrate Loy Krathong by the Ping River at Kham Dara Restaurant 24 November 2026 | Kham Dara Restaurant, Wat Ket, Chiang Mai Experience the magic of Loy Krathong along the banks of the Ping River as Kham Dara Restaurant invites guests to its “Loy Krathong Riverside Experience 2026” on Tuesday, 24th November 2026. Set in the charming Wat Ket neighbourhood on Charoen Rat Road, the restaurant offers … Continued
The bells and incense smoke drifting over Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Ratchaworawihan are familiar to anyone who has made the trip up. For the people of Lanna, the mountain is more than a landmark. It is where the city keeps its faith, handed down through generations. Fewer people know that inside the moat, at Wat Chomphu, stands a chedi more than 600 years old, often described as the twin of the one … Continued
The Irish Film Festival returned to Chiang Mai from 23rd–25th October, bringing five contemporary Irish films to SFX Cinema at MAYA for its eighth edition in Thailand. Organised by the Embassy of Ireland in Thailand, the festival celebrated Ireland’s distinctive storytelling tradition with a programme of drama and documentary, presented in their original languages with Thai subtitles. This year’s … Continued