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
A Chiang Mai monk has offered to take over the care of 13 dogs whose barking and howling had worn down the neighbours on Charoen Prathet Road, with the move to a shelter planned for October 26. Phrakhru Sangkharak Weerawat Weerawatthano, better known as Phrakhru Ord of Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan, visited the Chang Khlan neighbourhood in Mueang district with Chiang Mai municipal officials from Mengr … Continued
Officials from several agencies went back to Ban Hmong Doi Pui in Chiang Mai this morning (October 26) to look at the damage from the illegal felling of wild Himalayan cherry trees, and said they will pursue the case “to the fullest extent.” Krisayam Khongsatri, director of Protected Area Regional Office 16 Chiang Mai, was there with Thongchai Narat, chief of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, and Sura … Continued
Waa Wellness, a new digital platform connecting people with holistic health and wellness experiences, has officially launched in Chiang Mai, with plans to expand to other major tourist destinations across Thailand. On 24 October 2026, Arinda Buawiratlerd, Director of Waa Wellness Co., Ltd., joined Paisan Sukcharoen, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries Chiang Mai Chapter, and Dr. Kobkit I … Continued
Thousands of people climbed Doi Inthanon this morning to stand around in 11 degrees and wait for the sun, and by all accounts the Kew Mae Pan viewpoint was crowded enough that the cold was probably the least of anyone’s worries. The viewpoint, inside Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong district, drew well over a thousand visitors at dawn. Cooler air and clear skies have made the three-day hol … Continued
The Chiang Mai Online Media Association, led by its President, Ms. Thanita Kunyosying, together with members of the association’s executive committee, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Keng Chaiwarin, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Chiang Mai Office, to formally introduce the association and exchange ideas on promoting tourism in Chiang Mai. The meeting focused on exploring fresh … Continued
The Botanical Garden Organization (BGO) has officially opened two new cafés under the brand BotaniGar Coffee at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, offering visitors new places to relax and enjoy refreshments ahead of the upcoming cool season and peak tourism period. The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Wattana Sakchoowong, Director of the Botanical Garden Organization, a … Continued
Chiang Mai: Scholar Gateway Education Centre hosted a workshop titled “The Modern Challenges of Getting into University” at its Fifth Avenue Meechok location in San Sai, Chiang Mai, offering students and parents insights into the increasingly complex university admissions process. The workshop brought together education specialists to discuss the challenges of applying to leading universities in T … Continued
Zoo director Wutthichai Muangman led a walkthrough of the new arrivals today (October 22). Under the “Zoo Junior” banner, the zoo is showing off rabbits, sun conures, pygmy goats, capybaras and a baby giraffe. The giraffe calf was born on September 7 to father Ton Khun and mother Dao, with older sister Luna looking on. The zoo says the calf is healthy, and visitors can find the family in the Afric … Continued
A Thai passenger flying in from Japan walked through the “nothing to declare” green channel at Chiang Mai International Airport on 19 October with four suitcases of matcha, and customs officers were not fooled. Inside the bags they found 972 packs of imported green tea powder, in pouches and tins, weighing 100 kilograms in total and valued at more than 500,000 baht. The Customs Department said tha … Continued