Makwaen is traditionally added to larb dishes, but here it’s infused into a delightful massage oil. Chiang Mai’s wellness centres and spas are world class and we are all spoilt for choice — uber cool city spas, traditional Thai massage experiences, treatments amidst nature and gimmicks galore. The latest offering to have piqued our interest is quite unique. The city spa, just off the bustling moat … Continued
Police from Chang Phuak Police Station intercepted a man attempting to flee in a white car at the Huay Kaew Road traffic light intersection at around 3pm on 17th August, allegedly after investigators spotted a firearm inside the vehicle. It is unclear under what circumstances the firearm was first spotted. Officers surrounded the car and forced the driver out, drawing a crowd of onlookers and tour … Continued
Chiang Mai’s beloved flock of white geese, which briefly turned a stretch of the old city moat near Chiang Mai Gate into an unlikely tourist attraction, has been relocated to a farm in Mae On district while their old home is dismantled. The ten geese arrived at the moat some time ago, courtesy of Chiang Mai Municipality, and quickly built a following. Visitors stopped by to photograph and watch th … Continued
A long-running problem with stray dogs at the Chiang Mai Provincial Government Centre car park has escalated, with the animals now chewing through motorbike seats and leaving people who work at or visit the centre unable to safely approach their own vehicles. Members of the public visiting the government centre filmed the strays, which have made the car park their home, tearing into the seats of t … Continued
Investigators from Doi Saket Police Station, backed by volunteer rescue teams, launched a manhunt for a suspect in a major theft case after he escaped from the police station at around 9pm. Officers combed the surrounding routes and likely escape points, and by 2.30am a tip from a member of the public led them to a disused clay pit in the Dong Pa Kor community, Cherng Doi subdistrict. The operatio … Continued
A cycling path running alongside the irrigation canal in Chiang Mai, built to give cyclists a safe dedicated route, has become anything but, after motorcyclists have taken to riding it regularly, putting cyclists at risk of accidents. Following complaints, local media visited the bike lane near Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium and found large numbers of motorcycles using the path as though it … Continued
Mae elephant camp staff in Mae Taeng district reported on the 10th August that water levels in the Mae Taeng river, which runs through the elephant camp, have begun rising again after previously receding enough to allow clean-up and restoration work in the area. Staff say they are now on 24-hour standby, monitoring water levels closely given the continued risk of further rises should rain fall in … Continued
Thailand’s women’s volleyball team capped off leg 2 of the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup 2026 at Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium on the 9th August with a commanding 3-0 win over Vietnam, sweeping all three matches in the leg for a perfect 9 points and taking home the gold. Chiang Mai governor Rathapol Naradisorn presented the trophy to the winning team. In the closing match, the Thai squad overpowere … Continued
Heavy rain accumulating across the northern part of the province pushed the Ping river, which runs through Chiang Mai city, over its banks on the 9th August, flooding shops and restaurants along the riverfront in Wat Ket sub-district. Several businesses were forced to close temporarily until water levels recede. Water levels at station P.67 in Mae Taeng district have been rising slowly since last … Continued
At the Riverside Ping flower market on the 11th, vendors set out garlands of jasmine and rak flowers in a range of designs and prices ahead of National Mother’s Day, but the mood on the ground was subdued, with only a trickle of customers throughout the day. Flower sellers in the area said the 11th of August is usually the day locals turn out in force to pick up jasmine garlands for their mothers, … Continued