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
Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s integrated lifestyle real estate developer, has joined forces with public and private sector partners to sign a cooperation framework for the sustainable development of Chiang Mai. The partnership aims to strengthen the tourism ecosystem, integrate urban development, and drive Chiang Mai toward becoming a world-class sustainable tourism des … Continued
Chiang Mai’s governor, its mayor, a listed property giant and the tourism authority put their names to a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday afternoon, promising to turn the city into a “city of life and prosperity” and a destination known around the world. The signing took place on October 20 at about 5pm. Asset World Corp (AWC) was represented by chief executive Wallapa Traisorat. Governor Th … Continued
Police in Chiang Mai have tracked down a man who filmed himself racing down Doi Suthep on an electric unicycle, a clip that went around social media and left plenty of people wondering who exactly was going to get flattened. Viewers who saw the video complained that the stunt, done at high speed on the mountain road for content, was an accident waiting to happen for anyone else using it, and asked … Continued
Mae Sa Elephant Camp, one of Chiang Mai’s longest-established tourist attractions, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with plans to revitalise its facilities, expand community partnerships and embrace a more sustainable approach to elephant tourism. Founded in 1976 by the late Choochart Kalmapijit, Mae Sa Elephant Camp has played an important role in shaping Chiang Mai’s tourism industry for five … Continued
A Chinese tourist walking near her hostel in Chiang Mai’s old city says a delivery rider pulled down his trousers and exposed himself to her, then looped around and did it a second time. CCTV on Phra Pok Klao Road Soi 4/2 in Tambon Phra Sing caught the whole thing. The woman, who is on her first trip to Chiang Mai, told CityNews through a hostel staff member who interpreted for her that it happene … Continued
The mercury on Doi Inthanon fell to 9C this morning, the first single-digit reading of the year, and people turned up to enjoy it. Visitors crowded the summit in Chom Thong district and the Kew Mae Pan viewpoint for sunrise, which is how you know cool season has properly started. It wasn’t just Inthanon. Doi Ang Khang and Doi Pha Hom Pok in Fang both dipped to 17C, which is less dramatic but still … Continued
CHANGAN DEEPAL Charoen Auto Sales Chiang Mai organised the “DEEPAL Experience Test Drive”, inviting participants to experience the performance, technology and driving capabilities of DEEPAL electric vehicles on a scenic journey through Chiang Mai, Mae Taeng and Mae Rim. The event began at the DEEPAL Charoen Auto Sales showroom in Chiang Mai, where participants were introduced to the vehicles’ feat … Continued
Euang Kham Sai Restaurant is introducing a new dining concept, “Lanna Flexitarian – Kin Muan Yoo Yen” (Eat Well, Live Well), bringing together the rich culinary heritage of Northern Thailand and a more balanced, plant-forward approach to eating. Rooted in generations of family recipes and local food traditions, the new menu celebrates the flavours of Lanna cuisine while giving greater prominence t … Continued