Nam Phrae Subdistrict Municipality in Hang Dong has teamed up with Hang Dong Police, Forest Protection Unit Chiang Mai 13 (San Pa Tong), Ob Khan National Park, and the subdistrict’s administrative office to set up checkpoints blocking off-road motorbikes from the forest at Mon Hin Khao, in Village No. 7, Ban Tha Mai Lung. The joint operation follows complaints about groups of riders carving new tr … Continued
The drug shortage at Sansai Hospital in Chiang Mai is finally starting to loosen its grip, with the hospital handing out its first batch of backlogged medication today after weeks of patients showing up short on what their doctors had actually prescribed. Patients and relatives lined up for queue tickets this morning (September 15) as the hospital began distributing the medicine it owed people, th … Continued
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai is hosting a curated photography exhibition at its museum, showcasing rare vintage images from the two-volume book Heritage Hotels of Asia, published by World Scientific Publishing Singapore. The property is the only one in Chiang Mai included in the book, giving the exhibition a fittingly historic setting: the teak homestead was built in the late 19th century as the n … Continued
Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is opening a new elephant hospital next door in Mae Taeng district later this month, part of an ongoing push to upgrade care for the province’s elephant population. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchote Thitaram, director of the Elephant and Wildlife Health Centre, announced the opening at the province’s 24th media briefing of the year. The new building, … Continued
A massive pine tree that’s stood at the base of the naga staircase leading up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep since 1965 came crashing down around 9:30am today (September 14), scattering branches across a wide stretch of the walkway and missing a roadside shop by what looked like inches. Nobody was hurt. Video from the scene (see VDO at https://youtube.com/shorts/RHRsFaA2lEk) caught the moment the tre … Continued
Retail shops and markets around Chiang Mai are busy again, packed with shoppers making sure they use up their “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” benefits before the scheme closes out at the end of September. People have been steadily filing in all day, most of them grabbing the everyday household basics the program is meant to help cover. The rush has been enough to snarl traffic near shopping areas at variou … Continued
Prince Royal’s College signed two international education agreements on Monday 31st August at the 120th Anniversary Cornelia McGilvary Harris Hall, formalising new ties with education bodies in New Zealand. The first is an Education Cooperation Arrangement with Education New Zealand (ENZ), the New Zealand government’s education agency. The second is a memorandum of understanding with Avondale Coll … Continued
Last week, Citylife joined a group of Chiang Mai tour operators and media representatives on a four-day journey through Nan and Phrae, organised in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Nan Office and TAT Phrae Office. Travelling from Chiang Mai through Nan, Bo Kluea, Sapan and on to Phrae, the trip offered a timely look at what visitors can expect following the recent floods, … Continued
Robinson Department Store Chiang Mai recently celebrated its 47th anniversary, marking another milestone with a warm and cheerful atmosphere shared by customers and staff. The anniversary celebration reflected Robinson’s long-standing presence in the community, with the store highlighting its commitment to creating enjoyable everyday experiences for shoppers and families. Under the theme of turnin … Continued
There are currently no lockdown measures in place in Chiang Mai province, announced authorities. Covid-19 is now considered an endemic disease, with outbreaks following a pattern similar to seasonal flu. Dr Waranyu Chamnongprasat, Chiang Mai’s Provincial Public Health Chief, released data on the Covid-19 situation in the province covering 1st January to 9th September 2026. A cumulative 4,549 cases … Continued