Book lovers are invited to immerse themselves in the world of literature as the 11th Chiang Mai Book Fair 2026 returns to Chiang Mai Hall at Central Chiang Mai Airport from 26 June – 5 July 2026. Organised by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) in collaboration with Central Pattana Plc, operator of Central Chiang Mai Airport, the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, a … Continued
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mae Hong Son Office, the Pai Tourism Business Association, and Chiang Mai HIP Event invite music lovers to experience the charm of Pai Jazz & Blues Festival 2026, a three-day celebration of live music set against the lush green landscapes of Pai during the Green Season. Taking place from 3–5 July 2026, the festival transforms the entire town of Pai, Mae … Continued
https://youtu.be/v2Kk3Mzbu6I The Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand at the Ethnic Lanna Festival 2026, taking place from 3–5 July 2026 at Central Chiang Mai Airport. The three-day festival offers an opportunity to experience the traditions, lifestyles, craftsmanship, and wisdom of Lanna’ … Continued
Now in its third year, the Moncham Rainfall series is back. Onsen at Moncham’s Mi Zu restaurant has long been associated with the cooler months, but the team wants visitors to know that Moncham in the rainy season is something else entirely: mist rolling over the hills, crisp mountain air and a kitchen firing on all cylinders. On 22nd June, media, guests and partners gathered for the third iterati … Continued
As Airports of Thailand (AOT) approaches its 47th anniversary on 1st July, CEO Paveena Jariyatitipong has unveiled a Roadmap through 2037 outlining plans to position Thailand as a world-class aviation hub through the development of all six AOT airports. For Chiang Mai International Airport specifically, Paveena announced that a new international terminal will be constructed on the southern side … Continued
Chiang Mai Zoo officially opened its new reptile exhibit on 23rd June. Built at a cost of 29 million baht from the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand’s 2025 fiscal year budget, the facility houses more than 160 reptiles across 26 display zones. The exhibit incorporates Smart Zoo technology, including an interactive Smart Map system and digital media in Thai, English and Chinese, as well as 3 … Continued
The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation park has become one of the city’s most popular spots this rainy season, as steady rainfall transforms its wide lawns into a sweep of lush green with Doi Suthep — draped in low cloud — as a backdrop. Residents and tourists alike have been making their way to the park throughout the day to walk, exercise and photograph the scenery, with many crea … Continued
A female tourist was rescued from a forest trail in the Khun Chang Khian area on the evening of 22nd June, after calling for help with a dying phone battery. Chang Phueak police station received the distress call at around 4pm. Officers led by Superintendent Pol Col Sawek Chusiri, together with staff from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, immediately deployed a search team including patrol officers an … Continued
Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Thongsri chaired the second meeting of the National Environment Committee (NEC) on 19th June at Government House, with the committee approving environmental impact assessments for five significant public and private infrastructure projects. The approved projects are: the Bangkok Mass Transit System Silom Line extension Phase 3 (Bang Wa–Taling Chan); a four-lane highwa … Continued
The Tourism Council of Chiang Mai Province, the Chiang Mai City Council and Rajabhat University Chiang Mai joined forces on 21st June to mobilise 120 volunteer students from the Faculty of Education in the sixth edition of the “Dress Up the City” painting initiative. The students fanned out across more than 54 locations in the old city, targeting graffiti and unauthorised markings on walls, buildi … Continued