The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) Upper Northern Region and Zu Chiangmai today launched the Nimman Innovation Sandbox at Zu Chiangmai, Nimmanhaemin Soi 15, Chiang Mai. Mr. Pradya Komanee, Manager, Upper Northern Provincial Cluster Office, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), presided over the ceremony. Representatives of partner organisations attended the launch, including the Nation … Continued
Close to 300 people gathered at Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, for the annual International Remembrance Day ceremony, honouring men and women from many nations who lost their lives in military service, particularly during the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Held under this year’s theme, Service in a Changing World, the ceremony brought together … Continued
On 11th November 2026, the Austrian Ambassador, Katharina Wiese, bestowed the Decoration of the Silver Cross of Honour upon Nikolaus Prachensky, Austria’s Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai, at the scenic Bamboo Sala Meditation Cathedral in Mae Rim. The occasion also marked Prachensky’s 70th birthday. Almost 40 distinguished guests, including members of the Consular Corps and close friends, gathered to … Continued
A secret 30-rai garden, hundreds of artworks and century-old rice barns will provide the setting for Treasure Discovered 2026, a six-day art and design festival taking place at De Siam Antique Chiang Mai from 5th–10th December. Organised by Mango Art Festival, the annual event offers a rare opportunity to explore De Siam Antique, one of Thailand’s largest antique collectors, restorers and dealers, … Continued
A homeless man living at the Tha Phae Gate plaza in Chiang Mai’s Mueang district is looking for homes for a litter of puppies he says he helped bring into the world himself. He shares the spot with the mother, a Thai breed dog, and her pups, all under a month old. He told reporters the mother gave birth on October 15, 2026, and that he assisted with the delivery. He has looked after her and the li … Continued
Chiang Mai woke up on Wednesday to a cold front that sent market vendors and residents rummaging for jackets they’d probably last worn this time last year. Across the province, morning temperatures sat between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius in most districts, and the city itself fell to 20. Light rain drifted in and out all day, with the wind arriving in gusts rather than any steady breeze, so nobody g … Continued
Belén by Paulo Airaudo at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping has become the first restaurant in Chiang Mai, and indeed all of Northern Thailand, to receive a coveted Michelin Star, marking a landmark moment for the region’s culinary scene. Chiang Mai has officially entered the Michelin-starred dining map. Belén by Paulo Airaudo was awarded one Michelin Star in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 202 … Continued
Mill Hill International School Thailand, the first British-branded international school in Northern Thailand, has announced its Academic Excellence & Achievement Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic years, offering talented students tuition fee reductions of up to 50%. The programme is open to students entering Years 7 to 10 on the International General Certificate of … Continued
This is Fine: An Exhibition in Six Biomes. As world leaders negotiate climate action at COP31 in Turkey, a free exhibition in Chiang Mai’s Old City asks what that conversation looks like from Asia-Pacific communities on the ground. This is Fine: An Exhibition in Six Biomes, presented by Micro Galleries and Pa Rang Cafe and Art Stay, brings together over 15 artists from across the region, including … Continued
The Regina Coeli College Alumni Association organised the “Regina Coeli x Butterbear FUN RUN 2026”, a charity walk and run held under the theme “RUN for LOVE” at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation Public Park. The event brought together alumni, current students, parents, teachers and members of the Chiang Mai community to promote healthy lifestyles while raising funds for a wort … Continued