Chiang Mai governor reassures public on fuel supply Chiang Mai Governor Rattapon Naradit has addressed the media over concerns about fuel availability in the province, following reports of tightening supplies in some areas and the knock-on effects of rising global oil prices. Residents have grown anxious about potential shortages, hoarding and opportunistic price gouging by operators. The governor … Continued
The fallout from rising oil prices is spreading beyond the pump, hitting plastic packaging and food supplies as traders at Siriwattana Market — a hub for ready-curry vendors in Mueang district — begin stockpiling bags ahead of further price increases. Plastic curry bags (5kg) have already jumped from 300 to 380 baht, prompting many stalls to bulk-buy tens of kilograms at a time. Vendors expect cos … Continued
Ms. Warunee Khammeru, General Manager of Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai, has been honored with the “Top Production Award 2025” by Trip.com. Achieving the highest number of bookings in Chiang Mai for three consecutive years reflects the hotel’s consistent quality, strong market presence, and the continued trust of its guests. This recognition stands as a proud milestone for Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai … Continued
Police in San Sai district received a report on Thursday evening of a buffalo on the loose in Ban Rong Bon village — the animal having been brought from Mae Taeng district specifically to be slaughtered for a funeral feast. Before the slaughter could proceed, the owner had struck the buffalo three times on the head with a sledgehammer. The animal broke free of its rope and fled across the fields, … Continued
With the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) inspectors due to assess Chiang Mai’s UNESCO World Heritage candidacy, the city is scrambling to put its best face forward — and the to-do list is specific. Deputy Governor Siva Tamikanon met with Chiang Mai Municipality and relevant agencies on Wednesday to coordinate landscaping improvements across eight designated cultural heritage … Continued
Chiang Mai Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong chaired a progress meeting on the city’s Major Urban Power System Development Project Phase 1, covering the old city moat area, with the underground cabling work now at 90% complete. National Telecom Public Company Limited is leading the communications cable side of the project, currently removing redundant legacy lines — a task 32% done — with traffic m … Continued
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital has issued a statement after the body of a one-month-old infant who died there in November 2025 was discovered missing from the hospital mortuary in March 2026 — more than three months after his death. The premature boy, born at 30 weeks and weighing just over a kilogram, was transferred from Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai on 7th November 2025 following a partial in … Continued
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Satapana Yata, Executive Director of Evolution Skin Co., Ltd., organized a birthday celebration through a meaningful community activity at Wat Don Chan under the theme “The 2nd Playground of Happiness for Kids.” The event aimed to bring joy and inspiration to local children through creative and educational activities in a warm atmosphere filled with smiles. The “Playgroun … Continued
The Backyard Mahidol on Mahidol Road opens its Kids Zone to a morning of small-scale commerce and general mayhem, as children aged — well, small — set up stalls selling second-hand toys, handmade crafts and outgrown clothing to whoever wanders past. Beyond the buying and selling, there’s a kids’ stage for singing, dancing and showing off, a clown doing clown things and a face-painting station to k … Continued
Maxim Thailand has released new user data from Chiang Mai, and the findings offer a fairly unsurprising portrait of who’s keeping the city’s ride-hailing economy moving: working professionals. According to the company’s app data, users aged 26–40 account for 49% of rides in the city — the largest segment by some margin. Usage peaks during after-work and evening hours, suggesting the platform funct … Continued