A new survey by NIDA Poll, the public opinion research centre of the National Institute of Development Administration, has found that the ongoing fuel crisis is weighing heavily on Thais’ Songkran holiday plans, with a significant share of respondents cancelling travel outright. The poll, conducted on 17th-18th March 2026 among 1,310 respondents aged 18 and over, drawn from across all regions, edu … Continued
With queues forming at pumps across the city, a group of Chiang Mai volunteer media developers has launched CM-PUMP, a web app that lets users report and check real-time fuel availability at stations near them — no download required. The app runs directly in a mobile browser. Turn on GPS and a colour-coded map shows nearby stations: green for available, red for out, grey for no data yet. All maj … Continued
On the morning of 20th March, Chinese businessman Fang Peng Cheng accompanied by his lawyer, Dr Athipong Polchai, visited Phuping Police Station to follow up on two linked cases: the disappearance of his one-month-old son’s body from the mortuary unit of Maharaj Nakhon Chiang Mai Hospital, and a separate complaint he has filed against the hospital’s medical team and relevant personnel on charges o … Continued
Chiang Mai’s ancient Mae Kha Canal is finding its rhythm again. Once a working waterway at the heart of the city, the canal and its banks have been quietly transformed through a collaboration between the Chiang Mai Municipality, private sector partners, local residents and students — all of whom have had a hand in greening, beautifying and animating the space. The municipality has upgraded walkway … Continued
A rescue unit chief in Sanpatong district has radioed Chiang Mai’s Erawan Emergency Medical Coordination Centre to temporarily suspend patient transport services — because they’ve run out of diesel. Acting Sub-Lieutenant Wattanasin Rinjoi, head of the Sattha Ruam Jai Chiang Mai Rescue Association, reported that a week of panic-buying has wiped out diesel stocks at every pump in Sanpatong and neigh … Continued
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