Chiang Mai province has issued an urgent radio order to district chiefs and local administrative organisations across all 25 districts, warning of incoming summer storm impacts expected tomorrow, 24thApril. Acting on behalf of the provincial governor, Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong instructed all districts to monitor conditions and alert residents in at-risk areas to the dangers of thunderstorms … Continued
Villagers in Thung Khao Phuang subdistrict, Chiang Dao district, have rescued a young barking deer found collapsed near the Ban Mae Cha community after fleeing wildfires burning through Pha Daeng National Park. The animal was visibly exhausted and had a wound on its forehead, believed to have been sustained while fleeing the flames. Residents handed the deer over to Pha Daeng National Park officia … Continued
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Sustainable Local Ambassadors 2026” training programme for Northern Thailand in Chiang Mai, equipping tourism operators and personnel with strategic storytelling skills under the “Wisdom-Driven Tourism” curriculum. The initiative aims to transform local communities into powerful “Local Ambassadors,” capable of turning current challenges int … Continued
This summer, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai invites guests to a one-night-only Dine Around the Resort experience on May 9, 2026. The evening is designed as a progressive dining journey, with each course hosted at a different scenic venue across the resort to showcase its natural beauty and distinctive settings. As a highlight of the seasonal campaign within the campaign, Supper Society 3 brings to … Continued
Asudden storm swept through the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) public park on the evening of Tuesday 21st April, sending vendor tents flying and scattering goods across the market area. A number of stalls were damaged in the squall, which lasted nearly half an hour. Once the weather cleared, vendors pulled together to collect their belongings, reassemble their stalls and r … Continued
Chiang Mai Zoo has announced the arrival of its newest family member — a baby hippopotamus born on 14th April, right in the middle of the Songkran festival. The calf is the fifth hippo at the zoo, and zoo director Ularika Kongphrom marked the occasion with a decorated viewing area, photo spots and activities for visitors, with the zoo’s elephant mascot “Chang Chaiyo” on hand to welcome guests. The … Continued
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable hospitality, earning the prestigious “Green Hotel Award” for the third consecutive time. Marking over a decade of commitment, the recognition represents far more than an accolade. It stands as a testament to the hotel’s enduring dedication to caring for both its “home” and the planet through responsible and envir … Continued
CCTV footage has captured the dramatic moment a massive branch from a centuries-old yang na tree at Wat Chedi Luang snapped and fell without warning on the evening of 16th April — Phaya Wan, the most auspicious day of the Songkran period. Seconds before the branch came down, a person had walked directly beneath it, a near-miss that could easily have ended in tragedy. No injuries or fataliti … Continued
Thick unhealthy air continues to blanket Chiang Mai this morning (18th April), with PM2.5 levels recorded at 360 micrograms per cubic metre at Chiang Mai University. Visibility across the city centre has dropped sharply, with 27 active wildfire hotspots still burning in the region despite a slight reduction from previous days. The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University has issued a fresh war … Continued
Traders at Warorot Market — Chiang Mai’s most popular souvenir hub — say this year’s Songkran was unlike any they can remember. As the festival wound down, stalls that would normally be mobbed with last-minute buyers sat largely empty, with vendors reporting that the few visitors who did pass through mostly browsed without buying. Nongkul Warisuppawut, owner of the Sri Phan shop, attributed the sl … Continued