As Chiang Mai prepares for its UNESCO World Heritage assessment, vandals have defaced the walls of Wat Chiang Man — one of eight historic sites set to be evaluated by international inspectors in August. Reporters visiting the temple on 18th June found English-language text still visible on the front wall. Local residents suspect the culprits are teenagers or high-spirited tourists, and have called … Continued
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai marked its 22nd anniversary and the beginning of its 23rd year of operations with a traditional Buddhist merit-making ceremony held this morning at the Sunflower Room. The ceremony was graciously presided over by Mrs. Warunee Khammeru, General Manager of Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai, who led the management team and staff in paying respect and making merit to commemorate … Continued
Chiang Mai’s Provincial Public Health Office has launched spot checks on meatballs, moo yor and sausages after the FDA and Consumer Protection Police raided an illegal processed meat factory in Pathum Thani, seizing products from more than 20 brands and ordering retailers to pull them from shelves immediately. Inspectors visited four sites in Mueang Chiang Mai, checking 55 product lines. No illega … Continued
A new café on Sriphum Road, inside the old city moat, is doing something no other café we have heard of appears to be doing: combining specialty coffee with vipassana meditation practice. HUTO Meditation Café looks unremarkable from the outside, but inside the minimalist, Zen-inflected space — stocked with psychology and philosophy books — a second-floor “contemplation room” offers customers a pla … Continued
Chiang Mai Provincial Police have launched a drone patrol unit to support checkpoint operations, deploying the technology to monitor suspicious vehicles, track cars that turn back before reaching a checkpoint and intercept those attempting to evade stops. Phu Phing Police Station began operations immediately on 15th June. The deployment follows the launch of a tactical training programme on 11th J … Continued
Chiang Mai Governor Rathapol Naradit led provincial officials, military and police officers, local administrators and residents in a royal bathing water ceremony before a portrait of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavadee, Princess Chufa, at the 80th Anniversary Celebration Hall in Mueang district today, 13th June. Attendees also signed a condolence book to express their loyalty and grati … Continued
MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center celebrates the spirit of diversity, inclusion, and equality through the “MAYA PRIDE ENJOY 2026” campaign, transforming MAYA Square into a vibrant gathering space and colorful landmark in the heart of Chiang Mai. Created as part of Pride Month celebrations, the campaign aims to support gender diversity, promote acceptance, and encourage a more inclusive society where … Continued
Chiang Mai Governor Ratthapon Naradit chaired a meeting of the Provincial Flood, Flash Flood and Landslide Incident Command Centre for 2026 to coordinate disaster preparedness across all relevant agencies ahead of the rainy season. The meeting relayed directives from the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command, instructing all provinces to accelerate readiness measures including cleari … Continued
A Chiang Mai Deputy Governor presided over a workshop of the Provincial Cluster Sub-committee on 10th June to begin drafting the Chiang Mai Provincial Development Plan 2028–2032 and the Annual Government Action Plan for fiscal year 2028. More than 120 representatives from government, private sector, academic, civil society, local administrative organisations and related agencies took part. The fiv … Continued
The 15th Chiang Mai Mango and Local Produce Festival is pulling in visitors eager to see unusual and rarely seen mango varieties, with the event running 8th–10th June at the Chiang Mai Provincial Government Centre. Among the most eye-catching exhibits are the Khao Yai and Maphrao varieties, the latter producing fruits so large they rival a coconut — with some individual mangoes weighing close to … Continued