The first day of registrations for the Thai Chuay Thai Plus welfare programme drew large crowds to Krung Thai Bank’s Mae Jo branch in San Sai district on Sunday, with the bank opening an additional service point in its car park to handle the volume of people — most of them elderly — who had come in person to seek staff assistance with registration and identity verification. Reporters on the ground … Continued
A 19 year old student, identified only as Kornwit, who was arrested on Wednesday the 21st after video of him riding a motorcycle at dangerous speeds on Doi Suthep road went viral on social media, is now facing additional charges after victims came forward to report sexual harassment — identifying him as the same person who had harassed runners and cyclists on the mountain road on multiple previous … Continued
A female cow made a break for freedom in central Chiang Mai on the afternoon of Thursday the 22nd, bolting from a slaughterhouse near Chiang Mai Gate and taking refuge in a massage shop in the area. Residents, worried she would be hit by a vehicle or damage nearby property, managed to contain her inside the shop while police from Mueang Chiang Mai Station coordinated with the owner. The cow was vi … Continued
Chiang Mai made history on Sunday as the first city in Thailand to officially launch the 2026 Pride season, with a full day of events under the banner “Inclusive City Chiang Mai — เชียงใหม่เมืองแห่งความเท่าเทียม.” The centrepiece of the afternoon was a MOU signing ceremony at the Tha Pae Gate, held from 3pm to 5pm, in which representatives from government agencies, businesses, civil society organi … Continued
Chiang Mai’s tourism industry has responded to the cabinet’s decision to scrap the 60-day visa exemption, which will see nationals from 93 countries revert to shorter permitted stays, saying the change is a normal adjustment to entry conditions but calling on the government to communicate clearly with international travellers and introduce supporting measures to cushion any long-term impact. La-ia … Continued
Chiang Mai’s young cycling enthusiasts are invited to join the CENTRAL Kids Balance Bike Championship, a fun-filled racing event designed for children aged 3–5 years old. The competition will take place on 24 May 2026 from 1:00 PM onwards at the Kids Department, 4th Floor, Central Festival Chiang Mai. The event offers an exciting opportunity for young riders to showcase their speed and confidence … Continued
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A flood barrier project along the left bank of the Ping River, downstream of the Wang Tan floodgate in Pa Daet subdistrict, is now 90% complete and on track to finish by the end of May — four months ahead of its original September 2026 deadline. Officials from Irrigation Office Region 1 visited the site on 21st May to assess progress. Director Atthawich Nakwatchara said the project was fast-tracke … Continued
Deputy Transport Minister Pattarapong Pattaraprasit led a delegation to Chiang Mai to inspect infrastructure projects on the city’s third ring road, Highway 121, with the partially completed San Klang interchange — where Highway 121 meets Highway 1317 — the centrepiece of the visit. Phase 1 of the San Klang interchange is now 91.6% complete, while Phase 2 has reached 9.7%. Full opening is expected … Continued
Chiang Mai’s annual Inthakin Festival, the traditional Lanna ceremony of worship at the city pillar, drew large numbers to Wat Chedi Luang this week, with the occasion marked not only by religious observance but by community generosity. Phra Khru Od, a famous local monk, joined forces with volunteer network leader Por Nan La and the Phet Kasem Foundation to distribute fresh produce — watermelon, c … Continued