Thailand J Food Festival 2026 Brings a Fresh Twist to Vegetarian Dining in Chiang Mai JOY OF J: A Celebration of Vegetarian Food, Flavours and Fun | 9–18 October 2026 Central Chiang Mai invites food lovers to discover a fresh and exciting take on the annual Vegetarian Festival at Thailand J Food Festival 2026, held from 9–18 October 2026 at the Ground Floor Promotional Area. Under the theme “JOY O … Continued
Chiang Mai residents turned up at Pung Tao Gong Shrine in Mueang district on the first day of the 2026 vegetarian festival carrying tiffin carriers and food boxes, lining up for free vegetarian meals handed out by the shrine and a group of donors. One woman said she had brought four tiffin tiers, enough to feed the whole household. The free food saves her several meals’ worth of money, she said, w … Continued
RatiLanna Nimman Chiang Mai is delighted to host the “RatiLanna Nimman Open House” on Friday, 9 October 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., welcoming members of the media and distinguished guests to its new five-star luxury boutique hotel on Nimmanhaemin Soi 15. The event introduces the hotel’s distinctive design philosophy and refined hospitality experience, celebrating Chiang Mai’s cultural ident … Continued
Jazz & Wine Returns to One Nimman for Six Days of Music and Wine The 5th edition of Jazz & Wine returns to One Nimman from 8–13 October 2026, inviting visitors to enjoy six evenings of live jazz, wine, food and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Chiang Mai. The event features a diverse range of jazz styles, including Standard Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul & Funk, Nu Jazz and Jazz Fusi … Continued
Stalls along the roadside at Chiang Mai’s flower market, next to Chan Samo Memorial Bridge (Khua Khaek) in Chang Moi, were pulled down on 7 October, and for a few hours it looked a lot like the end of something. Nearby residents started asking questions. Some reports said the spot had been shut to traders for good, which would be a big deal for a patch of pavement that has been selling things for … Continued
The Department of Highways has signed the contract to build an interchange with an underpass at Nong Chom intersection in Chiang Mai, where Highway 121 crosses Highway 1001. The Bridge Construction Bureau signed with Chiang Mai Construction Co Ltd for 799.599 million baht. The contract runs from October 10, 2026 to September 23, 2029, which works out to 1,080 days. For a junction that sees a great … Continued
Chiang Mai Province has launched the “OTOP Goes Global” fair, bringing together local products and community craftsmanship from all 25 districts of Chiang Mai. Held from 9–11 October 2026 at Central Chiang Mai Airport, the three-day event aims to promote local businesses, boost community income and connect traditional products with tourism and international markets. The event is part of Chiang Mai … Continued
The cold season is making its first moves in Chiang Mai. Temperatures on the mountaintops have started to slip, skies are clearing, and the first sea of mist is showing up for those willing to get up early. At Phuping Ratchaniwet Palace in Muang district, the thermometer read 12 degrees Celsius this morning (October 7). A cool breeze came with it, and visitors have started heading up to see what a … Continued
A 50-year-old man in San Sai district was running a gun workshop out of the back room of his house, according to police, and selling the product in a Facebook group with 22,000 members. Officers from the News Analysis Division of Provincial Police Region 5’s Crime Suppression Division arrested the man, identified only as Duangchan (surname withheld), a resident of Mae Faek subdistrict, after searc … Continued
Jing Jai Market: A Model for Sustainable Community Living Invites Everyone to Experience the 2nd “Jing Jai Eco Connect” 9–11 October 2026 At Jing Jai Market, Jing Jai Central, Chiang Mai Chiang Mai – Jing Jai Market, located within Jing Jai Central Chiang Mai, one of Central Group’s initiatives dedicated to sincerity and care, continues to serve as a model for sustainable community living. The mar … Continued