Governor Thossaphon Phuean-Udom followed up on the Mae Kha Canal landscape improvement project, and told CityNews that it will be fully complete early next year as a New Year’s gift to Chiang Mai residents. Governor Thossaphon explained that the project covers three phases, spanning about 4.5 kilometres from Rattanakosin Bridge to Mahidol Bridge. It includes scenic improvements along both banks a … Continued
The Chiang Mai Art Conversation and Filament Works CIC is organising an exhibition, ‘Fungi in your Headlights’ between 27th September until 31st October between 11am and 7pm at Panic Room DC Collection. Emerging from a journey into the atmosphere of a cave and woven into the exhibition “FUNGI IN YOUR HEADLIGHTS,” the explorations by artist Anont Nongyao and NooN Collective opens up dialogue about … Continued
As the government launches its populist Half Half Plus programme across the nation, millions are rushing to register themselves for this privilege. Registration dates are available between 20th-26th October between 6am and 10pm. According to the government public relations department, “The half-half plus co-payment programme allows registered individuals who buy goods from local shops to pay only … Continued
Here are some things you need to know about the sales and consumption of alcohol this upcoming Yi Peng festival, should you be looking for a tipple: Apart from the usual laws regarding under age drinking (20 years old) and the ban of sales and consumption in temples, petrol stations and educational institutions, it is also illegal to sell alcohol to those already excessively impaired. There will b … Continued
Doi Luang Chiang Dao park authorities told CityNews that they are very happy at the overall health of Chiang Dao National Park’s ecosystem, saying that 11 types of wild animals have been caught on camera over the past eight months, a great sign, they say, of the overall health of the area. Motion triggering cameras have even captured a leopard wandering around at night recently. Through efforts by … Continued
Vendors across the city have complained that this year’s Vegetarian Festival has performed badly when compared to previous years, blaming things on the slow economy, the fact that the festival was held after lent and before the implementation of the Half Half Plus populist programme. Sales were slow, said numerous vendors of the annual festival as the festival’s date was post lent this year, trad … Continued
Shangri-La Chiang Mai invites you to experience the vibrant spirit of “Bierfest – International Culinary Journey”, where authentic Bavarian flavours meet international delights in a lively and welcoming atmosphere., the event takes place from 1 October to 29 November 2025 at Kad Kafé, Level 2. Inspired by Germany’s beloved Oktoberfest, this new dining experience brings the heartwarming ambience of … Continued
The mayor and representatives from network organisations an announced that this year’s Yi Peng festival, which is the Northern version of Thailand’s Loy Kratong festival, will involved many activities this year put on by authorities. There will be a large parade through the city with 25 floats, there will be lights and decorations throughout the city to add to the festive ambiance, there will be t … Continued
Good things come to those who wait. And wait we have, as year after year, decade after decade we visited Warorot Market and wandered up, step by step, the old escalator to the second floor. Today you can see people taking photos and videos as they watch friends and family gliding up the now spanking new escalator. The operators of Warorot Market decided learner this year to fix this old broken es … Continued