The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) has stepped in to resolve a dispute between food truck vendors at its public park, after a confrontation between an existing steak vendor and a newcomer claiming PAO permission to trade on the same spot went viral online. PAO officials first visited the site to clarify that the area is public land, open to free trading with no formal allo … Continued
Chiang Mai’s tourism office has launched “MU Month” for September 2026, an initiative encouraging visitors to explore the province’s temples and merit-making traditions. The event was announced by Chakkrapong Sitthilor, assistant Chiang Mai tourism and sports officer, alongside Supamit Kijjapipat, president of the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association. Now in its third year, MU Month is supporte … Continued
Mi⎟ Zü Restaurant by Onsen At Moncham invites diners to experience an exclusive culinary collaboration featuring Chef Bank and Chef Tom in their first-ever seven-course dining experience. Bringing together two chefs with distinctive culinary styles, the collaboration showcases their creativity, techniques, and individual culinary identities through a specially curated seven-course menu. The experi … Continued
A 20-rai plot of former rice field in Si Bua Ban, Mueang Lamphun, is being turned into a new events venue, with organisers pitching it as a “co-working event” space for festivals, concerts, corporate functions, product launches, private celebrations and Lanna-style weddings. The site belongs to Sorn and Sunantha Inkaew, who wanted to put their family land to use in a way that benefits Lamphun’s to … Continued
On the evening of 1st September, multiple Chiang Mai disaster prevention and mitigation units, alongside doctors, nurses and rescue teams, staged a fire drill at “Tawandaeng Mahachon” to prepare for emergencies at entertainment venues across the province. Around 500 participants took part, including staff from entertainment venues and similar establishments, government agency heads and network par … Continued
The Chiang Mai Online Media Association has delivered donated supplies to support residents of Nan province affected by recent flooding. The donations were collected through the association’s public relief campaign and have now been delivered to Smile Lanna Hotel in Chiang Mai, in cooperation with the Chiang Mai Tourism Industry Council. Paisan Sukcharoen, President of the Chiang Mai Tourism Indus … Continued
The second Chiang Mai International Film Festival (CMIFF 2026) opened on the 28th of August with a red carpet ceremony at Central Chiang Mai Airport and Major Cineplex, presided over by Prartana Lintanawa, deputy director-general of the Department of Cultural Promotion. Also present were Chiang Mai deputy governor Siwa Thamikanon, Dr Adit Suridee of the Northern Film and Digital Media Association, … Continued
Bouncetopia at Central Chiang Mai has launched its brand-new “SUPERHERO” theme, inviting young adventurers to jump, climb and play across a giant 2,000-square-metre inflatable playground featuring a host of new attractions. Among the highlights is a new real-water rafting zone surrounding a giant ball pit, introduced for the first time in Chiang Mai, alongside a Ninja Zone, giant Lego play area an … Continued
A parking dispute between food truck vendors at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation park turned ugly on the morning of the 25th of August, after a new vendor tried to set up on a spot already claimed by a steak seller trading there for over a month. The newcomer claimed permission from an OrBorJor official to use the space, sparking a heated row that left the steak vendor in tear … Continued
Full Moon Gathering is a one-day immersive experience bringing together wellness, workshops, art, music, and live performances, creating a meaningful day of connection, relaxation, and inspiration from morning until evening. The day begins with Movement & Wellness activities, followed by an afternoon of relaxation, water activities, and a Sound Experience. As the sun sets, enjoy an evening fil … Continued