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
Kulthawat Phaosuwanna and his wife have been reunited with their three-year-old mixed-breed dog, Jao Du, after a theft case that dragged on for nine months, required a court ruling and still needed the intervention of Watchdog Thailand Foundation volunteers before the handover actually happened. Jao Du disappeared from the family’s village on 17th August 2025. Kulthawat had taken the dog in as a s … Continued
Chiang Mai Provincial Traffic Police are trialling drone surveillance to monitor illegal parking and ease chronic congestion, according to Traffic Division Commander Pol Col Manatchai Inthuen. The drones give officers an aerial overview of traffic conditions, allowing faster and more accurate identification of vehicles parked in prohibited zones — particularly at known bottlenecks where obstructio … Continued
Chiang Mai Governor Ratthapon Naradit presided over the ceremonial procession of Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha — the Phra Phuttha Khanthararat Buddha image — from Wat Chang Taem to Wat Chedi Luang on 13th May, marking the start of the annual Inthakin Festival (Sai Khan Dok Bucha Sao Inthakhil) for 2569. The image, one of Chiang Mai’s most venerated Buddha statues and traditionally believed to have the pow … Continued
With the rainy season now officially under way, Promed Rescue has sent volunteer staff to join a swift-water rescue refresher training with Ultralife Team Thailand (UTLT) on the Mae Taeng River at Kaeng Kued, Mae Taeng district. The training focused on swift-water rescue — one of the highest-risk operations for both victims and responders — with the aim of improving response speed, effectiveness a … Continued