Botanic Festival 2026: “The Queen Mother’s Garden” — Thailand’s Grandest Botanical Festival Awaits! The Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, under the Botanical Garden Organization, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, warmly invites you to the Botanic Festival 2026: “The Queen Mother’s Garden”, taking place from 24 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, from 09:00 – 16:30 hrs. at the event grounds s … Continued
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces Peru–Lanna Nights, a two-evening cultural and culinary celebration honouring the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Thailand. In collaboration with the Embassy of Peru, the event brings together the vibrant traditions of both nations, paying tribute to six decades of friendship through the universal language of food, culture, and … Continued
Vendors in Chiang Mai have donated over 60,000 baht to Support Hatyai Hospital’s Flood Recovery Efforts At Chiang Mai Municipality Hall, vendors from the Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street, together with the Walking Street Committee and Chiang Mai Municipality, united in a charitable effort to support Hatyai Hospital, which suffered significant damage from recent severe flooding. On Sunday, vendors … Continued
Happening this 5–6 December 2025 — The Second Chiang Mai Ethnic Market at Lan Din, Ram Poeng Road! Discover a vibrant gathering that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of ethnic communities from Thailand and Myanmar. Stroll through the market and explore handcrafted products, woven textiles, local dishes, and fresh produce, all showcasing the identity and traditions of each community. Enjoy li … Continued
Chiang Mai’s continuing cold spell has boosted blanket sales at Nawarat Market, where vendors report demand rising several-fold this week. Popular items include quilts, fleece blankets, grey khee-nga blankets and cartoon designs priced from 100 baht. Many buyers from highland areas — where temperatures are even lower — have come down to purchase in bulk. Several organisations have also placed larg … Continued
As PM2.5 levels begin creeping up again and health impacts are already being felt in some areas, early-season hotspots have started appearing in several provinces. We’re not yet in the thick of the smog season, but the fact that fires are already being detected has prompted authorities to tighten their watch. Despite ever-stricter measures and tougher enforcement, there are still many farmers acro … Continued
Chiang Mai’s annual charity Red Cross lottery is once again drawing excitement, with this year’s top prize causing an even bigger stir than usual. In previous years, major prizes included a house with land and a townhome, but this year’s first prize is a 50.50 baht gold bar worth more than 3.1 million baht — a highly coveted reward among punters, especially given gold’s rapidly rising value! More … Continued
Wine in the Garden — sip, savour, and soak in Chiang Mai’s winter vibes As the cool breeze settles over Chiang Mai, Spice Garden invites you to slow down, unwind, and enjoy a glass of your favourite wine in its lush green courtyard right in the heart of the city. Pair your evening with bold Thai flavours or modern Italian plates crafted to match beautifully with every pour. Now through January 202 … Continued
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 — 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 The first snow of Chiang Mai has fallen as the Winter Festival Chiangmai 2nd: A Night of Winter Magic begins—kicking off an enchanting evening filled with lights, warmth, and shared joy. Capture the moment at our towering landmark and dazzling light tunnel, indulge in dishes from over 100 iconic food vendors, and browse charming handmade craf … Continued
Chaos unfolded at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) this morning as travellers in the Domestic Terminal face severe bottlenecks at both check-in counters and security checkpoints. Passengers currently on the ground warn that arriving with the standard 1-2 hours notice is no longer sufficient. The combined time to clear check-in and security is now exceeding two hours, putting many at risk of … Continued