culture · 28 Jul 2026
Feel All the Feelings: Chiang Mai's Three Lanna Events This August
TAT confirms three Feel All the Feelings events in Chiang Mai this August: Lanna fashion runway, omakase dinner, and EDM night. Dates and tips here.
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Chiang Mai travel guide 2026: a locally-run operator's playbook
A complete Chiang Mai travel guide — when to come, where to stay, what to eat, the tours worth doing and the ones to skip, costs, scams, and our own playbook.
27 May 2026 · 20 min read
logistics · 21 Jul 2026
Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son Flights Return in September 2026
Ezy Airlines starts 12-seat flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son on 17 September 2026, replacing a six-hour mountain drive with a short hop.
food-drink · 20 Jul 2026
Where to Buy Khao Soi Paste and Local Food Gifts in Chiang Mai
Wondering where you can buy khao soi paste or local food gifts in Chiang Mai? Start at Warorot Market, then Rimping and the airport mall. Prices inside.
logistics · 14 Jul 2026
Thailand's 60-Day Visa-Free Stay Set to Drop to 30 Days: 2026 Update
Thailand's cabinet approved cutting the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days, but it is not yet law. What Chiang Mai visitors need to know for a 2026 trip.
safety · 10 Jul 2026
Chiang Mai's New Ping River Flood Wall Meets First July Rains
Chiang Mai's raised Ping River flood wall is now operational as a July 5-9 flood watch hit the region. What the green-season rains mean for your trip.
culture · 07 Jul 2026
Chiang Mai Voyage of Light 2026: New Lantern Festival Announced
Chiang Mai has unveiled Voyage of Light 2026, a new lantern festival in Doi Saket on 24-25 November. Dates, ticket prices, and how it differs from Yi Peng.
safety · 03 Jul 2026
Chiang Mai Flash Flood and Landslide Alert: What It Means This Week
Northern Thailand is under a flash flood and landslide watch through early July 2026. Here is what the alert means for Chiang Mai mountain and waterfall trips.
culture · 30 Jun 2026
Asalha Bucha & Khao Phansa 2026: Chiang Mai's Candlelit Temple Days
Asalha Bucha (Jul 29) and Khao Phansa (Jul 30) bring candlelit temple walks and a nationwide alcohol ban to Chiang Mai. What visitors need to know.
seasonal · 24 Jun 2026
Chiang Mai Weather: Heavy Rain and Monsoon Flood Warning, Week of June 24, 2026
Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy monsoon rain and flash floods across northern Thailand this week. Chiang Mai sits in the alert zone.
seasonal · 20 Jun 2026
Green Season Peak: Chiang Mai Waterfalls and Rivers Run Full in Late June 2026
Late June 2026 brings peak green-season flow to Chiang Mai's waterfalls and rafting rivers, clear post-burning air, and low crowds. What it means for visitors.
seasonal · 05 Jun 2026
Chiang Mai's Skies Clear for Green Season 2026: What Visitors Should Know
Chiang Mai's burning season is over and green season has begun in June 2026. Clean air, roaring waterfalls, fewer crowds and lower prices for visitors.