Chiang Mai’s annual average PM2.5 runs at 5.2 times the WHO guideline. Roughly 77 per cent of the hotspots behind it burn in forest rather than farmland, and on a bad day most of the regional smoke originates outside Thailand…
Yi Peng falls on 24 and 25 November 2026. In a typical year Chiang Mai airport cancels or reschedules around 160 flights, evening operations stop at 19:00, and releasing a sky lantern in most of the Chiang Mai basin is…
Conversations That Can’t WaitA podcast by Helen Avadiar–Nimbalker | Published by Asia Freedom Network “Behind every headline is a life. This podcast listens to the ones we scroll past.” LISTEN HERE In a time when crises scroll past us in…
Yi Peng Lantern Festival at Skugga Vineyards: An Evening of Light, Wine, and Lanna MagicNovember 5, 2025 | Skugga Vineyards, Mae On, Chiang Mai When the full moon of November rises over Chiang Mai, the night sky fills with lanterns…
Chiang Mai is already known for its mountain air, creative energy, and hidden luxury retreats. But come October 2025, there’s a new landmark rising in the Mae On Highlands that promises to change how the city thinks about wine and…
This November, Chiang Mai’s night sky will shimmer with more than just lantern light. On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, Skugga Vineyards in Mae On District will host a one-of-a-kind Yi Peng Lantern Festival, blending the timeless beauty of Loy Krathong…
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has partnered with Agoda and the National Tourism Organizations of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to launch a regional E-commerce Training Program for MSME accommodation providers. The initiative kicks off on 18 September in…
By the time the sun edges above the Mae Rim mountains, the garden at Monoceros Resort is already awake. Birds call to one another across the canopy, dew clings to tropical leaves, and the saltwater pool mirrors the shifting colors…
Mosaic Market invites the Chiang Mai community to a powerful art event on Friday August 1. American artist and art therapist Kit Ripley will present her solo exhibition titled DEFRAG, a moving collection of work that explores healing through creative…
📍 A.U.A. Language Center, Rachadamnoen Rd (Old City)🗓️ July 22 & 23 | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM🎟️ Tickets Available at the Door — Early Arrival Recommended🎬 Watch the Trailer 🔥 CNXMAG CULTURE ALERT 🔥 A World Premiere That…
After a viral rise, roadside brews hit the brakes — but Chef James Noble isn’t done yet. Chiang Mai’s traffic isn’t known for being inspirational—unless, that is, you caught sight of a masked barista weaving between idling cars last week,…
Hot Flat Whites, Street-Side Smiles, and a Franchise Opportunity That’s Too Good to Miss Chiang Mai’s coffee culture just got a bold, fast, and flavorful new addition—and it comes with a franchise model that’s equal parts cool concept and smart…
Running a business in Chiang Mai is as thrilling as it is exhausting. The to-do list never ends, marketing can feel like a mystery, and you’re often wearing every hat—from CEO to customer support. But what if just one Saturday…