Hot air over Chiang Mai

November 20, 2012

Chiang Mai International Balloon Festival, 23 to 25 November, should attract more visitors this year as it precedes the nationwide Loi Krathong festival by just a few days.

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Lanterns pose safety threat

November 8, 2012

Chiang Mai governor, Thanin Supasan, warned that the province will suffer a cold snap during the coming dry season and the renewed threat of haze is already top of his office agenda.

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PG discounts Chiang Mai fare

October 19, 2012

Bangkok Airways offers a discounted roundtrip fare on its Bangkok – Chiang Mai route at Bt3,390 all inclusive.

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Dancing with sea creatures

October 18, 2012

Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium this week launched an underwater dance show performed by two Belarussian champions.

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In at the Deep End

October 4, 2012

It is usually a rare occurrence when swimmers and divers encounter giant freshwater fish, but not in Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium.

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Chiang Mai summit to prepare for 'Year of MICE'

September 24, 2012

To prepare the "Year of MICE 2013" campaign in Chiang Mai, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) along with tourism and business associations as well as government agencies in the province will brainstorm at an MICE summit in November.

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Persimmons Galore: Chiang Mai's tourist appeal in rainy season

September 3, 2012

At Khun Klang Village on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain in Chiang Mai province, lays an orchard full of yellow and orange persimmons, a spectacle of colour ready for the harvest.

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Chiang Mai takes a stab at slow tourism

August 27, 2012

Marketing green tourism and golfing are top the list of priorities for the Tourism Authority of Thailand Chiang Mai Office.

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Tulips in the wild

August 23, 2012

The wild Siam tulip show off its colours during the Siam Tulip Festival, which is being held throughout this month at Chiang Mai's Royal Park Rajapruek.

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Chiang Mai launches tourism promotion campaign

August 23, 2012

The Tourism and Sports Ministry has launched the 'Miracle Thailand: Believe in Chiang Mai' project to promote tourism and meeting and incentive businesses in the province.

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Doi Inthanon awarded best hiking park

August 8, 2012

Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai Province has recently received best hiking award from the Department of Tourism, under the Tourism and Sports Ministry. 

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CHIANG MAI: The art of 'pure relaxation'

July 25, 2012

Pamper yourself with luxurious accommodation and a relaxing treatment at the Devarana Spa at dusitD2 in Chiang Mai.

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Chiangmai zoo introduces red-shanked douc

July 18, 2012

Chiangmai zoo is preparing to introduce 3 red-shanked doucs which are rare and nearly extinct. Red-shanked douc is a species of Old World monkey, one among the most colorful of all primates, with 5 colors on its body, grey on its head, blackish red on the forehead, white on the beard, yellow on the cheeks, and red on its shins. They live in tropical rain forests and highland forests.

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Chiang Mai Night Safari welcomes new bat-eared foxes

July 18, 2012

The Chiang Mai Night Safari has introduced three new bat-eared foxes, who were born on July 1st.

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Chiang Mai-Phuket Flight

July 6, 2012

Bangkok remains the country's biggest, busiest and most important transportation hub. Most flights, both domestic and international, offer services to and from the capital.

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Falling for Doi Inthanon's hidden wonder

July 3, 2012

Visitors to Thailand's highest peak in Chiang Mai often miss out on a truly spectacular waterfall because it is a bit out of the way

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Mid-year delights from Shangri-La

June 28, 2012

Discover special offers from the Shangri-La Chiang Mai at the "Amazing Shangri-La Mid-Year Promotions" event being held on the ground floor of Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport from tomorrow until Monday.

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Off the beaten track

June 21, 2012

Connected to the southeast of Chiang Mai, Lamphun is geographically larger than many other provinces. Yet to many it seems like a tiny spot in the Kingdom, and is virtually invisible on the tourist trail. It's a pity travellers do not know what they are missing.

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Chiang Mai Night Safari welcomes new lion cubs

June 11, 2012

Dr. Sarawut Srisakun, Managing Director of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration Area 2 (Chiang Mai Night Safari) revealed that the nocturnal zoo has recently welcomed two new members.

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TAT to hold Miracle of Thai Food Festival 2012 in Chiang Mai

June 11, 2012

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold the Miracle of Thai Food Festival 2012 from June 15 to 17 in Chiang Mai province.

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Thai northern provinces launch initiative to reinvigorate tourism in the region

June 5, 2012

The tourism trade in Chiang Mai hasn't been too brisk over the past five years. And that's not only due to Thailand's political instability but also down to economic and other problems in other countries that have dampened the mood to travel.

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Blue Train- JR West

May 25, 2012

Special Express Train No. 13: Bangkok - Chiang Mai FVisit: www.railway.co.th/home/Default.asp?lenguage=Eng FCall: 1690

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Baby koala introduced at Chiang Mai Zoo

May 24, 2012

The Chiang Mai Zoo has introduced a new baby koala, who has just come out of her mother’s pouch.

The Chiang Mai Zoo has announced that the female 7-month old baby koala appeared outside of her mother’s pouch for the first time earlier this week. The breeding came naturally between a four-year-old Chiang Muan and a male koala named Fula. The baby was born in November.

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New tiger cubs born in Chiang Mai Night Safari

May 22, 2012

The Chiang Mai Night Safari has successfully bred three Bengal tigers and two panthers in one week.

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CHIANG MAI: Timeless Lanna

May 16, 2012

Stay three nights for the price of two at the all-suite 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai.

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Chiang Mai salute the City Pillar

May 9, 2012

Chiang Mai will hold the City Pillar Inthakin Festival at Wat Chedi Luang from May 17 to 24.

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Contemporary: The Chedi Chiang Mai

April 26, 2012

Set on the banks of the meandering Mae Ping river, The Chedi Chiang Mai is secluded behind high bamboo-clad walls, creating a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of Chiang Mai, just a hop from the bustling Night Bazaar. 

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Chiang Mai to Host UNWTO Green Tourism Meeting in May 2012

April 2, 2012

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has chosen Chiang Mai as the host of a Regional Conference on Green Tourism on 3 May 2012, which is being billed as a “warm-up” event in preparation for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro in June.

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Chiang Mai fam trip attracts MICE

March 16, 2012

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau believes a familiarisation trip in Chiang Mai held last week could boost Thailand’s domestic MICE market this year.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand with Earth Wind and Fire invited to The Press Conference of “Chiang Mai Fest 2012”

March 15, 2012

Tourism Authority of ThailandTogether withEarth Wind and Fire Company LimitedCordially invited media toThe Press Conference of “Chiang Mai Fest 2012”The first and only art and music festival featuring both local and international talentsperforming live, amidst the Lanna culture, music, arts, and international culture.

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Celebrate the Songkran Festival in style at RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort Chiang Mai

March 13, 2012

Chiang Mai has always been one of the best place to celebrate the Songkran Festival (Water Festival) in Thailand. Songkran has traditionally been celebrated as the New Year for many centuriesl. It is now observed nationwide, even in the far south.

However, the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the northern city of Chiang Mai, where it continues for six days and even longer.

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D-sweet package at dusitD2 chiang mai

March 8, 2012

Discover a memorable moment with your loved one and indulge yourself in a romantic tune! dusitD2 chiang mai brings together spacious rooms plus extra benefits to suit your most fascinating time.

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Centara offers package to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai at Khum Phaya Resort

March 2, 2012

Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering a Songkran Package for two persons to enjoy the full fun of Songkran in Chiang Mai at Khum Phaya Resort & Spa, a Centara Boutique Collection hotel.

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Creative in Chiang Mai

December 9, 2011

Chiang Mai's hip shopping street Nimmanhaemin Road celebrates the twelfth anniversary of its Art & Design Promenade from today until Monday with an arts and design fair dubbed "Make and Move". More than 70 small shops will be plying stylish woodworking, cool t-shirts, paintings and home decoration products on Nimmanheamin Soi 1.

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Up, up and away

December 8, 2011

When the hot-air balloon slowly began to rise, Yut Wanichanond looked slightly serious as he adjusted the rope and regularly turned on the burner above our heads to keep the balloon going upwards.

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Chiang Mai-raised Hidden Cities host uncovers Thailand's historic structures

November 25, 2011

In Mae Hia, Muang Chiang Mai, a time-worn stupa emerges from the ground to pinpoint an ancient temple waiting to be excavated. The seemingly isolated Chedi Khood Temple however is not in the middle of nowhere and soon it is bound to be surrounded by real estate due to urbanisation.

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Chiang Mai to lure Chinese

November 24, 2011

Chiang Mai is making a renewed effort to bolster its tourism industry by targeting more tourists from emerging markets such as China and India.
The northern province offers a wide variety of tourism products for both the leisure and the meetings and incentive markets, most recently Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011, which runs from Nov 9 to Feb 15.

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Thailand International Balloon Festival 2011

November 24, 2011

The theme of the Thailand international Balloon Festival 2011 will be the Glow Night. Visitors will be amazed by the decorating light at the venue. The visitors are encouraged to wear or carry the illuminated accessories e.g. to be part of the event. Everyone will enjoy the first time Street Mardi Gras. There will be music, food, soft drink, ice cream, hot dog, game, Lighting show, Night Glow, Mass launching of hot air balloon, free tethered balloon ride for visitors, etc. It is a photogenic event of the year. Can’t miss!

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TAT alters domestic regional focus after flooding

November 23, 2011

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will focus on inter-regional tourism in the North, South and Northeast as the central region recovers from the floods.
Residents in the central provinces, an important market for domestic tourism, are likely not in the mood to travel as they repair their damaged houses.

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The many faces of Chiang Mai's Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

November 23, 2011

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is one of Chiang Mai's most famous tourist attractions. Not only is it an impressive temple, but it's also perched high on the side of a mountain -- Doi Suthep -- so it offers great views of the city of Chiang Mai below. 

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Chiang Mai Steps Up efforts to keep Visitors Flowing

November 22, 2011

Known as the ‘Rose of the North’ for its charm and beauty, Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai is stepping up efforts to ensure its normal flow of visitors in spite of the tragic flooding affecting some parts of Bangkok, the national capital and main gateway.

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The Royal Expo Package in Chiang Mai

November 18, 2011

Chiang Mai is proud of its reputation as the rose of the North, and it is only fitting that the kingdom's second largest city is a proud host of South East Asia's horticultural exposition — Royal Park Ratchaphruek 2011.

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Chiang Mai Festivals & Events

November 17, 2011

Famous throughout Thailand for its hectic Songkran or Thai New Year festival in April which lasts for several days, Chiang Mai also has a number of other colourful events and festivals held throughout the year. Many include handicraft exhibitions and sales of local produce, in addition to the religious festivals and local customs. See below for details.

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Chiang Mai plots renaissance to lure visitors back

November 15, 2011

Chiang Mai's tourism business is likely to boom again in 2013 after new projects fully materialise, says the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association (CMTBA).
Hotel oversupply has hurt tourism operators in the northern province since late 2007, when the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek ended. There are currently 40,100 units in hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in Chiang Mai, with new supply expected to increase each year.

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Celebrating the goddess of the river

November 10, 2011

The central part of the country may be flooded but other regions are still floating their krathong.
The traditional festival of Loy Krathong arrives tomorrow and the flickering candles of hope will offer Thais some consolation for the arduous flooding the country has suffered this year.

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International Horticultural Exposition postponed

November 9, 2011

The International Horticultural Exposition: Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011, which was due to open on Wednesday, has been postponed until next month due to the flood crisis hitting the Central region and some parts of Bangkok.

The three-month event is now scheduled to run from December 14 to March 14, 2012. However, those who have already fixed plans to travel to Chiang Mai for the flora extravaganza during November can visit the site although some of the attractions and activities such as light and sound shows have not yet been organised, according to Chiang Mai Governor ML Panadda Diskul.

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Chiang Mai Couples Tee Off Cup

November 9, 2011

Thailand Tee-Off Service invites you to join their yearly competition in Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai October 23 -30, 2011. You will stay at Centara Duangtawan or Shangri-la and play 5 unique golf courses.

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Chiang Mai-bound trains full

November 7, 2011

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Chiang Mai grows in stature among mountain bikers

October 20, 2011

With numerous spectacular mountain trails, relatively convenient transportation, so many bike shops and tour operators, not to mention the abundance of accommodation and dining options, Chiang Mai has huge potential to become a world-class biking destination.

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International Hot Air Balloon Festival upcoming

October 17, 2011

The ‘5th Thailand International Balloon Festival 2011’ which will showcase hot air balloons will take place in Chiang Mai from 25 -27 November it was recently announced at a press conference in Bangkok.

A stunning display of colorful balloons will fly above Chiang Mai, there will also be night time balloons glowing in the sky, and night light and sound shows with the theme of “Glow Night and Festival of Light”. The event is expected to draw 100,000 visitors over three days.

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More than just flower power

October 17, 2011

The International Horticultural Exposition returns to Chiang Mai next month and it promises to be an amazing showcase of gardens from around the world

We all know Chiang Mai is the best winter destination, where we chill out in the mild breeze, admire the blue sky and inhale the fragrance of beautiful blooms. This year, it will be even more tempting, as the "Rose of Lanna" is putting on the International Horticultural Exposition: Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011 from November 9 to February 15.

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Chiang Mai cleans up after flood, gears up for tourist season.

October 7, 2011

CHIANG MAI, 7 October 2011 (NNT) – The northern province of Chiang Mai is now under renovation after the flood has subsided while preparations are being made ahead of the upcoming tourist season and special events late this year.

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Chiang Mai has almost returned to normal after floodwaters recede.

October 2, 2011

CHIANG MAI, Oct 1 - The northern province of Chiang Mai has almost returned to normal after floodwater receded and all remaining areas hit by the inundation should dry out this evening, according to Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Preecha Rengsomboonsuk. 

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