The schedule for the Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai tends to follow a similar pattern each year. However, this year will be slightly different with just one parade instead of two. Local authorities are also asking that the public only release … [Read more...]
Updates on the Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai
For a number of years, a Buddhist group have been organising a mass sky lantern release at the Lanna Dhutanka temple close to Mae Jo University in Chiang Mai. A lot of misleading information has been written about this event and this article aims to … [Read more...]
Fired Up for Success at Ban Rai Kong Khing, Chiang Mai
The warmth from the hot coals flushes my cheeks. The heady aroma of herbs fills my nostrils and the gentle lilt of Lanna music fills the air. My eyes swivel to watch the therapist as he moves towards the hot coals. The oil sizzles and flames leap … [Read more...]
On Tour With the Veteran Samlor Drivers of Chiang Mai
65, 73, 98 . . . not the Thai lottery numbers, but the ages of an inspirational group of individuals; the samlor drivers of Chiang Mai. And 98 isn’t a typo. The oldest samlor driver in Chiang Mai, the remarkable Nainan Narin, is just a few years … [Read more...]
Visiting Tong Bai Elephant Foundation, Chiang Mai
It’s not every day you get to walk an elephant through the forest. Or, maybe more accurately, an elephant gets to walk you through the forest. But that’s part of the heart-warming experience that awaits visitors to the Tong Bai Foundation in Chiang … [Read more...]
Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai
With its distinctive and stylish shimmering facade, Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum is an eye-catching addition to northern Thailand’s burgeoning art scene. Opened in July 2016, Maiiam is is housed in a large, converted warehouse in the Sankampaeng … [Read more...]
Chiang Mai Elephant Parade
The world’s largest elephant art exhibition has arrived back in its spiritual home of Chiang Mai. Designed by Thai and international artists, around 90 elaborately painted elephant statues that make up the Elephant Parade went on display at venues … [Read more...]
Elephant Parade Returning Home to Chiang Mai
A grand parade of model elephants is set to hit the streets of Chiang Mai later this year. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Elephant Parade, the colourful outdoor art exhibition is being hosted in Chiang Mai, the home base of the event. … [Read more...]
Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai
Wat Phra Singh is not only one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai, it’s also one of the most attractive. Located at the end of Ratchadamnoen Road in the old city of Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh makes for an impressive site with gilded rooftops … [Read more...]
Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival and Mae Jo Lantern Release, 2016
The 2016 Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai will be held from November 13-15. These dates have been confirmed by the Chiang Mai Municipality office. There is also another privately arranged sky lantern release at a temple in Mae Jo which often … [Read more...]
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