Recent travel news for Chiang Mai
Security checks at Chiang Mai Airport upped
23 Jan 2012
Airport security personnel at Chiang Mai International Airport have raised security levels following the arrest of a suspected terrorist in Thailand. Airports of Thailand (AoT) boss Aniruth Thanomkulabutr said the security risk rating for Chiang Mai’s airport had been raised from stage two to three at the beginning of last week.
Chiang Mai to get public transport upgrade
16 Jan 2012
Thai government ministers have agreed in principle to several new transportation projects for Chiang Mai. A government spokesperson said that among the projects slated for Thailand’s second city are a high-speed train service connecting it to Bangkok and a mass transit system.
Thai child rescue allegedly a scam
9 Jan 2012
Thai police are investigating the rescue by an Australian charity of endangered children in Northern Thailand last year. The Grey Man rescue organisation stands accused of faking the rescue of Akha hilltribe children in the adjacent Chiang Mai province of Chiang Rai.
Tak dam still standing
2 Jan 2012
Despite predictions that one of Northern Thailand’s biggest dams would collapse on New Year’s Eve, it was still standing as the sun rose yesterday morning. Provincial authorities in Tak say they now plan to sue the man who started the rumour of the demise of Bhumibol Dam.
Fancy dress party kicks off New Year revelry
26 Dec 2011
A nature themed party on Friday evening will herald the start of Chiang Mai’s New Year celebrations. The 909 Gardens north of the city is the venue for the Magic Forest Creativity Gets Wild party and charity fund raising event.
Jan Chiang Mai events: Umbrella Fest & more
23 Dec 2011
January events in Chiang Mai include; Flea Market – behind JJ Market (13/01, from 11:00 – 17:00); Advanced Painting Class – Sangdee Gallery & Café (15/01, all day); Borsang Umbrella Festival - local handicrafts in San Kampeng (20-22/01, all day); Chinese New Year – Festival in Chinatown, by Warorot Market (23/01, all day); Sizzling Salsa – Dance classes above Rachwiti Kodak Shop (25/01, 20:00-midnight);
