Community

Maps

Events & Festivals

	Chiang Mai Events & Festivals	Duration
	Thai Constitution Day	Dec
	December 10 marks Constitution Day which is held annually to commemorate the advent of Constitutional Monarchy in Thailand. ...more
	King's Birthday	Dec
	His Majesty King Bhumbol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, is well beloved and deeply respected throughout region. This is also Father's Day in December 5. ...more
	Chiang Mai Red Cross & Winter Fair	Dec, Jan
	This fair is the premier event for much of the provinces agricultural population. Farmers and locals from miles around come to swap stories and goods. Every year fair will be held near the Chiang Mai Provincial Hall, Chonlaprathan Road. ...more
	King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day or Piyamaharaj Day	Oct
	Marks the death anniversary of Rama V, one of the greatest leaders in Thai history. King Chulalongkorn was the first Thai king to travel abroad, in times when Siam was under the threat of colonization from both the British and the French....more
	Khao Phansa or Rain Retreat	Aug, Sep, Oct
	PHANSA" is the Buddhist rainy season. The rain retreat or Buddhist Lent is marked by two major religious events: one for the entering of the rainy season called "WAN KHAO PHANSA" and for the exit of the rainy season called "WAN OK PHANSA”....more
	3 Kings Apology Festival 2007	Apr
	Since the ancient time, at Lanna Kingdom, there are 3 great Kings that were respectful; Pho Khun Ram Kham Haeng, Paya Mung Rai and Paya Ngam Muang. They are Lanna Kingdom Organizer by setting Chiang Mai to be metropolis. So at the present Chiang Mai citizens organize the 3 Kings Apology Festival at three king monument. There are many activities that start from April 26-27, 2007. ...more
	Makhabucha Day 2007	Mar
	Not to do evil, Do Good and Purify the Mind at Saturday, 3rd March 2007 Makhabucha day in Chiang Mai. ...more
	Chiang Mai International Art and Culture Festival 2007	Apr
	Art pavilions, workshops on art and culture with participation from educational institutes in Chiang Mai, graphic arts from the Mekong Arts and Cultural Project, and Lanna’s puppet making. All these activities will take place around the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre from 16.00 - 22.00....more
	Chiang Mai Songkran Festival 2007	Apr
	This traditional Thai custom of merry-making is the Kingdom's most 'sanuk' (fun-filled) festival, celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, nation-wide, once a year. In most parts of the country, Songkran extends over a period of 3 days. ...more
	Chiang Mai Flower Festival	Feb
	February (usually the first weekend in February) at Suan Buak Had Park, Chiangmai City. one of the reasons why Chiangmai is such a wonderful destination apart from its relaxing lifestyle, historical and archeological ambience is its flora. Indeed, Chiangmai and its environs always seem to be eternally green and in bloom no matter what time of the year. ...more
	Lanna Phruek-Saa Chat	Aug
	There will be various kinds of flowers and plants at Suan Buak Hat , opposite Suanprung Hospital, from 11^th-14^th of August. Also provides Lanna products, food, massage, etc....more
	Longan Festival	Aug
	There will be various activities and the selling of longan at special prices, Miss Longan competition, OTOP products, Lanna Shops, culture shows, Lanna dance, and more. At the sports stadium, Lamphun. For more information contact 053-511017....more
	Thamboon at Changpĕuak Monument	Jun
	Changpeuak Monument was built by Phra Chao Saenmuangma, king no. 9 in Lanna period, between 1388-1411. King gave to his two royal pages that helped the city from Sukhothai troops. These two guys got reward to be Khun Chang Sai and Khun Chang Khaw and settle their family down the south of Chiang Chom village and built two Changpĕuak at the Changpĕuak Gate....more
	Doi Kham	Dec
	Royal products brand called Doi Kham, it is an organic products and very famous in Thailand. The Fair held in Chiang Mai every year. At fair show products from Royal project and technology that used for agriculture. ...more
	Mercedes-Benz Star Drive Chiangmai 2006	Feb
	The Tourism Authority of Thailand, together with Daimler Chrysler Thailand Company Limited, Chiang Mai City Municipal, and Chiangmai Chamber of Commerce, organized Mercedes-Benz Star Drive Chiang Mai 2006....more
	Thai Hmong New Year Festival	Dec, Jan
	Enjoy this New Year which is organized by 12 Hmong villages in Chiang Mai with lots of fun and activities. They will rotate the place where to hold the festival every year. Their new year same time as international new year!...more
	Food & Entertainment Fair	Nov
	Many varieties of food, spirit, dancing, performances, furniture at a typical large and loud Thai fair with Thai famous bands show every night, this fair held in November every year at Kad Choeng Doi, Klong Chon Prathan Rd and some year at Central Airport Plaza....more
	National Elephant Day	Mar
	This unique National Elephant Day is held annually at the Mae Sa Elephant Camp. It is a fun event for the entire family and aims at promoting awareness of the plight of the Thai Elephant....more
	Poi Sang Long Ceremony	Apr
	April is the annual time of the Poi Sang Long ceremony (novice ordination) of the Thai Yai (Tai Yai) people....more
	Lanna SME Fair 1	Jun
	SME Fair Lanna Products Fair on the topic of ?B2B (Business to Business) exhibition, which is for entrepreneurs to create businesses in ceramics, sa paper, pottery, handicrafts, gifts and handmade goods. The fair held at the Hall of Industrial Promotion Centre, Region 1 on Tung Hotel Rd., or call 053 266489 ext. 5001 for more information....more
	Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006	Nov, Dec, Jan
	Royal Flora Ratchaphruek is one of the grand celebrations being hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the ninth ruler of the illustrious Chakri Dynasty and the world's longest reigning monarch. His Majesty is Father of the Nation and Beloved King to the Thai people....more
	King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60 years on the throne	Jun
	"Long Live The King" this is the word that all Thais celebrated to "Great King"....more
	Loy Krathong Festival	Nov
	Loy Karthong is a happy Thai festival. It happens on the night of the full moon in November, [the Thai 12th month of the lunar calendar] toward the end of the rainy season....more
	Dhevo-rohara Offering Ceremony	Oct
	This celebration of the day Buddha's spirit descended from heaven and returned to earth is held on the first day of the waning moon in the 11th lunar month. Dried foods are presented to monks at the temple on the Chiang Mai university campus....more
	Tod Ka Tin	Oct
	The Buddhist holy day ' Awk Phansa '. It make the end of both lent and the rainy season. Throughout the month there are colorful, noisy processions and donations of food and necessities to monks....more
	Her Majesty the Queen's birthday	Aug
	The Queen is regarded as the mother of all Thai people so her birthday is also celebrated as Mother's Day....more
	Thamboon Muang	May
	This merit-making ceremony is held to preserve the ancient Lanna traditions, culture and heritage. The various activities are at the four gates and corners of the ancient city walls....more
	City Pilla Festival (Inthakin Festival)	May
	Pillar or Pole has been part of humankind's tradition for thousands of years. Chiang Mai has its own City Pillar which, during the Inthakin Festival, is the focus of all attention....more
	Visakha Bucha	Jul
	This is one of the year's purely religious holidays, in commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. It falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the sixth lunar month. This auspicious day is celebrated throughout the country....more
	Doi Suthep Pilgrimage	May
	Doi suthep pilgrimage on the night before Visakha Bucha Day, the event occurs in the middle of May / early June each year. Worshippers gather to light candles and make the 13 kms. pilgrimage up to the temple on Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai....more
	Royal Ploughing Ceremony	May
	May is the month of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, an ancient Brahmanical rite dating back to the Sukhothai period. The ceremony, which heralds the start of the new rice-growing season, was undertaken to ensure a successful planting season and the abundance of the nation's crops....more
	Ly-chee Festival	Jun
	The Lychee is a tropical fruit and faring is a good place to celebrate this season. This festival take place over the second and third weekends in May and has plenty of things to see and do....more
	Songkarn Festival	Apr
	The original Thai new year in the past call "Songkarn " festival. This festival is our traditional Thai new year. It is begins on April 13. The celebration lasts for three days in Chiang Mai from 13-15 of April....more
	Makhabucha Day	Mar
	It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. on the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year, 4 special events happened....more
	Teen Jok	Mar
	This is annual event in Mae-Chaem district of Chiang Mai. See weaving techniques demonstrated and prize fabrics on display....more
	Flower Festival 2006	Feb
	Flower festival is celebrated in Chiang Mai. The celebration is held in first weekend of February. Chiangmai is very famous for its beautiful flowers. Situated in the northern part of country, so people named this place "Rose of the North"....more
	Strawberry Fair	Jan
	Do not miss this fair devoted to everyone's favorite strawberry in Samoeng district, 48 kms. from Chiang Mai....more
	King Gawila Ceremonial	Jan
	Ceromonies at the statue of King Gawila, the last Lanna King, at the Gawila Army Base, Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd....more
	Umbrella festival	Jan
	The umbrella festival is one of the most popular annual festivals in Chiang Mai province. It is celebrated at bor sang village in the direction of Sankhampaeng 12 kms. away from Chiang Mai....more
	Asaraha Bucha Day	Jul
	This Buddhist holy day commemorates the Buddha's sermon to his first five disciples, and marks the start of the three month Buddhist lent called 'Khao Pansa'....more

Chiang Mai accommodation guide & directory, online booking & reservation services - great deals

To log in / register as member Click here Start enjoying many Member Benefits

Google Adsense

Another good reason to
visit-Chiangmai!

Please report all missing links, slow download
speeds and other site navigation difficulties by emailing our or you can also contact
our Chiang Mai Webmaster by clicking here