Thailand’s creative economy is shifting faster than most people realise, and Chiang Mai sits in the perfect place to benefit from the change. TCDC’s new publication “เจาะเทรนด์โลก 2026: Local Trend” highlights the rise of circular fashion, community-powered creativity, and sustainable…
A Weekend of Bold Voices On November 15 and 16, the heart of Chiang Mai will pulse with fresh energy as TEDxChiangMai 2025 unfolds at UNISERV, Chiang Mai University. The theme, Actions for Our Future, invites thinkers, makers, and doers…
Chiang Mai University (CMU) has officially joined the IBM-NUS Research and Innovation Centre and the IBM Quantum Network, signaling a major milestone for Northern Thailand’s innovation ecosystem. This partnership with IBM and the National University of Singapore (NUS) places CMU…
In July 2026, Chiang Mai will host the ICTMD Joint Symposium: a global gathering of music and dance scholars. Here’s how this cultural conference opens new opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, educators, and local businesses in Thailand’s “city of rhythm.” A…
Chiang Mai will host the Asia Region Anti-Trafficking Conference (ARAT) in July 2026 — bringing together NGOs, survivors, and business leaders. Here’s why this gathering is reshaping Chiang Mai’s identity as a global center for ethical business and human impact.…
In June 2026, Chiang Mai will host XAFS 2026, the world’s leading conference on X-ray Absorption Fine Structure. Here’s how this scientific milestone could spark innovation, investment, and new business opportunities across Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai’s Moment in the Scientific…
The 8th International Conference on Food and Applied Bioscience (FAB 2026) will bring scientists, startups, and investors to Chiang Mai. Here’s how local producers, hoteliers, and creative entrepreneurs can tap into Thailand’s growing agri-food tech revolution The Next Frontier for…
Chiang Mai’s MICE industry is booming. Here are seven proven strategies local entrepreneurs can use to attract delegates, increase revenue, and position their business at the center of Thailand’s fastest-growing economic sector. Chiang Mai’s New Economic Engine Not long ago,…
Chiang Mai is on the path to becoming Southeast Asia’s most human-centered business city. Here’s the roadmap to 2030 and how policy, investment, and innovation are converging to create a sustainable, creative, and globally visible northern economy Setting the Scene:…
Chiang Mai is redefining what a 21st-century creative city looks like where sustainability, design, business, and culture intersect. Here’s how the Chiang Mai Model is shaping the next decade of Thailand’s creative economy. A City on the Verge of Reinvention…