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…
Chiang Mai is emerging as Asia’s next “Festival City,” with events like Design Week and IFEA Asia 2026 redefining how culture, creativity, and commerce intertwine. Here’s what it means for local businesses and why festivals are now Chiang Mai’s most…
Chiang Mai’s surge in international conferences and business tourism is reshaping the city’s infrastructure, from transit and hotels to co-working and community spaces. Here’s how this quiet transformation is creating Northern Thailand’s first true “conference corridor. Chiang Mai’s New Economic…
When the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA Asia) brings its Pinnacle Awards & Asia Festival City Conference to Chiang Mai in February 2026, it won’t just be a celebration t will be a business signal. Here’s how the city’s…
Chiang Mai’s MICE scene is exploding. Here’s how international conferences like IFEA Asia, Nomad Summit, and XAFS 2026 are transforming local business. Chiang Mai Steps Onto the Global Stage In 2026, Chiang Mai won’t just be known for its coffee…
Good news for Chiang Mai’s entrepreneurs, SMEs, and digital workers: Thailand is officially one of the best places in the world to be online in 2025. According to new data from Visual Capitalist, the median price of fixed broadband in…
The rise of MICE tourism — Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions — is reshaping Chiang Mai’s economy. Once known primarily for backpackers and cultural tourism, the city is now positioning itself as a regional MICE hub, attracting large-scale corporate events,…