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,…
Tourism in Chiang Mai is in a moment of transformation. The old playbook — built around mass arrivals, Chinese group tours, and predictable high seasons — no longer applies. At the recent Travel Link seminar hosted by the Big Data…
A Century of Global Leadership Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a worldwide network of young leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, JCI has grown from a local initiative into a global movement with more than…
There’s silence—and then there’s Thai-hilltop silence. The kind where the loudest sound is a gecko’s chirp at dusk, where bamboo sways in rhythm with your breath, and the forest itself seems to pause with you. This isn’t just about quieting…
Chiang Mai is quickly becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for MICE — an acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions. While the term may sound like industry jargon, MICE represents a multi-billion-dollar global sector that blends business…
Note: This article was originally published in 2025 and has been completely updated with 2026 data, new safety rankings, and expanded neighborhood guides. Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Chiang Mai is Southeast Asia’s safest city in 2026. It scores 78.2…
Chiang Mai is quietly stepping into the spotlight as one of Asia’s most attractive hubs for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions — known collectively as MICE. Once celebrated purely for its temples, street markets, and mountain scenery, Chiang Mai is…
Event: 1st Chiang Mai International Film Festival (CIFF) 2025Dates: November 28–30, 2025Venues: Central Chiang Mai Airport, Major Group cinemas, and partner locations citywideOrganizer: Northern Film & Digital Media Association (NTFD)NTFD President: Dr. Adisorn Suddee (CEO, MGY Entertainment Co., Ltd.) A…