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> Current Chiang Mai news, new openings, seasonal round-ups and event coverage from The Chiang Mai Brief.

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News & Updates

# What's happening in Chiang Mai

Openings, closures, transport changes, festival dates and seasonal round-ups. Time-stamped coverage — for evergreen reference material, see the 

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![Paper lanterns drifting up over Chiang Mai at night during Yi Peng](/images/featured/paper-lanterns-drifting-upward-over-chiang-mai-at-.webp)

Latest

### Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026: Dates, Events and What to Know

Chiang Mai's lantern festivals are approaching. Here are the 2026 dates, the main ticketed and free events, and practical tips for seeing them well.

15 Oct 2026

[Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026: Dates, Events and What to Know →](/blog/yi-peng-loy-krathong-2026-what-to-know/)

![A Chiang Mai condo interior during rainy season with visible humidity on windows](/images/featured/chiang-mai-condo-interior-during-rainy-season-with.webp)

Seasonal

### Do You Need a Dehumidifier in Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai's rainy season pushes indoor humidity well above comfortable levels. Here's how to tell if your space needs a dehumidifier.

8 Sept 2026

[Do You Need a Dehumidifier in Chiang Mai? →](/blog/do-you-need-a-dehumidifier-in-chiang-mai/)

![A Chiang Mai street at the start of cool season with clear skies and outdoor café tables](/images/featured/chiang-mai-street-in-early-cool-season-with-clear-.webp)

Seasonal

### Chiang Mai Cool Season 2026–27: New Openings & What's Worth Knowing

As Chiang Mai's cool season begins, here's a round-up of new cafés, restaurants and openings worth knowing, plus what's changed around town this year.

5 Sept 2026

[Chiang Mai Cool Season 2026–27: New Openings & What's Worth Knowing →](/blog/chiang-mai-cool-season-2026-2027-whats-new/)

![A view across Chiang Mai rooftops toward Doi Suthep at dusk](/images/featured/view-across-chiang-mai-rooftops-toward-doi-suthep-.webp)

News & Updates

### Introducing The Chiang Mai Brief: A New Guide to the City

We're launching The Chiang Mai Brief — an independent English guide combining current local news with deep evergreen guides to living in and visiting Chiang Mai.

20 Aug 2026

[Introducing The Chiang Mai Brief: A New Guide to the City →](/blog/introducing-the-chiang-mai-brief/)

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