Sunday 4 January 2026 Back to the main part of Chiang Mai after seeing the Railway Station After walking from central Chiang Mai to the Railway Station, then along the railway yards, and finally crossing the railway, I am now headed back towards central Chiang Mai. I am walking west along a local road, Rat Uthit Road, towards an access road to get to Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, the main highway between (you guessed it) Chiang […]
Late December 2025 Observing preparations and decorations for the Chiang Mai Countdown 2026 Celebrations Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away on 24 October 2025 at the age of 93. Her death marked the end of a life dedicated to public service, cultural preservation, and humanitarian efforts. Sirikit was Queen of Thailand from 28 April 1950 to 13 October 2016 as the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Both were loved by the Thai people […]
Thursday 5 December 2024 Seeing the Iron Bridge at night The Iron Bridge in Chiang Mai, known locally as Sapphan Khua Lek, is transformed for the holidays with vibrant decorations. These decorations are installed before Loy Krathong in November and remain on display well after the New Year celebrations. Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s important festivals, takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. […]
James the Intrepid Pilgrim 