The Latest Breaking News from Chiang Mai University

Dorm demolition a safety issue, says Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai University has defended the controversial decision to demolish the historic Ang Kaew Dormitory, saying structural assessments revealed safety concerns, while stressing its historical value will be preserved.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22

Architects fight to save historic dorm in Chiang Mai

Thai architects have called on Chiang Mai University to reconsider the demolition of the Ang Kaew Dormitory, considered a prime example of a bold, progressive milestone in the country’s architectural history.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Extra prison time for policeman who killed campus dog

The Court of Appeal has increased the severity of the prison sentence given to a police officer who bludgeoned to death the dog that was the unofficial mascot of Chiang Mai University.

Bangkok Post · Jan 14, 2025

Exiled PM’s daughter determined to ‘seize the reins’ in Thai elections

Back on the campaign trail just days after giving birth, Paetongtarn Shinawatra is confident of a landslide victory

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog

Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also dealt a blow to its tourism.

Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2023

Chiang Mai people sue PM for failing to tackle smog

About 1,700 people in Chiang Mai on Monday brought a lawsuit in the Administrative Court against the prime minister and two state agencies for failing to tackle the annual dense smog over the region, which they say is shortening their lives by about five years.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Dance of the new North

Dancer and choreographer Ronnarong Khampha presents Neo Lanna Matinee, at Lanna Traditional House Museum, Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University, on Saturday and Sunday at 4.30pm.

Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2023

Ghost papers cast pall

The alleged misconduct of two university lecturers for using "ghostwritten" research papers for boosting their academic profiles and getting financial reimbursement is casting doubt on the image of higher education institutions.

Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023

Unis told to run 'ghostwrite' checks

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has ordered all universities in the country to run a check on their lecturers to see if any purchased academic papers, after cases of ghostwriting were exposed in at least two well-known universities.

Bangkok Post · Jan 14, 2023

When art gets stifled

'Art is short, a case is long," read a banner. Students apparently hijacked the well-known motto "art is long, life is short" by Prof Silpa Bhirasri, the father of Thai modern art, in protest of Chiang Mai University's legal action against its own lecturers and a student who "trespassed" on…

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022