Originally posted on Australian Consulate Chiang Mai:
The first 3 months of 2021 have come and gone – amazingly fast. Here in the north of Thailand we have transitioned from the cooler days of winter to the very hot summer days, with the accompanying & unwanted burning/smoke season. The Songkran Holiday will soon be with…
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – 2020
Wow – it’s been 12 months since my last website personal blog about semi-retirement life – living tranquil in Chiang Mai. Read More
Khao Yai – Road Trip Oct 2020
Here are highlights of our journey exploring Khao Yai area and National Park, Thailand Read More
CM Consulate Activity Feb to Dec 2020
Originally posted on Australian Consulate Chiang Mai:
Hello again – the Chiang Mai consulate blog has not been very active throughout this year. The last Activity Update was back in January 2020 – oops! Thanks to the COVID situation there has been limited public diplomacy activity & our focus has been elsewhere in support of…
Remembrance Day 2020
The Consulate is advised that a remembrance service 2020 will take place on 11 November at the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery 1898 (its on google map) Read More
Repatriation Flight from Bangkok to Sydney, Australia
The Australian Embassy is calling for expressions of interest for the next TWO Thai Airways flights from Bangkok to Sydney on 25 October and 1 November 2020. Read More
Australian Direct Aid Program Grants
The Australian Embassy invites applications for projects to be supported under its Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2020 Read More
Australian Embassy Consular Outreach – Chiang Mai
The next Consular Outreach visit to Chiang Mai will be held on Monday, 12 October 2020. Read More
Thailand Australian Alumni Awards 2020
The 2020 Australian Alumni Awards nominations are now open until Friday 21 August 2020. The award winners will be announced at the Australian Alumni Awards presentation ceremony on 23 September. Read More
Australian Direct Aid Program
The Australian Consulate Chiang Mai had the pleasure to accompany BlueSky Chiang Mai (a community environment group) to make a donation to the Provincial Governor and Head Of Natural Resources & Environment in Chiang Mai of equipment to aid in the suppression of local forest fires Read More
Expressions of Interest for Flight to Perth, Australia – 17 June
The Australian Embassy is calling for expressions of interest in a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Perth on 17 June. If you know of anyone that might be interested in this flight be share the information with them. If you wish to express your interest, please complete the online form using the following link:… Read More
Chiang Mai Covid-19 Resources and Social Media Links
There are some local resources about Covid-19 for both Australia and Thailand, including Chiang Mai specific, through English language web, Facebook & social media sites that may help to find information Read More
Cancellation of ANZAC Days Commemorations
Anzac Day 2020 services will not take place in Chaing Mai this year. Read More
Australian Smartraveller & Covid-19
The Consulate in Chaing Mai is receiving emails and calls about the current status of Covid-19. The consulate is not in receipt of any specific updates or briefings on this issue. This post shares useful websites to get updated information. If you have questions regarding any impact COVID-19 may have on your travel, please contact… Read More
Doi Ang Khang and Nor Lae Border Village – Northern Chiang Mai Province
Road trip to Doi Ang Khang and Nor Lae border village in northern Chiang Mai Provice. Some nice memories of the way of life in the North of Thailand. Read More
Australian Honorary Consul Activity – Oct 19 to Jan 2020
Originally posted on Australian Consulate Chiang Mai:
This Consulate blog offers updates on the activity of the Honorary Consul of Australia for Northern Thailand, who volunteers his time to operate the consulate in Chiang Mai. The 4 months from October to January 2020 involved 198 hours of consular services & public diplomacy activities. The consular…
Australian Embassy Outreach – Consular Services & Passports Chiang Mai
The Australian Embassy Bangkok Consular Service Outreach visits to Chiang Mai are changed for 2019. Read More
Australia Day Chiang Mai 2020
Happy Australia Day Chiang Mai – no matter where you are you can celebrate our national day. Read More
Tranquil in Chiang Mai – Thailand Blog – July to Nov 2019
Living tranquil in Thailand is now about “everyday life” – the ordinary things that everyone usually does or experiences. It seems that time has slipped away and it has been 5 months since my last personal blog post. Read More
Australian Honorary Consulate Activity – July to September 2019
Originally posted on Australian Consulate Chiang Mai:
This blog provides some information and an insight into the activity and service provided in the North of Thailand by the Honorary Counsel. The work hours provided are voluntarily donated by the Honorary Consul to operate the consulate in Chiang Mai. The previous 3 months saw a considerable…