The Australian Embassy Bangkok Consular Service Outreach visits to Chiang Mai are changed for 2019. Read More
Posts of Consulate information and news will be published on this page from time to time
Australian Federal Election 2019
The 2019 federal election has been announced. If you’re an Australian living or travelling overseas, you can still vote. Read More
Thailand Songkran Festival 2019
Songkran Festival (12-15 April) is an excellent time to see Thailand, but there are some things you should keep in mind to stay safe. Read More
Smoke Haze & Air Pollution Northern Thailand
The Consulate wishes to alert Australian’s living in or travelling to Chiang Mai or northern Thailand to monitor the air quality and pollution for personal health impacts. Read More
Tranquil in Chiang Mai – Nov to Mar 2019 Personal BLOG
My last Tranquil in Chiang Mai post was in October 2018 and there has been lots of life since, so check out what’s been happening for us from last November to now. Read More
Australian Honorary Consul – Jan & Feb 2019 Activity
Originally posted on Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai:
Information & Events This bi-monthly blog offers an insight on the activity undertaken and scope of service provided to clients in the North of Thailand as well as providing information. The first two months of 2019 have been active with 317 consular activities that required 128 hours of…
Khon, the Masked Dance Performance – Chiang Mai
Thanks to an invitation by Chiang Mai City & Province, we experienced and enjoyed a particularly unique outdoor performance of the Khon Thai Masked Dance Drama at 3 Kings Monument Read More
Australia Day 2019 Chiang Mai
Here in Chiang Mai there were people getting together with backyard & home parties and businesses hosting events. Read More
Chiang Mai – The Beauty of Diversity – A Video Story
A nice video that shares images of our beautifully diverse city
Australian Honorary Consul – November & December 2018 Activity
Originally posted on Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai:
2018 is now behind us and it is onward into 2019 – another year of adventure, chance and promise in Northern Thailand. Happy New Year and best wishes for healthy, happy and productive 2019. The Consulate looks forward to providing assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking…
Passport Applications & Renewals Chiang Mai
Australian Passport applications and renewals can be lodged with the Australian Consulate Chiang Mai – by appointment only. Read More
Tranquil in Chiang Mai – September and October 2018 Personal BLOG
“You either get bitter or you get better. It’s that simple. You either take what has been dealt to you and allow it to make you a better person, or you allow it to tear you down. The choice does not belong to fate, it belongs to you.” – Josh Shipp This thought piece is a… Read More
Australian Honorary Consul Chiang Mai – Sept & Oct 2018 Activity
Originally posted on Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai:
The months of September and October are behind us now. Due to personal medical reasons the work of the consulate has been restricted to essential activity only. The Consulate dealt with consular assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking minimal public diplomacy. It was still busy with…
NO Statutory Declaration for Income Verification
From 7 January 2019 the Australian Embassy Thailand and the Consulate General Phuket will NOT be witnessing statutory declarations which declare income or bank balances for Thai Immigration purposes. Read More
Tranquil in Chiang Mai – July and August 2018 Personal BLOG
Over the past months of July and August 2018 retirement life in Thailand has been engaging. We took a couple of weeks off from work & life in Chiang Mai and during that time we travelled south to Bangkok, took in the resort town of Hua Hin for a beach break. The rest of the time has been spent keeping busy around Chiang Mai. Read More
Australian Honorary Consul – July & August 2018 Activity
Originally posted on Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai:
These last two months have flown by involving a couple of weeks holiday and then lots of activity. The Consulate was busy with consular assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking public diplomacy. It was notably quieter due to a holiday period with 167consular activities that involved 78…
Australia in Thailand – Direct Aid Program
Australian DAP funding applications are now open but close on 28 September 2018. Read More
Tranquil in Chiang Mai – May and June 2018 Personal BLOG
Yes, everyday life and living tranqui in Thailand is either fun or boring, busy or relaxed. Much like everywhere else in the world – just with a different culture to frame it. Read More
Australian Honorary Consul Chiang Mai – May & June 2018 Activity
May and June 2018 have come and gone. The Australian Consulate Chiang Mai was active with consular assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking public diplomacy. Read More
Australia Pavilion – Chiang Mai World Fair 2018
An ‘Australia Pavilion’ will be showcased at this year Chiang Mai World Fair, held jointly with Lanna Expo 2018, a popular annual event which targets Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces and last year attracted over 400,000 visitors to the 10-day event. Read More
