The Australian Embassy Bangkok Consular Service Outreach visits to Chiang Mai are changed for 2019. Read More
The Consulate is advised that a remembrance service will take place on 11 November at the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery 1898 (its on google map) –
ALL WELCOME. Guests are invited to meet from 10.15 – The service starts at 10.45 with a minutes silence at 11am and laying of remembrance wreaths. CM Foreign Cemetery FB for details
While we couldn’t have an ANZAC Day Service this year due to COVID, we can come together for Remembrance Day.
This year also commemorated the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. There will also be an Exhibition commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain with tribute to Airmen and Airwomen from many countries who gave their lives during the Second World War.
Light refreshments will be served at the Gymkhana Club afterwards.
Temporary Closure Period
The Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai will be closed – Wednesday, 22 December – to -Monday, 3 January 2022. Read More
Ambassador Visits Northern Thailand
Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, Allan McKinnon PSM, visited northern Thailand last week. Read More
Vulnerable Community Support
The Consulate visited the Baan Dek Foundation in Chiang Mai, who received a funding grant for their work in providing assistance to children of migrant worker camp communities in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Read More
COVID 19 VACCINATIONS
Australian enquiries about Covid 19 vaccination in Northern Thailand Read More
CANCELLED – ANZAC DAWN SERVICE
The planned Anzac Dawn Service 2021 event, hosted by the House of Praise in Chiang Mai, has been cancelled due to the increasing Covid19 spread, declared red zone for Chiang Mai and introduction of various restrictions by the Government, including for events, over the period 16 to 30 April. On 25 April 1915, members of… Read More
Consulate Activity Q1 2021
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 Chiang Mai - and -Living Tranquil in Northern Thailand 