Pheu Thai unveils vision for a model Chiang MaiListen to this articlePheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat, centre, in Chiang Mai on Saturday. Pheu Thai PartyPheu Thai has rolled out policies to transform Chiang Mai into a model city for inclusive growth, blending creative industries, cluster tourism, diversity and education reform. Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidates Yodchanan Wongsawat and Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Saturday visited Chiang Mai to hold a public forum and listen to opinions from the LGBTQIA+ community, creative workers, cultural professionals and the business sector. The discussions were aimed at positioning Chiang Mai as a model city that embraces diversity while driving an upsurge in economic growth through creativity. Mr Yodchanan said he envisages advancing Chiang Mai under a "cluster tourism" model which could be developed.

Source: Bangkok Post January 10, 2026 23:40 UTC