Life moves at a gentler pace, humming with quietly beautiful craftsmanship and creativity. Chiang Mai’s craft village, Baan ...

This year, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has also been proposed for Unesco recognition, while Chiang Mai remains a priority as the next potential World Heritage site.

Chiang Mai’s craft village, Baan Kang Wat, is a far cry from the backpacker bedlam that straddles the city’s riverside. Here you’ll find local artists and artisans peddling their wares ...