U.S. Mission to Thailand Donates Education and Medical Equipment to Schools and Hospitals in Northern Thailand From July 10-14, the U.S. Mission to Thailand Civil Affairs team organized a donation of generators, solar panels, computers, and furniture to the Kho Prae Border Patrol Police School in Mae Hong Son province; 76 air purifiers and 18 …
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U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai Powers Up E-Commerce Skills for Entrepreneurs in Northern Thailand U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai partnered with the Bank of Thailand’s northern regional office, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), and Amazon Global Selling Thailand to train more than 80 entrepreneurs across northern Thailand on how to power up their e-commerce skills. …
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U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai Celebrates 247th Independence Day of United States Chargé d’affaires Gwen Cardno and Consul General Lisa Buzenas hosted U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai’s Independence Day celebration on June 15, which was attended by our counterparts, colleagues, and friends, including guests from all 15 provinces in our consular district. Attendees enjoyed our …
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Ambassador Godec and Consul General Buzenas Deepen Partnerships in Mekong Region During a May visit to Thailand’s northernmost province of Chiang Rai, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert Godec and Chiang Mai Consul General Buzenas met with local officials, civil society leaders, educators, and law enforcement partners to discuss deepening our partnerships in the Mekong Region. …
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Consul General Lisa Buzenas Interview Highlighting 190th Anniversary of U.S.-Thai Relations Consul General Lisa Buzenas gave an interview to Citylife Chiang Mai magazine about her priorities in northern Thailand, including celebrating and expanding on 190 years of U.S.-Thai diplomatic relations and cooperation in public health, economic development, improving air quality, and countering illicit drug trafficking. …
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Charge d’Affaires Michael Heath and Consul General Sean O’Neill met with the new Chiang Mai Governor Mr. Prajon Pratsakun during Charge Heath’s visit to Chiang Mai this week. CDA Heath reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Thai partnership in northern Thailand on a range of areas including health, environment and economic cooperation. He sends his warm wishes to …
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The United States continues to support efforts in northern Thailand to address air quality. On September 2, the U.S. Mission to Thailand donated 81 air purifiers to Chiang Mai Provincial Education Office. These air purifiers, worth approximately $15,000 (485,000 THB), will be distributed to 25 schools in Chiang Mai. Since 2019, the U.S. government has …
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U.S. Mission Thailand Supports Fire Response in Mae Hong Son The United States continued its support for firefighting efforts in northern Thailand through a donation of equipment and materials to assist firefighters and volunteers in Mae Hong Son. On June 30, the U.S. Mission to Thailand donated equipment to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Mae Hong Son. The contribution included leaf blowers, N95 masks, and firefighting equipment with a total value …
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U.S. Government Continues to Support Better Air Quality Northern Thailand In recognition of the Air Quality Awareness Week (May 3-7), the United States is donating equipment to Chiang Mai Province to help control wildfires that contribute to hazardous air quality in Northern Thailand. In April and May this year, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai donated equipment supplied by the U.S. Department of Defense …
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On March 6-7, USG alumni organizing team visited Chiang Mai to conduct the Digital Safety Creator Camp. Thirty-five students from Chiang Mai and nearby provinces attended the two-day workshop at Faculty of Mass Communication, Chiang Mai University. This workshop aims at raising awareness about the threat of fake news on social media and demonstrating how …
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On September 25, 2020, the United States began construction of a new U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai. America first established its Chiang Mai Consulate 70 years ago and has designed its new compound to last at least another 70 years. With the oldest foreign consulate in northern Thailand, the United States has long collaborated with …
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The United States government donated public health supplies including handwashing stations and personal protective equipment valued at $14,500 USD (approximately 450,000 THB) on July 20 to support Mae Fah Luang University’s effort to assist vulnerable migrant and ethnic communities in Chiang Rai in response to the spread of COVID-19. The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang …
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U.S. Government Commits to Countering Transnational Crime with Royal Thai Government On June 24, the United States donated investigative tools with a value of approximately 3.11 million THB (100,000 USD) to the Royal Thai Government to counter transnational crime and fight drug trafficking as part of a longstanding U.S.-Thai law enforcement partnership. Consul General Sean …
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U.S. Mission Thailand Support to Fire Response in Northern Thailand In recognition of Air Quality Awareness Week, The United States is donating supplies to assist firefighters and volunteers in Chiang Mai province battling blazes that have contributed to hazardous air quality in northern Thailand. On May 8, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai donated equipment …
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On April 9, the United States Government assisted the Royal Thailand Government in a large-scale operation against five drug trafficking networks with money laundering operations worth over 3 billion baht (approximately US$100 million). With support from U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chiang Mai Sensitive Investigative Unit (SIU), the Royal Thai Government arrested 15 suspects who …
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On February 11, the United States donated electronic equipment with a value of approximately $30,000 to the Royal Thai Government to fight drug trafficking and transnational crime as part of a longstanding U.S.-Thai law enforcement partnership. Consul General Sean O’Neill, joined by DEA Chiang Mai Resident Agent in Charge John Grindean, presented the equipment to …
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Honoring our past and celebrating our future! The United States is proud to provide a $150,000 grant to Chiang Mai University for the “Conservation of Traditional Lanna Architecture in Chiang Mai” through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (#AFCP) 2019 program. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Michael Heath and U.S. Consul General Chiang Mai Sean O’Neill were …
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On December 16, the United States donated electronic equipment with a value of approximately $20,000 to the Royal Thai Government to fight drug trafficking and transnational crime as part of a longstanding U.S.-Thai law enforcement partnership. Consul General Sean O’Neill, joined by DEA Chiang Mai Resident Agent in Charge John Grindean, presented the equipment to …
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The United States is donating supplies to assist firefighters and volunteers in Chiang Mai province battling blazes that have contributed to hazardous air quality in northern Thailand. On March 29, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai contributed an initial tranche of equipment and materials supplied by the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group Thailand (JUSMAGTHAI) …
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Charge D’Affaires Peter Haymond and Mrs. Haymond met with University students, local officials, and U.S. exchange program alumni in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai along with Consul General Jennifer Harhigh March 27-29. At Chiangmai University and Mae Fah Luang University, Charge D’Affaires Haymond highlighted the Free & Open #IndoPacificStrategy in which all nations are sovereign, …
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Bangkok – September 19, 2018: Google Thailand has partnered with the U.S. Mission in Thailand to offer digital literacy training to university teachers and students as well as schools in the vicinity at the American Corners at Chiang Mai University, Mahasarakham University, Yala Rajabhat University, and Prince of Songkla University (Pattani Campus) under the theme …
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On March 30, Ambassador Glyn T. Davies, Mrs. Davies, and Consul General Jennifer Harhigh took the #GreatandGoodFriends show on the road to Chiang Rai! They were impressed by the great questions of Mae Fah Luang University students about 200 years of U.S.-Thai relations! They visited 115-year-old Overbrook Hospital, funded by the people of Overbrook Church …
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During a March 28 visit to Chiang Mai, Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Haymond and Consul General Jennifer Harhigh presided over the grand opening of the newly relocated American Corner at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration. The corner is our oldest in Thailand; it opened in 2004 at the University …
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The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to announce that we will be providing services in Chiang Rai on Friday, March 16, 2018. Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Venue: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Address: 221/2 M. 20, Kwaewai Rd., T. Robwieng, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (53) 603 …
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The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Chiang Rai. Date: Friday, September 8, 2017 Time: 8:30AM to 11:30AM Venue: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Address: 221/2 M. 20, Kwaewai Rd., T. Robwieng, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (53) 603 333 E-mail: lemeridien.chiangrai@lemeridien.com Services will be …
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The U.S. Consulate General will hold a sale of ‘Replacement Property’ items on September 1 & 2, 2017. Viewing and bidding hours are between 9:00am-11:30am, close one hour, and continue from 12:30pm – 3:00pm. Auction items are by sealed bid on a “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” basis at the warehouse: Mei-Op Thaweephan Company, Warehouse …
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LGBTI Rights are Human Rights. For Pride Month 2017, the Consulate co-hosted an event with Mplus Foundation, Dhammadrops, and Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University at House of Photography. Our theme was “Pride Together: Human is One” and featured a play, Chiang Mai Pride photo exhibition from photographer Thanathip Adirekkiet, and a film screening …
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On June 20, Consul General Jennifer Harhigh attended the opening ceremony of a Thai Customs border screening facility in the Golden Triangle area of Chiang Rai Province. The renovation was completed by JIATF West, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). It transformed an existing structure into a …
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Members of the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai gather on March 15 to commemorate National Women’s History Month. The U.S. Mission is proud of our talented female professionals and celebrates their significant contributions to our Mission. Throughout our history, women have made enormous contributions in the service of our country, and …
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Fifty female leaders from northern Thailand gathered at the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai, Thailand on March 3 for the first ever, “Lanna Women: Network Your Way to Success.” Consul General Jennifer Harhigh hosted business leaders, government officials, professors, artists, and young entrepreneurs in a speed networking event where the participants rotated in small …
Read More» The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Chiang Rai Date: March 10, 2017 Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Venue: LE MÉRIDIEN CHIANG RAI RESORT Address: 221/2 Moo 20, Kwaewai Rd., Tambon Robwieng, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai Hotel Phone: +66 53 603 333 | …
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The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide limited U.S. citizen services during our temporary closure (Sep. 12-Oct. 31, 2016) in Chiang Mai on Friday, October 7th, 2016 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00-2:00 PM at: The River Market Restaurant, Chareon-Phathet Rd., Chiang Mai. http://therivermarket.com/ Services will be …
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Civic Engagement is vital – especially for young people! On September 23, U.S. Fulbright Scholar Abbie Kiesa led a workshop for more than 20 participants called “Democracy Classroom: Civic Participation” at Book: Republic. Abby specializes in youth civic engagement, political engagement, and the democratic work of higher education.
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On September 18, YSEALI gathered over 30 youth from every region of Thailand to attend a debate camp at Payap University in Chiang Mai. The two winners, Mr. Sila Thongborisute and Mr.Sirasith Suchartlikitwongse, will compete in the final debate at U.S. Embassy Bangkok’s Election Watch Event on November 9 with Ambassador Glyn Davies!
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On August 8th, newly-arrived Consul General Jennifer Harhigh called on Chiang Mai Governor Pawin Chamniprasart. The U.S. Consulate values the close partnership it shares with Chiang Mai province.
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On August 4th, U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai welcomed new Consul General Jennifer Harhigh to northern Thailand. Ms. Harhigh’s previous U.S. State Department assignments include Bangkok, Moscow, and Rangoon. She recently served as the Deputy Political Counselor in Tokyo. In Washington, D.C., Ms. Harhigh worked on the Advance Team for Secretary Colin Powell and as …
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On July 26th, American Youth Leadership Program Thailand 2016, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, engaged 20 Montana high school students and two adult participants at AUA Chiang Mai on an all-expense paid study of Thailand focused on food security, climate change, leadership development, and community service.
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On July 25th, the new Deputy Chief of Mission, Peter Haymond, visited Chiang Mai to meet consulate employees. Welcome to northern Thailand! Read more about him at https://th.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/dcm/
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On July 13, U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai’s Consular and Economic Sections along with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) met with local travel agents to discuss Thai tourism trends to the United States and visa procedures. The Thai travel agents were invited to attend a tourism trade show in Singapore.
Read More» The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Chiang Rai on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM at: Le Méridien Chiang Rai 221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Rd, Tambon Robwieng, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai Phone: +66 53 603 333 http://www.lemeridienchiangrai.com/ Services will be provided …
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website. The new th.usembassy.gov beautifully displays all of U.S. Mission Thailand’s key information while also being fully compatible with smartphones and tablets of all shapes and sizes. Now, you can now easily navigate through each of the sections, all of which contain sub-categories to …
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Acting Consul General Henry V. Jardine and Chiang Mai University’s Associate Dean, Faculty of Law Ms.Kanya Hirunwattanapong joined Mplus Foundation and Chiang Mai’s LGBTIQ community to give a speech at “Love for All” event at the Chiang Mai University Art Center. The event is sponsored and organized by the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai, Mplus, …
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On Friday, June 24, Acting Consul General Henry V. Jardine attended the Baker Torch BT 16-2914 training closing ceremony organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bangkok Office in conjunction with Royal Thai Border Patrol Police. A U.S. Special Forces team provided the training to various royal Thai government units: the Border Patrol Police, the …
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Acting Consul General, Henry V. Jardine, was invited to speak at the Opening Ceremonies of a “Kids Making Sense” workshop at the Doi Suthep Nature Study Center on June 24. He thanked the National Science Museum, Chiang Mai University, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration, and our U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for collaborating on this great …
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Ambassador Davies and Mission Thailand staff traveled to Phrae province on May 18 to learn about vocational opportunities in Phrae, visit the Seri Thai Museum to learn about U.S.-Thai relations during World War II, and to celebrate the role of U.S. Missionaries in northern Thailand at a 120 year old American missionary house. The Ambassador …
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On Friday 6th May, the Chiang Mai Branch Manager of the American University Alumni Language Center (AUA), Jeremy Walter, gave certificates to teachers and university lecturers who completed the ‘English Access Microscholarship Program: Regional Teacher Training Seminar’ at AUA Language Center, Chiang Mai. The program provides English language training to underprivileged primary and secondary school …
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