Art

Wat Umong, is a well known religious site but has also become one of the most densely packed communities of artists, art studios and galleries in town.

Jennifer Jerome explores the world of Sak Yant (sacred design) the practice of being tatooed with Buddhist prayers, mythical creatures or deities.

“It is only in this way that the complete aesthetical meaning of art can be realised,” adds the press release, rather grandly.

J.C.Shaw examines the history of ceramics in Northern Thailand with an enthusiast's eye.

A selection of the best art galleries and exhibitions in Chiang Mai

"We've lived together 30,000 years, it's a strange condition of nature but it works." Roshan Dhunjibhoy, said