Every year, Chiang Mai University students put together an art thesis exhibition, showcasing everything they have worked on throughout the year. This year the theme is Vrddhi – a Sanskrit term meaning growth – with the main goal of cultivating and preserving local Thai arts and culture. This is the city’s biggest showcase of new-generation creativity, with work spanning accessories and jewellery design, furniture design, fashion design, stop motion and ceramics. Taking place at Central Chiang Mai Airport from Friday through Sunday, it’s an easy choice, given you can witness fresh takes on local Thai culture from the next generation of Thai artists before catching up on your weekly dose of retail therapy and chain restaurant buffet dinners.
Mar 20-22. Free. Central Chiang Mai Airport. Opens 6pm on March 20, then open from 11am-9pm on March 21-22