Few people have shaped the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club as deeply and consistently as Past President John Schorr and Honorary Member Phijitra Schorr. As they move into a well-deserved and much-earned “lower gear,” CMIRC takes this opportunity to recognize their extraordinary years of service, leadership, generosity, and commitment to Rotary.

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club is proud to share that our club was awarded 2nd Place in the Best Rotary Public Image Campaign category at the Rotary Public Image Awards RY2025–2026, announced during the District 3360 Conference in Chiang Rai. With 69 Rotary clubs across 14 provinces, District 3360 is a highly competitive district. This recognition is therefore especially meaningful for CMIRC and reflects the strength of our club’s public image work. Our winning entr

The CMIRC Charity Golf Ball Drop 2026 brought energy, excitement, and community spirit to January 31, 2026, as it took place during the Chiang Mai Expats Club Annual BBQ & Family Picnic at Horizon Village & Resort Chiang Mai.

Northern Thailand continues to face a serious air pollution crisis, with forest fires, agricultural burning, and PM2.5 pollution creating hazardous conditions across the region. For many families, this is no longer an occasional seasonal inconvenience. It has become a public health concern that affects children, older adults, people with health conditions, workers, schools, tourism, and the wider community.

CMIRC is supporting Rotary International District 3360’s Safe Road Save Lives Project, an important initiative focused on road safety education and helmet protection for students. The project includes lectures on road safety and a helmet distribution ceremony for students. Its goal is to promote safe driving habits, raise awareness of responsible road use, and help protect young people from preventable injuries. Road safety is a critical issue in Thailand, especially for chil

CMIRC members joined in the beautiful Lanna New Year tradition of Rod Nam Dam Hua, paying respect to senior Rotarians and sharing blessings for the Thai New Year.

It was a warm and memorable visit to the Rotary Club of Zentsuji, Japan. Sincere thanks go to President Yamashita, Secretary Takagi, Secretary Ozaki, and all members of the Rotary Club of Zentsuji for their kind welcome and generous hospitality.

On February 21, 2026, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club celebrated its 12th anniversary with a warm and joyful gathering at My Vietnam Restaurant.

A recent visit to Phrao offered a beautiful example of Rotary friendship in action, as CMIRC joined with the Rotary Club of Tokyo Hiroo and the Rotary Club of Jeju Island in support of the Bookworm Foundation and its mobile library outreach.

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club is excited to invite the community to one of our most anticipated FUNdraising events of the year - the Golf Ball Drop! This high-energy, family-friendly event promises excitement, laughter, and the chance to win fantastic prizes, all while supporting meaningful Rotary projects.

On November 17, 2025, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) joined a delegation of Thai Rotary clubs and leaders to take part in a World Community Service project at Ban Mae Lankam School in Samoeng, in collaboration with Rotary District 3730 (South Korea) and Rotary District 3360 (Thailand).

On September 2, 2025, the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) had the honor of welcoming District Governor Jar Techavut and his spouse, Churee Techavut, of Rotary District 3360 during their annual visit, hosted at the Chiangmai SP Hotel.

In September 2025, CMIRC continues expanding its international Foundation work with six projects across four countries, totaling a potential value of $2.94 million.

Recently, President Owen Hodgson was invited to serve as a judge at a lively Spelling Bee competition that brought together 69 students from 13 schools across Chiang Mai.

On July 26, 2025, members of CMIRC joined Rotary leaders and fellow Rotarians from District 3360 for an important training and planning session: “GMS, My Rotary, Set Goals and Brand Center Year 2025–2026.” The event was held in Lamphun Province, at the Rapeeleart Wittaya School. CMIRC was represented by President Owen Hodgson, Past President Viki Thomason, President-Elects Usar Suragarn and Glenn Pfaff, and Membership Chair Andy Boud.

On June 21, 2025, the District 3360 Presidential Installation Ceremony welcomed Rotarians from 17 Chiang Mai-area clubs to the stunning Khum Kham International Convention Centre to mark the beginning of the 2025–2026 Rotary Year.

On June 17, CMIRC members and friends gathered at the SP Chiang Mai Hotel for our annual End-of-Year Dinner and Club Meeting, a heartfelt evening celebrating a year of service, learning, and connection.

On July 26, 2025, Rotary District 3360 will host a dynamic Rotary Learning Day in Lamphun Province at Rapeeleart Wittaya School, bringing together Rotarians from across Northern Thailand for a full-day workshop focused on the Grants Management Seminar (GMS) and My Rotary tools and resources.

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) proudly took part in the District 3360 Club Leadership & Learning Seminar 2025, held at the Khum Kham International Convention Centre in Chiang Mai on May 24–25. The two-day event offered an inspiring opportunity for growth, connection, and a renewed commitment to Rotary’s mission of service.

On the evening of May 20, 2025, members of the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) and the Chiang Mai Expats Club came together for a delightful joint social dinner at Wine Connection, located in Central Festival.

The Rotary District 3360 RI invites all Rotarians and friends to a prestigious event celebrating leadership, unity, and service. Join us for the Presidents' and Executive Committees Installation Ceremony for the Rotary Year 2025–26, featuring 17 Rotary Clubs from Chiang Mai Province.

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) is set to close out another impactful Rotary year with a special event titled "The Year That Was," a celebratory end-of-the-year meeting that promises reflection, fellowship, and festivity.

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) operates with limited funds, but thanks to the generosity of past members who remembered us in their wills, we’re able to support specific causes when the need is urgent. The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, is one such situation.

Over two weekends, students at the Akha Oral Tradition School in Ban Saen Suk, Chiang Rai, Thailand, took part in a dynamic 4-day Digital Storytelling Boot Camp, led by BBC reporter and producer Clare Lyons. Through this engaging course, students learned the fundamentals of photography, filming, creating a compelling story arc, editing, and sharing their work on social media — all using mobile phones. The focus? Their very own Akha culture.

In May 2025, Jojo’s Sanctuary celebrates 9 years of dedicated service to low-income families in Chiang Mai. Our mission is centred on family preservation, with a threefold focus: Educate, Protect, and Empower. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a loving family—not an orphanage—and we work to remove the barriers that separate children from their homes.

While CMIRC continues vital work like vision screenings and swim safety lessons for children, we must also consider a quieter — yet equally urgent — danger: noise-induced hearing loss.

I would like to express again our sincere thanks to you for your generosity of spirit in helping our outreach program succeed.

It's Twila, your Roaming Rotarian, reporting from Chiang Mai, Thailand where I met up with Owen Hodgson.

On January 4th, 2025, the skies over the Horizon Village & Resort were filled with excitement.

The Basic Education and Life Skills Program for children in the Chiang Mai community is going wonderfully and shows great promise.

This unique fundraiser offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying an unforgettable experience.

This initiative is currently helping to sponsor Nong Pam, a bright and determined student at Warm Heart Worldwide.

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club's much-anticipated Golf Ball Drop Charity Event has a new date: January 4th, 2025!

This year, CMIRC received 29 decommissioned laptops from Mazars. So far, we have distributed 10.

Imagine a baby with serious jaundice in a rural hospital whose only hope is to get to a larger hospital in an incubator.

In the heart of Chiang Mai, a ripple of change begins with a small act of kindness—a lesson in water safety, a pair of glasses for a child.

Get ready, Chiang Mai, because on November 2nd, 2024, 11.30 am – 4.00 pm, the horizon will be filled with a spectacular shower of golf balls

The Chiang Mai International Rotary Club hosted a Service Appreciation Dinner on February 20, 2024, at the Chiangmai Grandview Hotel.

This year's District 3360 Conference will take place in Chiang Rai on March 9-10, 2024, at the Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel.

CMIRC is holding a Service Appreciation Dinner on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Chiangmai Grandview Hotel & Convention Center.

This year's District 3360 Conference will take place in Chiang Rai on March 9-10, 2024, at the Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention Center

In collaboration with Rotary District 3360, CMIRC played a role in establishing a new Sister Cities relationship between Austin & Chiang Mai

This year, CMIRC has allocated the donated laptops to charitable organizations aligned with CMIRC's mission.

Nikki's Apartments at Agape Home are on the verge of opening, with the completion of the installation and setup of furniture in all 10 rooms

CMIRC celebrated a successful Golf Ball Drop event in November, bringing together supporters and participants for a day of fun & fundraising

In a commendable act of generosity, Mazars Thailand recently donated laptops to CMIRC, benefiting various non-profit organizations.

Agape Home faced challenges during the construction of Nikki’s Apartments. Thanks to some resourcefulness, the project overcame obstacles.

Former CMIRC Member and active Rotary Club of Patong Beach member Bill Trempus made an extremely generous donation to CMIRC.

I have been asked to share with you all some difficult news. Our charter president and current president, Roger Lindley, has resigned.

In October, CMIRC showcased its commitment to community service and fellowship, leaving a lasting impact on the Chiang Mai community.