Chiang Mai launches Cosmo Local CNX 2026 in San Pa Khoi-Wat Ket

Khaosod•Society•46m ago

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Chiang Mai Province launched the Cosmo Local CNX 2026 project to transform the San Pa Khoi-Wat Ket area into a sustainable Nomad Friendly District.

•Chiang Mai Province introduced 'Cosmo Local CNX 2026' as a Pop-up Village throughout September 2026.
•The San Pa Khoi-Wat Ket area is designated as a strategic Sandbox under the Nomad Friendly District (NFD) concept.
•The project aims to connect local wisdom with global talent, expecting over 300 participants including digital nomads from Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
•The project is driven by four pillars: AI for Chiang Mai, Food That Nourishes Us, Solopreneur, and Nomad Future's Lab.

•Chiang Mai Province launched the Cosmo Local CNX 2026 project as a Pop-up Village during September 2026.
•The Cosmo Local CNX 2026 project uses the San Pa Khoi-Wat Ket area as a strategic Sandbox under the Nomad Friendly District (NFD) concept.
•The Cosmo Local CNX 2026 project utilizes four main dimensions of cooperation: regulations and immigration, infrastructure, cultural activities, and public relations.
•Over 300 digital nomads and representatives from Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines are expected to participate in Cosmo Local CNX 2026 this year.
•Main Week events will take place from September 23 to 28, 2026, including an AI Hackathon supported by Claude AI.
•A closing ceremony and mission handover to the Colive Fukuoka event in Japan will occur on September 28, 2026.
•Cosmo Local CNX 2026 aims to transition Chiang Mai from a tourist city to a global center for learning and creativity.

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Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The government entity driving the elevation of Chiang Mai into an international city of learning and creativity.

Claude AIℹ️

The supporter of the AI Hackathon competition during the Main Week of Cosmo Local CNX 2026.

San Pa Khoi-Wat Ket(สันป่าข่อย-วัดเกต)

An area in Chiang Mai used as a strategic Sandbox for the Nomad Friendly District concept.

Pantip Lifestyle Hub Chiang Mai(พันธุ์ทิพย์ ไลฟ์สไตล์ ฮับ เชียงใหม่)

The venue where the press conference for the launch of Cosmo Local CNX 2026 was held.

Anusarn Building San Pa Khoi(อาคารอนุสาร สันป่าข่อย)

The location for the opening ceremony and welcome party on September 23, 2026.

Cult Caffeine Cafe(คาเฟ่ Cult Caffeine)

The venue for the Solopreneur Show & Tell & Pitch Day.

Nomad Friendly District (NFD)

The conceptual framework used to transform Chiang Mai into a city where everyone wants to participate in creativity.