CHIANG MAI– The President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization has teamed up with Chiang Mai Night Safari’s management to create a new local landmark and draw more tourists to the area.
Four white swans, successfully bred at the , have just been released into the lake at the Provincial Administrative Organization’s park. They join a group of ten swans, including both white and black varieties, that were first introduced to the park yesterday (28 August 2025).
The new arrivals attracted a lot of interest from both locals and visitors on their first day. There are plans in place to add more small, attractive animals in future, making the park even more appealing.
On 29 August 2025, at 8:08 am, Mr Pichai Lertpongadisorn, President of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, Miss Thitirat Tawanwong, Deputy Director of Pingkanakorn Development Agency and Acting Director of Chiang Mai Night Safari, along with senior staff from both organizations, released four one-year-old white swans (three males and one female) into the park’s lake.
The Night Safari provided these swans to help grow the collection in the park. These newcomers joined a group of ten swans already living there (two white and eight black), which Mr Pichai had personally purchased for display. The aim is to add colour and life to this spot, a favourite place for residents and tourists to unwind.
The first group of swans was released yesterday and quickly became popular with the public. The swans adapted well to their new home, settling in with the existing group shortly after their release.
Mr Pichai explained that before the ten swans were first introduced to the park, Chiang Mai’s vet team checked their health and found them all to be in good shape. He learned that Chiang Mai Night Safari had recently bred several young white swans. He had originally planned to buy four swans (two pairs), but only managed to acquire one pair.
After discussing the possibility with Night Safari’s team, they agreed to provide the extra swans, which have now joined the others at the park. There are now 14 swans living there, with staff caring for them around the clock.
Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization and Chiang Mai Night Safari are also considering bringing in more small animals for display, hoping to make the park more lively and interesting for both locals and visitors. This partnership is expected to give tourism in Chiang Mai a real boost.
Miss Thitirat Tawanwong, Deputy Director of Pingkanakorn Development Agency and Acting Director of Chiang Mai Night Safari, said the four white swans represent a breeding success for Night Safari. She welcomed the close cooperation with the Provincial Administrative Organization, which will help strengthen Chiang Mai as a top tourist destination.
The park is already a popular spot for leisure, and these new arrivals are set to make it even more attractive. Going forward, Chiang Mai Night Safari is ready to support any future collaborations that bring benefits to the province and its people.
Meanwhile, Chiang Mai’s city council has kicked off a creative new project by introducing ten to the city’s moat south section between Jaeng Ku Hueang and Chiang Mai Gate. These geese, given the title of “trainee employees,” help control water hyacinth and other invasive plants naturally.
The council has set up shelters and enclosures for them, and the idea has caught people’s attention. Many locals and tourists come to visit the geese in person, while others follow their adventures online, turning the story into a viral hit.
Using geese for weed control is part of a push towards a more sustainable city. But the effects go beyond cleaning the moat. Families now spend weekends watching the geese, with parents bringing their children to enjoy the peaceful scene from early morning.
What used to be just a spot people passed by has become a lively landmark, adding new energy and fun to the city’s public space. This renewed sense of community might even outshine the main goal of removing weeds from the moat.
Geese themselves are not exotic creatures, no more unusual than ducks or chickens that can be found in many rural homes. Yet the appearance of these “moat geese” has sparked unexpected excitement. Residents now come out to relax and watch them, filling a gap in urban life that people may not have realized was missing.
