<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Choeng Doi Distillery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choeng Doi Distillery]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:51:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://old.choengdoi.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Chiang Dao Day Trip from Chiang Mai: A Slower Route North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiang Dao sits roughly 70 kilometres north of Chiang Mai, close enough to visit in a day, far enough to feel like a different world. The road passes through sugarcane fields, rice paddies, and stretches of mountain scenery that grow more pronounced the further you travel from the city. For those planning a day trip from Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao offers something that few destinations at this distance can: genuine quiet, a functioning agricultural landscape, and a pace that is not manufactured...]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/chiang-dao-day-trip-from-chiang-mai-a-slower-route-north</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf7028535e7bcd2699e9be</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:40:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6c9d4_f107958d33e64743a1406d606485e1aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jeen Snidvongs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand's Sugarcane Spirits Need Their Own Language]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rhum agricole to clairin and cachaça, fresh cane juice spirits have developed distinct identities around the world. Explore what Thai sugarcane spirits are, how they compare, and why the category may need its own language.]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/what-should-we-call-thai-sugarcane-spirits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15b37fb22ef328630d0c86</guid><category><![CDATA[ความรู้ - knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:13:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0ba450_ae0eb50761a84bf78145b3632ee294c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Choeng Doi Distillery</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Fermentations Get Stuck: Lessons from a Rhum Distillery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why stuck fermentation happens in craft sugarcane spirit production, how pH affects yeast performance, and what a modern Thai distillery learned from years of fermentation management.]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/why-fermentations-get-stuck</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a0bd80e6d4656949a29de</guid><category><![CDATA[ความรู้ - knowledge]]></category><category><![CDATA[การผลิต]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:10:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6c9d4_8d584b3b38ce47c8b1d8438098f10dcc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_860,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Choeng Doi Distillery</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why pH Matters in Sugarcane Fermentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[How pH governs sugarcane fermentation, from lactic acid bacteria and buffering capacity to yeast tolerance limits, with practical guidance for distillers working with fresh cane juice.]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/ph-sugarcane-fermentation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49facdf7b480551f1161a2</guid><category><![CDATA[ความรู้ - knowledge]]></category><category><![CDATA[การผลิต]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:44:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6c9d4_ad2a8f2dbfc24c67890ef7fc21ec476f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Choeng Doi Distillery</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurants in Chiang Dao: Local Food and Everyday Eating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiang Dao offers a range of restaurants rooted in local food culture, from Northern Thai dishes and khao soi to late night grilled meats and breakfast spots. Most places are informal, widely accessible, and best experienced as part of the daily rhythm of the valley.]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/chiang-dao-restaurants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c64aba653657f03d61f38a</guid><category><![CDATA[visit chiang dao]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6c9d4_44931552d53149d6828b8b58b4963ef6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Choeng Doi Distillery</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Cafes in Chiang Dao: Coffee, Landscape, and Slow Stops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guide to the best cafes in Chiang Dao, from mountain view spots and farm cafes to matcha bars and slow coffee spaces, shaped by the landscape and pace of Northern Thailand.]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/best-cafes-in-chiang-dao</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c50d439955c6925cb3f9f0</guid><category><![CDATA[visit chiang dao]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:56:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6c9d4_3b884a255a5d4d63acf41dfe65578f4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Choeng Doi Distillery</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things to Do in Chiang Dao: A Guide to Northern Thailand's Mountain Landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the best things to do in Chiang Dao: explore limestone caves, visit farms and a craft distillery, eat well, and find where to stay in Northern Thailand's mountain valley.
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The essential reference for consumers and trade buyers navigating Thai craft spirits.Sha]]></description><link>https://old.choengdoi.com/post/thaispiritsbuyingguide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4d37560f0b8e1134cc5fa</guid><category><![CDATA[ความรู้ - knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:40:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f6c9d4_0ed360c4fbaa48ad949bbaeea5e9b1f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Choeng Doi Distillery</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Neutral: Cocktails Built on Thai Rice Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore modern cocktails built on Thai rice spirit from a craft distillery in Chiang Dao. 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