The Cave Rescue on the Big Screen
You’d have to be living in a, well…a cave, to have missed the sensational 2018 rescue of the Moo Pa, or Wild Boar, football team from Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave, an event which blanketed world news for its duration and became a source of deep ongoing national pride for Thailand. As with any event of this magnitude, Hollywood has come knocking, and while Netflix has bought the rights to the rescu … Continued
Sensational Therapy at Float Chiang Mai
Sensory Deprivation Tank Therapy is designed to remove distractions and any inputs into our lives, if only for a short while, as we float on saltwater, cocooned in a safe and dark space letting go of our consciousness…and relax. The initial tank was developed in 1954 by John C. Lilly, an American physician and neuroscientist, whose research focus was on the easing of pain and the increasing … Continued
Countdown to the Amazing Thailand International Chiang Mai Enduro 2019
Tue 26th NovThe most anticipated enduro event in the region, the Amazing Thailand International Chiang Mai Enduro is about to start, with official practice days taking place on the 28th and 29th and the official opening taking place on the evening of the 29th November. Over 200 riders have registered, from more than 30 countries from around the world with many participants arriving in Chiang Mai several days … Continued
Citylife Garden Fair will be helping these great projects
Since 2005, when Citylife joined the Charity Rooftop Parties organised by Steve Yarnold to raise funds for the victims of Thailand’s tsunami, we have held annual or biannual Citylife Garden Fair events raising millions of baht for local charity. This year, our Citylife Garden Fair has once again asked a team of dedicated independent volunteers, led by Dr. Joanne Robinson, who have received applica … Continued
Young photographer captures Chiang Mai moments
Thomas Alain Michel Leonetti is a junior at Lake Forest Academy outside Chicago. He’s a Yale Young Global Scholar and Parkour athlete and creator of Aeolus Parkour, an initiative that raises community support for the homeless in Chicago. Thomas expanded his community service aspirations towards Southeast Asia and recently completed an internship in Chiang Mai, Thailand with Loop Abroad, a study-ab … Continued
Baby Pool
A pool designed specifically for babies and kids, welcomes children as young as four months old to come for a swim. This pool is designed specifically for babies. It’s built with the latest technology, which includes a sophisticated temperature control system and water filtration system. The pool is brand new, and has the highest standards of hygiene.
Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures: Great indoor bouldering and exciting outdoor fun
Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures has an indoor bouldering wall in the old city, with a fair amount of routes. The wall itself is pretty small, but offers several different grades of difficulty, ranging from V1s to V5s.
NCL Dynamites retain the Cup at 2019 Chiang Mai Sixes
Many observers believed that 2019 would be the year when the most successful side in the Chiang Mai Sixes would finally meet their match. NCL Dynamites had won six matches in a row to reach the Cup final as they comfortably disposed of UN Irish Pub in the semi-finals, but Gloucestershire Gipsies had matched the defending champions win for win as they also had an unbeaten record after easily beatin … Continued
Healing is different from cure, conveys Pirates Of Chemotherapy
When we first heard of a dramatic comedy theatre play on breast cancer, it was difficult to comprehend how will the three go together? Comedy, theatre and poignant theme of breast cancer! Glad we went for the preview show of this play because it did justice to comedy, theatre and breast cancer issue in a very compelling way.
Who’s the Strongest of Them All?
When I heard the event named “Thailand’s Strongest Man” I thought about big burly men with bulging muscles and big scary voices. When my editor asked me to go, I really didn’t know what to think. So, I read up the schedule of the event before I went to try to familiarise myself with each competition – but it didn’t help much, because what on earth is a Log Press or a Bus Pull? When I asked my editor, she just shrugged her shoulders and told me to go and have fun and an adventure!
Theatre Review: Almost, Maine by John Cariani, Presented by the Gate Theatre
The Gate Theatre opened its 11th season with a trio of performances October 25 – 28, 2018. The season opener was Almost, Maine, a play by John Cariani, set in an eponymous fictional town. Structured as a series of vignettes that take place over one night under the Aurora Borealis in the far north of Maine, United States, each scene explores complex facets of love – intimacy, heartbreak, communication, vulnerability – through humour and magic realism.
Thailand’s Strongest Man 2018
Thailand’s Strongest Man 2018 is hosted and organised by Moo Baa Strongman Gym and will take place 22-24 November at Tha Phae Gate from 9.30am to 3.00pm each day. The five strength competitions — including a bus pull — will test the limits of competitors from around the world.
Join Us at Citylife Garden Fair 2018
Join us for this very special event that brings together the community with entertainment for the whole family. There will plenty of shopping available, with clothing, organic products, handmade crafts, secondhand goods and lots more on sale. We’ll see you at the fair.
Radio Reborn: Happy Radio 98.5FM takes a new direction
As the only English-language FM-frequency radio station in northern Thailand, Happy Radio fills a unique and growing niche in Thailand’s media scene. It reaches a diverse audience and its programming reflects that. That’s also a formidable challenge.