The Sop Moei Mission: Weaving a Community’s Future
Taciturn Kent Gregory, the man behind one of Chiang Mai’s most well-known luxury brands Sop Moei Arts, is impossible to pigeon-hole; his life-story (so far) reads like a an extraordinary swashbuckling tale from the 19th century yet he helms a non-profit enterprise which has been lauded world-wide for its high quality ethnic textile and basket weaving which have graced runways and magazine covers.
7 Unique First Dates around Chiang Mai
The idea of seven first dates is enough to wilt the smoothest dater. Citylife is here to help, with this list of unique and memorable first dates that should take some of the anxiety out of impressing. Whether or not they actually look like their profile pics is entirely up to chance; sorry, can’t help you there! Start on the right foot with these fun date locations.
African-American Theatre Comes to Life in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Back Gate Group performed James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner in front of a full house of multicultural theater lovers on Friday, August 31st. Housed in Chiang Mai’s AUA Language Center, the Gate Theater is northern Thailand’s first English-language theatre company.
Sukhothai: The Quiet Ruins of Ramkhamhaeng
With the current craze for ancient temples and traditional Thai dress thanks to the hit Channel Three tv series Buppesannivas, people from across the nation are reviving their interest in Thailand’s historical city of Ayutthaya. Flocks of people, often in splendid traditional garb, arrive at the ancient city and pose in front of temple ruins to recreate their favourite soap opera. Even our dear Prime Minister has joined the craze, occasionally adorning a jaunty sash around his waist. This madness (although possibly short lived) has made Ayutthaya busier than it has been in decades and despite being in my late-20s, but I have an air of ‘ageing National Trust member’ about me, which is why I like to visit my ruins in peace. So for those like me who are put off by hordes of tourists getting in my way, Sukhothai is a pleasant alternative.
Scrabble
During his four decades of life, the American author Edgar Allan Poe penned more than sixty tales and seventy poems as well as one play, two novels and a handful of essays and pamphlets — but only one tale amongst these would go on to inspire what would eventually become one of the best-selling board games of all time.
What A Feelin’: ’80s Aerobics with Superstar Tyrone
It all started on the Saturday night at Jai Thep Festival, when a mini flash mob of half a dozen people stormed the main stage dressed in luminous ‘80s outfits, and began to dance. The sounds of Bowie echoed across the crowds as a man dressed in tight purple leggings with glitter all over his face introduced himself as ‘80s aerobics superstar, Tyrone, before inviting us to join in.
Review: Lone Wolf Adventure Game
Renowned for their emphasis on narrative over novelty, Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf gamebooks combined the best elements of phenomenally popular gamebook contemporaries Fighting Fantasy with the epic campaign-style approach of role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons to present what stands as arguably the most original, influential and enduring fantasy gamebook series.
Grab Buys Uber’s Southeast Asia Business, Ending Service in Thailand in Two Weeks from Today
Mon 26th MarUber has today confirmed speculation that they will be selling their Southeast Asia business to ride-share rival, Grab and have announced that they will end service in Southeast Asia in two weeks from today.
30 Years on and Still Going Strong: Chiang Mai Sixes 1988 to 2018
The Chiang Mai Sixes was first played in 1988 and over the next 30 years, the tournament has become one of the largest amateur cricket competitions in the world, as well as one of the most enjoyable events on Chiang Mai’s social calendar.
Capturing the Authenticity of Chiang Mai: A Photography Workshop with Kevin and Pansa
Art comes in many forms, a beautiful painting, a well made sculpture, a harrowing film that grips the imagination. All these art forms share the same quality, a need to visually express something to convey an emotional impact.
Old Fashioned Fun at the Winter Fair
The Winter Fair, a generation ago, was the highlight event in Chiang Mai’s social calendar; a must-visit in the days when nothing else much was going on! Today it may not be as relevant as it once was, but it has retained a charming old world vibe that makes for a fun night out. Our new intern Ainee Setthamalinee visits the fair to bring you some photos and entice you to pop in for some kitsch fun.
Beatific buggying and Xtreme adventures in the hinterlands of Chiang Mai
Nestled among rolling vistas of rice fields, facing a panorama of mountains clothed in thick jungle, is the small hamlet known as Baanpong. Travelling from Chiang Mai city to Sankampaeng you’d drive right past it without knowing, but if you were fortunate to take the right turn and follow the meandering road to the district of Mae On Tai, you’d find one of the most picturesque spots on the fringes of Chiang Mai.
Your Essential Christmas Checklist for Chiang Mai
Christmas in the tropics can be an odd experience for many people used to snowy window ledges, steaming mulled wine, last minute Christmas shopping in the cold and constant in-your-face Christmas songs and décor. So this year we help you to get into the Christmas spirit with all things Christmassy in Chiang Mai so that you are not rushing around on Christmas morning begging for spare crackers from your friends. Whether it’s where to find the perfectly festive wrapping paper, ideas for stocking fillers, where to get a turkey, who makes the best chestnut puree or where to get a Christmas tree…we’ve got you.
Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks
Unknown to most residents of Chiang Mai, the 1981 backpacking adventures of an unassuming young Englishman hailing from Prestbury, Cheshire would go on to immortalise our fair province as part of a worldwide publishing phenomenon and international ‘playground craze’ of the early-to-mid-1980s.