Following our highly successful article about tattoos in Chiang Mai published several years ago, we thought we should bring you an update and add another list of the best tattoo studios in Chiang Mai.

Shangri-La’s upcoming culinary event will feature Head Chef Luca Piscazzi from one Michelin star restaurant La Dame de Pic, London.

After exhaustive research we have settled on taking our cue from the Asian Captive Elephant Working Group (ACEWG), a working group of volunteers from around the world who are setting standards and dispelling myths concerning captive Asian elephants. This is a non-profit group, not in any way affiliated to any interest and their experts are highly regarded on an international level in their fields.

I soon discovered that a concert was taking place at the venue that night, with a few popular Thai indy bands gracing the stage.

There are three used bookshops in Chiang Mai that are especially worth visiting. These bookstores are quite large, and offer a wide variation in literature.

Leo has a limitless desire to seek out books; and not necessarily for his shop. He insists that he couldn’t care less about money, but instead has a general thirst for the written word that has driven him to many a corner and alleyway around the globe.

These are personal restaurants, and you really feel the passion of their owners when you step in.

Interestingly enough, Chiang Mai University is developing its own parallel initiative, in hopes that Chiang Mai can learn from (and perhaps even speed up) its own implementation.

I will present many of the ideas and suggestions generated from the meeting to working committees here in Chiang Mai and report on them as they — fingers crossed — develop or bear fruit.

Soon after retiring from the international school where he taught, Turner, with the help of some English teacher friends, opened a branch of The Gate Theatre, originally based in Northwest Indiana, right here in Chiang Mai.

The good news is that the battle was won, the land was given to the city by the Treasury Department to turn into a park and it has just opened to the public!

An ambitious young chef who had his first experience in front of the stove when he was a remarkably young 5 years old, Chef Puri has been on a non-stop culinary journey back and forth between Thailand and the US for much of his life.

Dogs are just the best: loyal, loving, and simply adorable. However, there are a few diseases to watch out for if you spend time with dogs.

There is something to be said about stepping out of your hotel and being within mere minutes’ walk of some of the city’s most iconic and important sites. Check these new sleeps in Phra Singh.

There is a lot going on at Free Bird Café, and it all comes together efficiently, seamlessly, and with a bounce to its steps, thanks to Lisa Nesser, the remarkable woman behind it all.

As we all know, Chiang Mai is more than the sum of its old city. So if you fancy staying by the river or near the bustling Nimman, we’ve got you.

This non-profit organisation has been truly instrumental in reshaping many children’s futures, forever changing the course of these kids’ lives.

The exhibition displays photos of peoples who have Traditional Northern Thai Tattoos ‘Sak Kah Lai’, which reflects old Lanna beliefs and principles.

A large tree planting conservation project recently took place in the small town of Mae Kampong.

While Chiang Mai is awash with Japanese restaurants, sometimes you just want to have some at home, or serve food to visiting guests. So why not try the high quality pre-cooked foods and frozen foods from Sun Bridge Foods?

No Gravity is a fantastic indoor gym, with both bouldering and top rope climbing. In fact, it’s the only gym in Chiang Mai with indoor top rope routes.

Shangri-La Chiang Mai has been taking us on a food Odyssey for the past two years with its slew of guest chefs, and this week they have upped the ante with the arrival of acclaimed Chef Anthony Genovese.

Japanese restaurants are popping up across the city, and Chiang Mai is firmly established the best city for sashimi and sushi rolls north of Bangkok. Whether you’re looking for high end fancy slices served with all the toppings you can imagine, or cheap easy and delicious noodles and sashimi, we have you covered.

A large lineup of musicians and bands played for expatriates and locals alike. The music bounces mellowly around, caressing the eardrums and filling up the soul.

Lovers of food can’t but have noticed that over the past couple of years Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai has been inviting some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs to its kitchens, creating one-of-a-kind dining events, the likes Chiang Mai has never seen before.

Thai, American, Swedish, Indian, Portuguese – these are all nationalities, something which most Third Culture Kids aren’t comfortable labeling themselves with.

If you happen be walking near Tha Pae Gate or by the Sunday market, and a distinctive blend of sounds beckons you, be sure to follow them closely, because it’s likely Tuku Didgeridoo.

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.

The slow and gently Lanna service is abundant and the relaxed pace of the city makes it a perfect place to leave time at the doorstep and escape into a world of luxurious massages, beautiful aromas and the odd crack of the neck.

No beaches? No problem. Chiang Mai’s mountains make for some breathtaking views. While most foreigners may want to visit the general tourist spots such as Doi Suthep, the elephant sanctuaries or the bustling night markets, some may prefer to slow down and bask in the natural ambience of Chiang Mai. Here are a few locations around town where one could spend the day relaxing in the midst of gorgeous scenery.

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.

Chiang Mai is often frequented by families as it is a fun, educational and safe destination that’s suitable for families with children of all ages.