This minimalist country barn cafe is set in PAWTEL which is a hotel for dog lovers in the midst of the beautiful natural scenery of Mae Rim, near Prem Tinsulanonda International School.
Clean Air for Everyone?
Please see part one of this article here. Where’s the smoke from? First, most smoke around here comes from burning corn waste. This is hard for people living in Chiang Mai to believe because as you sit here, what you see is burning mountains. But if you look around the world today, continent by continent, there are massive fires of crop waste. Today, we worry about Thailand but next … Continued
Building a bridge for Love: Love For Life brings real life people together
Love For Life – Matchmaking and Dating Agency in the heart of Chiang Mai acts as the intermediary between people in search of love, helping them to connect for life. They do that by building local or intercontinental bridges, to ease the route to finding happiness. In an ideal world, all partners that come together have a blank slate. There’s no emotional baggage of past relationships to carry aro … Continued
Effective ways to reduce your plastic consumption now
The start of the year saw plastic bags banished from 75 leading retailers in Thailand. By 2021 there will be a total plastic bag ban in the country and there are further plans in place to reduce plastic consumption due to Thailand being the 6th worse plastic polluter in the world. So when you’re shopping for goods in Chiang Mai and going about your everyday activities in the city, it’s crucial tha … Continued
Family-friendly dining in & around Chiang Mai
Last autumn, Chiang Mai was thrilled to discover that restaurants in the city were featured in the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide Thailand for the first time. But if you’re one of the 12 million tourists heading to the city and are bringing your family, including your young children, with you then you’ll most likely want to dine in a more relaxed family-friendly establishment. You’ll, therefor … Continued
Fascinating study of 627 captive elephants to help set new industry standards
In the past, elephants were used in the forestry industry. The cancellation of forest concessions in 1989 resulted in thousands of elephants being unemployed, many finally finding a home and a living as part of the tourism industry, which soon grew into an important factor contributing towards the economy and society of Thailand. However, the welfare of captive and domesticated elephants is a hotl … Continued
Boon Kho Kuso Bridge, Pai’s latest attraction
Next time you are in Pai and fancy experiencing something a little different, take half a day and drive out of town to Boon Kho Kuso Bridge located in the Thai Yai community of Pam Bok Village, Tambon Thung Yao in Pai. Locals say that while Boon Kho Ku So Bridge is made from bamboo it is powered by faith. The project was funded by the Royal Project, the Forest Development Office, the Government Of … Continued
Breathe. Don’t breathe. Leave. Don’t leave. Do something
Breathe. Don’t breathe. Leave. Don’t leave. Do something. We can make a difference. What’s the point of trying? Help! It’s him. It’s her. It’s them. It’s you. Is it me? It has been a very frustrating and confusing few years as we have watched, helplessly, as the annual pollution levels rise, start earlier and last longer. For a long long time information was scarce and often misleading, as authori … Continued
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
Root Canal Treatment: Fixing Mae Kha Canal
Often smelt, but rarely seen, Mae Kha Canal is one of the city’s most important waterways. In fact, it was a major factor behind King Mengrai’s decision to build Chiang Mai city in this location. Wending its way through the city from north to south, the canal and its many offshoots acts as a buffer between the Ping River, which is historically prone to flooding, and the walled moat. In days of old … Continued
Cool New Reasons to visit Lampang and Lamphun
Not to be outshone by Chiang Mai, Lampang and Lamphun are about to start wooing and wowing visitors with exciting new offerings this year. Lampang and Lamphun Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently invited Citylife for a visit and we must admit we were pretty impressed. TAT’s ambition for 2020 is to attract day trippers and visitors throughout the week. The goal is to increase the number of … Continued
Art at the Heart of Prem
“I’m convinced arts and creativity will be part of the complex components that will help solve the pollution problem,” suggests Alex Soulsby, Creative Director of Prem Tinsulanonda International School and founder of their Artist Residency Thailand programme. “It’s abundantly clear that arts-integration into subjects and disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and maths will be key to … Continued
The Little Mermaid 2020
A Charity Performance by Youths helping Youths Project Once a year lovers of ballet come together at Kad Theatre to watch a spectacular performance produced by ATOD Children and Youth Development Association, showing off the skills and talents of hundreds of Chiang Mai’s budding and professional dancers. For well over a decade now ATOD Children and Youth Development Association has been putting on … Continued
LGBTQ: SCENE AND HEARD
If you don’t know about the Chiang Mai Pride story, it is worth taking a moment to read this 2019 article for some important background. It’s late afternoon and the evening crowd has not yet descended on Le Best Massage, the de facto headquarters of Pride 2020. Several members of the organising team are trickling in, delayed by road cordons helmed by police. They gather on massage chairs and footr … Continued
Breathe… if you can
Don’t get too excited, nothing is going to be solved overnight. But the good news is that finally there is some kind of momentum, after decades of apathy, ignorance, misinformation and lack of leadership. The Chiang Mai Breathe Council was formed at the end of last year, comprising a mere ten volunteer members from the private sector who wish to help push for a solution to our annual air crisis. T … Continued
Three exciting new eats
Whether its throbbing fresh oysters from New Brunswich, thick juicy burgers oozing flavour or a breezy bar serving cocktails and munchies, check out these new venues. Maré Seafood Although we are far from the gentle lapping shores of the Gulf, and even further from the more turbulent waters of seas and oceans, with today’s frequent shuttles in and out of the airport, seafood in our fair city is ju … Continued
Cool Sleeps
It is incredible how many hotels keep opening up here in Chiang Mai. And as long as they are done well and enhance our city, we say go for it. Wonderwall Hotel We love the architecture to be found around the city these days; there are some great renovations and designs which scream Chiang Mai while also being modern and stylish. Wonderwall Hotel is our latest find, set in the heart of the old city … Continued
60 Years’ Practice: an inside look at CMU’s Faculty of Medicine
Big Birthday The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary. Established in 1959, Thailand’s first provincial medical school became part of Chiang Mai University in 1965. This huge and busy organisation provides medical services to the local population in northern Thailand as well as the expatriate community. The Faculty of Medicine employs more than … Continued
Full Cannabis Legalization in Thailand: Pipe Dream or Just Around the Corner?
With the result of Thailand’s general elections in July last year, the so-called “Land of Smiles” looks poised to lead the campaign for cannabis legalisation in Southeast Asia. The Bhumjaithai party, which advocates the full legalisation of cannabis over the next decade, is now the fourth-largest political party in Thailand and a member of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s coalition government. T … Continued
Norwegian Nomad Sees the Light
A sprawling village in Hang Dong like thousands of others across the north of Thailand is the incongruous headquarters of Recharge, a dynamic international business on the cusp of greatness…according to team members who all appear to be chomping-on-the-bit with the excitement of things to come. The labyrinth of tiny village sois is barely navigable. Dogs laze in the sun; stalls selling arom … Continued
Who’s excited about Jai Thep Festival? We are!
31st January – 2nd February 2020 For many of us, Jai Thep Festival has become one of the highlight and favourite annual events here in Chiang Mai. Set in a bucolic and picturesque valley flanked by gentle green mountains and with a ridiculously pretty stream running alongside it, you don’t get much better of a setting than that for a three day festival. Thousands of locals, tourists and festival a … Continued
Encouraging better road safety on Chiang Mai’s roads
There were 77 road accidents reported in Chiang Mai between December 27th and 31st – the highest number across the whole of Thailand. Despite efforts to improve road safety in the city by expanding stretches of highway and putting law enforcement on the roads to catch speeding drivers, the number of motorists being injured on Chiang Mai’s roads is still alarmingly high. It’s, therefore, time for t … Continued
Readers’ photos of blue skies versus polluted skies
Some readers have been sending in photos they have taken of blue skies versus those featuring the current pall of pollution. If you wish to send any pictures to share with us, please do (send to our Facebook inbox.) Photo credit: from Yannick Bacuez’s photos sent to inbox of Citylife Chiang Mai
Top considerations for expats searching for their dream Chiang Mai home
Despite Chiang Mai having jumped up 56 places in just two years in the annual ECA Cost of Living survey, there are still thousands of expats flocking to the city. Yahoo! even recently ranked Chiang Mai as one of the most affordable cities to retire to in the world which shows how impressive the city is. But when it comes to sourcing a dream home in the area, it pays to do your homework and to cons … Continued
Makkha Health & Spa
Makkha Health & Spa offers its customers with unique experiences and a variety of services together with exceptional design and atmosphere. There are three branches of Makkha Health and Spa: Ancient House, Colonial Gardens, and Night Bazaar. The first two branches are behind Phra Singh Temple, and close to Phra Singh Village, a charming city hotel with Thai and colonial style décor and archite … Continued
The Tipping Point: Chiang Mai on life support
A firm belief that Chiang Mai is the city that defeats the experts (muang prab sien), is a sentiment that’s been around for decades. It refers to the difficulty of any outsider’s attempt to start a business here that becomes successful. The saying is both humble and proud: on one hand it admits to the undoubted expertise of the outsider, on the other hand, it also claims that the outsider is doome … Continued
The Greta Thunbergs of Chiang Mai: How young activists are pushing for change in Northern Thailand
As a young child, I envisioned my future as bright and sustainable. However, now the future looks bleak and apocalyptic to me — all thanks to a lack of climate action. During the summer of 2018, I decided to take climate action more seriously when I happened to read a CNN headline “UN: Earth has 12 years to avert climate change catastrophe”. My first reaction was to panic and contemplate my existe … Continued
Detoxifying the Body and Soul at Absolute Health
It is astounding how many negative substances and impurities we are in contact with or worst, ingest, in our modern lives. Each and every day we have physical contact with dangerous chemicals, whether they are embedded in the processed, and even organic food we ingest, or our skin absorbs toxic metal substances, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and pesticides. Then there is the noxious air … Continued
Visiting Taiwan’s Legendary Museums
When Chiang Kai Shek’s Kuomintang army fled Mao Tse Tung’s China in 1949, they took with them an extraordinary collection of some of China’s most treasured artefacts. While many on mainland China today still smart at the loss of such bounty, calling the goods looted, students of history will know that these treasures would have faced great risk under Chairman Mao’s Four Olds campaign during the cl … Continued
Editorial December 2019
I had a rather spicy editorial lined up about our current police-military state of affairs. But as I sit here in November, I am reminded that I am writing for the holiday issue and you all don’t want to flip open the magazine to see my glum face and dire warnings, so let’s get chirpy and positive! While Loy Krathong ended with a bit of a whimper, our Citylife Garden Fair, went off with a massive b … Continued
On a Mission from God: Meet these lifelong Missionaries to Chiang Mai
“In few counries did the missionaries meet with so little opposition and yet achieve so little in their efforts to propagate Christianity.” This quotation is taken from The Eagle and the Elephant, a book about Thai-American relations since 1833 and published by the Royal Thai Embassy in the United States. “Their achievement rests instead on removing Thai mistrust of westerners, and convinci … Continued
Client Spot Dec 2019
Fah Lanna Massage by the Night Bazaar 10th Anniversary Fah Lanna Massage by the Night Bazaar has recently undergone a complete transformation. This original branch of the award-winning Fah Lanna brand first opened 10 years ago with just six massage beds and four massage chairs. And just in time to mark this special anniversary, the branch was rebuilt from the ground and has almost tripled in size. … Continued
Ready for the Future: Prem’s annual Careers, College and University Fair
“It is perfectly ok for a student to not know what they want to do,” said Rachel Keys, Prem Tinsulanonda International School’s new Head of School. “They are still in school and the choices for their future can be bewildering. So the important thing is for schools to offer them opportunities to experience many different areas, then you encourage them to follow what they love, their passions and in … Continued
Alt House Gallery: home/ wine bar/ kitchen/ a great place to go
We think it is charming at first sight. A white picket gate invites us to enter a small, candlelit courtyard featuring a jaunty red umbrella and some low, comfy-looking chairs. The house, made of wood and glass, is subtly lit to highlight glimpses of the treasures within. The Receptionist is a black cat who sits on the stairs whisking its tail to jazzy blues as Nanti Leoni arrives like a whirlwind … Continued
Juicy steaks, sizzling grills and exotic spaces
Check out some of Citylife staff’s favourite finds this month — whether it’s a sexy night out in the old town with sophisticated cocktails and fusion fine dining, a luxe dinner with prime meats grilled to perfection by candlelight, or a sizzling roadside steak cooked to simple mouthwatering bites. Spice Garden The historic quarter is the venue for a rather spectacular street party on Decemb … Continued
Three Spaces, Three Completely Different Designs
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious restaurant of impeccable taste and design, a barely minimal grunge café or the burst of shameless exuberance that is this art café and restaurant, we’ve got you. The Bridge From the owners of the exquisite antique aficionados De Siam, comes this uber luxurious hotel, restaurant and café, which sits just a stone’s throw from Nawarat Bridge. You know you … Continued
The Digital Nomad Visa: a Solution to Thailand’s Startup Woes?
Chiang Mai’s digital future. Where it’s going, what’s holding it back, and what happens when the government’s left hand doesn’t speak to its right. It’s the laptops. They’re everywhere. Never before have work and life been so mobile, and Chiang Mai is home to the leading edge of this movement. You’d have to avoid the city centre and Nimmanhaemin entirely to ignore the fact it’s been steadily colon … Continued
City Art Beat: Culture is the Classroom
I sit around a table with Sunadda “Nok” Sa-nguandech and Julian Huang at Weave Artisan Society while the grinding, whistling sounds of closing time from their coffee shop punctuate our conversation. We’ve been discussing culture as an entry point for learning. Nok leans over with a bright smile. “Often people experience design solely through the end product, without any insight into the craft it t … Continued
Chef Pietro D’Agostino: Comfort food elevated at Shangri-La Hotel
It has been a great year at Shangri-La’s Dhala Restaurant, with a parade of Michelin starred chefs flying in to set up pop up kitchens to wow us with their culinary skills. From Hong Kong to London, Rome to Paris, one and two stared chefs have delighted us and expanded our palates with world-class cuisine, all at friendly Chiang Mai prices.
Sicily’s Rising Star Chef Pietro D’Agostino Comes to Shangri-La
Following the trail of white hats which have graced Shangri-La’s Dhala Restaurant’s pop up culinary events this year, comes another highly acclaimed chef from Taormina, Italy, Chef Pietro D’Agostino of one Michelin star restaurant La Capinera.
“Love Learning” hosted by Ambassador Education Group
February 17, 2020
Unity Concord International School is holding the fair with schools in the network of Ambassador Project to welcome Valentine’s Day under the concept of “Love Learning Hosted by Ambassador Education Group” with infinity imagination feeling. This fair offers various activities such as performances from students, gaming, D.I.Y. craft. There is also public relation booth from schools in the Ambassa … Continued
Chiang Mai police want to keep young people safe this Valentine’s day
February 14, 2020
CityNews – 14th February 2020, The police have served notice that they will be keeping an eye on Valentine’s Day celebrations that might expose young people to illegal activities such as under-age drinking, prostitution, drugs, lewdness or assault. The message is clear: if your business is having an event to celebrate this day of love, make sure that you comply with the necessary laws and regulati … Continued
HRDI Researchers Suggest Three Steps to Reduce Burning in Mushroom Picking Forest Communities
February 14, 2020
CityNews – The Highland Research and Development Institute (HRDI) has been working to identify ways to tackle the haze problem in Northern Thailand by working directly with local forest communities. A long-held belief is that fire allows new mushrooms to grow, something that must change. HRDI has suggested three steps: Using mycorrhizal mushrooms such as Puff Ball Mushrooms, Egg Mushrooms, … Continued
Valentine’s Day Rose Buying Fervour
February 14, 2020
Wooing big businesses to help solve air pollution
February 12, 2020
The north begins to build medical industry
February 11, 2020
Rati Lanna Hotel acquired the TSEMS from TCEB
February 17, 2020
CityNews – Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai by Mrs La-iat Buengsithong, General Manager accepted the Thailand Sustainable Event Management Standard (TSEMS), which was given by Mr Napintorn Srisunpang, Vice Minister for Tourism and Sports. For this standard, organized by the Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB on 12 February 2020 at the Swissotel Bangkok The TSE … Continued
“Love Learning” hosted by Ambassador Education Group
February 17, 2020
Unity Concord International School is holding the fair with schools in the network of Ambassador Project to welcome Valentine’s Day under the concept of “Love Learning Hosted by Ambassador Education Group” with infinity imagination feeling. This fair offers various activities such as performances from students, gaming, D.I.Y. craft. There is also public relation booth from schools in the Ambassa … Continued
Chiang Mai police want to keep young people safe this Valentine’s day
February 14, 2020
CityNews – 14th February 2020, The police have served notice that they will be keeping an eye on Valentine’s Day celebrations that might expose young people to illegal activities such as under-age drinking, prostitution, drugs, lewdness or assault. The message is clear: if your business is having an event to celebrate this day of love, make sure that you comply with the necessary laws and regulati … Continued
Valentine’s Day Rose Buying Fervour
February 14, 2020
Wooing big businesses to help solve air pollution
February 12, 2020
Clean Air White Paper
May 31, 2019
A ‘White Book’ was published and handed out to all participants who spent the morning listening to a panel of experts in a variety of fields, and the afternoon splitting into smaller groups tasked with proposing and discussing solutions to the myriad of issues faced by the annual pollution crisis.
Clean Air White Paper
May 31, 2019
A ‘White Book’ was published and handed out to all participants who spent the morning listening to a panel of experts in a variety of fields, and the afternoon splitting into smaller groups tasked with proposing and discussing solutions to the myriad of issues faced by the annual pollution crisis.
Rati Lanna Hotel acquired the TSEMS from TCEB
February 17, 2020
CityNews – Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai by Mrs La-iat Buengsithong, General Manager accepted the Thailand Sustainable Event Management Standard (TSEMS), which was given by Mr Napintorn Srisunpang, Vice Minister for Tourism and Sports. For this standard, organized by the Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB on 12 February 2020 at the Swissotel Bangkok The TSE … Continued
Prem Becomes IELTS Test Centre: First Test on Saturday 11 April 2020
January 31, 2020
CityNews – Prem Tinsulanonda International School in Chiang Mai signed an agreement with IELTS IDP Education on 13 December 2019 to become one of only three official school-based IELTS testing centres in Thailand. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System and it is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for entry to international universities. Students who do … Continued
AIS Serenade is launching Serenade Great Deal
January 24, 2020
Points can be redeemed for up to a discount 18,000 Baht for buying a new smartphone; first deal 25 – 26 January 2020 23th January 2020, following lots of positive feedback of last year campaign, this year, AIS continues with “Serenade Great Deal” with first deals starting during Chinese New Year festival 2020. Only 200 AIS points can be redeemed as discount for buying new smartphone up to 18,000 … Continued
Spiced Garden to host World Class Bartender Qualifier
January 20, 2020
Spice Garden opens in style at the Nai Soi Festival
December 11, 2019
Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health monitors new year’s gift baskets
December 6, 2019
Police Interview Chiang Mai Man For Imitating Korat Gunman’s Social Media Post
February 14, 2020
CityNews – 12th February 2020. Police of the Region 5 ICT Crime Suppression Unit interviewed a young man who posted a picture of himself posing with a firearm and the message, “yesterday Korat, today Chiang Mai”. Following the recent Korat tragedy, the post caused outrage and fear, being shared many times and attracting the wrath of social media users throughout Thailand before being deleted. Kno … Continued
Shops running low on masks
February 7, 2020
CityNews – 6th February 2020, members of various economic and business groups along with representatives from the Ministry of Interior, inspected the manufacturing of face masks in Chiang Mai. Two factories in Chiang Mai have reported that they can produce up to 220,000 face masks per day and inspection has shown satisfactory stock in raw materials to keep up production until the end of March. Mos … Continued
Maharaj Nakorn Hospital says they have cured a Chinese patient of coronavirus
February 6, 2020
CityNews – 6th February 2020, a team of doctors made the announcement at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai hospital that a 28 year old Chinese man who was found to be suffering from the coronavirus has been successfully treated at the hospital, and will soon be released pending a corroborative testing. The team announced to the media that this patient arrived in Chiang Mai from China’s Hubei province on t … Continued
73 year old Swedish man found dead in a condo
February 4, 2020
Chinese tourist did not die from coronavirus
January 31, 2020
Chinese tourists empty Nimman’s shelves of masks
January 31, 2020
The reality of fighting fire
January 28, 2020
CNX AOT on top of coronavirus, said director
January 28, 2020
“Love Learning” hosted by Ambassador Education Group
February 17, 2020
Unity Concord International School is holding the fair with schools in the network of Ambassador Project to welcome Valentine’s Day under the concept of “Love Learning Hosted by Ambassador Education Group” with infinity imagination feeling. This fair offers various activities such as performances from students, gaming, D.I.Y. craft. There is also public relation booth from schools in the Ambassa … Continued
Chiang Mai police want to keep young people safe this Valentine’s day
February 14, 2020
CityNews – 14th February 2020, The police have served notice that they will be keeping an eye on Valentine’s Day celebrations that might expose young people to illegal activities such as under-age drinking, prostitution, drugs, lewdness or assault. The message is clear: if your business is having an event to celebrate this day of love, make sure that you comply with the necessary laws and regulati … Continued
HRDI Researchers Suggest Three Steps to Reduce Burning in Mushroom Picking Forest Communities
February 14, 2020
CityNews – The Highland Research and Development Institute (HRDI) has been working to identify ways to tackle the haze problem in Northern Thailand by working directly with local forest communities. A long-held belief is that fire allows new mushrooms to grow, something that must change. HRDI has suggested three steps: Using mycorrhizal mushrooms such as Puff Ball Mushrooms, Egg Mushrooms, … Continued
Valentine’s Day Rose Buying Fervour
February 14, 2020
Wooing big businesses to help solve air pollution
February 12, 2020
The north begins to build medical industry
February 11, 2020
Food Panda driver gets apology from man who beat him up
February 7, 2020
Man found with 1,000 stolen ladies’ underwear
January 21, 2020
CitNews – 21st January 2020, police at Lamphun Industrial Estate arrested Verachai Techo, 38, and found in his possession two yaba tablets, four .45 bullets and over 1,000 ladies’ underwear. Following interrogation, Verachai confessed to being highly sexual. He said that after taking yaba he would ride his motorbike to various condos and dormitories in and around the Lamphun Industrial Estate, fro … Continued
Murderer of two teachers in Rayong arrested in Chiang Mai
December 2, 2019
CityNews – 30th November 2019, investigative officers from Rayong and Chiang Mai have arrested Supphakrit Sujasee, accused of murdering two teachers in Rayong. Suppahkrit’s house in Saraphee had previously been searched by police after he became the main suspect in the case. However, he was arrested near the Burmese border in Chiang Dao District. Arocha Suphanith and his wife Priyaporn Piang-ngam … Continued
Chiang Mai Police catch murderer of wealthy lady.
November 1, 2019
CityNews – 1st November 2019, at the office of Provincial Police station region 5, commissioner of region 5 Prachuab Wongsook together with relevant staff made a statement concerning the arrest of Withoon Sritabut or M the suspected murderer who killed Wannee Jiracharoenying and hid the corpse in a refrigerator and cemented it over. ( https://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citynews/local/hunt-is-on-for … Continued
Singaporean man attacked his girlfriend with a reaping-hook in public
September 3, 2019
Police warn of cloned cars
August 29, 2019
Two phone snatchers arrested
August 27, 2019
Man arrested for attempting to sell fake gold necklace
August 23, 2019
Chinese online gambling gang arrested
August 23, 2019
Opportunistic thief arrested at Maejo Uni
August 23, 2019
Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health monitors new year’s gift baskets
December 6, 2019
CityNews – In Central Food Hall, inside Chiang Mai Central Festival, on the afternoon of 4th December 2019, Dr. Narumon Khantrikul, head of consumer health protection division of provincial public health office of Chiang Mai, together with officers of consumer health protection randomly checked gift baskets including those for the new year festival. They focused on labelling and expiry dates; and … Continued
Tent rental businesses’ mouldy canvas tents to be monitored
December 3, 2019
CityNews – 2nd October 2019, this health concern originated a few days ago from a group of tourists posting on social media about their rented tent accommodation in Mae Rim with cost 1,800 baht per tent, but were found to be covered in du gas and had foul smells. Then, in the afternoon of 2ndNovember 2019, deputy medical officer of provincial public health together with various authorities visited … Continued
Chiang Mai Municipality campaigns to combat dengue
July 9, 2019
Chiang Mai Municipality campaigns to raise awareness on dengue.
Little “blue pill” has the opposite effect
July 5, 2019
Medical Marijuana is Here!
May 24, 2019
Trees May have Caused Sudden Rise in Pollution Levels, NARIT says
February 15, 2019
Man in ICU for From Effects of Air Pollution
January 31, 2019
Chiang Mai University Opposing the Drug Draft Bill
September 3, 2018
NBTC Set Up a Call Centre to Report on Hype Advertisements
August 31, 2018
Chiang Mai police want to keep young people safe this Valentine’s day
February 14, 2020
CityNews – 14th February 2020, The police have served notice that they will be keeping an eye on Valentine’s Day celebrations that might expose young people to illegal activities such as under-age drinking, prostitution, drugs, lewdness or assault. The message is clear: if your business is having an event to celebrate this day of love, make sure that you comply with the necessary laws and regulati … Continued
e-Driver license is to be eligible as of Sep 20th
September 17, 2019
CityNews – According to Land Traffic Act, B.E. 2562, the electronic driver license will be eligible starting on September 20th. It will be accessible via DLT Smart Licence application. The traffic police emphasises that drivers are required to display their driver’s license, either the physical card or the electronic license, which must be displayed via the DLT application only. If the driver refu … Continued
Police warn of scam call demanding compensation from fake accident
September 12, 2019
CityNews – Maejo Police have warned the public against a scammer claiming to be the police. The warning follows a post on Facebook by an unnamed woman who received a phone call from the number 084-025-4827. The caller said there had been an accident with her son, claiming that they were at the scene with a rescue team. The woman stated that the background noise was convincing with sirens and traff … Continued
Authorities warn against importing pet snakes, as it can violate the law
September 5, 2019
Mentally unstable woman assaults a woman at Maejo University
September 4, 2019
FFP Wins Chiang Mai Election with Flying Colours
May 27, 2019
PM to Visit North to Address Pollution Issue
April 1, 2019
Gen Prawit Visits Chiang Mai following Air Pollution Crisis
March 14, 2019
Taking the pollution issue to Bangkok
August 22, 2019
The aim of this Chiang Mai meeting was for medical doctors, researchers and activists to present facts to Benjamas, helping her to understand just some of the complexities and challenges of the situation, link her to key local contacts with data and expertise in the field, and impress upon her the seriousness and urgency of the matter.
Thai elephant industry responds to New Zealand media attack
August 6, 2019
Thai elephant experts respond to an attack of the elephant tourism industry in the New Zealand Herald.
Taking the Plunge in Chiang Mai – some of the city’s best swimming pools
June 25, 2019
Another scorching hot day in Chiang Mai? Why not spend the day relaxing with friends and family at a nearby swimming pool? Whether you’re looking to beat the heat, work on the tan, or chill out and unwind, we’ve got some great suggestions
Clean Air White Paper
May 31, 2019
Garden Fair Recipients Share Their Donation Suceesses
June 22, 2018
The Seven Dangerous Days Myth
April 20, 2018
Citylife Joins TAT Tour of Nakhon Sawan
December 4, 2017
Nakhon Sawan hits high season as travelers flock to the city to experience the exotic activities they have on offer. Citylife takes a trip to see what new is on offer this year and spy out the best spots in the province that can’t be missed.
Chiang Mai Welcomes a VR Experince
October 19, 2017
On October 17, the VR Cafe located in Chang Klan invited a number of press outlets to experience and promote their brand new VR cafe, equipped with top of the range VR equipment for all ages to enjoy.
Heavenly Culture, World Pace, Restoration of Light
August 24, 2016
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is a global organization found in South Korea by Chairman Man Hee Lee, that is committed to spreading world peace through their Legislate Peace Campaign. HWPL and it’s three years of community support from all over the world hope to pass the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) to the United Nations, an enforceable law that would preserve human rights by refraining States from using military force that would, in turn, impact another’s political independence and freedom.
Letter Response: Elderly Friendly?
September 15, 2015
Perfect Balance by Monocle
July 22, 2015
Meeting of Styles Comes to Chiang Mai
April 21, 2015
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Tilley (B.12.06.1938 – D. 05.03.2015)
March 20, 2015
Cold Sport in a Hot Climate: Ball Hockey in Chiang Mai
October 9, 2014
เชียงใหม่จัดยิ่งใหญ่ จุดเทียนถวายอาลัย พสกนิกรกว่า 3.5 หมื่นร่วมพิธี ล้นอุทยานหลวงฯ
November 3, 2016
วันที่ 2 พ.ย.59 เวลา 18.39 น. ที่ลานหน้าหอคำหลวง อุทยานหลวงราชพฤกษ์ จังหวัดเชียงใหม่ ม.ล.ปนัดดา ดิศกุล รัฐมนตรีประจำสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี ร่วมกับประชาชนชาวเชียงใหม่กว่า 35,000 คน นำโดย นายปวิณ ชำนิประศาสน์ ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดเชียงใหม่ จัดพิธีจุดเทียนถวายอาลัยพระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช โดยพสกนิกรชาวเชียงใหม่ทั้งหมดที่มาร่วมพิธียืนเต็มทั้งลานราษฎร์รักบาท (บริเวณหน้าหอคำหลวง) และลานราชพฤกษ์ ซึ่งจุคนได้ราว 20,000 คน รวมทั้งเต็มลานต้นโพธิ์แห่งความจงรักษ์ภักดี
ทางแยกแม่โจ้: Maejo Junction and Ping River Expansion
August 6, 2015
ใครๆที่ได้ขับรถผ่านแยกแม่โจ้ บนถนนซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ ไม่นานมานี้ อาจสังเกตเห็นว่าไหล่ทางที่เคยเรียงรายไปด้วยต้นมะฮอกกะนีสูงใหญ่นั้น ปัจจุบันมีแต่รถแทรกเตอร์จอดระเกะระกะเต็มไปหมด สำหรับพวกเราส่วนมาก นี่เป็นเพียงสิ่งผ่านตาเราไปโดยไม่ได้รับความใส่ใจ แต่สำหรับชาวบ้านในละแวกนั้นแล้ว โครงการก่อสร้างครั้งนี้จะมีผลกระทบต่อวิถีชีวิตของพวกเขาอย่างหลีกเลี่ยงไม่ได้ บริษัทเชียงใหม่ คอนสตรัคชัน ได้เซ็นสัญญากับกรมทางหลวงเพื่อที่จะขุดอุโมงค์ขนาด 6 เลน ใต้แยกแม่โจ้ และขยายถนนซุปเปร์ไฮเวย์ เป็น 10 เลน ไปเป็นที่เรียบร้อยแล้ว
Marketing Officer / Marketing Coordinator 2 positions
Marketing Officer / Marketing Coordinator 2 position (Native English or German is advantage) Responsibilities Face to face marketing, presentations and exhibitions with domestic and international travel required at times Present a professional image to our agents and potential customers Create content for online marketing and social media Cooperate with other departments to market and promo … Continued
Communications Officer Wanted
We are seeking a Communications Officer (CO) to manage donor, sponsor and supporter communications on behalf of the organisation. This includes drafting sponsor proposals to fund community-run projects, writing project reports, overseeing social media and managing the communications strategy of PCF. The CO will work closely with the Project Coordinator and report to the Executive Director.