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4th-30th September DRAWING & PAINTING OF DREAMS @ 9 Art Gallery, Chiang Rai 053 719 110 artgallery9@yahoo.com, www.9artgallery.com Features an exhibition of paintings done by Somyod Khamsaeng, Suwit Jaipom, Banjob Putipin and Sujin Suriyanaparuk. The opening will take place on 4th September, 7 p.m. 15th -30th September 60 DAYS AROUND THAILAND EXHIBITION @ Kad Suan Kaew 053 224 444 This photo … Continued

Community Services

Tuesday, September 8th: Alexander Horstmann will talk about his work on religious diversity and coexistence in southern Thailand. The talk will focus on the Manooraa as a ritual cycle between the private and the public. For more information, call 053 117 319. We, Chiang Mai International Group of AA just developed and published a new website. Please visit us at www.chiangmaiinternationalgroupofaa. … Continued

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The Chiang Mai Gym Review

So you might have been enjoying the culinary side of Chiang Mai a bit too much – spoiling yourself with too many plates of greasy pad thai and hyper-calorific sticky rice with mango. As you bend over to tie your shoe laces you find yourself panting with exertion; your tummy is beginning to resemble Doi Suthep! Don’t worry about it…there are several places in the city where you can drop the excess … Continued

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A combined art gallery and coffee shop. As you nibble on tasty, sweet treats and sip on a freshly brewed coffee, you can enjoy colourful, naturalistic paintings, which are dotted all around the place. The gallery/coffee shop consists of two floors: the actual café is located on the bottom floor, which also contains several paintings. The top floor contains artwork only. This charming place … Continued

City Sport

This is the Chiang Mai community sports page, please feel free to send your sports news, results and any announcements you wish to make to james@chiangmaicitylife.com. [left][/left] This month’s football column is dedicated to the new Prem football academy, which, if you are into the beautiful game, sounds very exciting. The academy starts on the 17th August 2009. They will be using 3 coaches who … Continued

Anti-Age

My forehead bares resemblance to a squeezed grapefruit – “these are muscular lines,” says the doctor. The wrinkled skin around my eyes, or rather the ‘crow’s feet’ are ingrained so deep they collect dust – “these are stress lines,” he continues ruthlessly. My hair is falling out leaving me looking less primal-hunk and more effete English Conservative Party geek – “transplants” the hair doc suggest … Continued

Your Say

Storage Space for Sale: Bang Kwang Prison C’mon Mr. Farrell Sir, 3×3 m of storage space for just 1,000 baht a month. Are things really that much cheaper in Chiang Mai _ you’re joking of course? (Citylife TIT July 2009) Myself and other farang and Nigerians are currently paying 1,500 baht for 1×1 m of storage space to the GM of the Bangkok Hilton here in Nonthaburi. Will the Chiang Mai better busin … Continued

Editorial

It used to be, and it wasn’t long ago, that Thai society was firmly structured. One knew where one stood and with it what prerogatives and limitations one could expect in life. Those fortunate enough to be on the higher levels of this sturdy yet complex structure knew what privileges they were entitled to and those at the bottom, knew what burdens they had to bear. It was clean cut, it was concise … Continued

Surfin’ Lessons

As I write this I have a surgical mask on lest I catch any nasties from my computer! Seriously, the H1N1 epidemic has prompted a media frenzy of misinformation, thank goodness we have the web to set things straight. The World Health Organisation has a frequently updated section at who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/ and a regional SE Asian office that has Thailand specific info at searo.who.int/. Tha … Continued

City Vibes

This is another release on Warp. The rest of this review is actually superfluous because just to mention Warp is to state that this album puts the lizard in the bottle and then smashes the bottle over one’s head whilst shouting “Warp!!!!!” The record label is simply unmatched in the contemporary era. Bibio has produced a wondrous addition to this label with a finely-crafted, diverse album of folk, … Continued

A Retiring Attitude

I recently returned from a short visit to the U.S. During my brief visits back I like to observe the differences between my old home and my new one, just to see if I have made the correct choice of moving here permanently. When I am in Thailand, one of my favourite pastimes is people-watching. I like to count how many men and women who walk by, could be in the super model category (it’s an aesthet … Continued

Cultural Insight

The Chiang Mai Chronicle ends in 1828. Thereafter we hear little of events in the north of Thailand until the 1870s. But they were troubled times with dacoits in the Shan States beyond the Salween and horrific atrocities committed by Chin Haw bandits throughout the lovely and prosperous lands beyond the Mekong and to the north of Luang Prabang, which resulted in many families fleeing to the safer … Continued

This is Thailand

For those of you with any questions regarding Thailand, Thai culture, history, tourism, laws, rules, food, nightlife, sub-cultures, dating; generally anything as long as it is relevant, we have a panel of three experts who will respond to your enquiries. Email: james@chiangmaicitylife.com. 1. I watched a film lately about farang in Thailand – US director I think. Not the staple Thai flick where al … Continued

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Interview with Kanyapak (Dj Aom) Maneejak of Chiang Mai Rak 51

Kanyapak (DJ Aom) Maneejak is one of the founders and spokespersons for Rak Chiang Mai 51 (Love Chiang Mai 2008), a group of Chiang Mai ‘red shirts’ loyal to ex Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The group has gained a certain notoriety over the past year or so for being involved in violent incidents, yet remains popular in Chiang Mai, with a reported 60,000 registered members. Citylife asks Kanya … Continued

The Martial Art of Tai Chi Mistress: Julie Hastings

It was a pitch dark-moon night in Guangxi Province, southern China. Julie Hastings and a Spanish colleague were walking home from the town of Yangshou to their small village on the outskirts when they heard the thumping of footsteps rapidly approaching. The two ladies, Hastings soon to be sixty and her friend in her mid thirties, whirled around to see two men clad in black rushing up to attack. “T … Continued

From Waste to Value

Decorate you kid’s room with newspaper furniture, wear a factory waste handbag on your arm when you go out on a shopping spree, or store your dirty clothes in a laundry basket made by surplus rubber from flip flop production! This is what, ‘Chiang Mai Green Product” is trying to convince you is an excellent idea. And it is hard to disagree with them. Researcher from the Social Research Institute a … Continued

Jin Design Scoop

Our clients often raise an eyebrow or two when they hear that we draw our inspiration from philosopher, social scientist and our hero Abraham Maslow, rather than from famous architects such as Peter Zumthor and their brilliant ilk. “What? Why?” It really is simple: Maslow talks of needs and the prioritising of such needs. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs expounds the theory that we have five levels of … Continued

Shaking off Demons in Hang Dong – with Dr.Dr: the spiritual masseuse

It’s been said more than once, and one would have to agree, that here in little old leisurely Lanna a person might succumb to wasting significant parts of his life talking about variations of curry with strangers or staring into bowls of noodle soup listening to bad actresses bawl on the TV. And so, after another evening of plasma screen disenchantment and soap operatic melancholy, it was decided … Continued

From Mud to Beauty

After a few months of working hard, neglecting sleep and stressing too much, it was time to get out of Chiang Mai for a few days – and naturally, cover myself in mud. The motorbikes, the traffic, the cockroach that lives under my bed, these things were getting to me. And what better way to relax than a trip to the sleepy town of Mae Hong Song to pamper myself at a mud spa I had heard good things a … Continued

More From Citylife

All hands on deck to rebuild Ban Pang Ung village

Fri 5th Sep

The cleanup of residents’ homes and the entire waterway at Ban Pang Ung in Mae Chaem, after the recent flood and landslide, has made progress. Forty households in disaster-prone areas have requested relocation. The Forest Resource Management Office No. 1, Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Irrigation Office, Chiang Mai Department of Public Works and Town … Continued

Tourism declines in Chiang Mai, authorities prepare new campaign

Fri 5th Sep

The number of tourists in Chiang Mai has declined. From April to June 2025, the number of Chinese tourists dropped by over 30 percent, raising serious concerns within the local tourism sector. Phatthanong Na Chiang Mai, Deputy Governor for Asia and South Pacific Marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, stated that approximately 6.7 million tourists visited Chiang Mai in the first six months … Continued

Artistry in bloom at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Fri 5th Sep

As one of the Lanna capital’s most beautiful hotels – with tranquil lawns that front the Mae Ping River, Zen courtyards, and a magnificent teak mansion that once served as the British consulate – Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is the perfect stage for artistry. On 6 and 13 September, music scholars and students from Prem International School will serenade guests at The Verandah at 1921 House. Highligh … Continued

Mandarin ducks, coy fish and Pygmy goats now added to the flock

Wed 3rd Sep

Following the success of the geese at the moat and the swans at PAO’s park, the PAO has now added ten pairs of mandarin ducks to the park. The ducks were donated by Pa Miang Sub-district in Doi Saket. Not only that the Zoo Aquarium has now donated 100 coy fish to the same lake as the mandarin ducks, in hopes of pleasing the public even further.  As to the Pygmy goats also added to the park by the … Continued

Pioneering soy bean research by Chiang Mai University picked up by anti-ageing industry  

Wed 3rd Sep

Regional Science Park North, Chiang Mai University held a press conference to announce the licensing of its soy extract tablet and skin cream to Winona International Co., Ltd. The university also signed an MOU with the company to enhance research and development of health innovations for practical use in industry and society. Assoc. Prof. Supanimit Teekachunhatean, M.D., Ph.D., Head of the Clinica … Continued

Mother seeks justice after son dies in cow-related road accident

Mon 1st Sep

Kalong Sukjui, a 56-year-old woman, is calling for accountability after her 21-year-old son was killed in a car accident involving a cow. The incident occurred when a cow suddenly ran in front of his motorcycle, causing him to fall and be struck by another vehicle. The accident happened on the Chiang Mai – Hang Dong Outer Ring Road 3, opposite the PTT gas station, at around 7.20 pm on August 26, 2 … Continued

90% of 13,698 votes say yes to the geese staying in the moat 

Mon 1st Sep

After a poll which ran for 48 hours saw 13,698 people from all over Chiang Mai and beyond vote on whether or not to keep the ten geese on the moat, following a week long experiment to house the geese moatside while they spent their days eating the overgrown duckweed, 90% said yes. As the city waited for the results of the poll, the geese have been taken away for a health check, vaccination and mic … Continued

Rescue helicopters and personnel descend to help Ban Pang Ung flood victims 

Mon 1st Sep

A flash flood and landslide occurred in Ban Pang Ung in Mae Chaem District, resulting in the deaths is currently seven people. Rescue teams continue to search for two missing 5-year-old boys. The search for the remaining two missing used a backhoe from the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization to excavate the area where the bodies were previously found. The Department of Disaster Preve … Continued

The largest international book fair in Northern Thailand runs from 29th August – 7th September 2025 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport

Sat 30th Aug

Plan for Kids Co., Ltd., a leading publisher and distributor of children’s books and learning resources for families, together with Big Bad Wolf Books, the renowned international book fair organiser with a track record of hosting events across 34 cities in 13 countries, and Central Chiang Mai Airport, proudly present the “International Book Sale Featuring Big Bad Wolf 2025.” Book lovers across Chi … Continued

Monks pulled across raging river to attend funeral of flood victims in Mae Chaem 

Sat 30th Aug

Residents of Pang Oong Village in Mae Chaem District, released images showing images of a recent landslide, carrying earth and uprooted trees, which surged down into the village without warning. It has now been three days since the devastating flash floods and resulting landslides struck the area, claiming six lives. As of today, rescue teams from multiple agencies, together with local villagers a … Continued

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