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Artist: Taken by Trees Album: East of Eden Rating: * * * When an accomplished Swedish composer Victoria Bergsman visits Pakistan for musical inspiration the result is this superbly blended work of folk songs with a Balukistani edge. East of Eden avoids the pitfalls of orientalism by allowing the calm, minimalist rhythms room to breathe and by keeping vocalisation low-key. Whether Bergsman has a tr … Continued

Surfin’ Lessons

I hate banging on about the same old shortcomings but by the time 3G technology arrives in Thailand, climate change might well have rendered mobile phones useless. It’s a pity because mobile internet access is the next great leap forward in communication. With high speed access in the palm of your hand the usefulness of the web broadens considerably; instant weather reports, free skype calls to an … Continued

City Sport

• GOLF Travelling south to Rayong’s Green Valley Golf Club, three players from The Prem Golf Academy’s Team Elite made their debut appearance at the highly-acclaimed national junior golf competition known as ‘The Mercedes Trophy’. Thirteen year old Chayutpol (Smart) Kittirattanapaiboon, was the surprise winner of the Class B2 division to beat over forty other players from around Thailand in his ag … Continued

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01 Informal Northern Thai Group Tuesday, November 10th at 7.30 p.m. – ‘Setting up a Technology and Science Park in Chiang Mai’. A talk and presentation by Martin Venzky-Stalling, Technology Park Advisor. For more information please call 053 117 319. 02 Care for Dogs – Dog of the Month for November – Barry Oh yeah. This is Barry, named after the Walrus-of-Love himself, Mr. Barry White. Ok, so maybe … 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. What happened to the internet, can you call TOT, find out what is going on? I speak for myself and many fr … Continued

Your Say

Your say is an open forum for you the reader to express your opinions. Write to: editor@chiangmaicitylife.com, subject: Your say. Letters can be on any subject and priority will be given to letters under 200 words. Letters may be edited for clarity or conciseness. Name and contact details must be supplied. • Civility Where art Thou? Oh dear Mr. Leong, but did you really need to remind us expats ab … Continued

A Retiring Attitude

One major difference in the Thai and western culture is how each group entertains. I have been to many parties at Thai houses, but very few dinners. Entertaining a dinner guest at a restaurant is the norm. So when a western expat plans a mixed Thai and expat dinner party at home, remember that most Thais won’t have had much experience with this western concept. Here are a few suggestions. Make it … Continued

Keeping Pipe Dreams Alive

It was a brilliant plan. About ten years ago there was a lot of commotion in the village of Ban Sop Sa Nhong Fhan in the Don Kaew district. The village residents were disgruntled because of a massive stench oozing out of a large pig farm with about 500 pigs. Flies, attracted by large heaps of stored, decomposing pig droppings, were pestering the villagers. When it rained, the faeces were flushed d … Continued

Editorial

When I first came up with the idea for the Guardian Issue, I envisaged a slew of articles about those who safeguard those who are vulnerable in our society. I imagined features on a strong caring police force (well, I tried to defy all preconceptions and imagine it that way anyway) who risk life and limb to protect and serve; I visualised stories about compassionate laws upheld by honourable men a … Continued

A Visa-Run in Style

Doing the Mae Sai border run can be a bit of an ordeal – that is if your budget doesn’t allow for planes, your own set of wheels and French crepes for breakfast. Who in all honesty enjoys the packed four hour minibus ride with its labouring air conditioning system, wending round and round those inimical hills to Chiang Rai? Who would in all seriousness bed down with the roaches, risk contracting c … Continued

No Land to Call Home: Burma’s displaced millions

Myawaddy, Burma’s gateway to Thailand, and for many the first milestone on the pathway to a new life. Fleeing from poverty, war and brutal oppression thousands of men, women and children pass through every year, with no idea what lies ahead. At first, the dirt roads bustling with merchants with pedal carts, women of all ages with great loads on their heads and children running around without shoes … Continued

Animal Traffic

The following interview is with an Australian wildlife conservationist based in Thailand who has worked for over ten years in an effort to monitor, minimise and eradicate the illegal trade in endangered species. The illegal trade of wildlife is said to be one of the largest illegal markets in the world, after drugs and arms, worth over ten billion dollars annually. Because of the covert nature of … Continued

Super Art at Look at This

Chiang Mai’s vibrant art scene is to get even more exciting this November with the month-long Superheroes/Supervillains exhibition to be held at Look at This Gallery on Nimmanhaemin Road. “Bringing works from artists from around the world, this exhibition explores the theme of Superheroes and Supervillains as a reflection of the full range of human experience and how culture, in turn, is affected … Continued

Small But Perfectly Formed

Back in the UK, my daily newspaper was called ‘The Guardian’; with a left-of-centre political bias and the size of a sheet of wallpaper, it was also legendary for spelling mistakes and was commonly known as the ‘The Grauniad’. I have been checking Citylife for similar typos but haven’t found that many [Ed. Any, you mean?], though I found that you can make a few interesting anagrams from the word ‘ … Continued

Special Scoop: Jin Design

As a designer and architect, at the mention of a house, my mind flies straight to the bedroom…don’t ask my why. But I associate bedrooms with houses and I spend a lot of my time thinking, feeling, dreaming and fantasising bedrooms! Think about it, after a hard day’s work, your muscles _ brain muscles too – are tense and tight. Wouldn’t you want to have a bedroom that is your ideal sanctuary? You m … Continued

Supply and Demand: A Thai Drug Story

‘Reassuringly potent, longer-lasting, available without prescription,’ might be an advertising slogan for Thailand’s up and coming public enemy number two (after ya ba), crystal methamphetamine, aka ice, or ‘ya aii’ as it’s called here. In small print on the back of each baggie there should be a warning, ‘can cause insomnia, loss of appetite, memory loss, seizure, psychosis and death.’ Having alre … Continued

The Watchman

The armed guards in front of Babylonia’s city walls; the special assigned defence force, the vigils, who protected the inhabitants of ancient Rome; the night watchmen patrolling the dimly lit streets of Europe’s cities in the Middle Ages…guards have been around for a long time. They are the privately employed individuals who are paid to protect people, their property and possessions. This being th … Continued

Pam Brown: DEA Agent

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has had an office in Chiang Mai since 1973 (it also has offices in Udon Thani and Bangkok), when it was set up to monitor the emerging drug situation in northern Thailand and Burma, both of which were heavy producers of opium, which flowed freely through Thailand’s porous 2,200 kilometre northern border with Burma and Laos. Today, the DEA office co … Continued

Special Scoop: The Masterpiece Scenery Hill

This recently built gated community was designed with one thing in mind: to create a harmonious balance between nature and modern convenience, where a family may live safely, healthfully, ensconced not far from the panoramic beauty of the mountains and the hustle and bustle of the city. The Masterpiece intends to be best of its kind in Chiang Mai, with not just unique, quality housing but such an … Continued

Stopping Traffic

In a small Burmese village 35 kilometres outside of Bago, a 14 year old girl called Aye is preparing tea for her family. They have a visitor, a renowned local merchant, who has heard about the family’s bad crops and has a proposal for them. Why not send Aye to Thailand, where she can work as a waitress in a nice restaurant for a couple of years and earn a lot of money for the family while learning … Continued

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Delightful Italian Wine Tasting Evening at Le Crystal Restaurant

Thu 19th Jun

A unique experience designed for wine enthusiasts, proudly hosted by Le Crystal Restaurant in collaboration with MrCRU Wine. Savor eight exquisite Italian wines, perfectly paired with a curated selection of canapés and reception-style dishes. Treat yourself to a memorable night of Italian sophistication and taste on 28 June 2025, 6 pm.- 9 pm. For more information: https://lecrystalrestaurant.com/p … Continued

Big dredging efforts have begun along 41km of the Ping River

Thu 19th Jun

The army is working with the governor’s office to inspect and increase the capacity of the Ping River ahead of any further rains this season. Officials inspected 41 kms of the Ping River recently and say that they will dredge the entire length in the upcoming months to reduce overflow and flooding later this year. The dredging will start upstream in Mae Taeng District and continue downstream all t … Continued

Chiang Mai’s annual City Spirit Renewal Ceremony held today 

Thu 19th Jun

Governor of Chiang Mai ‘or at Pongsitthithavorn joined a number of dignitaries and citizens earlier today at Three Kings Monument to lead the annual Sueb Chata Muang (City Spirit Renewal) ceremony for the year 2025. The event was held to bless and extend the city’s spiritual lifespan, bring prosperity and happiness to its people, preserving an ancient tradition passed down through generations. The … Continued

Pigeon vendors ignore authorities and continue to feed pigeons at Tha Pae Gate

Thu 19th Jun

In spite of their 2,000 baht per head fine last week when 11 people making a living off Tha Pae Road’s pigeons were fined for illegally selling animal feed and charging for photography with pigeons, they have all since returned. Many people living in the area have complained yet again to authorities that the thousands of pigeons which regularly congregate by Tha Pae Gate are leaving ugly and dange … Continued

Sukjai by Pata Obasan สืบสานตำนานอาหารมังสวิรัติ ในแบบที่คงคุณค่าวัตถุดิบตามธรรมชาติไว้ได้อย่างสมบูรณ์

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TAT Launches Grand “Caravan Following the Legends of 17 Northern Provinces”

Tue 17th Jun

Showcasing the potential of Northern Thailand tourism through legendary tales and “Grand Moments,” the campaign, which has been heavily promoted to Chinese media and tour agents, aims to attract a very grand future number of 26.5 million visitors to the region and generate at least 174 billion baht in tourism revenue. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), led by Somchai Chompoonoi, Executive Di … Continued

Anantara Chiang Mai and the Legendary Michelin-Plated Jia Tong Heng Present Whispers of the East Afternoon Tea

Sun 15th Jun

A Storied Collaboration: Anantara Chiang Mai and the Legendary Michelin-Plated Jia Tong Heng Present Whispers of the East Afternoon Tea This season, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort invites guests on a journey through taste, time, and tradition with the launch of Whispers of the East — a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea collaboration between Executive Chef Natruthai Petsuwan and third-generation Chef Pongsak … Continued

Revival of Chiang Mai’s Philosophy Club 

Fri 13th Jun

Earlier this week, a group of philosophy enthusiasts gathered at Hideaway Café for a meeting of the Philosophy Club, under the Socrates discussion group on Meetup.com. The purpose of the event was to discuss the future direction of the group and how to best organise philosophy-based meetups moving forward. More than 12 people from different parts of the world joined the event to express their pass … Continued

Dept. of Livestock Australia holds master butcher training programme

Fri 13th Jun

Department of Livestock Development, through the Chiang Mai Livestock Product Research and Development Center, under the Division of Livestock Products, held the second session of the “Master Butcher Training Programme: Enhancing Butchery, Processing, and Marketing of Beef and Beef Products Domestically and Internationally” for the northern region. This program is part of a Thai–Australian beef co … Continued

Fake priest gang being sued by 50 victims

Fri 13th Jun

More than 50 victims have filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau accusing a gang—led by a man posing as a priest—of falsely promising legal employment in South Korea. The scam left them 63,000 baht out of pocket. The victims, from Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, submitted evidence to the police, revealing that the so-called priest acted as an illegal broker through online … Continued

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