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8th-16th May ‘BEFORE 30’ @ Rachamankha Hotel 087 817 2734, zoodteaw@yahoo.com Come see a Lanna contemporary arts collaborative show and exhibition with music, dance and painting from three new wave artists. The exhibition will run from 8.30 a.m. – 9.30 p.m. (free admission) while the collaborative performance will only be on Saturday 8th May from 6 p.m. onwards. Tickets are 700 baht (for a seat) a … Continued

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  If like most folk up north residing betwixt this wall of mountains you occasionally pine for the beach, you’ll be happy to know you no longer have to waste cash flying to over-priced islands: there’s now a ‘perfect’ beach in Chiang Mai, where even the most intrepid pseudo-hippy has not yet juggled with fire. When sitting at Hua Had at night it’s not so far from the real thing at all. With i … Continued

The Dawn of the Dude

I’ve always found it funny that adding the word ‘time’ to another word suddenly imparts the latter with an inflated sense of importance. At least, this is what pop culture would have us believe. For instance, when Mike Myers declared “party time!” in the movie ‘Wayne’s World’, getting wasted and listening to heavy metal was instantly transformed into a meaningful endeavour. And the Fantastic Four’ … Continued

City Vibes

Artist: Autechre Album: Oversteps Rating: Oversteps is yet another fine output from a Sheffield-based imprint (Warp) whose ever-reliable releases make reviewing them superfluous. I only do so here to draw attention to this incredible label and its army of talented signings. Autechre are one such division, blasting out the barracks for nigh on two decades. Musically, they drift on minimalist synths … Continued

City Sport

[right][/right] Chiang Mai Cricket Sixes A fantastic display of cricket once again saw the UN Irish Pub Gang Green almost victorious at the Cricket Sixes this year in Chiang Mai, easily reaching the semi-finals of the cup, the only local team to do so. Unfortunately they were licked by the Lik Lik Wombats who went on to lose the cup to the Bangladeshi Cricketeers. A sea of green supporters showed … Continued

Community Service

• Care for Dogs – Dog of the Month for May – Ernie Ernie is a very gentle, loving boy who desperately wants someone to love who is all his own. Ernie would make any family a wonderful, loyal companion though would be better suited to a family with female dogs only. He is a healthy sterilised 2-3 year old male and is ready to go! Contact Care for Dogs, English (084 752 5255) Thai (086 913 8701) or … Continued

A Retiring Attitude

Not long ago I read letters in the ‘Your Say’ section of Chiang Mai Citylife from several readers bemoaning the fact that they have not been able to find Thai people to have intelligent conversations with about any subject more interesting than what they have eaten lately. It is a common complaint. I wondered about this since I have no problem having fulfilling conversations with my Thai friends, … Continued

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[right]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[/right] • Where are the Biblical Rains? I have heard parts of Bangkok and Pattaya being … Continued

This is Thailand

[right]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.[/right] 1. I’m afraid my relationship with my wife has ended. I suspect she is cheating on me as she m … Continued

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With temperatures hot and tempers high, what to do but swelter and simmer or, better yet, escape? Like many Thai people, I always wanted to explore the world far far away from home and in the first three decades of my life I did just that. I traversed the Bandiagara cliffs of Mali’s Dogon country, dog sledded across Canada’s Algonquin park, skied the Swiss alps, galloped astride pummeled saddles a … Continued

The One and Only ‘Chiang Mai Gym’

As I sat with a couple of chums enjoying a dish of exotic cigarettes freshly shipped in from Mae Sai, washed down with an amusing little vintage from the cellars of Chateau Chang, the conversation turned to the ugly subject of exercise. I was astonished to learn that a staggering 66 percent of us had actually paid to go to a place called a ‘fitness centre’ with a view to lifting heavy things and m … Continued

Special Scoop: Chiang Mai Ballet Academy

An Odd Bet of the Nags

Imagine Royal Ascot as the lavish, unashamedly effete father of the family, the Grand National as the eccentric, mercurial uncle, and maybe the Kentucky Derby would be the boorish capitalist cousin who has more money than sense . . . If this were a horse racing family then the weekly Chiang Mai Horse Race would have to be the bastard son, disowned youngest brother, sequestered in Asia and given a … Continued

CNX-TREME

‘STUNT’ RIDING Each evening at dusk along a small tarmac road not far from the 700 Year Stadium a group of teenagers do things to their little Kawasaki Multi-Supersport bikes you’d never believe. The extreme sport is called ‘stunt’ riding, a sport that has become increasingly popular in Thailand. There are three teams in Chiang Mai at the moment that practise at the Irrigation Canal Road spot as w … Continued

Bollywood Ending

If you love the fiery tang of vindaloo, the earthiness of butter chicken and the fragrant warmth of a good naan bread, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted to Chiang Mai’s newest Indian restaurant, Spicy Bollywood. Set smack in the heart of town, opposite (fittingly) Spicy nightclub, this little gem serves up arguably the best and most authentic Indian cuisine in the city. Owners Vicky and … Continued

The Datai Experience: lush jungles of Langkawi

In hindsight we probably didn’t have to scream at the driver until he screeched to a halt so that we could scramble out of the car on our way from the airport, to take pictures of a family of dusky leaf monkeys leisurely nit-picking by the roadside. But as we wended our way through the centuries-old virgin jungle of north western Langkawi, one of the world’s oldest rainforests, towards our hotel, … Continued

Courting Kings

“Kinky!” enthused one of my friends when I told her I’d be sleeping with king cobras. I hadn’t thought of it in quite those terms but I had to admit – the concept of spending the night in Ban Khok Sang Nga did have a freakishly Freudian element to it. I’d stumbled across the name of this remote Isaan village (population 641) on the net: According to a handful of web reviews – mostly regurgitated – … Continued

‘To Be or Not To Be?’ LOL

The first time I saw Boy George of Culture Club singing ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?’ (Top of the Pops, 1982, for those that are interested), I thought he was a girl. My taste in women has always been a bit strange (ducks to avoid a left hook from Mrs. D). Culture shock ensued the next day when I found out that he was a bloke. To someone whose ordinariness is the rock on which his boringness cl … Continued

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Truck crash leaves one dead, power infrastructure severely damaged

Wed 10th Sep

A pickup truck lost control and crashed into high-voltage power poles on Nong Ho Road in Chang Phueak, resulting in 52 power poles collapse in a row. Among them, 24 poles carried 115 kilovolts. The damage extended over approximately one kilometer, affecting around 20 houses. Fortunately, no residents in the area were injured. However, both passengers in the pickup truck were seriously injured. Res … Continued

Flash flood hit Mae Rim

Wed 10th Sep

Heavy rainfall in Mae Rim caused flash floods from the highlands of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to overflow onto Chotana Road in front of the Pack Squadron. The poor drainage systems led to traffic congestion, and several vehicles had engine damage while driving through floodwaters. As of 11 am, water levels have dropped. However, further rainfall could lead to flash flooding. In response, Don Ka … Continued

Car crash brings down power lines, injures two

Tue 9th Sep

A pickup truck accident occurred when it lost control and crashed into a roadside electric pole in front of Him Kong Restaurant on Nong Ho Road in Chang Phueak, causing over 10 large high-voltage power poles to collapse across nearly one kilometer. The fallen poles damaged nearby houses and shops and blocked traffic. A fire also broke out at Him Kong Restaurant shortly after the crash. Two men, bo … Continued

Infinity Star Language School Opens New Branch at Kad Farang, Hang Dong

Tue 9th Sep

Infinity Star Language School is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest branch on the 2nd floor of the Kad Farang Village in Hang Dong, located inside the Rimping Supermarket building. The school is dedicated to helping students of all ages build strong language foundations for a brighter future. Approved by the Ministry of Education, Infinity Star Language School is led by School Direc … Continued

Shops stocking up in anticipation of impending half-half policy 

Tue 9th Sep

Retail shops across Chiang Mai are beginning to stock up on more goods, especially household items and daily necessities in anticipation of the upcoming “Half-Half” co-payment scheme, prepared to launch this October under Anutin’s government. Vendors at Siriwattana Market expressed hope that the program will roll out as soon as possible, noting that it provides benefits for both local businesses a … Continued

Miss International Queen 2025 officially kicks off in Chiang Mai

Tue 9th Sep

The Miss International Queen 2025 competition has officially launched in Chiang Mai, reinforcing Thailand’s status as a premier cultural tourism destination and enhancing the country’s soft power on the global stage. This year, 23 stunning contestants from 23 nations received a heartfelt Lanna-style welcome as they embark on a series of pre-pageant activities designed to immerse them in Thailand’s … Continued

New Chiang Mai Governor seeks blessings for a good start

Tue 9th Sep

Thotsapol Phueanudom, the newly appointed 42nd Governor of Chiang Mai Province, and his wife paid their respects to sacred objects inside the Chiang Mai Provincial Hall to seek blessings for good fortune. The worship began at the Singh Monument, regarded as the city’s lion, and continued to the Chiang Mai Provincial Government Center, where they paid homage to the royal monument of King Chulalongk … Continued

Nurse daughter joins pilot father in first flight as a volunteer Sky Doctor 

Tue 9th Sep

Lt. Col. Yongyuth Sawangthong, commander of the Pha Muang Task Force, and his daughter, Thachaphan “Khaimook” Sawangthong, a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Nakhon Ping Hospital, proudly serve together as part of the Thai Sky Doctor team. On her very first mission, Thachaphan joined her father who piloted the helicopter to safely transport a patient by air. Working side by side, they … Continued

Maejo University develops eco-friendly artificial stones for sustainable landscaping

Mon 8th Sep

Maejo University has developed an innovative and eco-friendly artificial stone made from recycled materials to replace natural stone in landscaping. The Faculty of Architecture at Maejo University, in collaboration with architecture students and interested parties, has developed lightweight and environmentally friendly artificial stones made from recycled materials, including fabric scraps, foam, … Continued

Many Buddhists complain about lazy monks who won’t walk to receive alms

Mon 8th Sep

In the early morning at Chiang Mai Gate Market, Buddhist monks can be seen standing and waiting for people to offer them food, instead of walking on alms rounds as is customary. Each monk remains in place until his alms bowl is full, then transfers the food into a bag and continues standing until late. Local residents reported that monks have been collecting alms at Chiang Mai Gate Market for many … Continued

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