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Doi Suthep in Crisis

August 2006       You can see it from every vantage point in Chiang Mai’s Ping River basin, the sun sets somewhere beyond its ruffle of peaks to the west, it leaks dozens of waterfalls and streams which gurgle down to the thirsty valleys below and the people of Lanna look towards the glittering golden pagoda, which appears to be at its summit, as one of the most sacred sights in the … Continued

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[right][/right] There is judo practice at Chiang Mai University on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. All are welcome. Contact Nigel 081 926 4210 [right][/right] August Little Man Winner For more information contact www.theroyalleague.com PTIS International School (formerly Prem) and their Three Generation Golf Academy Six hundred of golf’s top young players head … Continued

Community Services

01 The Informal Northern Thai Group Tuesday 14th September: Hunting Northern Thailand’s Snakes on a Motorbike A talk and presentation by Sjon Hauser. For more information please call 053 117 319. 02 Care for Dogs – Dog of the Month – Penny “Hi, I’m Penny! I’m a real sweetheart!” This little lap dog is so pretty and adorable! She desperately needs some tender loving care but if nothing else, a litt … Continued

City Talk

A Retiring Attitude

An expat friend came to me the other day telling me about a problem he had at an immigration check point. “Everything was in order”, he said. “I was polite and did nothing wrong. But the immigration officer wouldn’t give me my visa and ended up throwing my passport at me. Those people are just idiots.” Well, after questioning my friend a little further, I found that there was a little bit more to … Continued

City Vibes

Artist: The Chemical Brothers Album: Further Rating: It’s somewhat of a surprise that the Chemical Brothers are still churning out albums at the end of the decade. The ‘genre’ they were instrumental in creating; ‘Big Beat’ was a short-lived distraction, favoured by Freshers high on E-numbers and 50 pence double voddies. I was never convinced, but many were, and the band sold a feast-full of record … Continued

Chiang Mai on the WWW

http://www.ayatana-resort.com The Ayatana Resort is a contemporary Lanna-style resort situated in a small, shaded hamlet in the foothills of Doi Suthep. Surrounded by the area’s beautiful foliage, amidst the quiet soi and slow pace of life, Ayatana is the perfect sleep or anyone in need of luxury and convenience far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Their new website, that Citylife is p … Continued

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• Whistling Dixie I recently read in the Bangkok Post that the ‘QuietBangkokGroup’ (www.quietbangkok.org) had started a campaign titled ‘Whistle Free Zone.’ This was to make people aware of noise in Bangkok, especially whistles blown by security staff at hotels, condominiums and office blocks. This campaign has been so successful that management at many of these places has provided their guards wi … 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. Today I saw a creature in the garden, which is similar to what English people call a ‘wire worm’. That is, … Continued

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Interview with The Lord Mayor Tassanai Buranupakorn

Citylife: What have you achieved since you took office in December last year? Tassanai: My three main policies are to improve quality of life, to rejuvenate as well as preserve Lanna culture, as well as to fix old issues which require attention. The municipal area of 40 square kilometres has 150,000 registered residents, though at any given time I suspect we have more than 300,000 in the city. We … Continued

The Life of a Modern Dog

They came down one by one: guitar, drums, vocals. Meandering through the lobby and plonking themselves down on the sofa opposite us, the ‘fathers of Thai indie/alternative rock’, aka, Modern Dog, in turns, revealed how life plays out as a Thai rock star. The band have sold more than two million copies of their five studio albums, and have had scores of number one singles, including three from thei … Continued

The Life of Wine

Dom Perignon (Circa 1638-1715) was the first of the Benedictine Order to experiment with cork as closure for bottles of sparkling wine (later to be known as Champagne). Before then hardwood stoppers were used to seal large open neck vases and casks as a crude method of wine preservation. For years now the wine industry has been debating over the ultimate closure for wine. The traditional closure, … Continued

Country 1 Punk 0

N N Nah (2 3); N N Nah (2 3); N N Nah, N N Nah, Na N Nah (2 3)… “Turn it down!” a voice shouted behind me. Not Mrs. D, whose musical taste ends at 1963, but from Daughter #2. A teenager. A young person. Surely she understands the importance of playing AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” with the volume turned up to 11? Could just be retribution for my incorrect naming of one of the recent teen sensations to … Continued

Editorial

If music be the food of love then my heart must be pretty anorexic. In spite of the belief that music is a universal language, I fear I haven’t even mastered its alphabet, let alone learnt how to speak or understand it. I emote better with Cervantes’ quote that he who sings scares away his woes, after all I have managed to empty out karaoke rooms with a few opening notes…though I doubt Cervantes … Continued

Tii Naa

Phi Phi After the Storm

Many of my friends in Chiang Mai told me to be wary of visiting Phi Phi Island. It was over crowded, they said. Far too developed, they complained, the consensus was that it was not what it used to be. I can empathise; but as a first time visitor to South East Asia’s beaches and islands, all I saw was utter beauty. You may be spoilt for choices in Thailand, but when you come from cold Toronto, sit … Continued

Expat Power: coming to the aid of Chiang Mai’s elephants

Many readers may have heard of the 200 Club. A group of energetic retired expats got together a few years back to organise a slew of fun and interesting activities – Citylife Garden Fair, weekend getaways, raffles nights, dances and parties – to raise funds to support a handful of selected charities and causes. The latest cause for the 200 Club is to support the formation of a non-profit elephant … Continued

The Taste of Uncertainty: what’s hiding behind MSG

The ‘tom kha gai’ is irresistible, the ‘pad kapow moo’ has a real kick and the ‘khao soy’ is perfection – perhaps deceptively so. Almost instantly, a bland plate of rice, vegetables and leftover meat can become a culinary masterpiece with a little white pinch. That’s how monosodium glutamate is used to transform a meal, and countless cooks in Thailand have grown to depend on its culinary magic. Mo … Continued

Northgate

Success is a vital word for any entrepreneur, though in Chiang Mai it is a rare occurrence when a business, a new idea, manages to become the bubble that doesn’t get burst. Pubs, restaurants, bookshops, tailors, tinkers and toilet seat makers often go out of business as fast than they went into business, giving our city streets of brightly coloured shophouses with their neon signs and slogans, a k … Continued

The Music Scene

Thesis: The Music is Shit “Music, music, music… is SHIT!” shouts the Pre-Madchester band New Fast Automatic Daffodil’s lead singer on their second single from the, unsurprisingly, Music is Shit EP. It was 1989 and the dire UK music scene was thankfully on the cusp of an(other) enlightenment, having ejaculated itself from the fetid mire of all that tacky pop that now defines the deplorable decade … Continued

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Northern Tourism Federation Launches “Kad MICE” to Strengthen MICE Industry in Northern Economic Corridor (NEC)

Sat 12th Jul

The Northern Tourism Federation of Chiang Mai, led by its President Ms. Warunee Kammeru, has partnered with key stakeholders in the private sector to host a hands-on seminar titled “MICE Pathways in the Northern Economic Corridor (NEC)” under the “Kad MICE” project. The initiative aims to enhance marketing and sales opportunities for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) indust … Continued

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel Nominated for TTG Travel Awards 2025

Thu 10th Jul

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel is honored to announce its nomination for the prestigious TTG Travel Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the hotel’s unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality, business services, and event management. The hotel has been nominated in the following categories: Best Business Hotel – Thailand Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel – Thailand Supporters are invite … Continued

Two random spot checks reveal safe arsenic levels in Mae Ai District 

Wed 9th Jul

Following media reports of arsenic levels exceeding safety standards in two children, aged 6 and 2, in Mae Ai District, due to regular consumption of fish from the Kok River, a source cited unusually high levels of arsenic in their bodies, raising public concern. On 8 July 2025, Dr. Kittiphan Chalom, Assistant Public Health Doctor of Chiang Mai Province, held a press conference addressing the issu … Continued

Rental bikes collecting dust waiting for tourists 

Wed 9th Jul

Chiang Mai’s tourism industry is currently facing a significant downturn. The decline in foreign visitors has affected various sectors, particularly car and motorcycle rental services. Reports indicate that vehicle rentals have dropped by more than 70%, forcing some operators to temporarily shut down due to unsustainable operating costs. One clear sign of the downturn is on Moon Muang Road near th … Continued

Eyesore blue streetlights promptly removed following public outcry 

Wed 9th Jul

The project to upgrade lighting poles along Highway No. 2025 (Atsadathon Road) has come under public criticism due to the design of the poles. Many have commented that the sculptures look outdated, with colors and patterns that are neither modern nor representative of the Lanna identity. Additionally, some of which are installed in the middle of pedestrian walkways. Following a wave of public conc … Continued

Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office warns of a handful of monkeypox cases

Mon 7th Jul

The Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office is closely monitoring a new situation where monkeypox had been found in the province. Officials are providing information to the public to help with self-monitoring and prevention. They empathise that monkeypox is only serious for those with weakened immune system and that the public should not be alarmed, merely informed.  Dr. Waranyu Jamnongprasartp … Continued

Akha Heritage museum by Akhas and for everyone in Chiang Rai

Sun 6th Jul

https://youtu.be/bP6ugEZxesE   Vorreiter founded the Akha Oral Tradition School, two years ago, as Cultural Crossroads Asia’s first outreach project in an ethnic village.  Every week six master Akha musicians share their knowledge of songs, stories, musical instruments, and instrumental craftsmanship with a class of twenty-two Akha students.   Akha Oral Tradition School https://culturalcrossr … Continued

Serow sighting signals healthy ecosystem on Doi Luang Chiang Dao

Fri 4th Jul

The Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Dao District, has released a video showing a young serow foraging near the cliff edge on the summit of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. The footage was captured by a patrol team during a routine quality patrol this morning. Such sightings are rare, as serows are extremely cautious and elusive animals. Pornnarin Khumthong, head of the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, … Continued

Four Rottweilers found shot and abandoned 

Thu 3rd Jul

On 28th June, a Buddhist monk, Phrakru Aod of Wat Chedi Luang, along with an animal welfare volunteer from the ARK Foundation rescued four abandoned Rottweilers found in the forest in the Mae Kam Pong village. The dogs were found in rain-soaked, starving condition and some of which suffered from deep wounds and severely maggot infections that required urgent medical treatment. The rescue team fed … Continued

Hylife Group launches two international innovation platforms

Thu 3rd Jul

Hylife Group launches two international innovation platforms “Hylife Hackathon 2025” and “Hylife Innovation Excellence Awards 2025” to drive Chiang Mai towards becoming a city of innovation, offering over seven million baht in prizes and investment opportunities. Hylife Group officially launches two major international innovation competitions of the year: “Hylife Hackathon 2025” and “Hylife Innova … Continued

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