City Sport

• CHIANG MAI FC CMFC played the first home game against Samutprakan Custom United FC. They scored in the 78th minute of the game to win 1-0. In their second away game, they played with Gulf Saraburi FC. CMFC were down 0-1 until Panuwat equalised in the 93rd minute. Fixtures for April 2nd April – Chiang Mai FC VS Air Force United 6th April – Chainat FC VS Chiang Mai FC (Away) 10th April – Chiang Ma … Continued

Community Services

• Informal Northern Thai Group 19th April: Tom / Trans / Thai – Writing Self Across Thai and Thai American Trans-Masculinities. Please visit http://jaiarunravine.wordpress.com/tomtransthai/ or eucalyptusraven@gmail.com for more information. • Care for Dogs Nabooki came to Care for Dogs with her brother (since adopted). They had both been horribly abused and were on death’s door from starvation. Sh … Continued

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Clients’ Spot

What’s Happening

• ARTS & EXHIBITIONS Now – 31st May FLORESSENCE EXHIBITION AND BOOK LAUNCH @ Tamarind Village Chiang Mai 053 418 896-9 Tamarind Village presents ‘FlorESSENCE,’ art of modern floral design by Thailand’s preeminent floral artist, Sakul Intaku. The exhibition displays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and also features a series of striking photographs. Now – 30th April ABSTRACT FOR ACCESS The Art Gallery Fa … Continued

North by North Worst

I would like to start with a limerick. There was a young lady called Laurel, Who was asked to perform something oral, She said with a sneer, And a slight look of fear, Now that would be very immoral. Several prior versions were unsuitable for publication but the point is that what is acceptable to some will be unacceptable to others. Mrs. D’s view of the world is black and white; it’s either right … Continued

City Women

Scantastic From the moment those two lines appeared on the test and confirmed that I was pregnant, my life became a blur of sickness, hormones, excitement, trepidation and countless trips to the hospital. Here I am nine months later excitedly waiting for what will no doubt be the most painful day of my life! Pregnancy has certainly opened up new experiences. My stomach has been poked, prodded, exa … Continued

City Talk

Morality Crisis

In the name of morality the medieval Christians created ‘the rack’, modern America freed Iraq and Thailand consistently teaches its citizens ‘goodness’ via government ministries whose ancillary operation is to search for and censor forms of ‘badness’. The aegis of morality has enlightened us and to some extent helped free us of tyranny, though conversely, it has been/is used as a tool of repressio … Continued

Special Scoop: Varee Chiangmai School

Stream of Lanna Wisdom

Rickety Lanna style wooden houses, bamboo shacks and an open-air Buddhist hall surround a shady courtyard which comprises the Lanna Wisdom School run by Chatchawan Thongdeelert. Chatchawan spent his early years working for the government, attempting to teach rural villagers the necessity of change and incorporation of modern technology. “I would tell them to use chemical fertilisers and to stop re … Continued

Special Scoop: Bura Lumpai Resort

Getting Out of Dodge

Within shouting distance of town, this wonderful little spot is a great place to cool off during the hot season (though as we type this it is 16 biting degrees!). Overhanging cliffs, the slightly dodgy waters of Doi Suthep trickling downstream – lovely to look at, but best to avoid frolicking in – slabs of cool rocks to spread a picnic over, large trees offering shade, and a variety of nature trai … Continued

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City Vibes

Artist: James Blake Album: James Blake Rating: On his eponymous debut long player Dubstep producer James Blake presents us with 2011’s most gorgeous track. ‘Limit to Your Love’ is a touching contemporary ballad of pianos and vocals that also allows the trademark Dubstep bass to shine, and with plenty of silence the song proves that the silent spaces in music are equally as important as the music i … Continued

Chiang Mai on the WWW

www.buckinghamtvlifts.com www.buckinghamtvlifts.com Buckingham Design manufactures motorised TV lifts within customised cabinet furniture, using the latest in engineering and design principles to ensure that each production is of the utmost highest quality. Buckingham Design TV lifts have been installed in numerous high-class hotels, including the suite rooms in the heritage wing of the famous Taj … Continued

Your Say

• Crashing On the 27th January 2011 I was struck down from behind whilst riding my bicycle in the second lane headed east on the Irrigation Canal Road between Doi Suthep and Suthep Road. At 1:15 p.m. I was struck from behind by a young girl riding her motorcycle at high speed, I believe she was returning to her work colleagues with many bags of food on her handlebars. The impact was heavy and both … Continued

Citylife In-house

The Life of Wine

Wine should never be scary Dear reader, it appears I have some rather large flip-flops to fill taking over this column and would like to use the opportunity to thank Jon Hyams for his accessible and extremely informative pieces on what are frankly huge subjects in the wine world – such as Champagne vs. sparkling wines and the continuously contentious subject of why so many wine producers hang on t … Continued

The Best of Both Worlds

Motorcycle accidents kill over 12,500 people each year in Thailand. That’s equivalent to the 9/11 death toll every other month. Many travellers renting motorbikes assume that ‘includes insurance’ means fully comprehensive insurance. Incorrect! The standard (basic) insurance policy pays for minimal hospital treatment, and if your accident results in death, the insurer will typically pay 10,000 baht … Continued

Out in the city

Following the sorry debacle that met the last attempt to have a Gay Pride Parade in Chiang Mai, it would appear that local interest in such an event is minimal. However, appearances are deceptive. The less commercial, less in your face, face of the Chiang Mai gay scene, is a magnet for many tourists, expats and locals who prefer to take their pleasures more discreetly. There is a plethora of bars, … Continued