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01 Rosilda Clark, 24,  Traveller, British I love spinning, mainly because of how intense it is. It’s kind of a love/hate relationship because you have someone barking at you to go harder, but it’s so rewarding at the end. .   02  Anupong Sangmeneekam,  22, Student, Thai My best activity is riding motocross into the jungle with my father. I love it not only because I love riding but also becau … Continued

Everybody’s Bees-ness

“Once the bees have left the earth, man will have four years left on the planet.” According to an April 2013 article in Al Jazeera, this chilling statement was made by none other than Albert Einstein, near the end of his Nobel Prize winning life. While some have questioned the source of this now famous quotation, the message itself is bona fide: the disappearence of bees spells catastrophe for man … Continued

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Kreng jai. This ubiquitous verb is uniquely Thai, though its sentiments (in spite of Thailand’s claim to it), are universal. The word itself can be interpreted into many layers of meaning, but roughly it is expressed as a kind of self-conscious awareness of others, a sense of consideration, manners, fear of imposition or respect. Better writers than me have tried and failed to succinctly define it … Continued

Timeless Luang Prabang

The first time I visited Luang Prabang, I hitched my way down the Mekong on a rice barge. It was 1993. My boyfriend and I had no idea where we were going, but we knew it would be an adventure. We played cards with boatmen on the barge’s roof, occasionally waving at people on the banks from the rare villages we cruised past. We spent a night at some illegal logging camp being wined and dined by a g … Continued

Ten Hours of Eternity

My morning begins with a brisk walk to Wat Ched Yod.   Most people have no idea how to get to my house, and I have no idea how to give directions in Thai, so Wat Ched Yod is a pleasant compromise. The sun hangs slack in the sky as if just waking, casting golden light on a monk seated on a guardrail. About one hundred yards past him stands King Tilokarat’s Madha Chedi, the stucco statues stare fore … Continued

Design Ideas

Marisa Marchitelli For the past year I’ve been working on Handmade Chiangmai as the project’s creative director. Searching for a wide-ranging showcase of the richness and variety of craftsmanship in Chiang Mai, I’ve visited makers and designers working in different mediums with an array of techniques. These are some products I love. To see more visit www.handmade-chiangmai.com. For more informatio … Continued

City Buzz

Citylife has settled comfortably into our lovely new neighbourhood just east of the Ping.  A bit of exploring the tree-lined soi that surround our office has revealed a variety of prime lunch spots, and we’ve all got new favourites. Here’s a few we think you might enjoy… “When your eye is in pain, you need to gaze upon the tree. Why?” This is the rather enigmatic slogan for this eccentric little … Continued

Welcome to the Thai-light Zone

Some are creepy, others fascinating; some are inspiring, and some are downright horrifying…but one thing is for sure, Thailand’s history is filled with some very unique individuals and some very bizarre situations. Here, we introduce you to just a few of them. Harn Raksajit, the mad monk So there was this guy named Harn Raksajit, or Nain Ae amongst friends. As a novice monk in 1995, he was arreste … Continued

Grassroots Shoot for the Stars

All in a Day’s Work Songsri ‘Oy’ Ruankaew is a busy but contented lady. At 39, she has a fledging business, multiple places of work, an adopted 12-year-old son, a car, a motorbike, and best of all, no debt. Life never handed her any of these things. Born to one of the poorest farming families in a farming village in Mae Rim, Oy learnt early in life that if she wanted something, it was up to her to … Continued

Destination Fitness: Chiang Mai’s Coolest Workouts Revealed

We’ve all heard it before, the benefits of working out: more energy, better endurance, reduced stress and anxiety levels, better overall health and, of course, the chance to look better naked! Chiang Mai’s sticky heat and crazy traffic make it tough to run or cycle much inside the city (and plus, that stuff can get a little boring on the best of days), so, I set out on a mission to find out what e … Continued

City 7: Vegetarian Restaurants

Who needs meat? Chiang Mai is a prime destination for vegetarian goodness. Here are seven of our favourite veg-eateries, listed in no particular order. Enjoy! 1. Brown Rice Organic Bistro Now in a new open-air space in the middle of the Old City, Brown Rice Organic Bistro is a lovely place to linger over healthy juices (G.O.D. – featuring chlorophyll, honey and coconut water – is the perfect refre … Continued

Music Box

Femi Kuti – No Place for My Dream As the son of Africa’s greatest music legend, Femi Kuti has spent the years since father Fela’s death proving he’s every bit as much of an artist and international star in his own right. While his live show maintains the high energy, big band Afrobeat sound of his father’s groups, his albums have included dalliances into hip-hop, electronica and free-jazz. No Plac … Continued

Your Say

This 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 but priority will be given to letters under 200 words. Letters may be edited for clarity or conciseness. Name and contact details must be supplied. • Controversy, or Something Like It  As a former female expat who lived and taught English in … Continued

The Life of Wine

While I was trying to come up with a suitable subject for the column this month, I turned to a chum and asked whether there were any questions he’d ever wanted to ask about wine, but had always been too lazy to Google. He came back, quick-as-a-flash, with: “Yeah, corks. What are they about?” An excellent topic for discussion, and far better than the pros and cons of the champagne enema, a subject … Continued

What’s Happening?

Now – 12th June LIFE AMIDST THE RUBBISH @ Pongnoi Community Art Space www.jeffsjournalism.com This photography exhibit by Jeffrey Warner provides a chronological, hour-by-hour window into the daily life of Burmese refugees living on a rubbish dump located on the outskirts of Mae Sot, Thailand. 7th – 27th June THE 3RD BANGKOK TRIENNALE INTERNATIONAL PRINT & DRAWING EXHIBITION @ CMU Art Museum T … Continued

This is Thailand

For those of you with questions regarding Thailand, Thai culture, history, tourism, laws, rules, food, nightlife, subcultures, dating; generally anything as long as it is relevant, we have a panel of experts ready to respond to all your enquiries. Email: hilary@chiangmaicitylife.com 1. I’m kind of broke this month, but I can’t think of a weekend without going out. Where can I have a good time with … Continued

Clients’s Spot

Born to be wild? Get fast and furious without risking your life at Chiang Mai Speedkart, where you can hop into a high-powered professional grade go-kart with a 270 cc engine that will reach speeds of 80 to 90 kilometres per hour. Chiang Mai’s most exciting new adrenaline rush is located on 11 rai of land just off Canal Road, near Royal Park Rajapruek. Here, a 700 metre track is your open road, wi … Continued

Love or Something Like It

I still recall one of the first times I felt genuinely afraid for my safety while travelling. I was in Kuala Lumpur, and a few friends and I were waiting to catch a night bus to Thailand. I excused myself to run to a drugstore I had seen a few blocks away. As I walked, I became acutely aware of the stares I was getting, particularly from a group of men I’d need to pass on my way, and felt afraid. … Continued

Chiang Mai Then and Now

Citylife’s photo editor, Boontawee Russameenin, started working at Citylife in 2000. He left for a few years to go to Australia to gain his diploma degree in photography, then came back to us. He then left again for six months when he had a family emergency, but like a boomerang, he came bouncing back. This time he insists that he is leaving for good, off to become a freelance photographer and spr … Continued

More From Citylife

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

Three victims get money back following cyber scam 

Sun 7th Sep

Pol Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan, Commissioner of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), presented refund checks totaling 424,168 baht to three victims of call centre scams. In the first case, a victim was lured through a Facebook page offering free tea and invited to a Line group promising rewards for money transfers. Police arrested a suspect in Chiang Mai and froze 194,480 baht of the … Continued

Concert in Bangkok raises money for northern forest project

Sun 7th Sep

Thailand Cultural Centre hosted “Concerto of Giving: Virtuoso, Voices and Vision” raising over 400,000 baht for northern projects. This charity concert was organised by the Piano Academy of Bangkok in collaboration with the 159 Chamber Orchestra, the RoLD Fellows network, the Design for Society Centre at Chulalongkorn University (CUD4S), and sponsoring partners. The performance featured 20 interna … Continued

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