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Last week, I received a phone call from a friend of mine who is an ajarn at Chiang Mai University. “Send someone to the Convention Centre on Nimmanhaemin now! There is about to be a large anti-government protest of white V-for-Vendetta-mask-wearing ajarns,” she squealed with excitement. An hour later, our reporter called to say that there were about two dozen men and women wearing Guy Fawkes-inspi … Continued

Design Idea

  Supamit KitjapipatManaging Director of Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa, ChiangMaiThis Thai-run resort has only been open for 2 years, but hasalready gained fame for its friendly, five-star service, with the kind ofgentle and generous style typical of the Lanna region. It has even been namedone of Trip Advisor’s top 25 hotels in Thailand.For managing director Supamit, “the details are importa … Continued

Clients’ Spot

        Doo Dee Pub & Restaurant Looking for somewhere to spend a chilled night out with friends? For good food, good tunes, good brews and plenty of space to enjoy it all, don’t miss Doo Dee Pub. A lively neighbourhood favourite located just south of Chiang Mai Gate, Doo Dee far exceeds expectations with a wide range of excellent 100% MSG-free dishes cooked up by a Thai an … Continued

Sjon Hauser: Snake Hunter

It’s 5 a.m. and I’m awake. I’m putting on athletic shorts and sneakers because I forgot to ask what to wear and this is my “who knows?” go-to ensemble for unforeseen, vaguely physical activities. In less than an hour I’ll be speeding through the mountains of Doi Saket behind a 50-something Dutchman on a motorbike. We’ll be hunting for snakes. The Man, the Myth, the Legend Sjon (pronounced like “Sh … Continued

An Inside Look at Creepy (and sometimes crawling) Cuisines

Thailand is home to some very strange foods, including bugs, blood and babies (animal babies, that is). But even the most audacious of eaters may not know the health risks and benefits behind foods that squawk, squirm and scuttle. Here, I’ll take you on a journey through some of Thailand’s most vexing victuals. Taste at your own risk!   Credits Wikimedia Commons / Istolethetv Scorpion Not far … Continued

City7: What To Do On a Rainy Day

  WHAT TO DO ON A RAINY DAY It’s raining, it’s pouring…the old man is snoring.  But you don’t have to!   1.Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders  72 Nimmanhemin Road, Soi 13 053 211 891 insectmuseum@hotmail.com A crazy, weird and utterly captivating museum cluttered with all sorts of oddities, from a piece of meteorite to a collection of mosquito species named after the museum owners wh … Continued

City Buzz

        Eat & Drink Basic Thai Cuisine Situated right off of the busy Rachadamneon Road, Basic Thai Cusine is the perfect place to escape the heat and crowds of the Old City and quell your rumbling tummy at the same time. Step inside and you’ll find a quiet haven for yummy Thai-style breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sophisticated yet inexpensive with plenty of authentic Thai foo … Continued

Special Scoop: The Nimmana Chiang Mai

  The Nimana by Keystar A rare opportunity for most: you’ve finally taken the plunge and decided to move to Chiang Mai, a city at the pinnacle of beauty in northern Thailand. But as tourism and business industries flourish, capitalising on property can be an extremely fastidious and nerve-wracking process, especially for those new to Thailand. As luck may have it, you need look no further tha … Continued

Your Say

For those of you with questions regarding Thailand, Thai culture, history, tourism, laws, rules, food, nightlife, sub-culture, dating; generally anything as long as it is relevant, we have a panel of experts who will respond to your enquiries.  Email: hilary@chiangmaicitylife.com   Fightin’  Words Corruption in Thailand has never been worse. You have so little respect globally that a British TV st … Continued

What’s Happening!

  ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS CORNELAGES Now – 28th July @ 116 Art Gallery 089 853 2488 An exquisite paper collage art exhibition by Dutch expat Cornelis Hoek. FLOWER ADMIRER Now – 31st July @ 137 Pillars House 053 247 788 An oil painting exhibition by Nat Posita, displaying both traditional and modern compositions and colours. CONSCIOUS/SUBCONSCIOUS 4th – 28th July @ Chiang Mai University An exhibi … Continued

This is Thailand

  For those of you with questions regarding Thailand, Thai culture, history, tourism, laws, rules, food, nightlife, sub-culture, dating; generally anything as long as it is relevant, we have a panel of experts who will respond to your enquiries. Email: hilary@chiangmaicitylife.com Are there any English lending libraries where I can check out books in Chiang Mai? Emma (intern): While there are … Continued

The Price of Ivory

Western countries have seen their fair share of elephant mania. We flock to zoos, caption cute pictures for Facebook, and reminisce over childhoods spent with Disney’s Dumbo and Dr. Seuss’s Horton (or Stampy from the Simpsons if that’s more your thing). But, for all of our excitement over floppy ears and long memories, the Western relationship to this imposing creature is relatively shallow. Eleph … Continued

The Life of Wine

  Amazing things to make with old corks and wine bottles Once again this month’s column is a response to an intriguing question: ‘Is there anything useful I can I do with my old wine bottles and corks?’ My initial response would have made for a very short article indeed, so I decided to do a bit of research and quickly found myself in the world of ‘upcycling’. Unlike recycling, which returns … Continued

Snowstorm in Chiang Mai: The Claudia Garcia Story

Savouring the balmy pre-scorch of another Chiang Mai morning, I sat near Tha Pae Gate waiting to meet “the Snowflake” (I know, odd in a climate where sweaty skin sucks clothes to you faster than you can say “sticky rice”), also known as Peruvian filmmaker Claudia Garcia. Prepared to be intimidated and maybe even belittled – in my mind, documentarians are all either 65-year-old British men with bif … Continued

Music Box

  Buika – La Noche Mas Larga In recent decades, popular jazz has tended to lean towards the inoffensive, coffee-shop ready kind of music that pleases the ear but never challenges. You may hear Concha Buika’s earlier work in your local Wawee, but her newest effort finds the singer stretching outside the comfort zone of the casual listener, and thus creating her best work yet. The Spanish-born … Continued

Love or something like it

A strange thing happened to me this spring, about a week before I turned 28. For the first time in my life, I started to worry about getting old. Until this year, I always embraced my birthdays, grateful for my years and celebrating them with friends. This year was a particularly great birthday, with drinks at Bar Eve, a surprise party involving homemade cake, a tiara and fire dancing, and a wine … Continued

City Talk

  1. Olivia Yerardi, 21Medical Student, AmericanI love going mud sliding down hills. It’s a little harderback home in Colorado because half the time it’s snowing outside, but Thailandis the perfect place to get dirty and go flying down a mud slide! 2. Courtney Winkleman, 22Intern, AmericanThere’s nothing like opening the first page to a new bookI’ve been meaning to read, but never had the tim … Continued

The Transient 20-Somethings

“I still have absolutely no idea what I’m doing with my life,” a good friend of mine, age 20-something, said as we sat sweating it out over 40 baht bowls of spicy curry on a particularly stifling Chiang Mai afternoon. “That scares the shit out of me. But it’s also exciting, I guess. I’m here now, but I have no idea where I’ll be in a year, or even a few months. I could still be here, or I could be … Continued

More From Citylife

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

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

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

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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