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Richard Garst Artist and Guest Instructor (Graphic Arts and Print Making), Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University “I like designs that have used traditional elements, but are more contemporary. I like Khun Somluk Pantiboon in Chiang Rai. I’m really impressed with his work. He does traditional Thai ceramics but he was trained in Japan so his work has a really Japanese feel to it. He makes real … Continued

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Clients’ Spot

Mix Restaurant & Bar Mix is an apt name for this restaurant and bar which refuses to be pigeonholed. Sitting in a hidden little garden off Nimmanhaemin, Mix offers plenty of outdoor seating in their eclectic and artsy patio. Or, for a cooler experience, step into their trendy air-conditioned interior. Be warned, the menu will boggle your mind…it is a vast tome with (thankfully) pictures and de … Continued

City Buzz

The White Plate Another new source of deliciousness at JJ Market, The White Plate serves a variety of delectable homemade western and Italian dishes created by a young Korean chef from New Zealand. Sophisticated and minimalist in décor, The White Plate features fresh western fusion food including spaghetti, chicken crepes with cream sauce, burgers and carbonara pasta. They also provide cups of tas … Continued

City Talk

Caroline Yu, 40  Teacher, Chinese I decided to come to Chiang Mai after seeing the film Lost in Thailand which was very popular in China. The thing I like best? The culture. Also, the scenery makes you very relaxed! Steven Hu, 35 Trader, Chinese I’ve spent the last three winters in Thailand, and last year I stayed in Chiang Mai for three months – Shanghai’s so cold! I like the food and the co … Continued

City7: Chinese Restaurants

1. Yin Yang Food Corner This small food stall offers a unique selection of cheap Chinese fusion food, and the lovely owner concocts everything from scratch, including perfectly crisped sweet and sour pork, vermicelli chicken curry and black pepper shrimp. Open daily, noon – 10 p.m.  (closed on Mondays) 7/50 Soi Chang Khian, Huay Keaw Road www.facebook.com/yinyangfood 080 790 9966 2. Mit … Continued

From East to East: The Chinese Tourist Boom in Chiang Mai

China’s Global Times prophetically stated as long ago as December 2012 that Chiang Mai would soon see an influx of Chinese tourists, following the huge success of the surprise Chinese blockbuster Lost in Thailand (the second top-grossing film ever in China, after Avatar), shot on location here in Chiang Mai.  “Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai is expected to attract an increasing number … Continued

Who Are We to Judge? An Interview with Chart Korbjitti

When studying at Chiang Mai University last year, I was required to choose an area of Thai culture on which to write a research paper. For me, a student of Thai language and English literature, the answer seemed obvious: what could teach me more about contemporary Thai society than contemporary Thai literature? Having had little prior knowledge of the whos and whats of the Thai literary world, I w … Continued

Not Just Beaches and Bikinis: Visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla

The people of Hat Yai must watch with great frustration, as the hordes of tourists pouring out of the arrivals terminal are whisked away by tour busses and vans shuttling them off to other southern destinations such as Samui, Koh Phangan or even Malaysia. International airport it may be, but major tourist destination Hat Yai is not.   We, 11 representatives of the Chiang Mai media invited by … Continued

Insta-Paradise

ast month, Art in Paradise, the self-proclaimed “largest interactive art museum in the world,” opened in a lovely old building that once housed a department store on Chang Klan Road. Art in Paradise Chiang Mai is the second edition of a museum that has operated successfully in Pattaya for the past year, with plans for a third location in Bangkok on the horizon. Founded by South Korean visual artis … Continued

What’s Happening!

ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS SHARAKU INTERPRETED BY JAPAN’S CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS 6th – 25th August @ CMU Art Centre This travelling exhibition displays 28 bust portraits, 28 posters, 23 paintings, sculptures, ceramics and woodblock prints by contremporary artists reinterpreting Sharaku’s work. The opening will be on 6th August at 6 p.m. ON THE WAY OF DEVELOPMENT 9th – 25th August @ CMU Art Centre Photo ex … Continued

Music Box

Cliff Martinez – Only God Forgives OST Most of the soundtrack to the upcoming Bangkok crime thriller Only God Forgives (starring Ryan Gosling) consists of moody, minimalist instrumentals that paint a menacing but fantasy-like picture of the city’s underworld. The songs of true interest, however, are the three with vocals, each sung in Thai by Thais. Actor Vithaya Pansringarm, who plays a retired c … Continued

When It Rains, It Pours: Preparing for the 2015 ASEAN Economic Community

Text and graphics by Anna Brooks It balloons out at you from strategically placed billboards around town. You vehemently nod along, pretending to know the ins and outs of it at a supercilious dinner party where the pompous try to one-up each other. News outlets have been shouting out its every move like sportscasters on crack. ASEAN, more lengthily known as the Association of Southeast Asian Natio … Continued

Tubing Down the Ping

Tubing has been dubbed by ibackpackers.com as a near-sacred “rite of passage” for the thousands of travellers who, since the new millennium, have been reeled in by the prospect of a boozy odyssey down the Mekong in all manner of exciting (and, ahem, dangerous!) ways. Since the turn of the 21st century, the hallowed Vang Vieng of Laos has been a crucial stop along the well-worn backpacker’s party t … Continued

The Life of Wine

Booze, Bribes and Karaoke at the Citylife Wine Crawl Last month, the beautiful and vibrant people of Chiang Mai did the sensible thing and gathered early one Friday evening to kick off the inaugural Citylife Wine Crawl. The aim was to skilfully navigate 13 wine bars, stopping off for a snifter at each, indulging in games and uploading photos to social media in order to score points. And as we all … Continued

Your Say

This is an open forum for you, the reader, to express your opinions. Write to: editor@chisngmaicitylife.com. Subject : Your Say. Letter can be on any topic 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. Chiang Mai Chagrin     I believe your magazine should raise the issue of the continuin … Continued

This is Thailand

For those of you with questions regarding Thailand, Thai culture, history, tourism, laws, rules, food, nightlife, subculture, dating, or generally anything as long as it is relevant, we have a panel of experts ready to respond to your enquiries. Email: hilary@chiangmaicitylife.com I bought a used motorbike. How do I register it in my name?  Hilary: First things first: if you have a work permi … Continued

Small Girl, Big Impact

She is a writer, a poet, a dancer, a musician and an activist. As part of the THINK Global School (the world’s first travelling boarding school) she’s visited over 30 countries. She’s also studied economics, launched an online think tank, started her own dance initiative to empower hospital children, and is working with the Thailand Research Development Institute developing policies that will shap … Continued

Editorial

Is farang an f word? I never thought so, considering I call my father a farang with no offence intended _ nor taken. In fact, in this magazine we have often published the word farang and I have never hesitated (before) over its use.  But more and more I am reading and hearing about the outrage people are feeling at being called a farang. And I get it. After all, there is no English language e … Continued

Love or Something Like It

One of the perks of living abroad and travelling means you’re meeting a whole world of people who you might otherwise never have known existed. The opportunities for connecting with someone from another country and culture are limitless, and there is a certain dreaminess to carrying on a romance abroad.  But these relationships often come with a built-in expiration date that can make things.. … Continued

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Delightful Italian Wine Tasting Evening at Le Crystal Restaurant

Thu 19th Jun

A unique experience designed for wine enthusiasts, proudly hosted by Le Crystal Restaurant in collaboration with MrCRU Wine. Savor eight exquisite Italian wines, perfectly paired with a curated selection of canapés and reception-style dishes. Treat yourself to a memorable night of Italian sophistication and taste on 28 June 2025, 6 pm.- 9 pm. For more information: https://lecrystalrestaurant.com/p … Continued

Big dredging efforts have begun along 41km of the Ping River

Thu 19th Jun

The army is working with the governor’s office to inspect and increase the capacity of the Ping River ahead of any further rains this season. Officials inspected 41 kms of the Ping River recently and say that they will dredge the entire length in the upcoming months to reduce overflow and flooding later this year. The dredging will start upstream in Mae Taeng District and continue downstream all t … Continued

Chiang Mai’s annual City Spirit Renewal Ceremony held today 

Thu 19th Jun

Governor of Chiang Mai ‘or at Pongsitthithavorn joined a number of dignitaries and citizens earlier today at Three Kings Monument to lead the annual Sueb Chata Muang (City Spirit Renewal) ceremony for the year 2025. The event was held to bless and extend the city’s spiritual lifespan, bring prosperity and happiness to its people, preserving an ancient tradition passed down through generations. The … Continued

Pigeon vendors ignore authorities and continue to feed pigeons at Tha Pae Gate

Thu 19th Jun

In spite of their 2,000 baht per head fine last week when 11 people making a living off Tha Pae Road’s pigeons were fined for illegally selling animal feed and charging for photography with pigeons, they have all since returned. Many people living in the area have complained yet again to authorities that the thousands of pigeons which regularly congregate by Tha Pae Gate are leaving ugly and dange … Continued

Sukjai by Pata Obasan สืบสานตำนานอาหารมังสวิรัติ ในแบบที่คงคุณค่าวัตถุดิบตามธรรมชาติไว้ได้อย่างสมบูรณ์

ป้าตา จำเนียร เอี่ยมเจริญ หรือที่รู้จักกันในนาม ป้าตา โอบะซัง เจ้าของสูตรเมนูอาหารไทยมังสวิรัติที่ไม่เบียดเบียนเนื้อสัตว์ ไม่ใส่สารกันเสียและผงชูรส ปรุงรสแบบไร้กะปิ น้ำปลา พร้อมทั้งแบ่งปัน ถ่ายทอดความรู้ด้านอาหารมังสวิรัติให้กับลูกศิษย์ลูกหาทั้งในเมืองไทยและต่างประเทศจนเป็นที่รู้จักในหมู่ผู้ที่สนใจอาหารมีงสวิรัติทั่วโลก

TAT Launches Grand “Caravan Following the Legends of 17 Northern Provinces”

Tue 17th Jun

Showcasing the potential of Northern Thailand tourism through legendary tales and “Grand Moments,” the campaign, which has been heavily promoted to Chinese media and tour agents, aims to attract a very grand future number of 26.5 million visitors to the region and generate at least 174 billion baht in tourism revenue. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), led by Somchai Chompoonoi, Executive Di … Continued

Anantara Chiang Mai and the Legendary Michelin-Plated Jia Tong Heng Present Whispers of the East Afternoon Tea

Sun 15th Jun

A Storied Collaboration: Anantara Chiang Mai and the Legendary Michelin-Plated Jia Tong Heng Present Whispers of the East Afternoon Tea This season, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort invites guests on a journey through taste, time, and tradition with the launch of Whispers of the East — a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea collaboration between Executive Chef Natruthai Petsuwan and third-generation Chef Pongsak … Continued

Revival of Chiang Mai’s Philosophy Club 

Fri 13th Jun

Earlier this week, a group of philosophy enthusiasts gathered at Hideaway Café for a meeting of the Philosophy Club, under the Socrates discussion group on Meetup.com. The purpose of the event was to discuss the future direction of the group and how to best organise philosophy-based meetups moving forward. More than 12 people from different parts of the world joined the event to express their pass … Continued

Dept. of Livestock Australia holds master butcher training programme

Fri 13th Jun

Department of Livestock Development, through the Chiang Mai Livestock Product Research and Development Center, under the Division of Livestock Products, held the second session of the “Master Butcher Training Programme: Enhancing Butchery, Processing, and Marketing of Beef and Beef Products Domestically and Internationally” for the northern region. This program is part of a Thai–Australian beef co … Continued

Fake priest gang being sued by 50 victims

Fri 13th Jun

More than 50 victims have filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau accusing a gang—led by a man posing as a priest—of falsely promising legal employment in South Korea. The scam left them 63,000 baht out of pocket. The victims, from Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, submitted evidence to the police, revealing that the so-called priest acted as an illegal broker through online … Continued

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