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Special Scoop: Fujian

Dhara Dhevi’s Fujian restaurant has long been a stalwart of fine Chinese cuisine here in Chiang Mai, serving up scrumptious Cantonese dishes in a sumptuous 19th century Sino-Portuguese style setting. Walk through the charming Kad Dhara Shopping Village where wooden shop fronts line cobbled walkways leading to this stylish and welcoming restaurant. Impeccable table settings and refreshingly aromati … Continued

CityGuide: Chang Klan

  Why did you choose this neighbourhood? It is near the Ping River, I like the old fashioned wooden houses by the river, the lovely black Iron Bridge, and there are always activities here to keep anyone from being bored. What do you like least about it? I think that there are too many cocktail lounges, massage parlours and karaoke bars. Who lives here? Mainly tourists and business owners. Best eve … Continued

What’s Happening?

ARTS AND EXHIBITIONS   Inside Asia Now – 9th February @ 3rd Floor, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport 053 999 199 ext. 1308 Chiang Mai Photographic Group will host a photography exhibition from now until 9th February, featuring more than 50 photos taken in many areas in Asia to show its culture and people’s way of life. Birds & Habitats Exhibition Now – 28th February @ Chiang Mai City Art and Cu … Continued

City Buzz

Word of warning: the Buddhist holiday Makha Bucha Day just so happens to coincide with Valentine’s Day this year, meaning the selling of alcohol is technically illegal on February 14th. So, if your evening of love requires a dose of, ahem, liquid romance, you might want to consider celebrating the day before or after. Regardless, we’ve got plenty of romantic bistros, charming spas and stylish salo … Continued

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Your Say

Festival of Errors  Central Festival: at least they know how to take complaints! And that’s the only plus point I can see from our first – and last – visit this afternoon. Once you drive in along the (poorly signposted) route and actually get under the building, your problems begin. We did two laps of a totally full ground floor car park, looking in vain for signage to an upper level or any indica … Continued

Valentine’s Ideas

Undercover Brothers

As an undercover policeman, Police Lieutenant Colonel Apichart Hattasin rarely wears a uniform. His style is casual and his manner approachable, more like that of a friendly local bartender than a cop, and not at all what I expected for the head of the Transnational Crime and Child and Woman Protection Unit of the Royal Thai Police Region 5. When I meet him at the soccer field, he’s wearing a bagg … 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 ————————————————————————————————————– Where c … Continued

Music Box

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings –  Give the People What They Want Besides having a sound unmistakable from 1960s–70s era Motown and Stax Records, what makes Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings the current standard bearers for classic soul revivalism is their ability to continually release exciting, original songs. It’s reassuring that after big-time recording and touring stints with Mark Ronson … Continued

Here Comes Hollywood

I’m sitting in the lobby of the Imperial Mae Ping with Chris Lowenstein, the producer for The Coup and executive director of Chiang Mai-based Living Films, a dedicated Thai-Western film production company that has achieved passionate praise over the last 17 years. Living Films has worked on everything from Hollywood box-office hits like The Hangover Part II to TV’s megahit reality series Survivor: … Continued

Back on the Block

Tassanai Buranupakorn, 39, was reelected as mayor of Chiang Mai for another four year term on the 3rd November 2013, after resigning eight weeks prior to the end of his first term to mourn the death of his uncle, Member of Parliament Pakorn Buranupakorn. The Buranupakorn family are heavily involved at major levels of public office in Chiang Mai. Uncle Pakorn was mayor in the late 90s before becomi … Continued

Hua Hin

About ten years were shaved from my life navigating Bangkok’s intimidating toll ways as Mercs zapped past our rented Toyota at warped speed. The start of our grand Thelma and Louise style Bangkok to Phuket road trip (sans driving off a cliff) was looking a bit grim. Things got progressively worse (perhaps progress not being the best choice of words) as New Year’s traffic slowed us, along with the … Continued

Fighting Fit

Many expats and Thais in Chiang Mai are familiar with the Good Morning Chiang Mai café. Its distinctive trendy-cum-retro atmosphere provides a welcome escape from the ever-increasing hustle and bustle of the old city. Walk in the door and you’re always greeted with a smile and a friendly “Good morning!” as you order up an avocado omelette or a stack of gingerbread pancakes.  But perhaps it is the … Continued

Love Bites

Yes, some of the best food to be found in Thailand is street-side and humble. Restaurants, stalls, shacks or trolleys serve up mouthwatering meals with no frills and often little atmosphere. But for many of us, a special occasion night of fine dining is something to look forward to. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are some of Citylife’s picks of the best fine dining experiences i … Continued

Behind the Mask

My heart weeps. My heart weeps because human ideals and traditions have been replaced with consumerism and greed.  We live in a world where success is shown through appearance. Often someone’s success can be shown through their possessions, for example we often associate someone with a sports car as being successful and wealthy. Society has given rise to unhealthy spending habits. We have been enc … Continued

Clients’ Spot

Punna Oasis In the Lanna language, “punna” is a word that means town or community, and that is the core idea behind Punna Development. From the first location off Nimman, to two more in front and behind Chiang Mai University, all of Punna’s condominium complexes provide cosy yet cosmopolitan living in prime Chiang Mai locations. The husband and wife team behind the company has stuck to their origi … Continued

City Talk

Andrew Smith, 26Electrician, English My worst 14th of February was when I paid for my girlfriend and me to stay in a luxury hotel. We had champagne, chocolate, strawberries and roses… But she was not “in the mood.” I mean, seriously!?!? Anuar Valle, 23MMA Trainer, Mexican Last year I took my girlfriend to have dinner and then we went to the theatre. It wasn’t that special but my girlfriend was! … Continued

City7: V-Day Getaways

01 Sukantara Cascade Resort Layers of cascading waterfalls, fall-side spa for him and her in tandem, cosy nooks to canoodle in and private dining not near but ON the Taad Yao waterfall in Mae Rim. www.sukantara.com 02 Fern Paradise Snuggle up in your own private rice barn at this Sansai hideaway and make out discreetly amidst a rather impressive number of ferns.  www.fernparadise.com 03 Khun … Continued

Editorial

Living in Nimmanhaemin, I see a lot of tourists, mostly Thai and many foreign, and these days especially, loads from China. It’s generally all good, business owners enjoy their shares of the pie and the road is a bustling – if bursting at the seams – hub of activity and commerce, great for those of us who enjoy going out and about. It’s adorable to watch tourists take pictures of each other in var … Continued

The Adventures of Tom

They are everywhere, especially at this dreaded time of year. Pithy little quotes, thoughts, sayings and messages telling me how to be happy, how to have a better life, how to make other people’s lives better, how to love more, and how to be loved more. Quotes like, “The world is a fine place and worth fighting for” (E. Hemingway), “Kiss me and you will see how important I am” (S. Plath), and “Som … Continued

More From Citylife

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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