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What is culture? It’s certainly something not easily definable, it’s negotiable – when it suits us – and it’s unashamedly versatile. Nevertheless, we live within it, and occasionally die for it; we argue for its global ascendancy in the pub and cry for its plight when it moves on without us. Culture is a well worn word these days in Thailand as the government’s grip on the nation loses its strengt … Continued
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOjS3zfx1_c Residents of Muang’s Haiya sun-districts have pleaded with the municipality to tackle the drainage issues in the city, following heavy rains yesterday. Some areas saw flooding with up to one metre of water, causing damage to homes and businesses and inconvenience for commuters and parents taking children to school. The deputy governor has come out to giv … Continued
The floods occurred this morning, around 6.30am, when torrential rains fell on Ban Mae Aor Nai, Mae Na sub district, Chiang Dao. Many houses were both flooded by water, and mud. There was widespread, though not extensive, damage to property. The water has since receded and authorities and rescue workers are helping to return the village to good condition.
May 16 Mellow Monday at Paapu! Join us for a night with acoustic sessions, enjoying a cocktail, wine or just a beer. RibbindaSky will hit the stage starting at 8:30pm. Or….. if you have a guitar and a voice, come early this Monday and use the space: the mic will be open. Happy Hour from 7-8. Cocktails & Wine only 99 baht. See you at Paapu House (North eastern of the Moat, Chiang Mai) Tel. 09 … Continued
The Chiang Mai Office of Education has announced that 450,000 students between the ages of 5-18 will be returning to 900 schools declared fit for opening as of this Monday. According to authorities, 80% of all students and nearly 100% of teachers and staff have now been fully vaccinated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt_RhXsHIGI The Chiang Mai tourism sector is reportedly preparing for more tourists, after years of near dormancy for the tourist market. Traffic police have reported that there has been a surge in vehicles with out of town license plates. This is a holiday to celebrate Visakha Bucha day this Sunday, the day Buddha was born, reached enlightenment and d … Continued
A local expat couple is so disillusioned with the international education in Chiang Mai that they have vowed to open a new school with the ‘needs of the children at its heart.’ Rachel and Chas Begley have lived in Chiang Mai for 16 years, and their three children were all born here. ‘We love Chiang Mai’ Rachel told us. ‘It’s our home, but as the kids get older, we’re struggling to find education o … Continued
Business tycoon Tan Passakornnatee, owner of One Nimman, Think Park and many other developments in Chiang Mai and across Thailand, has announced that he is renting space for FREE for one year for vendors needing help during the pandemic. There is a total area of 5,000 square meters available. Following the sudden closure of Promenada Mall last week, resulting a reported 200 vendors losing their sp … Continued