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Need Translations? Talk to Asian Translations

It is not unusual for businesses in Chiang Mai today to have to communicate with clients from all over the world, and in multiple languages. These are realities in today’s dynamic and multicultural world. With Chiang Mai’s tens of thousands of expatriates, many of whom run successful businesses, working with clients all over the world, it is crucial to make sure that no message is lost in translation.

Riding into the Mountains with BMW and Shangri -La Hotel Chiang Mai

For the first time since its inception, the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy was held in South East Asia this year, with northern Thailand the chosen setting for a competition amongst the world’s best amateur riders of the BMW R1200 GS. This year, the 5th time the competition has been held, saw the largest number of riders – 57, as well as 19 embedded journalists – in 19 teams coming from a total of 25 countries. Prior to being held in Thailand, the GS Trophy was held in Canada in 2014, South America in 2012, Southern Africa in 2010 and Tunisia in 2008.

Design Ideas: Patcharapong Tantanasin

Design Ideas by Patcharapong Tantanasin, Owner of Chiang Mai Rice Life

Beyond the coffee…latte art

Are you a coffee lover? If you’re anything like the Citylife team, you’ll love these seven coffee shops that pride themselves on their impressive, unique, and cute latte art that tops off their scrumptious coffees.

Dublin Literary Awards: The Fool by Linda Michel

Citylife has been hosting the northern chapter of the Junior Dublin Literary Awards for Thailand for 10 years. Each year we send letters out to as many schools as we can in the north asking Thai nationality students between the ages of 14-18 to send us an 800 word essay on a theme, which changes annually. This year’s theme was ‘A World with No Boundaries’ and the winning essay was written by Linda Michel, 17, of Nakorn Payap Internatoinal School. Her essay was titled The Fool. Over the next two months we will feature the other runners up. Linda won a 10,000 baht cash prize as well as three return plane tickets to Bangkok to attend the national awards ceremony where she competed against winners from the central and southern regions. The national winner, from central Thailand, received two return plane tickets to attend the Senior Dublin Literary Awards Ceremony.

Chill Out and Hang Out

Whether you are a boho traveller or seeking a city skyline backdrop to your first evening sip of martini, here are a few great venues, hidden from prying eyes.

Democrats Abroad Gear Up for 2016 Election

I’m a political junkie, I’ll admit. I grew up watching political talk shows rather than cartoons on Sunday mornings. I even dropped out of college for a semester in order to move to Dayton, Ohio and work on Barack Obama’s reelection campaign in 2012. Recently, I moved to Thailand, and to be honest, one thing I thought I would miss was the 2016 American campaign cycle.

Sky Doctors to the Rescue

“I’m sure at least some of you have been in an accident or have fallen ill and have had to be rushed to hospital at one point or another,” said Narain Chotirosniramit, full time surgeon at Chiang Mai University and deputy director of Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, as he kicked off his talk at TEDxChiangMai recently. “You call 1669 or any emergency number and an ambulance heads out, with emergency response teams who are the first to help and monitor you throughout your short journey to the nearest hospital. When you arrive, there are nurses and doctors who are ready and waiting to help in those crucial moments you need them the most. But what about those people up in Mae Hong Son, miles away from any emergency room who live a five hour drive from the nearest hospital? What about them?”

Servicing the City

For all your servicing needs, whether it’s a new bed with fancy pillows, a new wardrobe, or you are just in the mood for learning something new, check out these three places great to remember in those times of need.

Food For Thought

Can’t decide where to go tonight? Here are a few interesting places offering something just a little bit different from the norm.

Uploading 500 Years of Lanna Manuscripts: Tens of thousands of ancient documents now online

It was a scorching hot day in Chom Thong, but the large wooden building in Wat Phra That Chom Thong Luang, with its gently whirling fans, offered much needed respite. Sitting in a quiet dark corner on the polished teak floor was a bespectacled man working under a bright white light. His attention oscillating between a 400 year old palm leafed manuscript and a laptop whirring in a frenzy against the heat. Across the room, a young monk was gathering his tools, preparing for his presentation.

Unknown Ubon

Now that Chiang Mai has grown into a proper big city, more and more direct flights to quieter, lesser visited cities are opening up, many of which are heading eastward into areas previously hard to access from our northern home — Isaan.

Shalom Chiang Mai! Meet our Jewish Expats

I bet you didn’t know that there are deep historic Jewish roots in Thailand. So deep in fact, that legend and history are too intertwined to be accurately labeled. According to ‘Jews in Thailand,’ by Ruth Gerson and Stephen Mallinger, the Shinglung people on the Indo-Burmese border believe themselves to be direct descendants of the tribe of Manesseh, which claim that they were exiled from Israel in 722 BCE by the Assyrian king.

Potter, Pillars and Penises

In a world consumed by the size of the GOP frontrunner’s penis, an unprecedented spike in global temperatures, frightening tropical cyclones, refugees, viruses, drug wars, droughts and rampant nationalism I thought I might do this month’s dissertation on something lovely.

Editorial: April 2016

I give a shit. Most people I know give a shit too. If you spend any time online, especially on expat forums, but also on Citylife’s own comments sections, you will read a popular refrain many ignorant – or cynical – foreigners claim about Thai people; “they don’t give a shit,” and “nothing will change”.

Reggae Time: Jovanos brings some old school dub to Chiang Mai

Recently, I was introduced to Jovanos, who hails from the UK and has been producing hip hop and reggae for some time now but from the sound of his new single on YouTube, we can expect more from him here in CNX.

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The largest international book fair in Northern Thailand runs from 29th August – 7th September 2025 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport

Sat 30th Aug

Plan for Kids Co., Ltd., a leading publisher and distributor of children’s books and learning resources for families, together with Big Bad Wolf Books, the renowned international book fair organiser with a track record of hosting events across 34 cities in 13 countries, and Central Chiang Mai Airport, proudly present the “International Book Sale Featuring Big Bad Wolf 2025.” Book lovers across Chi … Continued

Monks pulled across raging river to attend funeral of flood victims in Mae Chaem 

Sat 30th Aug

Residents of Pang Oong Village in Mae Chaem District, released images showing images of a recent landslide, carrying earth and uprooted trees, which surged down into the village without warning. It has now been three days since the devastating flash floods and resulting landslides struck the area, claiming six lives. As of today, rescue teams from multiple agencies, together with local villagers a … Continued

Hom Nguyen – “Māeye”: An Ode to Maternal Love, and to the Soul of Thailand

Fri 29th Aug

27 August 2025, Chiang Mai, Thailand – Renowned French–Vietnamese artist Hom Nguyen is set to present his latest exhibition with a special collection, “MĀEYE”, a heartfelt tribute to the enduring love of mothers and the spirit of Thailand. The exhibition will be showcased from 6 to 30 September 2025 at 1921 House, a century-old heritage mansion that once served as the British Consulate. Throughout … Continued

Two more bodies found, raising death toll to six

Fri 29th Aug

Rescue operations continue searching for five people missing after flash floods and mudslides struck Ban Pang Ung in Mae Chaem District. According to the latest report, two additional bodies have been found submerged in mud, raising the death toll to six. The operation is being carried out by a highly trained rescue team, supported by K9 dogs from K9 USAR THAILAND.   Authorities are working immedi … Continued

EVA AIR Hosts “EVA AIR Sharing Smile, Movie Day” to inspire Chiang Mai Youth through out-of-classroom learning

Fri 29th Aug

EVA AIR, Taiwan’s leading international airline, is promoting out-of-classroom learning opportunities for Thai youth. The airline recently organised the “EVA AIR Sharing Smile, Movie Day” in Chiang Mai, aiming to provide children with a new learning experience that nurtures creativity and imagination through age-appropriate films. For this activity, EVA AIR invited 211 students and teachers from R … Continued

Search continues for five missing in Mae Chaem landslide

Thu 28th Aug

Rescue efforts are ongoing at Ban Pang Ung in Mae Chaem District, where five people remain missing following a devastating flash flood and mudslide. The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, along with volunteer rescue teams, have mobilized crew and heavy machinery to support the search. Backhoes are being used to clear debris from destroyed homes and blocked roads. The search is curr … Continued

Three confirmed dead, six missing in Mae Chaem floods 

Thu 28th Aug

Rescue teams from the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, along with volunteers, are assisting flood victims after heavy rain caused the Mae Chaem River to overflow its banks and flood 13 villages in the subdistricts of Tha Pha, Chang Kheung, and Mae Chaem. Rescuers used boats to evacuate people trapped in hotels, resorts, and homes, moving them to safer areas. According to the flas … Continued

The Austrian Embassy strengthens trade and tourism cooperation with Chiang Mai Province

Wed 27th Aug

Michael Friedl, Commercial Counsellor at the Austrian Embassy, paid a courtesy call on the Chiang Mai Governor, heads of various government agencies, executives of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation and the Chamber of Commerce on 26th August. During the courtesy call, Friedl discussed and proposed cooperation to support and promote tourism and commerce between Austria and Chiang … Continued

Huge international drug ring drug bust

Wed 27th Aug

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) Region 5 announced the arrest of three suspects from the same family in a major drug bust. Authorities seized 3.5 million methamphetamine pills and 60 kg of crystal meth hidden in agricultural trucks at a gas station in Chiang Rai on August 24. The suspects are linked to Wa drug networks in Myanmar’s Shan State. Police also confiscated assets worth … Continued

Flash floods across Chiang Mai following heavy rains

Wed 27th Aug

Reports of heavy floods in Mae Chaem District say that two people have been swept away by last night’s floods, one of whom was a 12 year old girl. As rains continue? Homes have been swept away and landslides causing damage to many villages and roads. Photo credit: โก๋ แม่แจ่ม

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