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Our Common Future…TEDxChiangMai 2018

This year will see 20 speakers chosen to speak, inspire and widen the perspective of those attending and to look beyond the boundaries we face today.

Lanna’s Lifeline: The Ping River and life surrounding it

Every day thousands of people pass by or cross over the Ping River in Chiang Mai without giving it a second glance. But for a dwindling number of people, the Ping is as important today as it was when King Mengrai likely made it the deciding factor for choosing this spot to found Chiang Mai city in 1296.

Instilling Youth with Grit and Resilience: Prem Tinsulanonda International School

“The idea that if you go to the right school and choose the right course at the right university then you are guaranteed to be set for life is over,” said Alun Cooper, Head of School at Prem Tinsulanonda International School (Prem).

Grappling with ADHD

This past December, the Health Systems Research Institute of Thailand (HSRI) reported that around 8.1% of prathom 1-5 children (aged 5-10) suffer from Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which equates to a staggering 374,000 children in Thailand.

Talking Solutions for a Post-Capitalist Future

The past couple of years have been rather unsettling for many of us who look out at a world we hardly recognise and certainly don’t feel much confidence in — environmental destruction, gaping social inequality, greed and shallow materialism, corporate monopoly, cultural toxicity and political atrophy.

Seeking Answers with Philosopher Nigel Warburton

Philosophy has been around for as long as we have had cognitive thought; after all we’ve all dipped or delved into the subject at some point in our lives, whether it’s to mull over the reasons for our own existence or to grapple with the greater purpose of humanity.

Editorial: February 2018

While sifting through an old laptop the other day, I stumbled across a winging soliloquy I wrote a few years back during a particularly dark time in my life. This 6,000 word pile of drivel was titled, How to Waste a Perfectly Good Education, and here’s a sample of some of the joyless self-pitying I wallowed in

Koh Kood: Thailand’s Gentle Giant

This New Year I had the pleasure of escaping Chiang Mai just as it was filling up with Bangkokians and all their cars.

Community Coffee

These community based cafes are mad on bringing people together be it to enjoy an evening out, peace out in a garden or meet other likeminded fans of hard to find drinks and ingredients.

Charming New Sleeps

According to one source, Chiang Mai has seen an explosion of over 300 new hotels/hostels/homestays and AIrbnb locations this past year. Lest you get overwhelmed, here are three great places to lay your hat.

Petting Cafés

Last year ailurophiles had a ball visiting all the new cat cafes which popped up for cat-petters across the city. This month we explore a few other odd cafes where you can go to pet…well, read on.

Seven Coffee Shops in Soi Wat Umong

Soi Wat Umong is becoming the latest go-to location for Chiang Mai’s coffee lovers and students looking for a fun place to study. With dozens of coffee shops along just one soi, we thought we would find seven that stood out from the crowd.

Wintree City Resort Chiang Mai

Inspired by the breezes we enjoy throughout Chiang Mai’s winter months, this compact city hotel manages to offer the luxurious and tranquil feel of a country resort right in the heart of our city.

Meet Overwatch League’s Only Thai Competitor: Mickie of Dallas Fuel

As the Overwatch League kicked off in America, the game’s varied and dedicated fan base in Thailand began to get excited. For those who don’t know the title, Overwatch is an online FPS video game released by Blizzard in May 2016.

Pain Management with Absolute Health

Pain can creep up on you at any point of the day and in any part of the body. Pain is complex, and covers thousands of causes from insect bites and work related strains to more serious problems such as nerve damage, cancer and organ degeneration.

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