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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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Wed 13th May

Two clinics operating under a shared philosophy have set up in Chiang Mai, combining aesthetic treatments with Thai traditional medicine to offer what they describe as a more integrated approach to health and beauty. GoVeraClinic handles the aesthetic side, offering skincare, facial contouring and wellness treatments under medical supervision. Consultations are carried out by licensed doctors, wit … Continued

Buffalo ‘Bai Boon’ rescued from two-metre canal by volunteers and locals

Wed 13th May

Yesterday evening (12th May), staff from the Chiang Mai Ruam Katanyu Foundation Volunteer Coordination Centre rushed to the rescue of Bai Boon, a beloved buffalo, after she fell into a concrete drainage canal approximately two metres deep in Pa Daet subdistrict, and was unable to climb out unaided. After working at the rescue for some time, staff and volunteers successfully lifted Bai Boon from th … Continued

Floodwater briefly overtakes low bridge in Mae Chaem following heavy highland rain

Tue 12th May

Heavy rainfall in the hills above Mae Chaem sent floodwater surging across the concrete bridge at Ban Kong Kan, Mae Suek subdistrict, Chiang Mai yesterday afternoon, between 4pm and 5pm. The bridge sits relatively low over the stream, meaning that when large volumes of water converge rapidly, it can appear to be submerged — though officials were quick to clarify that water levels remained shallow … Continued

Inthakin Pillar festival 2026 

Mon 11th May

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai Office invites Buddhists and visitors to take part in the Sai Khan Dok Inthakin Worship Festival, one of Lanna’s most sacred annual traditions, held at Wat Chedi Luang. The ceremony honours the Inthakin, Chiang Mai’s city pillar, long venerated as the spiritual heart of the city and a symbol of stability, prosperity and wellbeing. Known locally by … Continued

Two arrested at Tha Pae Gate for selling pigeon feed — again

Mon 11th May

Despite months of crackdowns, the illegal pigeon feed trade at Tha Pae Gate refuses to die. Municipal enforcement officers made two more arrests on 11th May, catching the pair red-handed selling bird feed and luring pigeons for tourist photo opportunities. The most recent problem has persisted since Chiang Mai city municipality, police and related agencies launched coordinated patrols and arrests … Continued

Chiang Mai levels up with “THE KING OF CHIANG MAI E-SPORTS 2026”

Mon 11th May

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Prince Royal’s College students bound for ISEF 2026

Sun 10th May

Nine upper secondary students from Prince Royal’s College Chiang Mai’s Technology Gifted Programme (TEP) departed Chiang Mai Airport on 8th May, headed to Phoenix, Arizona to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026, taking place 9th-15th May. The school secured three of Thailand’s eight competing teams — the highest of any school — representing the country under the S … Continued

Three arrested for poaching in Sri Lanna National Park

Sun 10th May

Rangers from Sri Lanna National Park apprehended three suspected poachers on 8th May after intercepting their boat on the Mae Ngad Dam in Mae Taeng. Acting on orders from park chief Anon Kulnil, officers conducting SMART PATROL operations spotted a suspicious vessel moored along the forest bank and set up an ambush. At around 6.30pm the boat headed in the direction of Phrao district, where officer … Continued

Tourist police raid illegal Chinese vertical drama shoot in Chiang Mai

Fri 8th May

Tourist police have broken up an unlicensed Chinese film production operating out of a residence in Hang Dong district, detaining eight Chinese nationals on charges of working without permits. The operation followed a tip-off received by investigatorsa. Officers arrived at the property to find a Chinese crew mid-shoot, accompanied by a Thai interpreter, with no filming permits, no government super … Continued

Clear skies draw visitors to Wat Chedi Luang as temple prepares for Inthakin Festival

Thu 7th May

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