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Thailand’s Shadow Education

The metaphor came about after these classes began mimicking the mainstream school system. If a new curriculum or new exam is introduced in the education system, it also shows up in these private tutoring schools.

INA House Indigenous Asia: A hidden cultural gem

Located on the Ping river near the Nawarat branch of Rimping Supermarket, the centre is not only for locals, but welcomes all who wish to come and explore the intriguing cultures of indigenous people in Asia, while at the same time offering a place to support those indigenous people through selling their wares.

The Quiet War Against Kratom: Thailand’s Failed War on Drugs and the Traditional Herb that may Help to Fix It

In response to the failed drug policies, the Justice Ministry announced that it was planning to decriminalise three of the most common drugs within Thailand. Of course marijuana and meth have always been central subjects in the drug policy conversation — but what about kratom?

Rejuvenate All Over

Take the week off and spend a few days pampering yourself both inside and out. Check in a hotel, float in a salt water spa and escape to the rainforest for a good food lunch.

The Sweetest Desserts of Nimmanhaemin

Are you Nimman dwellers craving some sugar? Is your instagram feed looking a little stale? We’ve found seven desserts that are a treat for your palate and for your eyes.

Editorial: May 2018

It is these people who shout “J’accuse!” at every mockery and who demand retribution following every slight, be they uber-liberal activists or Islamic fundamentalists, who do us all a disservice.

Absolute Health Chiang Mai

Chelation therapy is a detoxicate treatment removing heavy metal that is poison to the body. The therapy has been proven to be beneficial for various diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and many illnesses.

Scrabble

During his four decades of life, the American author Edgar Allan Poe penned more than sixty tales and seventy poems as well as one play, two novels and a handful of essays and pamphlets — but only one tale amongst these would go on to inspire what would eventually become one of the best-selling board games of all time.

Meat and Veg

Every meal needs a fair share of meat and veg. So if you span it out over a day, who cares if one meal is just meat and another is all greens!

Ocare

All you need to do is register and make an appointment online or through their app, and then a professional nurse will visit you at your home or place of work to take blood, stool, and urine samples, as well as check your blood pressure and other things if necessary.

Moving Forward: Smith Skjolaas, the 13th Junior Dublin Literary Awards Northern Region Runner-up

Citylife Chiang Mai and The Nation organised this year’s northern region’s contest for the 13th Junior Dublin Literary Awards for Thailand this year, with an essay subject ‘moving forward’ that inspired and captivated many amazing writers from all walks of life.

Daddy’s Antique

For many, food brings us a lifetime of joy. When we come together as friends to discover an exciting new restaurant, ordering too much food just so we can share and critique. When we feel special and want to be treated and wowed by something we know has been painstakingly created. When we travel and discover a new foodscape in a foreign land. When tired from school and dad makes the perfect dinner … Continued

Return to Roots

The last few generations have seen an exodus of people from mountains, jungles, islands, farms and rural areas heading into cities seeking opportunities. Only a few decades ago the vast population of Thailand lived outside cities, often in remote areas with substandard education, health, infrastructure and with little chance for betterment. Interestingly a report by UNESCO revealed that while 50% … Continued

Lampang’s Farang Firefighter

Every single day during the burning season, a 55 year old Australian man disappears into Lampang’s forests in search of fire. Armed only with a leaf blower, some fireproof overalls and a few survival tools. Tall, balding and white, often looks out of place as he treks through the jungle, he often for hours on end, heading towards a small plume of smoke rising above the dry canopies.

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With temperatures across many parts of Chiang Mai province exceeding 40 Celsius for several days now, natural water attractions are drawing unusually large crowds of visitors seeking relief from the heat. Among the most popular destinations is the Buatong Waterfall and Seven-Colour Spring in Mae Taeng district—Sticky Waterfall—where both Thai and foreign tourists have been arriving in force. Cars … Continued

Royal Rainmaking flights continue even as northern skies clear

Mon 27th Apr

Chiang Mai’s weather modification unit is keeping its aircraft in the air — even as the haze crisis that gripped the north for over a month finally begins to lift. Thunderstorms and strong winds over the past three days have done much of the heavy lifting, but the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation is pressing on regardless. Today the Chiang Mai unit deployed four aircraft on … Continued

Chiang Mai Lai festival wraps up to packed crowds

Mon 27th Apr

The final day of the Chiang Mai Lai 2026 festival drew thousands of revellers on the evening of 26th April, with locals and tourists descending on the venue for one last splash before the nine-day event came to a close. Organised by the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) at the outlet of the Mae Kuang Udom Thara Dam tunnel in Doi Saket, the festival ran from 18th to 26th April … Continued

Robinson Chiang Mai Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Initiative with Leading Local Partners

Mon 27th Apr

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Chiang Mai skies clear as wildfire season nears its end

Mon 27th Apr

Chiang Mai’s skies are blue again! Thunderstorms across several districts over recent days have swept away the air pollution that blanketed the city for much of the past month, and visitors are once more making their way up the Doi Suthep viewpoint to photograph the cityscape laid out below — the clearest views in nearly four weeks. Air quality data from Chiang Mai University’s Climate Change Data … Continued

New Chang Khian gym opens with free drop-in day and half-price founding offer

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A new gym is opening in Chang Khian on Monday 4th May, offering strength training, functional movement and combat sports on a no-contract, no auto-renewal basis. This is great news for the many of us who have been burned by our own over estimation of gym commitments, allowing us to ease into the routine without pressure! BoxFit CNX launches with three training areas: a fully air-conditioned weight … Continued

Chiang Mai market vendors buoyed by Kon La Kreung Plus news

Sun 26th Apr

Chiang Mai’s weekend markets are buzzing with cautious optimism after the government announced it will roll out the Kon La Kreung Plus co-payment scheme in June, with vendors saying the news has already lifted spirits after a prolonged slump in consumer spending. Traders at the Business Park night market in Nong Pa Khrang said they have been waiting for the programme’s return and believe it will e … Continued

Tourist police make arrest after 32 tourists stranded at Chiang Mai airport, losses exceed 800,000 baht

Sat 25th Apr

Tourist police at Chiang Mai International Airport have arrested a suspected ghost tour operator after 32 Thai tourists were left stranded when they arrived for a package trip to Chongqing, China, only to find their names absent from the airline’s passenger manifest. Following the incident, Tourist Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am ordered officers in the area to work alongside the … Continued

REVLON MAKEUP STAR CHALLENGE 2026 Northern Finals Conclude in Style at Robinson Chiang Mai

Fri 24th Apr

The REVLON MAKEUP STAR CHALLENGE 2026 Northern Finals wrapped up on a high note delivering an impressive showcase of talent creativity and innovation at Robinson Chiang Mai The nationally recognized competition brought together some of the region’s most promising makeup artists under the theme The Future of Beauty Where Skill Meets Intelligence Finalists were challenged to present their vision of … Continued

Body found floating in Chiang Mai moat

Fri 24th Apr

Residents near the Somphetch Market were alarmed this morning after a body was discovered floating in the inner moat of Chiang Mai’s old city. Rescue workers from the Ruam Jai Chiang Mai Foundation and officers from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station were alerted before noon today and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders found the body of a man floating. Authorities estimated he had been … Continued

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