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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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Thu 1st Oct

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Kad Suan Kaew marked down to 2.58 billion baht, still no takers

Thu 1st Oct

Krungthai Bank has cut the asking price of the shuttered Kad Suan Kaew shopping centre to 2.583 billion baht, down from the 3 billion it first put on the sign in 2024. That sign is still out front on Huay Kaew Road in Mueang district, four years after the mall closed its doors on 1 July 2022. The building has not aged well, inside or out, and no investor has come forward. Kad Suan Kaew opened on 2 … Continued

Chiang Mai governor bows out with blessings, heads for Interior Ministry deputy post

Wed 30th Sep

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Maxim and DLT Chiang Mai Help Drivers Legalize Ahead of September 30

Wed 30th Sep

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Chiang Mai sends rescue crews and mobile toilets to flooded Bangkok

Tue 29th Sep

A convoy of rescue workers, fire engines and mobile toilets left Chiang Mai this morning for Bangkok, where flooding has now dragged on for several days. Deputy Governor Chatchawan Panya and Somchat Wattanakla, deputy chairman of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), sent the vehicles off at the PAO’s park on the morning of 29 September. The rescue team and the toilets will … Continued

Chiang Mai, get ready for the grand opening of Anytime Fitness Kad Farang Mae Rim, the first Anytime Fitness branch in Chiang Mai.

Tue 29th Sep

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Chiang Mai air wing flies relief team to flood-hit Bangkok

Mon 28th Sep

Wing 41 of the Royal Thai Air Force has sent personnel and equipment to Bangkok to help people affected by flooding in the capital and surrounding provinces. Group Captain Theerayut Kueasakul, the Wing 41 commander and director of its disaster relief centre, gave the order on Monday (Sept 28). A C-130 transport carrying the team took off from the Wing 41 military airport in Chiang Mai and headed f … Continued

San Klang junction bridge opens both ways tomorrow, no ribbon-cutting

Mon 28th Sep

San Kamphaeng police announced on September 28 that the San Klang junction on Highway 1317 will open to traffic in both directions, into and out of the city, at 11am tomorrow, September 29. Nobody will be cutting a ribbon. There is no opening ceremony of any kind. The head construction foreman will go over the bridge before it opens to check it is safe for drivers.

Chiang Mai Donation Point Now Open at Boonthavorn Chiang Mai

Mon 28th Sep

Boonthavorn Chiang Mai, in collaboration with the Raks Thai Foundation, has opened a donation point to collect essential supplies for communities affected by the current situation. Donated items will be transported directly by Boonthavorn’s delivery vehicles. Items currently needed: • Fresh vegetables and cooking ingredients • Condiments and seasonings • Rice and dried food • Cleaning supplies 28 … Continued

Irrigation Department opens all 10 Mae Soi gates as rain hits Omkoi, but says no flooding

Mon 28th Sep

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