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Editorial: January 2019

Having my own company means that I have never had to face any sexual inequality in my workplace. And having my two best friends from childhood working beside me — one is our production manager of 20 years, another our sales manager of nearly ten — means that women haven’t, as far as I know, felt any inequality here either. So that’s good. But the fact is it exists and women around the world live and work in frustration over the unfairness of it all.

Charming Little Places

As we wrote in one of our articles once, Cute is the new Cool, and Chiang Mai knows how to do both. Check out these adorable little places guaranteed to charm.

Brittnee Bond:Empowering women in Chiang Mai

Recently, her name has been popping up with even more frenetic frequency as she invites and entices our city’s women entrepreneurs, and our male allies, to join her upcoming Bond Women’s Festival. So, being nosy, we decided to get to know her and find out what is up with this fiery ball of energy.

Our City’s Emerging Sino-scape

The past year saw a slowing down of incoming Chinese tourist numbers and now we are hearing people bemoan the lack of Chinese tourists. So we thought we would take a look at where we are with our Chinese visitors and what the future holds for us both.

Saving our Children from Sexual Predators

In late October Citylife was invited to join H.R.H. Prince Richard Duke of Gloucester and the British ambassador for their visit to the Children’s Advocacy Centre Chiang Mai. Following the dignitaries’ departures, we were introduced to Police Colonel Soonthorn Arunnara, Deputy Commander of Investigation Division Immigration Bureau and Police Colonel Thakoon Nimsomboon, Deputy Commander of the Anti-Trafficking in Person Division and the Head of the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) Operation Team, both of whom kindly agreed to sit down for an impromptu interview.

Meet The Three Men Who Run our City

Here are perspectives of the Governor of Chiang Mai, the President of Provincial Administrative Organisation and the Mayor of Chiang Mai

Absolute Health:Treating herniated nucleus pulposus in a non-invasive way

Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) usually occur later in your adult life, caused by the general degeneration of your body system. However, it is now apparent that these days young people, as young as their early 20s can also suffer from HNP, due to the modern lifestyle — looking at the smartphone screen, sitting at the office all day.

Chiang Mai Bucket List

Apart from the obvious – Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, et all – our team came up with this eclectic bucket list for 2019.

A Day of Fun

Put a bounce back in your step, wow your friends with a magic trick or spoil yourself rotten with a spa…choices choices.

Finding Your Future Path:A Summer Programme to Experience US College Life for International School Students

So if you, or your child, dream of studying in the United States, but your current connection to US colleges doesn’t extend further than that gained from Hollywood movies, the idea of leaving home to dive feet first into such a new world can be daunting.

Exciting FoodScape

Chiang Mai has always been a city with a bewildering number of new restaurants opening…and sadly old closing. Here are some of our favourite new discoveries this month.

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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

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

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

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

Police bust call center at mall bank

Wed 27th Aug

Police from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (PCT Region 5) arrested four members of a call centre scam network as they were withdrawing over one million baht at a bank inside Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. The three Chinese and one Thai suspects suspects were caught with1,539,000 baht in cash, five mobile phones, six bank books, and one transaction slip. The Chiang Mai Provincial Cour … Continued

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