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Exotic Comfort Food

Chefs and restaurateurs are pleasing our palates by bringing us more exotic and interesting cuisines and dining experiences, and we can’t get enough of it.

Millennial Chic

Spanking new venues which are sure to be getting the millennial word-of-mouth approval for being super Instagrammable and trés cool.

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Keeping Eyes Out I appreciate if my photo and comments on Chiang Mai environmental issues could be exposed through your fine magazine. Travelling frequently in and around Chiang Mai for several years, it seems like many local communities do not take pollution seriously enough and may be major contributors of smoke pollution (setting forests and rice fields on fire in March and April) as well as th … Continued

Citytalk October 2019

Have you ever been bullied? If so, how did you overcome the situation and what advice would you like to give to victims of bullying?

7 Muay Thai Gyms in Chiang Mai

If you want to get fit and fierce then Chiang Mai has a plethora of great muay Thai gyms to check out. Here are some well-known gyms in Chiang Mai that you should go and experience.

Editorial: October 2019 – Your Views Counted

There has been a lot of talk about leaving. By those who can, that is. The rest of us – those with commitments and constraints like jobs, families, finance, or locals who simply have nowhere else to go to – feel almost left out.

Injecting City Sois with Spice & Life

“The Old City needs to be activated,” Dr Stanley Quek told Citylife from his office down a tiny soi woven into the labyrinth of Old City sois.”

A Fresher, Bolder and Tastier Favola: meet new Chef de Cuรisine, Chef Enrico Pantorno

As Chiang Mai’s food lovers’ palates become more sophisticated and discerning, the mark of a successful restaurant is in its refusal to rest on its laurels. And Le Meridien’s award-winning Favola Italian Restaurant continues to evolve and position itself to engage and draw Chiang Mai’s resident as well as visiting diners.

Creating an Ecosystem of Learning: Meet Prem Tinsulanonda International School’s new head, Rachel Keys

“The world we live in today is incredibly interconnected and through all manner of media, students have access to and engage with all kinds of complex world issues,” said Rachel Keys, Prem Tinsulanonda International School’s new Head of School.

Caring for the Whole Body with Integrative Medicine

Modern medicine has saved countless lives, yet more and more medical professionals world-wide are beginning to turn towards integrative medicine as a way to preempt patients from becoming, well, patients, and with an eye to finding longer term solutions to mitigate ailments and illnesses, and prolonging good health.

City Art Beats Knitting Moments Together

A woman lies prostrate at the centre of a deep, red, rectangular recess carved into the Gallery Seescape floor. Surrounding her are a ring of posts that blend into the painted walls and floors.

Light will be the Night’s Storyteller Wat Rong Khun Light Fest: Episode Begins

With over three million visitors per year, Wat Rong Khun, or The White Temple, is one of the North’s most acclaimed attractions. Conceptualised and crafted by national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, this extraordinary piece of art will be turned, for one month only, into a kaleidoscopic fiesta of light.

Capturing Chiang Mai’s Many Memories

It’s easy to scoff at all the nonsense found on Facebook, but then you would miss out on the absolute gem that is Chiang Mai Memories.

Thailand’s Budding Cannabis Future

After living in Thailand for two and a half years, I’ve experienced first-hand the hush-hush surrounding what the locals call ganja. And why shouldn’t they be whispering about this oddly popular plant? Historically speaking, users, producers and distributors of cannabis have been subjected to severe punishments. Coming from the United States, a nation in which the majority of states have legalised … Continued

Blockchain for a Better World

In May this year I sat down with Michael Shafer, a humanitarian, academic and someone known for his ethos of getting on with the job. Since 2008 Michael has run Warm Heart Foundation with his wife Everlind.

The Lanna Drama: Cutural revival following hit TV soap

A young woman with long black hair lies supine on the ground. The body of a man is sprawled in the background. The camera zooms in on her tear-stained face, drained of colour, as she tries to open her eyes, her bloodied lips whispering in a clear Kam Muang accent,

How Food turned a Bad Boy Good

Sun Suebsaeng has eaten his way to success, which sounds odd seeing as he has recently been on a fitness regime leading to a 20 kilos weight loss; his shirt hanging so loosely over his frame we had to clip it at the back for the photo shoot. He is feeling good though. He hasn’t been this fit in decades and following a tumultuous career which has seen dizzying heights and the darkest of days, he has finally reached a point in his personal life and career which he says, he always dreamed of. There are no further goals he aspires to.

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The 20th Money Expo Chiang Mai 2025 Kicks Off with Exclusive Year-End Financial Promotions

Sat 8th Nov

The 20th Money Expo Chiang Mai 2025 officially opened today, bringing together leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, securities firms, asset management companies, and insurance providers to offer special year-end promotions for residents of Chiang Mai and nearby provinces. The event takes place from 7–9 November 2025 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Chiang Mai Airport. The opening ceremony wa … Continued

FAO and Royal Forest Department Host 31st Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission in Chiang Mai

Tue 4th Nov

The Royal Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), officially opened the 31st Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC31) at Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai on 4th November 2025. The event, held under the theme “Healthy Forests Feed the Future,” was presided over by Nikorn Sirirojananon, Dir … Continued

Euang Sae Hom — The orchid beloved by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother

Tue 4th Nov

Researchers at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, are continuing efforts to cultivate and propagate “Euang Sae Luang” or “Euang Sae Hom”, one of the orchid species personally cherished and planted by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the garden. Propagation is being carried out in laboratories to preserve the genetic line directly from the royal plant, … Continued

Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Party was a smash!

Tue 4th Nov

On 31st October, the Smash Hits Pickleball Club celebrated Halloween in spectacular spooky fashion with Chiang Mai’s only Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball Party. The private party was held at Space Basketball where the club plays regularly.  Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a badminton-sized court with a modified tennis net and a plastic ball.  … Continued

Officials step up safety precautions as Ping River rises with the approach of Yi Peng Festival 

Tue 4th Nov

Cloudy skies and bad weather may dampen the much anticipated Yi Peng Festival this year as continuous rainfall is causing the Ping River to overflow and flood some Loy Krathong piers. Despite the conditions, officials are continuing with event preparations, urging locals and tourists to exercise caution to prevent accidents and falls into the river. Safety teams have been deployed to monitor and a … Continued

Ob Khan floods earlier this morning

Tue 4th Nov

Following continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days, water levels breached the banks of the Ob Khan river at the Ob Khan National Park around 4am this morning. According to park authorities, they have warned surrounding villagers and are keeping a close eye on the situation as the water moves south of Sanpatong.

Launching Padel Club Chiang Mai

Tue 4th Nov

Padel Club Chiang Mai is the city’s first covered padel facility, featuring four brand-new panoramic courts designed for both casual players and competitive enthusiasts. The club officially soft opened on November 1st, 2025, and the soft launch period runs until November 16th, offering Chiang Mai residents a chance to discover the sport through events, social play, and coaching sessions. Padel — o … Continued

Thailand welcomes Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight under TAT’s Airline Focus strategy

Tue 4th Nov

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today welcomed the inaugural Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai flight, marking a milestone in TAT’s Airline Focus strategy to strengthen Thailand’s international air connectivity. The new route adds momentum to Thailand’s high season and reflects the success of TAT’s partnerships with leading global carriers in positioning Thailand as a quality destinatio … Continued

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai Welcomes Etihad Airways Flight EY426 Crew on the Inaugural Abu Dhabi – Chiang Mai Route

Tue 4th Nov

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai was honoured to welcome the captain and crew of Etihad Airways Flight EY426 on the occasion of the airline’s inaugural Abu Dhabi – Chiang Mai flight, marking the first-ever service from Abu Dhabi to Northern Thailand. This new route represents another significant milestone in promoting tourism and economic growth in Chiang Mai. Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai … Continued

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