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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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Om Koi farmers donate 9 tonnes of tomatoes   

Fri 21st Nov

A group of farmers from Omkoi District, jointly presented 9 tonnes of tomatoes and 2 tonnes of pumpkins to Phra Khru Ood as an act of merit-making and to support religious and public-benefit missions. Phra Khru Ood expressed his blessings and said that all the produce would be used for charitable activities and distributed to residents and people in Chiang Mai city so they may use it for cooking a … Continued

Big development project heading our way 

Fri 21st Nov

Chiang Mai Highway 121 is to adopt “Elevated Road Model No. 5” in hopes of finding a permanent traffic solution to help cut traffic by over 50%   Earlier today, the Ministry of Transport held a meeting to present the results of the selection of development options for Highway No. 121, Don Kaew–Mueang Kaew section. The meeting was attended by high-level executives and representatives from governmen … Continued

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Temperatures to plummet

Wed 19th Nov

Chiang Mai Meteorological Department has come out to announce that temperatures will be dropping over the coming days, possibly plunging to 19C at night. They warn of colder temperatures up the mountains, with Doi Inthanon temperatures to drop to 10C over the weekend. Please dress warmly.

The Raks Mae Ping Group is holding an AI Contest, “Imagining Chiang Mai in the Era of the Doi Suthep Cable Car.”

Wed 19th Nov

The Raks Mae Ping Group is holding an AI Contest, “Imagining Chiang Mai in the Era of the Doi Suthep Cable Car.” The contest is open to artists, students, and the general public to showcase their creativity and AI capabilities. It runs from 19th November to 10th December 2025, with prizes totaling over 69,000 baht. Visit www.doisuthepnext.com . The contest was announced by Sakda Darawan of the Rak … Continued

Could you be the next Honorary British Consul?

Wed 19th Nov

If you are interested in working with the 🇬🇧 British Embassy and being their eyes and ears on the ground in Chiang Mai, facing a wide range of challenging, yet often rewarding, scenarios – they would love to hear from you! Some of the things that you will be responsible for from day to day; – Engaging with the Chiang Mai local authorities and collating critical information to assist the Embassy du … Continued

Chiang Mai doctors perform Thailand’s first liver transplant between identical twins

Wed 19th Nov

A 20 year old man has undergone a life-saving liver transplant from his identical twin brother, marking the first such procedure ever performed in Thailand, doctors at Chiang Mai University have confirmed. The patient, Suphawit Songngern, was born with biliary atresia, a rare condition causing blockage of the bile ducts. He underwent a Kasai procedure in 2005, which helped prolong his liver functi … Continued

IB World School in Chiang Mai recognised internationally for creative learning model

Wed 19th Nov

Prem International School’s Artist Residency Thailand (ARThailand) has been shortlisted for Teaching Initiative of the Year in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025. This recognition celebrates the ARThailand programme, where professional artists and thought leaders collaborate with students and teachers to inspire creativity and interdisciplinary learning. The programme brings the IB phil … Continued

Project ACTIVE 2.0 Strengthens Global Collaboration to Advance Cervical Cancer Care in Southeast Asia

Mon 17th Nov

A significant advancement in regional collaboration for cancer care was announced today with the launch of Project ACTIVE 2.0 (Advancing Cervical Cancer Treatment & Patient Recovery Across Southeast Asia). This multi-country initiative aims to enhance radiation oncology services and improve outcomes for cervical cancer patients across Southeast Asia. The project is supported by the German Fede … Continued

AirAsia Year-End Journeys from just 999 baht one day with the new Chiang Mai–Udon Than route launching 1st December

Mon 17th Nov

AirAsia is inviting Chiang Mai residents to enjoy the festive travel season with unbeatable fares starting from just 999 baht one-way, offering the widest selection of 13 domestic and international routes from the city. The airline’s newest cross-regional service, Chiang Mai–Udon Thani, will operate four times weekly — every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday — starting 1st December 2025. Booki … Continued

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