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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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MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center Invites the Public to Experience International Arts and Culture from South Korea and Thailand at “The 8th PFA TOUR”

Fri 6th Feb

MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, is organizing the project “Performing Arts for the Community” under the 8th PFA TOUR. The event is held in tribute to the profound royal grace of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, who recognized the importance of long-standing international relations that have fostered c … Continued

Central Group and Its Affiliates Unite Nationwide to Hold 100-Day Merit-Making Ceremony in Royal Dedication

Fri 6th Feb

Central Group, together with its affiliated companies, united in holding a nationwide 100-day Buddhist merit-making ceremony and almsgiving activities in royal dedication to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, in remembrance of Her immeasurable grace. Executives and employees of Central Group, including representatives from Central Chiang Mai and Central Chiang Mai Airport, along with memb … Continued

CPNREIT Showcases Transformation Success at Central Pinklao and Central Chiang Mai Airport

Fri 6th Feb

CPN Retail Growth Leasehold Property Fund (CPNREIT) highlights the success of its large-scale asset transformation at Central Pinklao and Central Chiang Mai Airport, driving strong foot traffic growth and strengthening the overall performance of the trust. Two Key Assets, One Clear Strategy: Long-Term Value Creation Central Pinklao, a Class A retail asset in Bangkok’s western district, has undergo … Continued

Chiang Mai expects 1.2 of the 1.35 million eligible voters will turn up Sunday 

Thu 5th Feb

Chiang Mai province has launched a final “Big Day” campaign encouraging residents to exercise their voting rights, setting a target of no fewer than 1.2 million voters participating in the upcoming election. On the morning of 5th February 2026, at the Three Kings Monument, Chiang Mai Governor Ratthapol Naradisorn presided over the official launch of the final election awareness campaign for the ge … Continued

Air Quality in Chiang Mai begins to affect public health as PM2.5 levels rise

Wed 4th Feb

Air quality in Chiang Mai has begun to impact public health, with PM2.5 levels rising above safe standards in the city and several surrounding districts by late morning on the 3rd February 2026. From the Doi Suthep viewpoint in Muang Chiang Mai district, haze could be seen drifting over the city, while residents carrying out outdoor activities in urban areas have started wearing face masks for pro … Continued

Door to door awareness raising about air pollution and burning 

Wed 4th Feb

Doi Suthep–Pui National Park in Chiang Mai is one of the most visible areas where illegal forest burning frequently occurs during the dry season, with smoke and haze affecting the health of tourists and residents both on the mountain and in Chiang Mai city, as well as damaging forest resources and wildlife. Most recently, Thongchai Narat, Head of Doi Suthep–Pui National Park, has deployed park off … Continued

The 49th Flower Festival is coming soon

Wed 4th Feb

The 49th Chiang Mai Flower Festival is set to take place from 13th-15th February 2026 at Nong Buak Haad Public Park. The invitation was announced on 3rd February 2026 at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation Council Chamber, where Ittirat Sinarak, Chiang Mai Provincial Director of Tourism and Sports, briefed local media during the province’s press conference. This year’s festival i … Continued

วาเลนไทน์นี้ สร้างความทรงจำดีๆ ด้วยมื้อพิเศษจากโรงแรม 137 Pillars House

นอกจากความอบอุ่นในบรรยากาศสวนสวยของเรือนไม้หลังงามที่สร้างความประทับใจให้แก่ผู้มาเยือน วันแห่งความรักที่ใกล้เข้ามานี้ ห้องอาหาร Palette แห่งโรงแรม 137 Pillars House ยังพร้อมเสิร์ฟความโรแมนติกที่จะปลุกหัวใจให้พองโต ผ่านคอร์สอาหารสุดพิเศษ Valentine’s Set ที่รังสรรค์ขึ้นสำหรับวันวาเลนไทน์โดยเฉพาะ

Strong voter turnout in Sunday’s advance voting 

Mon 2nd Feb

Advance voting in Chiang Mai’s Constituency 1 began with a strong turnout on 1st February 2026, as voters arrived early at the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Many said they came before polls opened at 8am to avoid traffic congestion later in the morning. The Chiang Mai Election Commission deployed Territorial Defence volunteers and student volunteers … Continued

Doi Tao forest fire brought under control within 90 minutes

Mon 2nd Feb

On the evening of 31st January 2026, authorities were notified of a forest fire in Doi Tao district, affecting a national forest reserve and a wildlife non-hunting area. Officials launched a “walk-in firefighting” operation on steep terrain under the direction of Thanaphat Rattanasamai, Acting District Chief of Doi Tao. A rapid response team—comprising district officials, sub-district and village … Continued

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