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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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Cruise the Salween River

Mon 8th Dec

The Tourist Boat Association of Baan Mae Sam Lap, Sop Moei District, Mae Hong Son, has launched its Salween River route, and they invite you to all come check it out.   Ten boats, each able to take a dozen tourists per trip, will either travel downstream from the village, or upstream.    The boat hire cost is around 1,000 baht per boat for a short trip to 3,500 baht to go for an overnighter.  Cont … Continued

Chantaros – the new delicious Thai cuisine at Airport Plaza

Sun 7th Dec

The highly acclaimed Ekachan Restaurant by the river, which grew out of a food stall in Ploen Ruedee Market, has now opened a new restaurant—Chantaros at Airport Plaza. Serving up classical central Thai cuisine through new sleight-of-hand innovations, Chantaros is a great spot to take in a great meal anytime during the day while you are shopping, or while waiting for your flight. Facebook: Chantar … Continued

Botanic Festival 2026 “The Queen Mother’s Garden”

Fri 5th Dec

Botanic Festival 2026: “The Queen Mother’s Garden” — Thailand’s Grandest Botanical Festival Awaits! The Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, under the Botanical Garden Organization, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, warmly invites you to the Botanic Festival 2026: “The Queen Mother’s Garden”, taking place from 24 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, from 09:00 – 16:30 hrs. at the event grounds s … Continued

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Presents Peru–Lanna Nights Celebrating 60 Years of Diplomatic Friendship Between Peru and Thailand

Fri 5th Dec

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces Peru–Lanna Nights, a two-evening cultural and culinary celebration honouring the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Thailand. In collaboration with the Embassy of Peru, the event brings together the vibrant traditions of both nations, paying tribute to six decades of friendship through the universal language of food, culture, and … Continued

Sunday Walking Street vendors donate over 60,000 to southern flood victims

Thu 4th Dec

Vendors in Chiang Mai have donated over 60,000 baht to Support Hatyai Hospital’s Flood Recovery Efforts At Chiang Mai Municipality Hall, vendors from the Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street, together with the Walking Street Committee and Chiang Mai Municipality, united in a charitable effort to support Hatyai Hospital, which suffered significant damage from recent severe flooding. On Sunday, vendors … Continued

The Second Chiang Mai Ethnic Market at Lan Din

Thu 4th Dec

Happening this 5–6 December 2025 — The Second Chiang Mai Ethnic Market at Lan Din, Ram Poeng Road! Discover a vibrant gathering that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of ethnic communities from Thailand and Myanmar. Stroll through the market and explore handcrafted products, woven textiles, local dishes, and fresh produce, all showcasing the identity and traditions of each community. Enjoy li … Continued

Chilly winter boosts blanket sales, officials warn of winter illnesses

Thu 4th Dec

Chiang Mai’s continuing cold spell has boosted blanket sales at Nawarat Market, where vendors report demand rising several-fold this week. Popular items include quilts, fleece blankets, grey khee-nga blankets and cartoon designs priced from 100 baht. Many buyers from highland areas — where temperatures are even lower — have come down to purchase in bulk. Several organisations have also placed larg … Continued

Think twice before burning: GISTDA upgrades satellite monitoring to catch all hotspots 

Thu 4th Dec

As PM2.5 levels begin creeping up again and health impacts are already being felt in some areas, early-season hotspots have started appearing in several provinces. We’re not yet in the thick of the smog season, but the fact that fires are already being detected has prompted authorities to tighten their watch. Despite ever-stricter measures and tougher enforcement, there are still many farmers acro … Continued

Red Cross puts up 50 baht gold lottery

Thu 4th Dec

Chiang Mai’s annual charity Red Cross lottery is once again drawing excitement, with this year’s top prize causing an even bigger stir than usual. In previous years, major prizes included a house with land and a townhome, but this year’s first prize is a 50.50 baht gold bar worth more than 3.1 million baht — a highly coveted reward among punters, especially given gold’s rapidly rising value! More … Continued

Wine in the Garden — sip, savour, and soak in Chiang Mai’s winter vibes

Thu 4th Dec

Wine in the Garden — sip, savour, and soak in Chiang Mai’s winter vibes As the cool breeze settles over Chiang Mai, Spice Garden invites you to slow down, unwind, and enjoy a glass of your favourite wine in its lush green courtyard right in the heart of the city. Pair your evening with bold Thai flavours or modern Italian plates crafted to match beautifully with every pour. Now through January 202 … Continued

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