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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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Discount shrimp sale draws crowds at Chiang Mai government complex

Tue 30th Jun

Chiang Mai residents and civil servants turned out in force on the 30th for cut-price white shrimp, sold by the Chiang Mai Commerce Office at the provincial government complex for just 200 baht a kilogramme, well below the usual 250-260 baht. The sale comes after Malaysia suspended imports of Thai shrimp earlier in the month over concerns about residue contamination, a move affecting shrimp farmer … Continued

Tha Pae Gate cleared of pigeons and food vendors after crackdown

Tue 30th Jun

Residents have welcomed a markedly cleaner Tha Pae Gate plaza after Chiang Mai municipality and local agencies cracked down on pigeon flocks and the vendors illegally selling bird feed to tourists, restoring the area as a landmark for relaxation and sightseeing. The multi-purpose Tha Pae Gate had become a magnet for large numbers of pigeons drawn by vendors selling bird feed to visitors, creating … Continued

Chiang Mai Invites Visitors to Discover Northern Thailand’s Cultural Diversity at Ethnic Lanna Festival 2026

Mon 29th Jun

https://youtu.be/v2Kk3Mzbu6I The Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand at the Ethnic Lanna Festival 2026, taking place from 3–5 July 2026 at Central Chiang Mai Airport. The three-day festival offers an opportunity to experience the traditions, lifestyles, craftsmanship, and wisdom of Lanna’ … Continued

Chiang Mai Book Fair 2026 Returns with More Than 210 Publishers, Celebrating Reading, Creativity and Cultural Exchange

Mon 29th Jun

Book lovers are invited to immerse themselves in the world of literature as the 11th Chiang Mai Book Fair 2026 returns to Chiang Mai Hall at Central Chiang Mai Airport from 26 June – 5 July 2026. Organised by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) in collaboration with Central Pattana Plc, operator of Central Chiang Mai Airport, the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, a … Continued

Enjoy the Sounds of Jazz & Blues in Pai at Pai Jazz & Blues Festival 2026

Mon 29th Jun

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mae Hong Son Office, the Pai Tourism Business Association, and Chiang Mai HIP Event invite music lovers to experience the charm of Pai Jazz & Blues Festival 2026, a three-day celebration of live music set against the lush green landscapes of Pai during the Green Season. Taking place from 3–5 July 2026, the festival transforms the entire town of Pai, Mae … Continued

Chiang Mai airport upgrade moves forward: new terminal, renovated existing building and 1,100-space car park — completion expected in 2034

Fri 26th Jun

As Airports of Thailand (AOT) approaches its 47th anniversary on 1st July, CEO Paveena Jariyatitipong has unveiled a Roadmap through 2037 outlining plans to position Thailand as a world-class aviation hub through the development of all six AOT airports.   For Chiang Mai International Airport specifically, Paveena announced that a new international terminal will be constructed on the southern side … Continued

Chiang Mai Zoo opens new reptile house on 49th anniversary

Fri 26th Jun

Chiang Mai Zoo officially opened its new reptile exhibit on 23rd June. Built at a cost of 29 million baht from the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand’s 2025 fiscal year budget, the facility houses more than 160 reptiles across 26 display zones. The exhibit incorporates Smart Zoo technology, including an interactive Smart Map system and digital media in Thai, English and Chinese, as well as 3 … Continued

PAO park comes into its own as rainy season turns Chiang Mai green

Fri 26th Jun

The Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation park has become one of the city’s most popular spots this rainy season, as steady rainfall transforms its wide lawns into a sweep of lush green with Doi Suthep — draped in low cloud — as a backdrop. Residents and tourists alike have been making their way to the park throughout the day to walk, exercise and photograph the scenery, with many crea … Continued

Moncham Rainfall feast and treat, third edition

Fri 26th Jun

Now in its third year, the Moncham Rainfall series is back. Onsen at Moncham’s Mi Zu restaurant has long been associated with the cooler months, but the team wants visitors to know that Moncham in the rainy season is something else entirely: mist rolling over the hills, crisp mountain air and a kitchen firing on all cylinders. On 22nd June, media, guests and partners gathered for the third iterati … Continued

Tourist rescued after getting lost on Khun Chang Khian nature trail

Tue 23rd Jun

A female tourist was rescued from a forest trail in the Khun Chang Khian area on the evening of 22nd June, after calling for help with a dying phone battery. Chang Phueak police station received the distress call at around 4pm. Officers led by Superintendent Pol Col Sawek Chusiri, together with staff from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, immediately deployed a search team including patrol officers an … Continued

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