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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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Chiang Mai invites public to “Colours of Lanna Ethnicity 3rd edition” at Tha Pae Gate, 17th-19th July

Sat 18th Jul

Chiang Mai Deputy Governor Boonlue Thammatranurak presided over the opening of the Lanna ethnic tourism promotion activity this evening (17th July), part of the 2026 Colours of Lanna Ethnicity project, held for its third edition from 17th-19th July at Tha Pae Gate. Chiang Mai Tourism and Sports Office chief Itthirat Sinarak attended alongside heads of government agencies, tourism sector representa … Continued

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Unveils New Dining Experiences and Special Offers

Fri 17th Jul

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping invites you to savour memorable dining experiences for every occasion. From seasonal afternoon tea and curated lunch menus to sunset cocktails above the city skyline, discover a collection of culinary experiences perfect for celebrating with loved ones, enjoying quality family time, or gathering with friends. KAM Lobby Lounge Dragon Fruit Afternoon Tea – In … Continued

Mercure Chiang Mai launches Sourdough Month breakfast buffet at 199 baht net

Fri 17th Jul

Mercure Chiang Mai has introduced a revamped breakfast buffet under a new Sourdough Month campaign, priced at 199 baht net per person and available daily from 6.30am to 10.30am. The centrepiece of the promotion is a Sourdough Station, where freshly baked sourdough is served alongside a DIY topping bar including cheese, bacon, eggs, avocado, fresh vegetables and a range of sauces, allowing guests t … Continued

Anusarn burger shop wins the internet after stomped order goes viral

Fri 17th Jul

A customer at a burger shop in Anusarn Night Bazaar found an unusual way to protest a long wait: hurling his order to the ground and stamping it flat, despite staff having flagged the queue when he ordered. The scene left both staff and passersby fairly stunned — and by the next night, the internet had other plans, with a steady stream of customers turning up to eat and show support after the stor … Continued

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝚰 & 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝚰 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞

Fri 17th Jul

Following the first chapter of Spice Journey at Raya Heritage, the journey of spices continues tracing the origins of how spices became an essential part of culinary traditions, enriching local cuisines with distinctive aromas and flavors. Over generations, spices have been carefully combined with fresh herbs, vegetables and meats to create a remarkable variety of dishes, eventually shaping the Th … Continued

Sizzler Brings Its New “Sizzler Special” Concept to Northern Thailand with Debut in Chiang Mai

Fri 17th Jul

Diners in Chiang Mai can now be among the first in Northern Thailand to experience Sizzler Special, a newly enhanced dining concept from Sizzler Thailand, launched in partnership with Central Pattana at Central Chiang Mai and Central Chiang Mai Airport. The new concept introduces an upgraded salad bar experience featuring more than 100 menu items, with prices starting from 249 baht. Designed to of … Continued

Traffic diversions to begin at Samoeng intersection from 20th August, as overpass bridge construction proceeds

Thu 16th Jul

The Department of Highways has issued advance notice to motorists using southern routes in Chiang Mai. The contractor for the Samoeng intersection overpass project will adjust traffic lane configurations and implement road diversions from 20th August 2026 onwards, continuing until the project is completed. The diversions are needed to support bridge construction work at the point where Highway 121 … Continued

Chiang Mai Irrigation Project clears over 27 tonnes of water hyacinth from Ping River, opens waterways province-wide ahead of heavy rains

Thu 16th Jul

On 16th July, Kerdkul Manasamphansakul, Director of the Chiang Mai Irrigation Project, revealed details of the province’s rainy season water management plan. Following directives from Chiang Mai Governor Rattapon Naradisorn to relevant agencies, particularly the Chiang Mai Irrigation Project under the Irrigation Office Region 1, dredging and waterway clearance operations have been underway, with w … Continued

Burger stomped, patience tested: Chiang Mai burger shop queue mix-up ends in a foot-crushed order

Thu 16th Jul

A Chinese tourist at Paul Burger Chiang Mai’s Anusarn Night Bazaar branch found a novel way to express displeasure with queue etiquette: hurling his freshly made order to the floor and grinding it under his shoe, all because a Grab delivery happened to beat him to the counter. Staff had explained, in English, that the rider’s order simply came first — a concept that apparently did not survive tran … Continued

Hot springs and headliners: Gaia Beats Festival returns to Mae On for 2027

Wed 15th Jul

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