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On a Mission from God: Meet these lifelong Missionaries to Chiang Mai

  “In few counries did the missionaries meet with so little opposition and yet achieve so little in their efforts to propagate Christianity.” This quotation is taken from The Eagle and the Elephant, a book about Thai-American relations since 1833 and published by the Royal Thai Embassy in the United States. “Their achievement rests instead on removing Thai mistrust of westerners, and convinci … Continued

Visiting Taiwan’s Legendary Museums

When Chiang Kai Shek’s Kuomintang army fled Mao Tse Tung’s China in 1949, they took with them an extraordinary collection of some of China’s most treasured artefacts. While many on mainland China today still smart at the loss of such bounty, calling the goods looted, students of history will know that these treasures would have faced great risk under Chairman Mao’s Four Olds campaign during the cl … Continued

The Greta Thunbergs of Chiang Mai: How young activists are pushing for change in Northern Thailand

As a young child, I envisioned my future as bright and sustainable. However, now the future looks bleak and apocalyptic to me — all thanks to a lack of climate action. During the summer of 2018, I decided to take climate action more seriously when I happened to read a CNN headline “UN: Earth has 12 years to avert climate change catastrophe”. My first reaction was to panic and contemplate my existe … Continued

The Tipping Point: Chiang Mai on life support

A firm belief that Chiang Mai is the city that defeats the experts (muang prab sien), is a sentiment that’s been around for decades. It refers to the difficulty of any outsider’s attempt to start a business here that becomes successful. The saying is both humble and proud: on one hand it admits to the undoubted expertise of the outsider, on the other hand, it also claims that the outsider is doome … Continued

City Art Beat: Culture is the Classroom

I sit around a table with Sunadda “Nok” Sa-nguandech and Julian Huang at Weave Artisan Society while the grinding, whistling sounds of closing time from their coffee shop punctuate our conversation. We’ve been discussing culture as an entry point for learning. Nok leans over with a bright smile. “Often people experience design solely through the end product, without any insight into the craft it t … Continued

The Digital Nomad Visa: a Solution to Thailand’s Startup Woes?

Chiang Mai’s digital future. Where it’s going, what’s holding it back, and what happens when the government’s left hand doesn’t speak to its right. It’s the laptops. They’re everywhere. Never before have work and life been so mobile, and Chiang Mai is home to the leading edge of this movement. You’d have to avoid the city centre and Nimmanhaemin entirely to ignore the fact it’s been steadily colon … Continued

Three Spaces, Three Completely Different Designs

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious restaurant of impeccable taste and design, a barely minimal grunge café or the burst of shameless exuberance that is this art café and restaurant, we’ve got you.   The Bridge From the owners of the exquisite antique aficionados De Siam, comes this uber luxurious hotel, restaurant and café, which sits just a stone’s throw from Nawarat Bridge. You know you … Continued

Juicy steaks, sizzling grills and exotic spaces

Check out some of Citylife staff’s favourite finds this month — whether it’s a sexy night out in the old town with sophisticated cocktails and fusion fine dining, a luxe dinner with prime meats grilled to perfection by candlelight, or a sizzling roadside steak cooked to simple mouthwatering bites.   Spice Garden The historic quarter is the venue for a rather spectacular street party on Decemb … Continued

Alt House Gallery: home/ wine bar/ kitchen/ a great place to go

We think it is charming at first sight. A white picket gate invites us to enter a small, candlelit courtyard featuring a jaunty red umbrella and some low, comfy-looking chairs. The house, made of wood and glass, is subtly lit to highlight glimpses of the treasures within. The Receptionist is a black cat who sits on the stairs whisking its tail to jazzy blues as Nanti Leoni arrives like a whirlwind … Continued

Ready for the Future: Prem’s annual Careers, College and University Fair

“It is perfectly ok for a student to not know what they want to do,” said Rachel Keys, Prem Tinsulanonda International School’s new Head of School. “They are still in school and the choices for their future can be bewildering. So the important thing is for schools to offer them opportunities to experience many different areas, then you encourage them to follow what they love, their passions and in … Continued

Client Spot Dec 2019

Fah Lanna Massage by the Night Bazaar 10th Anniversary Fah Lanna Massage by the Night Bazaar has recently undergone a complete transformation. This original branch of the award-winning Fah Lanna brand first opened 10 years ago with just six massage beds and four massage chairs. And just in time to mark this special anniversary, the branch was rebuilt from the ground and has almost tripled in size. … Continued

Editorial December 2019

I had a rather spicy editorial lined up about our current police-military state of affairs. But as I sit here in November, I am reminded that I am writing for the holiday issue and you all don’t want to flip open the magazine to see my glum face and dire warnings, so let’s get chirpy and positive! While Loy Krathong ended with a bit of a whimper, our Citylife Garden Fair, went off with a massive b … Continued

Detoxifying the Body and Soul at Absolute Health

It is astounding how many negative substances and impurities we are in contact with or worst, ingest, in our modern lives. Each and every day we have physical contact with dangerous chemicals, whether they are embedded in the processed, and even organic food we ingest, or our skin absorbs toxic metal substances, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and pesticides. Then there is the noxious air … Continued

Dhara Dhevi resort is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular resort properties, and is consistently highly ranked on numerous ‘best of’ lists in some of the top travel and leisure magazines around the world.

Dhara Dhevi resort is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular resort properties, and is consistently highly ranked on numerous ‘best of’ lists in some of the top travel and leisure magazines around the world. The vast, exquisitely landscaped property, is home to nearly 70 luxurious villas, a number of fine dining restaurants, some of Chiang Mai’s premier boutiques and all the facilities you would … Continued

More From Citylife

Two random spot checks reveal safe arsenic levels in Mae Ai District 

Wed 9th Jul

Following media reports of arsenic levels exceeding safety standards in two children, aged 6 and 2, in Mae Ai District, due to regular consumption of fish from the Kok River, a source cited unusually high levels of arsenic in their bodies, raising public concern. On 8 July 2025, Dr. Kittiphan Chalom, Assistant Public Health Doctor of Chiang Mai Province, held a press conference addressing the issu … Continued

Rental bikes collecting dust waiting for tourists 

Wed 9th Jul

Chiang Mai’s tourism industry is currently facing a significant downturn. The decline in foreign visitors has affected various sectors, particularly car and motorcycle rental services. Reports indicate that vehicle rentals have dropped by more than 70%, forcing some operators to temporarily shut down due to unsustainable operating costs. One clear sign of the downturn is on Moon Muang Road near th … Continued

Eyesore blue streetlights promptly removed following public outcry 

Wed 9th Jul

The project to upgrade lighting poles along Highway No. 2025 (Atsadathon Road) has come under public criticism due to the design of the poles. Many have commented that the sculptures look outdated, with colors and patterns that are neither modern nor representative of the Lanna identity. Additionally, some of which are installed in the middle of pedestrian walkways. Following a wave of public conc … Continued

Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office warns of a handful of monkeypox cases

Mon 7th Jul

The Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office is closely monitoring a new situation where monkeypox had been found in the province. Officials are providing information to the public to help with self-monitoring and prevention. They empathise that monkeypox is only serious for those with weakened immune system and that the public should not be alarmed, merely informed.  Dr. Waranyu Jamnongprasartp … Continued

Akha Heritage museum by Akhas and for everyone in Chiang Rai

Sun 6th Jul

https://youtu.be/bP6ugEZxesE   Vorreiter founded the Akha Oral Tradition School, two years ago, as Cultural Crossroads Asia’s first outreach project in an ethnic village.  Every week six master Akha musicians share their knowledge of songs, stories, musical instruments, and instrumental craftsmanship with a class of twenty-two Akha students.   Akha Oral Tradition School https://culturalcrossr … Continued

Serow sighting signals healthy ecosystem on Doi Luang Chiang Dao

Fri 4th Jul

The Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Dao District, has released a video showing a young serow foraging near the cliff edge on the summit of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. The footage was captured by a patrol team during a routine quality patrol this morning. Such sightings are rare, as serows are extremely cautious and elusive animals. Pornnarin Khumthong, head of the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, … Continued

Four Rottweilers found shot and abandoned 

Thu 3rd Jul

On 28th June, a Buddhist monk, Phrakru Aod of Wat Chedi Luang, along with an animal welfare volunteer from the ARK Foundation rescued four abandoned Rottweilers found in the forest in the Mae Kam Pong village. The dogs were found in rain-soaked, starving condition and some of which suffered from deep wounds and severely maggot infections that required urgent medical treatment. The rescue team fed … Continued

Hylife Group launches two international innovation platforms

Thu 3rd Jul

Hylife Group launches two international innovation platforms “Hylife Hackathon 2025” and “Hylife Innovation Excellence Awards 2025” to drive Chiang Mai towards becoming a city of innovation, offering over seven million baht in prizes and investment opportunities. Hylife Group officially launches two major international innovation competitions of the year: “Hylife Hackathon 2025” and “Hylife Innova … Continued

Dangerous steroid-laden ‘herbal’ meds being sold across North

Wed 2nd Jul

The Public Health Office has issued a warning against a spread of so called herbal medicine which has been recently sold by vendors at funerals, temple fairs and across rural villagers across Chiang Mai and beyond.  Upon receiving a report of this, the Public Health Office tested the medicine and found them to be heavy with steroids and other harmful properties.  They warn that elderly people may … Continued

70 baht guesthouse hasn’t put up price in 14 years

Wed 2nd Jul

Jay Guesthouse and Restaurant has been around, housing and feeding backpackers on the cheap since it opened 14 years ago.  Its owner says that she charges 70 baht for a shared room with bunk beds, 130 baht for a small single room and 190 baht for a large single room. During the high season she ups the prices by 10-20 baht. “My clients come back again and again over the years, and I want them to ha … Continued

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