The good news is that the battle was won, the land was given to the city by the Treasury Department to turn into a park and it has just opened to the public!

Dogs are just the best: loyal, loving, and simply adorable. However, there are a few diseases to watch out for if you spend time with dogs.

The exhibition displays photos of peoples who have Traditional Northern Thai Tattoos ‘Sak Kah Lai’, which reflects old Lanna beliefs and principles.

A large tree planting conservation project recently took place in the small town of Mae Kampong.

No Gravity is a fantastic indoor gym, with both bouldering and top rope climbing. In fact, it’s the only gym in Chiang Mai with indoor top rope routes.

Shangri-La Chiang Mai has been taking us on a food Odyssey for the past two years with its slew of guest chefs, and this week they have upped the ante with the arrival of acclaimed Chef Anthony Genovese.

A large lineup of musicians and bands played for expatriates and locals alike. The music bounces mellowly around, caressing the eardrums and filling up the soul.

Lovers of food can’t but have noticed that over the past couple of years Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai has been inviting some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs to its kitchens, creating one-of-a-kind dining events, the likes Chiang Mai has never seen before.

Thai, American, Swedish, Indian, Portuguese – these are all nationalities, something which most Third Culture Kids aren’t comfortable labeling themselves with.

If you happen be walking near Tha Pae Gate or by the Sunday market, and a distinctive blend of sounds beckons you, be sure to follow them closely, because it’s likely Tuku Didgeridoo.

A pool designed specifically for babies and kids, welcomes children as young as four months old to come for a swim. This pool is designed specifically for babies. It’s built with the latest technology, which includes a sophisticated temperature control system and water filtration system. The pool is brand new, and has the highest standards of hygiene.

Chiang Mai is often frequented by families as it is a fun, educational and safe destination that’s suitable for families with children of all ages.

Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures has an indoor bouldering wall in the old city, with a fair amount of routes. The wall itself is pretty small, but offers several different grades of difficulty, ranging from V1s to V5s.

No beaches? No problem. Chiang Mai’s mountains make for some breathtaking views. While most foreigners may want to visit the general tourist spots such as Doi Suthep, the elephant sanctuaries or the bustling night markets, some may prefer to slow down and bask in the natural ambience of Chiang Mai. Here are a few locations around town where one could spend the day relaxing in the midst of gorgeous scenery.

If you want to see Thai boxing, and you definitely should, there are three main stadiums in the city. Each one is unique and different, but they all still offer truly a memorable experience.

A single lamp hangs over a drummer, bathing him in warm light. It sways back and forth, illuminating a colourful red backdrop. A sizable group of people spill out into the street. Some dance while others silently observe.

If you’re new to the city, here’s some tip to get around Chiang Mai without having to rent a car.

You wander down to the ground floor, and next to the relaxing fountains, you discover the Nimman Bar and Grill.

The sense of peace and welcome is accentuated by the clean design, in which the calming influence of natural wood is prominently featured.

Our fresh-faced intern takes a morning jog around the moat and gets excited about his time here in Chiang Mai.

For many, it will undoubtedly come as an immersion in not so often highlighted aspects of life in Thailand. In five enthralling novellas, this book delves deep into the true nature of this often-idealised country.

A singer croons over the mic, singing soulfully. His fingers move nimbly across a shiny electric guitar. Bass notes bump smoothly in the background. The bassist nods his head to the music, glancing over at the drummer. The squealing lead guitar rises above the blend of sounds. It quickly builds to a crescendo, then wanes back down again.

Don’t let the rain keep you stuck at home when there is so much going on!

While most after-school extracurricular activities focus on sports, fine arts, or other academic related fields such as Model United Nations or Homework Club, Unity Concord International School (UCIS) is making a difference with a newly formed club called Interact Club.

We are seeking a Communications Officer (CO) to manage donor, sponsor and supporter communications on behalf of the organisation. This includes drafting sponsor proposals to fund community-run projects, writing project reports, overseeing social media and managing the communications strategy of PCF. The CO will work closely with the Project Coordinator and report to the Executive Director.

Jalae Jamuu, this video’s star-performer, resides in “Pumuen” village, a 58-household 300-person community of ethnic Black Lahu peoples. His quaint locale, comprised of bamboo constructed houses encompassed by villagers’ livelihood supporting cash crops (e.g., tea and fruit), was established in the 1970s. Around 1880 is when the earliest inhabitants of this highlands area immigrated from Myanmar to this location.

The international schools all over Thailand are home to a plethora of confused third culture kids, or TCKs. If you don’t already know, the term “third culture kid” refers to individuals raised in a culture other than their own native country for a significant part of their early development years.

So, if you have money – and I know many of you do! – I would like to ask you to please consider digging into your pockets and kindly supporting Warm Heart Foundation’s biochar project.

Inthakin Festival is an 8-day running festival which takes place according to the lunar calendar – usually between the months of May and June. This year, the festivities have started on Thursday, May 30th, and will end on the evening of June 6th.

Because of your support, BNSCLC and its students now have access to an activity stage to organise activities that contribute to the student’s education, development and social life. And of course, for community events such as graduation ceremonies, presentations given by the students and welcoming events for sponsors and partners.

Chiang Mai Foodies, add a notch to your belt, because you aren’t going to want to miss a bite of this feast.

I recently visited Vietnam, the latter and a lot more all hit home. In early April, I found myself on a bus riding along a highway somewhere between Hanoi and Halong Bay. Suddenly the vehicle stopped and we were told we would be spending 45 minutes at what was described to us as the Hong Ngoc Humanity Centre.