Thailand Hilltribe Holidays – Visiting the Hill Tribes with a Heart
Tucked away in the fertile forests of Chiang Mai, deep in the heart of Sameong district, lies a hamlet of traditional villages where the Karen hill tribe live. In these remote communities, the women still wear native handwoven Karen tunics, and the men herd water buffaloes to plough the farm, as they once did 50 years ago.
Theatre Review: Almost, Maine by John Cariani, Presented by the Gate Theatre
The Gate Theatre opened its 11th season with a trio of performances October 25 – 28, 2018. The season opener was Almost, Maine, a play by John Cariani, set in an eponymous fictional town. Structured as a series of vignettes that take place over one night under the Aurora Borealis in the far north of Maine, United States, each scene explores complex facets of love – intimacy, heartbreak, communication, vulnerability – through humour and magic realism.
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Thailand’s Strongest Man 2018
Thailand’s Strongest Man 2018 is hosted and organised by Moo Baa Strongman Gym and will take place 22-24 November at Tha Phae Gate from 9.30am to 3.00pm each day. The five strength competitions — including a bus pull — will test the limits of competitors from around the world.
Citylife Garden Fair Supported Charity: Baan Dek Foundation / DAO Social Enterprise
Founded in 2002, The Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a fully registered Thai foundation based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. According to our joint research publication with UNICEF entitled ‘Building Better Futures in Thailand’ (March 2018), there are around 60,000 children of construction workers in Thailand, moving from one site to another with their families and living in temporary shelters with little access to education, public services or proper healthcare.
Up in Flames: watching my neighbour’s house burning to the ground last night
There was a fire last night at a house just across the street from mine. It was about 3am in the morning. In my sleep, I heard a noise but I refused to wake up until I heard my mom terrifyingly yelling ‘fire!’ The image I saw through the window was shocking. We grabbed our jackets and stepped outside.
Toot Yung: A Beautiful New Art Space
The current exhibition is by up and coming Montri Toemsombat, whose exhibition ‘Plateau Rouge’ combines paintings, photography and installations, an ongoing narrative as he attempts to find balance between his hometown of rural Chayaphum and his artistic life in France.
Unveiling of the Wine Dinner at Sapori D’Italia, Kireethara Boutique Resort
At the newly unveiled wine dinner, it’s really a family affair: the young chef delivers elegant fare while his father provides the sage wine pairing. Thanks to their skill and collaboration, the four-course prix fixe dinner plays like a well-choreographed dance.
Monk Chat: Tips for the Happiness
Being an ancient city in a Buddhist country with many visitors curious about our customs, beliefs and traditions, Chiang Mai’s Monk Chat, founded in 2000, provides visitors with a unique opportunity for visitors to experience Buddhism by chatting with monks, asking questions about Buddhism, culture, tradition, ways of life of monks or simply meditating.
African-American Theatre Comes to Life in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Back Gate Group performed James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner in front of a full house of multicultural theater lovers on Friday, August 31st. Housed in Chiang Mai’s AUA Language Center, the Gate Theater is northern Thailand’s first English-language theatre company.
Who Wants to Receive Funds from our Citylife Garden Fair?
One of the biggest charity events in town, the Citylife Garden Fair, is returning this year and promises to be better than ever. From a small fundraiser to help victims of the 2004 tsunami, the fair has grown exponentially with over 10,000 visitors last year, 400 booths and raising nearly 500,000 baht for eight local charities in one amazing day.
On Every Street
We live in Chiang Mai one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with the most beautiful culture, the most beautiful people, amazing food and so much more. Yet, looking around, on every street, trash, rubbish, garbage laying there everywhere. Straws, one use plastic bottles, plastic cups, glass bottles, cigarette butts and plastic bags strewn on every street.
A New Chapter In Bangkok’s Rich Cultural History
The heart of our vibrant capital city is about to beat to a different rhythm this October when it becomes host to the internationally revered Art Biennale for the first time. Aptly positioned along the coastline of its cultural center, the Chao Phraya River, the city’s pulsating artery will welcome 75 artists from 33 countries in a number of historically significant locations.
A Rare French Feast Featuring Gascony’s Rich and Bold Cuisine
While our first dish had us thinking of fields of daffodils in spring, the second dish was all about Chef Pascal’s roots with the rich flavours and velvety texture of foie gras mixed in with bites of crab meat in a piparade served with what almost appeared to be a mini Yorkshire pudding, the flavours and textures coming together in the mouth like a melody.
