Vogmask, a California-based company, was first created by Burning Man attendees who sought to create a high-quality breathing mask as a solution to the dust storms in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Because these storms are so common, those attending Burning Man often have to arrive armed with goggles and masks to face the harsh conditions, which can cause respiratory troubles. Now, Vogmask has arrived in Chiang Mai, and just in time too: providing the option of a new, high-quality mask designed to help residents of the city breathe easier throughout the year’s worst months of air quality.

Citylife’s reader Jane France asked us to send one of our photographer interns to go out with her to record her frustrations with the ongoing problems of impediments along Nimmanhaemin Road.

It’s boiling hot on a sweltering Wednesday afternoon in Chiang Mai, but I have chills.

When the lights go down in the orchestra of the Gate Theatre, a single spotlight illuminates the stage. A lone man looks up at the audience and begins to tell his story. His character is the first of six to come forward and recount the events that led each of them to be wrongfully convicted in American courts, condemned to death row, and then released years later when their convictions were finally overturned.

Le Méridien Chiang Rai, is a resort built on the land of Lanna, encompassing the world of art and design unique to the area, combined with the class and style of the Le Méridien brand.

NARIT are actually leading Southeast Asia, with hopes to venture towards joining the global elites who have already sent astronauts into space such as NASA and countries such as the UK, India, China, Japan, Germany and more.

Citylife was invited to participate in the Ricola event “Taste, explore, play” in Bangkok to explore the exciting flavours and learn about the incredible history and health benefits of their lozenges. Who better to send than our very own Spoon&Fork editor, Auntie Spoon.

Chef Phubase Chuprakong of akyra Manor Hotel’s famed Italics Italian restaurant has been cooking up a storm, winning awards and recognition since his kitchen opened less than two years ago.

If you love these steaming, aromatic, bite sized baskets of deliciousness – and who doesn’t – then here is a list of some of the best, most interesting or best valued dim sums to be had in town.

Last September Citylife ran a cover story about how a group of activists, school alumna and community leaders came together to save a beautiful and abandoned piece of land in the Chang Klan area, slated to be turned into a 900 unit condominium project by the Treasury Department. After a concerted and focused effort, and national protest and condemnation, the Treasury Department agreed to gift it to the city of Chiang Mai.

Some of you may know Mae Kampong, a small little village located on the hills of Mae On in Chiang Mai. Now becoming a popular tourist attraction due to its good atmosphere and a perfect balance of exciting activities and relaxing mountain lifestyles. The area is probably most famous for the Flight of the Gibbon and the superb massages found up there, probably to work out all those stress knots from the thrill of the ziplines. There are also many homestays there too, great for those who are into slipping back to nature. Given that fact, I thought I’d introduce you all to something a little less known about Mae Kampong – its amazing nature trails, perfect for a hike (especially now before the cool winter months disappear). I contacted village headman, uncle Phrommin Puangmala to point me in the right direction!

L’éléphant is a name that some may remember. A petite French restaurant much like a friend’s home, with some glorious food and quirky décor that offered experiences that fascinated all the sences. Well regardless if you remember it or not, it has finally made a comeback and L’éléphant is open once again!

I am an American student studying at Chiang Mai University who had the honour of attending one of the best festivals Chiang Mai has ever seen, according to many of its fans and followers. Doors opened at 10:30am, and I arrived at the festival in Pun Pun Organic Farm by 2pm ready to engage, dance, twist and laugh the day and night away with people prepared to spread love and positivity. The promotion flyers for the Jai Thep Festival were hanging on the walls of many music and eclectic arts venues all over town for weeks leading up the festival, such as Northgate Jazz Co-op, Mixology, and Overstand Cafe, so I knew the work put into it would be immaculate.

Despite Siracha sauce originating from Thailand and the spices and hot flavours of Chonburi becoming one of the most inspirational hot sauce flavours of the world, it came as a surprise to a group of friends living in California that the sauce made popular by Huy Fong Foods was nowhere to be found in Thailand itself!

Some of the most beautiful and memorable occasions of my life have been those which were spontaneous and without planning. We often have an image of how things should be, and how they are presented, so when things appear to be different or eclectic, it can create a pleasantly surprising reaction.

This unique exhibition is organised by TCDC (Thailand Creative and Design Centre Chiang Mai) and TAB (Typographic Association of Bangkok) for the first time in Chiang Mai, and the second in Thailand. It features typeface design winners from New York’s 62nd Type Directors Club (TDC) annual competition. The works were awarded by TDC, an international typographic organization, with the purpose to educate offer inspiration to those who are interested in or love typography. The exhibition has travelled to countries including Germany, Poland, Spain, South Korea, Vietnam and is now in Chiang Mai.

Throw a stone in Chiangmai and you’ll likely hit a digital nomad. Or if you consider yourself a Pacifist, the likelier option would be to take a walk down Nimmanhaemin Road and chances are you’ll quickly see why the call of Chiangmai is one that resonates most with digital nomads from around the world.

If you are a foodie, then make sure you don’t miss out on the Homemade Market on Saturdays at the Wawee Coffee head offices at the Meechock Junction. Some of the city’s most beloved chefs come to casually share their passion with culinary groupies like us Citylife reader (and writers). With food from across the globe, this is a centre of delicious homemade produce from the talented hands of Chiang Mai’s chefs. Breakfast was begin with food from chef May from Monkey’s Kitchen, chef Chock from Cook with Love, chef Nueng from Bucoliq, chef Nan from Cuisine de Garden and chef Andrew Commins, the newest addition bringing French food from mid-January who still be here at market.

Orawan was heartbroken. She had just seen a young boy from her village in Doi Saket working late at night selling cigarettes and alcohol in the parking lot of the grocery store. When she had questioned him about what he was doing, she found out his parents couldn’t pay for him to continue school after 6th grade and they needed him to go to the city and find work to support the family. When she asked if his parents knew how he was making money, he said that they would be devastated if they knew, but he felt a responsibility to take care of his family. As Orawan drove home, she couldn’t get this boy out of her head and she knew his story was not unique in her village. After spending years working in anti-trafficking in the city of Chiang Mai, she decided it was time she focused on helping the families in her own back yard.

Three percent of Thai children have special needs, according to the CMUHippotherapy web site, a collaborative programme working through horses with special needs children here in Chiang Mai. There is a lack of access to good care and therapy for these thousands of children as they need to have special and professionally trained personnel working with them on their physical, emotional as well as social development. Teaching parents how to interact and work with special needs children is also another big challenge.

Citylife Garden Fair will be held for the eleventh year on February 4th! We will donate all proceeds after cost (Citylife will not charge for any services or goods) to Warm Heart Foundation, Thai Freedom House and the Royal Project Foundation.

According to reports, from 2017, the Hemp plant will be legal to grow in five northern provinces in Thailand, so long as they are owned by the Thai Tobacco Monopoly, are less than 1% THC and are not smoked.

No matter the size of your company in the hospitality industry, social media is a great way to start a conversation with your target market, sharpen your message or brand and increase sales all while building a loyal community. Truly social media can be leveraged to create outstanding marketing campaigns.

Last night locals joined together to give alms for the full moon today, a tradition called Peng Pud Day. More events will be going in some of the city’s temples tonight too.

We were invited to go on a ride. It has been a while since we had been on a train and we were seriously looking forward to it.

I popped my Uber cherry this week. It was painless and not as scary as I had anticipated. In fact, the whole thing was quite intuitive and over before I knew it. No wonder everyone does it.

HR Executives, Board of Directors and staff of Advanced Info Service Public Co., Ltd. (AIS) organised activities to show devotion to the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej following a silence of 89 second and the singing of the Royal Anthem.

23rd November, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University signed a contract with Advanced Wireless Network Co., Ltd. (AWN) to install wireless internet connection device for the university.

Mourning is personal and many Thais are doing so in their own ways. Unfortunately there have been some very unpleasant instances in the past few days of individuals and mobs who have attacked, verbally or physically, those who are not mourning, or those who are not doing so in the way they find acceptable. We at Citylife believe that with 70 million Thai people, it is not only impossible, but dangerous to expect grief to be expressed in a conformed way.

For truly different Thai culinary flavours and new dining experience, visit Rim Tai Kitchen by Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. Bringing a traditional Thai cooking style with expert chefs, the beautiful kitchen is named after the green natural surroundings of the Rim Tai sub-district of Chiang Mai that the resort is located. Their kitchen is wide, spacious and even offers up cooking classes for those interesting in learning more about exquisite Thai cooking techniques.

Thailand has become a very popular tourist destination lately, and with good reason. The food is amazing, there are so many fantastic things to see and its natural landscapes are beyond stunning – and to top it all off, Thailand is unbelievably cheap. For the same amount of money you’d spend in any other country, you can visit Thailand without ever thinking if you can afford something or not. If you haven’t already put Thailand on your list of places to visit, now would be a good time.

The Institute of Religion, Culture, and Peace at Payap University recently hosted an open workshop for people interested in joining the Day of Peace, a United Nations recognized day of ceasefire and nonviolence founded way back in 1981. To raise awareness of this day here in Chiang Mai, PhD student Eva Mazharenko from Payap University’s Peace Studies program led a discussion to an audience of Buddhist monks, Western visitors, and Payap staff about what the Day of Peace is and how it benefits society.

My name is Sarah and I am new to Thailand. The culture, food, people, traffic have all been excitingly overwhelming, but I have loved exploring this unique city of Chiang Mai. I decided to check out some of the local music performances going on last night and was able to find the Chiang Mai local band Mild performing at Warm Up Cafe. I grabbed a friend and we headed out for the night.

On August 4th, Jennifer Harhigh was appointed the new United States Consul General for Chiang Mai. Her job is to lead the consultant office, which is US government presence in northern Thailand. As a new intern at Citylife and an American from Indiana, I walked across the bridge in hopes of making an appointment for an interview and was surprised to have managed to catch her for half an hour between meetings.