Chiang Mai resident Don Linder, spent many months interviewing Chavoret Jaruboon, known as Thailand’s Last Executioner, who executed 55 people, including one woman, with a machine gun. Chavoret worked at Bang Kwang Prison in Bangkok and was the last person in the country assigned to perform court-ordered executions by gun before Thailand switched to lethal injection, the method still used today.

This week Chiang Mai played host to two events for International Women’s Day; the annual International Women’s Day March on the evening of 8th March 2016 and a new event, International Women’s Day Festival, on the evening of 9th March 2016.

On the February 13th, Citylife was invited along with hundreds of special guests to enjoy the experience of the exciting Art Mai? Hotel set on soi 3 Nimmanhaemin. If you are an art lover then this is a must-stay hotel for you (rooms come with easels!), but even if you are a simple appreciator, then this hotel will impress.

It was very early on a Saturday morning, after a long week interning at Citylife, covering murder stories, traffic updates and all sorts of news and reviews. I was exhausted, but managed to get myself out of bed before the sun rose. Bleary eyed, I took a quick shower and jumped onto my motorbike. The powerful aromas of grilled pork and other morning delights teased me along my journey to San Sai, and I had to stop to grab a quick breakfast to fortify myself for the excitement to come. Cutting through the morning fog and fumes, I finally arrived at a big field which is used to launch hot air balloons.

We have all been to Warorot Market, it is a Chiang Mai institution. Our mothers took us shopping there in our youths and now we take our foreign friends to take Instagrams and try out bugs and all sort of local delights. For over a hundred years, Warorot has maintained its market vibe, changing its produce and faces as times and generations go by.

This distinguished fellow is one of a kind! He was previously abused and is so happy to be in an environment where he can get the attention he craves.

As those winter spells call to us again, many thousands of people from across the world visit Chiang Mai and are blown away by the cool breeze and the foggy views. Many tourists however, miss out on the best things that Chiang Mai has to offer, unaware of the secret views, eating places and social hubs that are ever new in the city.

TEDx Chiang Mai, held this past Saturday at Le Meridien hotel, was a resounding success. With 1,200 attendees, this was by far the largest TEDx Chiang Mai has held. Through AIS’s Line service, there were nearly 900,000 views, with over 3,600 people watching the event on live stream, and the event attracted more than 30% of its visitors from outside Chiang Mai, mainly from Bangkok, making this a truly national event.

How cute is Abu? He is the perfect size, not too big or too small, and has a short coat for easy care.

Thousands of British nationals pay for emergency travel documents every month as last-minute passport replacements.

In February of 2016 The Elected Officials, an American Anarcho punk band from Austin, Texas and Santa Fe New Mexico will tour Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Citylife’s young interns from Mae Jo and Chiang Mai Universities set out to explore Nimmanhaemin Road this week to show how it has changed since the influx of Chinese tourists over the past few years. Business is booming and signs of (and for) Chinese tourists everywhere.

Citylife is pleased to announce that we have donated 120,000 baht to the Burma Children Medial Fund and the same amount has been deposited into the Skal Organisation’s account, as they already manage funding for the Mae Maeh Orphanage in Chiang Dao.

Party people, head to Warmup Thursday night to experience the sounds of Tel Aviv, Israel’s party city.

Prunus Cerasoides (cherry blossoms) bloom between December and February, so hurry up and check them out!

Romeo is here at the Care for Dogs’ shelter – waiting for his true love.

From well-seasoned globetrotters to those who prefer the comforts of home, A Geek in Thailand is the perfect introduction to all things Thai. Though the name may imply that the book is geared toward “geeks,” A Geek in Thailand works for travellers of all ages and backgrounds.

Hans is a gorgeous Thai mix that is high energy and likes loads of action to keep him entertained.

Oscar could best be described as a gentle giant. He’s a large Ridgeback mix, yet compliant and easy to handle. Oscar was at the front of the queue when God handed out dog brains. He’s a smart guy who learns quickly. He’s a pleasure to take on walks, and walks at heel.

There will be a very special Chanukah celebration here in Chiang Mai this year.

Spoon and Fork and Citylife magazines, along with other members of the press, were invited by Le Meridien hotel Chiang Mai on Tuesday 10th to a lovely lunch introducing their new executive chef Patrick Périé. Through his cooking, he took guests on a journey of his career working in great culinary cultures across the globe, from New Orleans, USA and Provence, France, to Beijing, China and Bangkok, Thailand.

Cream is a very attractive lady who chooses her company wisely. She is a medium size with a gorgeous ‘cream’ colored coat that won’t be too much bother at all.

This gorgeous boy’s eyes reflect all of the pain and suffering that he’s been through in being horribly abused, and ultimately abandoned. He is understandably, slow to trust, and will need a kind hearted and patient owner to rebuild his trust in people and joy for living.

“Can you belief someone abandoned me? I just don’t understand it myself as I’ve always done my best to be attentive and trustworthy to my human companions. My name is Hobbs and I’m available for adoption.

After a few quiet months, Chiang Mai’s festive season has started with a spectacular bang. Following a strange cold spell last week, this past weekend saw enough events to keep Steve Yarnold from complaining of boredom for a few days. A running commentary by many people who attended these events was that Chiang Mai is almost unrecognizable from the city it was in the past. Sophisticated affairs – sans flip flop – incredible world cuisines and wines and high caliber art work battled it out for our attention.

Hed Hom is without a doubt one of the more shy dogs at the shelter. Life before must have provided her with some harsh experiences so she really needs to connect with someone special who can understand her and be very patient. She is a beautiful girl, medium-sized and has a short coat which is easily cared for.

Hi there! I’m Boon Chuay, and from my picture you can see I’m a very handsome young man. I’m not conceited or anything, but I’m told quite regularly what a precious boy I am. The staff at Care for Dogs really love me, and I love them right back.

One of our first letters sent in was published in May 1992, our 3rd ever edition of the Chiang Mai Newsletter.

Our first editorial started in our second publication in April 1992. This is how it started…

My name is Amino and did have a place I once called home – it was a crematorium.

We almost forgot ourselves as we came across our first editions (when we were sexily called The Chiang Mai Newsletter) recently. We will keep posting these golden oldies so you can join us on a stroll down memory lane.

The Rugby World Cup has come around once again, and Chiang Mai’s loyal followers gear up for another season of late nights and wild adventures trying to find that late night showing. This information will be constantly updated, so check back regularly for any more information about venues, promotions and changes to fixtures.

Alma is younger girl, and one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. She is unassuming in her affection and gets on with everyone, people and other dogs alike.

Serena and Blair are two young sisters that are the essence of happiness, so much so that you feel it as soon as you meet them.