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Pakpoom is Chiang Mai's only working professional sommelier. She oversees the wine lists at thee Shangri-La.
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Tom Clegg tests himself by doing the rounds of Chiang Mai's pub quizzes.
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Feel like celebrating or unwinding with a few drinks with your colleague. Here are a few Chiang Mai bars that fit the bill perfectly.
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Lao Khao is Thailand's moonshine and is a drink of choice for a surprisingly high number of Thais. We look at Lao Khao from field to bottle.
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Tom Clegg's unique take on the Chiang Mai Cricket Sixes.
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We report on the widespread confusion on Thailand's new alcohol laws.
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Tom muses on the three ‘Ds’ – Drugs, Drink and Driving
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Koh Phangan's infamous full moon parties draw tens of thousands from around the world, but as Adrian Fleur reports they bring many problems with them.
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Wine Connection is one of Thailand's premier wine retailers with 39 branches around the country, including four in Chiang Mai.
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‘Kung’ Kokiatikul is the has created a new spirits drink in Chiang Mai. We sent James Austin Farrell to find out more and have a few tasters.
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