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Chiang Mai has seen great changes since 1964 when Chiang Mai University first opened its gates to students.
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Being born of two nationalities comes with its own set of unique advantages and even challenges
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It’s easy to scoff at all the nonsense found on Facebook, but then you would miss out on the absolute gem that is Chiang Mai Memories.
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In the 1960s Thea Hanson's grandparents were pioneering medical missionaries training hospital teams in Chiang Mai. Fifty years later she retraced their steps.
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When thinking of fine French dining in Chiang Mai, for the past 46 years, Le Coq d’Or has been the destination of choice
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It's easy to scoff at all the nonsense found on Facebook, but then you would miss out on the absolute gem that is Chiang Mai Memories.
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An interview with the remarkable Lisa Nesser, restauranteur, entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, organiser, vegan. One of Chiang Mai's finest.
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We are sad to report the passing of Chiang Mai legend, Major Roy Hudson, a founding father of our modern Chiang Mai community.
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For decades the only source for imported goods in Northern Thailand was Kasem Store. Citylife takes a look at this venerable 50-year-old Chiang Mai institution.
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Every single day during the burning season, Peter disappears into Lampang’s forests in search of fire armed with a leaf blower.
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Arin Chokphisit or Armin Schoch as he is more commonly known around town, has been working in the tourist sector since 1983.
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