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Citylife Joins TAT Tour of Nakhon Sawan

Mon 4th Dec

Nakhon Sawan hits high season as travelers flock to the city to experience the exotic activities they have on offer. Citylife takes a trip to see what new is on offer this year and spy out the best spots in the province that can’t be missed.

Chiang Mai Welcomes a VR Experince

Thu 19th Oct

On October 17, the VR Cafe located in Chang Klan invited a number of press outlets to experience and promote their brand new VR cafe, equipped with top of the range VR equipment for all ages to enjoy.

Heavenly Culture, World Pace, Restoration of Light

Wed 24th Aug

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is a global organization found in South Korea by Chairman Man Hee Lee, that is committed to spreading world peace through their Legislate Peace Campaign. HWPL and it’s three years of community support from all over the world hope to pass the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) to the United Nations, an enforceable law that would preserve human rights by refraining States from using military force that would, in turn, impact another’s political independence and freedom.

Weaving together Tradition And Fashion in Support of Elephants

Thu 9th Jun

CityNews – Fair Trade company Ethnic Lanna, loves elephants. Elephants are easy to love; their calm gentle actions can amaze you and their playfulness can raise your cheeks to the sky. It’s hard not to be bewildered by how quickly your initial fear of an animal so large and capable of destruction is replaced with comfort and laughter.

Letter Response: Elderly Friendly?

Tue 15th Sep

Citylife reader Jonathan Nash wrote a letter to the editor this month requesting our help.

Perfect Balance by Monocle

Wed 22nd Jul

What’s it like – being a second city? On duty for The Escapist, Robert Bound found Chiang Mai to be an ancient town with a contemporary buzz of bars, bands and boxers, wonderful food and beautiful girls on scooters. It doesn’t feel like it’s in a race with Bangkok, or anywhere else for that matter.

Meeting of Styles Comes to Chiang Mai

Tue 21st Apr

Last weekend, April 17-18, saw the second annual Meeting of Styles (MOS) held by As You Wish Services in Chiang Mai.

Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Tilley (B.12.06.1938 – D. 05.03.2015)

Fri 20th Mar

Bob passed away peacefully on Thursday morning 5th March, he is survived and much loved by his partner Tong, and 6 children Simon, Luke, Justin, Imogen, Nicola, and Emanuel. We feel deeply for the family’s great loss, and wish Bob a fond and loving farewell. May his soul rest in peace.

Cold Sport in a Hot Climate: Ball Hockey in Chiang Mai

Thu 9th Oct

As a Canadian, I am naturally a big fan of hockey. Call it a stereotype, but there’s always some truth to them. We”re the nicest people in the world, but if we suffer a heart-breaking hockey loss – as we did in 2011 after losing to Boston in the Stanley Cup play-offs – then we’ll turn violent in about as much time as you can say “poutine.”

Cafe corner of working places

Sun 1st Jun

On the corner of Nimman soi 9 a group of late night offerings awaits you!

CAMP

Wed 28th May

Maya mall – the top floor holds a work/play room for all. It’s the ultimate in 3rd spaces with different levels to sit on, hang out, work or read….

Cambodia, anyone?

Sun 25th May

Anyone looking for a respite from the lock down in Thailand might want to consider the relative tranquility of Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 31st and June 1, 2014 respectively. On those dates poet noir, John Gartland will be reciting his original poetry. On May 31st he will be part of a lineup that will include the man in black, Christopher Minko and his Khmer vocalists in Krom. On June 1st he will appear with Christopher Minko at the renowned Meta House in Phnom Penh. Click to read original poetry from noir poet, John Gartland:

Wake Up 24 hour cafe

Sun 25th May

Wake up and smell the subway?

Grind Zero

Thu 22nd May

So, great for Government and great for employers, but as is often the case with schemes that benefit the latter… not so great for employees.

Oh Pretty Girls, I’m So So Sorry

Thu 22nd May

The stars of the shopping malls have everything they want, except for the one thing they really, really need.

Ombra Cafe

Mon 19th May

Hidden away in santitam is a dark and stylish hideaway called Ombra caffe. Few people know about it and is usually foumd by mistake when attempting to find a shortcut in the santitam maze…

Experience

Fri 16th May

And it’s in the cold arms of cynicism where I guess many of us feel strangely content. Something bad happens. “Typical,” we say, “TIT”, we utter, and perhaps we feel validated that we got it right again.

Focus Gallery

Thu 15th May

Some of the best coffee in town from one of the friendliest cafes in town. It’s also a serious contender for having the best cafe tree!

Make a successful start to the new school year!

Sun 11th May

Want to make a successful start to the school year? Why not start by clearly laying out your expectations…

Cafe Babushka

Thu 8th May

A little Russian grandmothers cafe? No, It’s a big spacious cafe off a highway currently overlooking a empty lake!

The message definitely isn’t medium…

Wed 7th May

Wherever you stand politically, it would be hard to argue that UKIP represent a force for good, but they are that rarest of political animals who really do say what they mean and mean what they say.

Coffee Villa

Thu 1st May

Villa? um… it’s more of a barn but a very stylish one!

Farang; L’Étranger

Mon 28th Apr

What have we done to ourselves? Condemned ourselves to cultural purgatory?

A Writer’s Spirit Lives On – A Spirit House for Bangkok Expat Stirling Silliphant

Sun 27th Apr

"Whether a Spirit House is seen as containing the actual spirit of a loved one or as a nook for honoring the still-fresh memories of the family is just a matter of vantage point. – Alasdair McLeod

How to Be Popular in the Century of Self

Thu 24th Apr

One of the best performing English language news sites in this country actually has very little original content. But it does look very nice, and it has the right amount of sexual organs juxtaposed against obscene violence; politics is funny, no one gets hurts like in The A-Team

MingMitr

Wed 23rd Apr

Orange is Wawee, Green is Starbucks, Brown is Doi Chaang, and Yellow is….

Keeping Track of John Daysh – An Interview with the Writer, Reader, Author and Publisher

Mon 21st Apr

Fiction is an escape and it is limitless but it is more real than non-fiction.

Akha Ama La Fattoria

Fri 18th Apr

The second branch in the old city and part of the slow expansion of good coffee throughout Chiang Mai.

What is a writer?

Wed 16th Apr

Kevin Wood the singer, songwriter and musician sat down next to me and we were able to have a rare face to face conversation.

Songkran revisited

Fri 11th Apr

Songkran one year on and the results of some detailed nocturnal research into the underbelly of the Chiang Mai Gay scene.

On the Road to, with Tom Vater – An interview with the author of The Man with the Golden Mind

Fri 11th Apr

Open the papers and stories too hair-raising to be made up tumble from the pages every single day. SE Asia is a treasure trove of human divinity and depravity and as the weather is always good, a lot of it spills out into the open to be scooped up by writers, journalists or voyeurs.

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Tue 8th Apr

Whether the scandal affects this woman’s career and personal reputation long term, only time will tell.

More From Citylife

Northern Tourism Federation Launches “Kad MICE” to Strengthen MICE Industry in Northern Economic Corridor (NEC)

Sat 12th Jul

The Northern Tourism Federation of Chiang Mai, led by its President Ms. Warunee Kammeru, has partnered with key stakeholders in the private sector to host a hands-on seminar titled “MICE Pathways in the Northern Economic Corridor (NEC)” under the “Kad MICE” project. The initiative aims to enhance marketing and sales opportunities for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) indust … Continued

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel Nominated for TTG Travel Awards 2025

Thu 10th Jul

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel is honored to announce its nomination for the prestigious TTG Travel Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the hotel’s unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality, business services, and event management. The hotel has been nominated in the following categories: Best Business Hotel – Thailand Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel – Thailand Supporters are invite … Continued

Two random spot checks reveal safe arsenic levels in Mae Ai District 

Wed 9th Jul

Following media reports of arsenic levels exceeding safety standards in two children, aged 6 and 2, in Mae Ai District, due to regular consumption of fish from the Kok River, a source cited unusually high levels of arsenic in their bodies, raising public concern. On 8 July 2025, Dr. Kittiphan Chalom, Assistant Public Health Doctor of Chiang Mai Province, held a press conference addressing the issu … Continued

Rental bikes collecting dust waiting for tourists 

Wed 9th Jul

Chiang Mai’s tourism industry is currently facing a significant downturn. The decline in foreign visitors has affected various sectors, particularly car and motorcycle rental services. Reports indicate that vehicle rentals have dropped by more than 70%, forcing some operators to temporarily shut down due to unsustainable operating costs. One clear sign of the downturn is on Moon Muang Road near th … Continued

Eyesore blue streetlights promptly removed following public outcry 

Wed 9th Jul

The project to upgrade lighting poles along Highway No. 2025 (Atsadathon Road) has come under public criticism due to the design of the poles. Many have commented that the sculptures look outdated, with colors and patterns that are neither modern nor representative of the Lanna identity. Additionally, some of which are installed in the middle of pedestrian walkways. Following a wave of public conc … Continued

Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office warns of a handful of monkeypox cases

Mon 7th Jul

The Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office is closely monitoring a new situation where monkeypox had been found in the province. Officials are providing information to the public to help with self-monitoring and prevention. They empathise that monkeypox is only serious for those with weakened immune system and that the public should not be alarmed, merely informed.  Dr. Waranyu Jamnongprasartp … Continued

Akha Heritage museum by Akhas and for everyone in Chiang Rai

Sun 6th Jul

https://youtu.be/bP6ugEZxesE   Vorreiter founded the Akha Oral Tradition School, two years ago, as Cultural Crossroads Asia’s first outreach project in an ethnic village.  Every week six master Akha musicians share their knowledge of songs, stories, musical instruments, and instrumental craftsmanship with a class of twenty-two Akha students.   Akha Oral Tradition School https://culturalcrossr … Continued

Serow sighting signals healthy ecosystem on Doi Luang Chiang Dao

Fri 4th Jul

The Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chiang Dao District, has released a video showing a young serow foraging near the cliff edge on the summit of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. The footage was captured by a patrol team during a routine quality patrol this morning. Such sightings are rare, as serows are extremely cautious and elusive animals. Pornnarin Khumthong, head of the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, … Continued

Four Rottweilers found shot and abandoned 

Thu 3rd Jul

On 28th June, a Buddhist monk, Phrakru Aod of Wat Chedi Luang, along with an animal welfare volunteer from the ARK Foundation rescued four abandoned Rottweilers found in the forest in the Mae Kam Pong village. The dogs were found in rain-soaked, starving condition and some of which suffered from deep wounds and severely maggot infections that required urgent medical treatment. The rescue team fed … Continued

Hylife Group launches two international innovation platforms

Thu 3rd Jul

Hylife Group launches two international innovation platforms “Hylife Hackathon 2025” and “Hylife Innovation Excellence Awards 2025” to drive Chiang Mai towards becoming a city of innovation, offering over seven million baht in prizes and investment opportunities. Hylife Group officially launches two major international innovation competitions of the year: “Hylife Hackathon 2025” and “Hylife Innova … Continued

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