In 2013, Huay Hin Lad Nai a small traditional Karen village of about 20 households nestled at the seam between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, received the Forest Hero Award from the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). Preecha Siri who was the community leader at the time accepted the award personally in Istanbul.

For those craving great European food, Daddy’s Antique may just be able to satiate your desires. It is often the case that western food can be hit or miss in Thailand, but we are happy to say that this venue is a pleasurable hit.

As a long running skincare brand passing from mother to daughter, Candy’s Cosmetic is now expanding from its successful product line into a facial spa.

We Thais are not known for our activism. Whether it’s the expectation and acceptance of karmic balancing acts to come, the lackadaisical sabai sabai attitude, the hierarchical social structure which attempts to keep one firmly in place, a long history of oppression of alternative voices or a lack of education, it is pretty clear that social activism is still in its relative infancy in this country. But when our buttons are pushed hard enough and long enough, when things get lua thon (beyond bearable), we somehow pull it together, get out of our hammocks and salas and say ENOUGH! And for Chiang Mai, during my lifetime at least (and politics aside), it has always been about one thing: Doi Suthep.

“What you must understand is, we’re not a normal family,” said Michael Shafer during a visit to the Warm Heart Foundation, found in the mountains of Phrao. Although featured before in Citylife, we have never spent time looking at the foundation as a whole, focusing mainly on their environmental efforts.

If you have been paying any attention recently, you will see that our city has been dressed up in green ribbons. Chiang Mai is fighting, and the people are taking action on behalf of their sacred and beloved mountain, Doi Suthep. Chiang Mai’s activists have called upon judicial members to move out of the controversial housing estate nearing completion at its foothills, and the courts are stubbornly resisting the people’s demands, using law as a shield against cultural and environmental outrage. It’s hard not to notice that Doi Suthep has been at the centre of the news recently. So, let’s get to know Doi Suthep and figure out what all the fuss is about.

If you thought our coffee lists were soon to be exhausted, think again. Here are three more coffee shops to add to the never-ending list of caffeine hubs in our city.

Try something new this month and expand your mind. Learn our history, try some new form of exercise and listen to new music right here in Chiang Mai.

Most people might think that Knee Osteoarthritis occurs only in the elderly. However, age is not the only factor that causes the Knee Osteoarthritis.

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In a country where systems for everyday sustainability are often lacking — it is clear that the concept is not only achievable, but also turning out to be a highly rewarding business concept. Here are a few examples of these green brands and the innovative individuals behind them.

Chiang Mai maybe some 4,000 kms away from Japan, but that in no way means you can’t get your Nippon fix right here. Be it food, shopping or tea, this city has it all.