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A Night at Healing House: A Safe Space, in a Hidden Place

“We literally live in the house,” he explained to me. I was immediately intrigued. I had been planning to stop by for a while and was excited to finally have a Friday free to check out the place.

Editorial: June 2019

Earlier this year I wrote an editorial promising you change. While I highly doubt you spend much time concerning yourself over Citylife’s imminent changes, some of you have commented to me that you have yet to see any.

Chang Moi Cafés

Chang Moi was an old city street renowned for its rattan. Today, generations-old rattan shops have been replaced by trendy cafes and we decided to check them out.

‘150% People’: Thai, English, and Expanding Selves

In 2001, Ukrainian American linguist Aneta Pavlenko put out a survey asking one simple question: “Do you feel like a different person sometimes when you speak different languages?” She received responses from over one thousand multilingual speakers from around the world — nearly two-thirds of whom responded in the affirmative.

From Haze to Climate Change: A talk with a CMU Scientist

Citylife sat down with Asst. Prof. Dr. Somporn Chatara, Head of Environmental Science Research Centre (ESRC), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, to learn all about their projects which include working with a team of NASA scientists and Taiwanese academics on matters of air pollution.

A Modern Approach to Hospitality Education at ICWW

With humanity’s exponential growth on so many fronts, from science to technology, multiculturalism to progressive social leaps, it is imperative that we prepare our youth, equipping them with the right tools and pathways for learning, so that they can walk into that future with confidence and skills.

A Closer Look at Performing Arts in Chiang Mai: The Budding Dramaturgs of Chiang Mai University

As a first step in my investigation into ‘Thai Theatre’, I decided to turn to a familiar setting to collect information: a university. Chiang Mai University proved to be the perfect place to start, with a thriving Fine Arts department and a brand new Music and Performing Arts programme. I was eager to see what Thai theatre students were learning while preparing for the professional world, and what exactly that professional world entailed.

7 Best Golf Courses in Chiang Mai

To the avid and even casual golfer nothing can be more enjoyable and relaxing than spending a few hours playing a beautifully designed and well maintained 18 or nine-hole course. These seven golf courses are among the finest in the province.

H Innovation for the Future: Hillkoff focus on sustainability

Having succeeded in being the go-to place for all players along the supply chain, Hillkoff has recently taken a step back to reexamining itself and has come to the conclusion that it must change its core business. The change is to become a responsible and sustainable business.

Tigers Strive to Growl not Purr

The scorching summer heat and humidity enveloped 700th Anniversary Stadium like a sticky wet sponge as kickoff time approached for Chiang Mai F.C.’s May 12th home game against Bangkok United.

Casual and Chilled

If you are in the mood to just go somewhere and hang out, then here are a few venues you may want to check out.

New Watering Holes

For many of us, bars are part of our lives: where we meet friends, where we hangout, where we call our second home. Here are a few places where everybody can – if you wish, and not worried about stalkers – know your name.

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Landslide monitored in Mae Ai after heavy rains, no injuries reported

Tue 4th Aug

Officials continue to monitor a landslide-prone area in Ban Doi Lam, Mae Ai district, after heavy rain triggered ground subsidence overnight along Highway 1314, a route already closed due to earlier ground movement. The Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office’s Fang branch has cordoned off the area and warned the public to stay away. No injuries or deaths have been reported, and no ho … Continued

Heavy rain in Chai Prakan brings down trees, floods 30 households

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Chiang Mai’s Streets to Become a Contemporary Lanna Fashion Runway

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Water resource management under control for now, says authorities 

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The buffalo noodle shop in Phrao worth the drive

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Tourist police investigate Tha Pae Gate altercation between Chinese visitors and Thai local

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Sanpatong interchange construction 24% complete, expected finished 2027

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The Department of Rural Roads is building a new interchange in Sanpatong district to ease congestion on Highway 108, with construction now 24% complete. Department Director-General Phichit Hunsiri said work is currently underway on the underpass, retaining walls, box culverts and temporary bypass roads around the four-way junction. Contractors have been instructed to increase watering frequency at … Continued

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