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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 Today, generations-old rattan shops have been replaced by trendy cafes and we decided to check them out.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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Fri 27th Feb

A hostel owner in the Sri Phum area inside the old city moat has warned others after a man allegedly entered her property and stayed overnight without permission, even cooking meals in the kitchen. CCTV showed the man, believed to be around 50 years old, carrying a backpack and bag, walking around the property at around 9pm on 23rd February. He returned at about 6am the next day and entered the ho … Continued

City groups call for action against graffiti as Chiang Mai pushes for World Heritage status

Fri 27th Feb

Community leaders, civic groups and local stakeholders have joined forces to address ongoing graffiti vandalism across the city, warning that the damage threatens Chiang Mai’s image as it moves closer to potential World Heritage recognition. On 27th February 2026, Sangkom Saenbuddee, President of the Chiang Mai Royal Volunteer Club, together with Supharuek Pavilai, Acting Secretary-General of the … Continued

Official launch of 24 hour patrol after possible tiger sighting reported in Doi Inthanon area

Fri 27th Feb

Officials investigate tiger sighting reports in Doi Inthanon, deploy drones and round-the-clock patrols. Authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation into reported tiger sightings within Doi Inthanon National Park, following accounts from residents of encountering a large stripe-patterned animal and a series of livestock attacks in the area. Krissayam Kongsatri, Director of Protected Are … Continued

Chef Tim Butler × Chef Prince: A Rare Gastronomic Collaboration at Lumi

Wed 25th Feb

Chef Tim Butler × Chef Prince: A Rare Gastronomic Collaboration at Lumi Chiang Mai’s culinary scene is about to reach a new crescendo. On March 14th, Lumi Restaurant welcomes Chef Tim Butler the visionary behind Bangkok’s legendary Eat Me (Asia’s 50 Best #25, Michelin Plate) for an exclusive four-hands collaboration with our very own Chef Prince. Chef Tim culinary DNA was forged in the high-pressu … Continued

Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University Advances Thailand–Saudi Cooperation in Halal Standards, Green Agriculture, and SME Development

Tue 24th Feb

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Large animal killed three cattle in Doi Inthanon, villagers suspect tiger 

Tue 24th Feb

Officials from Doi Inthanon National Park have visited Ban Luang subdistrict, Chom Thong district, after villagers reported seeing a large tiger-like wild animal that killed three free-grazing cattle. Each carcass bore severe bite wounds to the neck, causing significant fear among local residents. Park officials found multiple animal footprints at the scene, measuring approximately 6–7 centimetres … Continued

AAS and Central Chiang Mai Reinforce the Growth of the Northern Porsche Community with “Porsche AAS Performance Night 2026”

Mon 23rd Feb

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The Northern Chapter of the Thai Travel Agents Association Announces the Resounding Success of “TTAA North B2B Business Matching 2026” at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping, Elevating Regional Tourism Networks to New Heights

Mon 23rd Feb

The Northern Chapter of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA Northern Chapter) has announced the outstanding success of its major international tourism trade event, “TTAA North B2B Business Matching 2026,” held on 21 February 2026 at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping. The event attracted overwhelming interest from tour operators, corporate organizations, and leading tourism businesses a … Continued

72 dead tigers at two Tiger Kingdoms. Absolutely heartbreaking.

Sat 21st Feb

    We had just reported a day ago that ‘a few’ tigers had died at Tiger Kingdom and Mae Taeng Tiger Kingdom. However, we just found out that the number of dead tigers is now 72. Seventy two majestic tigers. Dead. At Mae Taeng Learning Centre Tiger Kingdom, there were 146 captive tigers. Since 9th February, a total of 51 have died, leaving 95 remaining. Another 21 died at Tiger Kingdom in Mae Rim. … Continued

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Sat 21st Feb

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