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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 Today, generations-old rattan shops have been replaced by trendy cafes and we decided to check them out.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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Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai Reinforces Green Leadership with Third Consecutive Green Hotel Award

Thu 23rd Apr

Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable hospitality, earning the prestigious “Green Hotel Award” for the third consecutive time. Marking over a decade of commitment, the recognition represents far more than an accolade. It stands as a testament to the hotel’s enduring dedication to caring for both its “home” and the planet through responsible and envir … Continued

Chiang Mai issues urgent storm warning ahead of summer storm season

Thu 23rd Apr

Chiang Mai province has issued an urgent radio order to district chiefs and local administrative organisations across all 25 districts, warning of incoming summer storm impacts expected tomorrow, 24thApril. Acting on behalf of the provincial governor, Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong instructed all districts to monitor conditions and alert residents in at-risk areas to the dangers of thunderstorms … Continued

Exhausted barking deer rescued from Chiang Dao wildfire

Thu 23rd Apr

Villagers in Thung Khao Phuang subdistrict, Chiang Dao district, have rescued a young barking deer found collapsed near the Ban Mae Cha community after fleeing wildfires burning through Pha Daeng National Park. The animal was visibly exhausted and had a wound on its forehead, believed to have been sustained while fleeing the flames. Residents handed the deer over to Pha Daeng National Park officia … Continued

TAT Empowers Chiang Mai Locals as “Sustainable Ambassadors” to Elevate Lanna Identity and Drive High-Value Tourism

Thu 23rd Apr

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Sustainable Local Ambassadors 2026” training programme for Northern Thailand in Chiang Mai, equipping tourism operators and personnel with strategic storytelling skills under the “Wisdom-Driven Tourism” curriculum. The initiative aims to transform local communities into powerful “Local Ambassadors,” capable of turning current challenges int … Continued

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Presents “Supper Society” with Chef “Bank” Phongsakorn Jiarasatit

Thu 23rd Apr

This summer, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai invites guests to a one-night-only Dine Around the Resort experience on May 9, 2026. The evening is designed as a progressive dining journey, with each course hosted at a different scenic venue across the resort to showcase its natural beauty and distinctive settings. As a highlight of the seasonal campaign within the campaign, Supper Society 3 brings to … Continued

Storm tears through Chiang Mai provincial park market, vendors bounce back within the hour

Thu 23rd Apr

Asudden storm swept through the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) public park on the evening of Tuesday 21st April, sending vendor tents flying and scattering goods across the market area. A number of stalls were damaged in the squall, which lasted nearly half an hour. Once the weather cleared, vendors pulled together to collect their belongings, reassemble their stalls and r … Continued

Chiang Mai Zoo welcomes baby hippo born on Songkran

Thu 23rd Apr

Chiang Mai Zoo has announced the arrival of its newest family member — a baby hippopotamus born on 14th April, right in the middle of the Songkran festival. The calf is the fifth hippo at the zoo, and zoo director Ularika Kongphrom marked the occasion with a decorated viewing area, photo spots and activities for visitors, with the zoo’s elephant mascot “Chang Chaiyo” on hand to welcome guests. The … Continued

Giant branch of 200 year old yang tree crashes down at Wat Chedi Luang

Sat 18th Apr

  CCTV footage has captured the dramatic moment a massive branch from a centuries-old yang na tree at Wat Chedi Luang snapped and fell without warning on the evening of 16th April — Phaya Wan, the most auspicious day of the Songkran period. Seconds before the branch came down, a person had walked directly beneath it, a near-miss that could easily have ended in tragedy. No injuries or fataliti … Continued

CMU doctor warns after tourist develops acute lung inflammation

Sat 18th Apr

Thick unhealthy air continues to blanket Chiang Mai this morning (18th April), with PM2.5 levels recorded at 360 micrograms per cubic metre at Chiang Mai University. Visibility across the city centre has dropped sharply, with 27 active wildfire hotspots still burning in the region despite a slight reduction from previous days. The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University has issued a fresh war … Continued

Thousands flocked to Mae Kuang Dam to cool off this Songkran, open until 25th April

Fri 17th Apr

With temperatures soaring, thousands of residents and tourists descended on the Mae Kuang Dam in Doi Saket over the holidays, turning the popular water release point into one of the season’s busiest Songkran spots. Families and groups of friends gathered to picnic and splash in the flowing water, making the most of the long holiday weekend. The site is open to the public from 13th-25th April, with … Continued

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