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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 Today, generations-old rattan shops have been replaced by trendy cafes and we decided to check them out.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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Akha students to perform two concerts in Chiang Mai

Fri 28th Nov

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Temperatures to plummet this year

Fri 28th Nov

The Meteorological Department has announced that this year’s temperates are expected to drop across the Northern region, with some areas getting as low as 2 degrees Celsius.   On average, the 25 districts of Chiang Mai will be seeing and feeling temperate ranging between 11-15 Celsius with temperate on higher peaks such as Doi Inthanon dropping down to 2 degrees.  

Greenbus launches first electric fleet

Fri 28th Nov

Greenbus has introduced the North’s first fleet of electric buses, unveiling 12 “EV GREENBUS” vehicles now operating on two pilot routes: Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai–Phayao. The move marks a major step toward clean-energy public transportation and is expected to reduce diesel consumption by over 1 million liters per year, while helping cut PM2.5 pollution across the region. The company pl … Continued

Chiang Mai drone team heads to Hat Yai

Fri 28th Nov

An aerial view captured by the volunteer drone team DSAR – Drone Search and Rescue Strike Team, representatives of the northern-region rescue volunteers, who deployed drone technology to survey the damage from the major flooding in southern Thailand, in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. The situation remains critical, and many residents are still trapped inside their homes awaiting rescue. Last … Continued

Top Chefs Showcase Organic Lanna Cuisine at “Cooking-in-the-Farm CHEF’s TABLE” Promoting Safe, Chemical-Free Food for Better Health

Wed 26th Nov

Hug Rong Khum organic farm in San Pa Tong hosted the Cooking-in-the-Farm CHEF’s TABLE event on 23 November 2025, welcoming Thai and international visitors to experience farm-to-table dining featuring seasonal, chemical-free produce. The event is part of the Chiang Mai Greentopia Project by ThaiHealth, which promotes healthy, safe food systems. Prof. Dr. Puangrat Kaewlom shared that the project has … Continued

Om Koi farmers donate 9 tonnes of tomatoes   

Fri 21st Nov

A group of farmers from Omkoi District, jointly presented 9 tonnes of tomatoes and 2 tonnes of pumpkins to Phra Khru Ood as an act of merit-making and to support religious and public-benefit missions. Phra Khru Ood expressed his blessings and said that all the produce would be used for charitable activities and distributed to residents and people in Chiang Mai city so they may use it for cooking a … Continued

Big development project heading our way 

Fri 21st Nov

Chiang Mai Highway 121 is to adopt “Elevated Road Model No. 5” in hopes of finding a permanent traffic solution to help cut traffic by over 50%   Earlier today, the Ministry of Transport held a meeting to present the results of the selection of development options for Highway No. 121, Don Kaew–Mueang Kaew section. The meeting was attended by high-level executives and representatives from governmen … Continued

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IB World School in Chiang Mai recognised internationally for creative learning model

Wed 19th Nov

Prem International School’s Artist Residency Thailand (ARThailand) has been shortlisted for Teaching Initiative of the Year in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025. This recognition celebrates the ARThailand programme, where professional artists and thought leaders collaborate with students and teachers to inspire creativity and interdisciplinary learning. The programme brings the IB phil … Continued

Temperatures to plummet

Wed 19th Nov

Chiang Mai Meteorological Department has come out to announce that temperatures will be dropping over the coming days, possibly plunging to 19C at night. They warn of colder temperatures up the mountains, with Doi Inthanon temperatures to drop to 10C over the weekend. Please dress warmly. 

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