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Lanna’s Lifeline: The Ping River and life surrounding it

A look at why the Ping River is at the centre of Chiang Mai's history and culture. Even today.

Battling Beetles: A Northern Thai Tradition

Thai rhinoceros beetle fighting is an ancient Northern Thai tradition and although its popularity is in decline it still has its enthusiasts.

RIP Kham Mueang: the slow death of a language

Pim Kemasingki & Pariyakorn Prateepkoh look at the Kham Mueang language and the threat that its rich heritage and the link to the past will be lost forever.

What is Lanna? How Lanna became the identity and brand it is today

Pim Kemasingki & Thitika Tananchai take a look at Lanna Northern Thai culture, what it is and how it developed.

All aboard the fair trade train

Fashion Revolution Week challenges us to take a deeper look at where our clothing comes from. Carolyn Wallace looks at fair trade fashion in Chiang Mai.

An air of history

Chiang Mai mayor, Tassanai Buranupakorn wants to cultivate the history of the Old City for tourists to understand and appreciate the city's heritage.

Lanna Calling – Chiang Mai’s hidden punk scene

Chiang Mai has an underground, but thriving punk scene with its own bands, bars and some amazing characters. If punk's your thing pogo on!

Lanna Chic: Chiang Mai fashion boutiques

A look at some of Chiang Mai's best, original fashion boutiques where designers crate a fusion of traditional Lanna influences with contemporary couture.