Citylife Chiang Mai

01/05/2026

Where’s the beef? At The Duke’s! The Duke’s has long been the go-to for Chiang Mai burger lovers…and the bacon cheeseburger is one of the many reasons why. Built on a house-made brioche bun, it starts with high quality imported Angus beef made into a perfectly sized patty that holds its moisture all the way through, giving you that almost-steak depth of flavour with a proper seared crust and a tender, juicy centre. Topped with a large streak of bacon and melted cheese, served alongside onion rings and hand-cut fries, and paired with a complimentary Coca-Cola — all for 265 baht (from now until the end of May). That’s not a meal deal. That’s just a very good burger at a very honest price. The Duke’s. Come hungry.

01/05/2026

A sudden storm struck Wat Phra Chao Tho in Hod district yesterday afternoon, toppling a centuries-old tamarind tree onto the ancient “Sala Daeng” pavilion sheltering a 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha — an irreplaceable monument linked to Queen Chamadevi. Villagers and officials are now assessing damage and planning restoration.

30/04/2026

Chiang Mai’s Inthakin Festival — floral offerings to the ancient city pillar — returns 13th–19th May at Wat Chedi Luang. Daily 6am–midnight. Traditional dress welcome.

Officials from Wat Chedi Luang and the municipality gathered at Wat Chedi Luang on yesterday to announce this year’s Inthakin Festival — the annual

30/04/2026

Find yourself craving a proper American feast? Really in the mood for food with confident bold flavours, big portions, honest ingredients, proper comfort food? You know it’s The Duke’s you’re going to. The question now is, which restaurant?

The Duke’s now had five branches across Chiang Mai and the surrounding area, wherever you are, you don’t have far to go to find one. And while each location has its own vibe, the food stays satisfyingly the same: consistent, generous and at great value. That’s basically their whole philosophy. No claims, no games. Just good food. On top of that, there are regular deals, promotions and freebies, plus delivery if you’d rather stay put.

Watch the video to take a tour of all five branches…then your next challenge—take your pick!

29/04/2026

Let’s all root for our local songbird Hannah Xiong who is off to represent in a competition in Taiwan.

Hannah Xiong has, over the years, become a presence in Chiang Mai’s musical world — performing at consulate events, taking the title role of Christine in a concert version of The Phantom of the Opera, teaching voice at a leading harp centre and music school, and appearing regularly at Le Crystal...

29/04/2026

Chiang Mai’s EV bus network is taking shape, as the PAO holds EV bus design workshop for the Nimman-Suan Dok corridoor — here’s what the stops could look like.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The PAO has presented three tiers of infrastructure:

A small shelter seating three to six passengers for key locations; a larger enclosed waiting station measuring six to nine metres with electrical systems, air filtration and digital signage for high-traffic points; and a standard adjustable bus stop sign that can be repositioned based on actual usage patterns.
Service standards outlined include a maximum 15-minute wait time, a real-time CCTV control room, a bus-tracking app and tap-to-pay fare payment...this is one of dozens upon dozens of proposals over the past many years.

Let’s not hold our breaths.

29/04/2026

Summer storms, hail and strong gusts — Chiang Mai on alert through 1st May.

Chiang Mai Governor Ratthapon Naradit issued an urgent radio communication yesterday to district chiefs and municipal mayors across the province, warning

29/04/2026

Awful creatures, scammers. Grrrr.

Region 5 police bust Chinese-led online fraud ring in Chiang Mai. Region 5 Police have arrested two Chinese nationals identified as the ringleaders of an

28/04/2026

You’d think a philosophy group would be the last place anyone would try to censor speech and expression!

Socrates Café Chiang Mai is a weekly philosophical discussion group meeting at The Hideaway Café & Restaurant, part of a global movement founded in 1996 by Christopher Phillips. Using a version of the Socratic Method, participants from all walks of life gather not to win arguments but to explore b...

28/04/2026

Sizzling! Sticky Waterfall will soon be charging entrance fees…so visit now while it’s free…if you don’t mind waiting in line.

With temperatures across many parts of Chiang Mai province exceeding 40 Celsius for several days now, natural water attractions are drawing unusually

28/04/2026

Way hey, and up she rises!

Excavator recovered from river after six months submerged. Officials have successfully retrieved an excavator that had been submerged beneath the Region 5 bridge since flooding more than six months ago. The salvage operation faced considerable challenges including strong currents, difficult conditions and logistical constraints, but teams persisted until the mission was completed. The operation was concluded by 3pm yesterday.

Image credit: Region 7 Underwater Operations Unit

27/04/2026

Four aircrafts, five sorties a day, and 276 flights over 25 days. Overkill? Nah, let’s call it closure!

Chiang Mai’s weather modification unit is keeping its aircraft in the air — even as the haze crisis that gripped the north for over a month finally begins