Mass aerobics to honor HM the King

Correctional institutions all over Thailand held mass aerobic activities for prisoners to show respect to His Majesty the King. Director of Chiang Mai Correctional Institute, Nawwarat Tanasrisutarat, said this activity happened all over the country at 9.09 a.m. More than 2,200 prisoners carried out the mass aerobics for 60 minutes following the lead set by the prison officials.

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The Manau Poi Dance Festival is an important festival of all the various Kachin peoples. The Manau celebration points to a common heritage of customs, culture, ancestry and oral history. The primary purpose of the Manau dance celebration is to honor the spirit called “Madai” who is the source of all blessings of peace and prosperity. 

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Paradorn wows Chiang Mai

Paradorn Srichaphan, Thailand’s number one Tennis player, arrived this week in Chiang Mai to play in a special tennis tournament, the Paradorn Super Tour 2002 at the 700th Year Anniversary Stadium.

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Blessed with Irish artistry honed by extensive travel, Dublin-born Adrian O’Herlihy has found fertile ground for his gourmet talents as the new executive chef of the Amari Rincome Hotel.

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HRH Prince Bhisadej Rajanee, chairman of the Royal Project Foundation, presided over the Northern Textile Expo. He began the festivities by lighting floating candles.

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