Community Happenings and
Festivals
The Ladies Lunch Bunch for June will be held at
Chan and Pauline’s restaurant on June 23 at 12 noon. The restaurant is
exactly opposite the Northern Farms shop on Huai Kaew Road. Plenty of
parking and the restaurant is air conditioned. It will be a set meal with a
choice of either ‘Kassler’ (smoked pork) or fish. Price including
starter, coffee and tea is B. 200, per person. Last minute reservations
until June 21 with Carol Street, tel. 0 5349 8207 or e-mail:
castreet@loxinfo.co.th
Newly opened La Luna Gallery in Chiang Mai
presents its first major exhibition: “White Mornings and green
buffaloes - visions of Vietnam”, featuring twelve Vietnamese
artists. Some of the artists are already famous and well-established
internationally, while others are young and upcoming and have never
exhibited outside Vietnam before. Worth visiting! The exhibition runs until
July 15 at La Luna Gallery, 190 Charoenrajd Road, Chiang Mai. Ph. (053) 306
678.
The Influential Sri Lanka? A continuation of work
by Chiang Mai-based photographer Angela Srisomwongwathana. Black & white
pictures and color range from fine, symbolic stone carvings to world class 5
th
century frescos. A-Gallery, opposite Gong Dee Studio, on
Nimmanhaemin, Soi 1 until July 22, from Monday – Friday, 4-7 p.m.
INTG: The next meeting of the Informal Northern
Thai Group is Tuesday July 6, at the Alliance Fran็aise
at 7.30 p.m. Everybody is welcome. The presentation and the speaker for this
INTG talk will be Dr. Duongchan Apaavaatjrut Charoenmuang and the theme is
“The impact of Air Quality on Chiang Mai residents”. Please note that
the July talk is on the first Tuesday, July 6.
The Whiffenpoofs are coming to town. 7 p.m.
on Friday, June 25, at the Payorm Room of the Amari Rincome Hotel.
The Whiffenpoofs are the A Capella group of the United States and
entertain around the world with unique blend of sweet harmony! Entrance fee:
B. 500, per person. For reservation please call 0 5322 1044.
Cheerleader Championship from ‘To be No. 1’
will be held next weekend, June 26 and June 27 at Airport Plaza Chiang
Mai. Lanna Hall, Floor 4. For more information call 0 5328 1661 – 70.
Mark your calendars: The music department of Payap
University presents on Friday, July 2 at 7.30 p.m. at the multi-media
room, Mae Kao campus, a concert of Chamber Music featuring
clarinet, performed by Chaipruk Mekara, Karen Wernli, cellist, and pianists
Bennett Lerner and David Wilson. The program will be Beethoven’s Trio for
Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Debussy’s Rhapsody for Clarinet and Piano,
Mekara’s “Wung Weyng” (“Lonely”) for solo clarinet, and Brahms’s
Sonata No. 1 for Clarinet and Piano. Admission Free!
Dining
Amari Rincome Hotel
in
Nimmanhaeminda Road announces every Friday is a ‘Golden Oldies
Night’ from the 60s to the 80s. The Friday night buffets feature
roast sirloin of beef carved by the chef with Yorkshire pudding, as well as
an extensive selection of premium charcuterie and salads. If it’s Western
food you want – then it’s got to be the Rincome! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
through 10 p.m. Price: adults B. 490 net, children B. 300, net. Table
reservation at 053 22 1130.
Amazing Sandwich has two restaurants: visit
‘The shady island in a sea of rice’ branch no. 2. opposite Kad Suan Kaew
Shopping Mall and the ‘old’ Deli Restaurant and Takeaway between
the Thai Airways Office and Vista Hotel. Lunchtime orders for delivery have
to be faxed in no later than 10.30 a.m. Please phone after faxing to check
if your order has been received. Tel/Fax: 053 218 846.
‘Baan Rom Mai’ -‘Garden Restaurant’ in the
newly opened Chang Klan Plaza on Chang Klan Road. Thai and Issan food in a
Bali style environment. Open daily from 10 a.m. – midnight.
Chez Gibus Grill House offers BBQ, salads and
french-fries from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. except Sundays. All you can eat
for only 219 baht. 42 Kampeangdin Road. Make your table reservations at tel.
053 272 712.
Darling Wine Pub, on Huay Kaew Road, Chiang
Mai’s best known wine bar offers a daily Happy Hour from 5
p.m. – 8 p.m. For wine testing evenings or table reservations, call 053
227 427. Mondays closed!
House of Palm, traditional and southern Thai cuisine.
Happy to assist in party arrangements. Closed every Wednesday. On Doi Saket
Highway. For directions and reservations call 0 5329 1401, Mr. Montri.
Kurt’s Restaurant will have Mike Slanina on
Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m. who will talk about ‘Rights in
Thailand’. Entrance including a set European lunch plus 1 glass of
wine, beer or soft drink is B. 200. Please reserve a.s.a.p. with Kurt at
kurthausammann@hotmail.com or tel. 0 5327 4402 or 06 071 0562. Kurt’s
Restaurant is located at Anusorn market.
The Rydges-Amora Tapae Hotel will host the yearly
Herring Party on Saturday, June 26 at the swimming pool of
the hotel. More information from 0 5325 1531. Rydges also has
a ‘Daily Lunch Buffet’ - designed to cater the needs of
the busy people in town throughout the week, the business lunch invites you
for a quick but tasty bite. An extensive fresh salad bar, a well-balanced
buffet, the soup and the carving of the day, along with the famous Rydges
desserts are the best choice for a light and healthy lunch, daily, between
12 noon and 2 p.m. Car park with direct connection to hotel. For more
information contact the Sales Dept. at 053 251 531, Rydges Amora Tapae
Hotel, Chaiyapoom Road, Chiang Mai.
The Grillstation’s famous Formula 1 Sundays
continue with specials prepared by Gypsy and his staff. Come early or
reserve your table in advance at 0-5381-8355 or 0-1883-9361,
Grillstation, opposite Pornping Tower, Charoenpathed Road.
The Bear’s Den a/c main bar and restaurant, garden
bar and beer terrace, beside Rimping Condominium. New menu and Happy
Hour is back on Fridays from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., 2 for 1 on
draught, bottled beers, wine and house spirits. Showing Euro 2004 live on a
big screen!
The Pub on Huay Kaew Road, one of the best known
places in town, has a new improved menu, offering pub grub and tasty Thai
dishes. Friday Happy Hour from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Every weekend
Australian Rules Football and the complete sports schedule displayed in the
bar.
The Tavern, under new management, offers ‘All
you can drink’ Heineken draft beer from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. for
only 199 baht! Open daily from 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Daily live music! Tel. 053
249 231.
The House, Restaurant, Tapas and Wine Bar on Moon
Muang Road. Call manager Joe for information and reservations at 053 419
011. Closed Sundays!
To Nobody (Soi Tewan) celebrates 3 years in Chiang
Mai. Pork knuckle and pork spareribs and sausages and loin of pork, served
with red cabbage, potatoes and garlic baguette, only 199 baht per
person. From June 13 – July 10, daily from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.,
except Tuesdays. Group reservations, call Joerg or Sunisa at 0 5321 4483.
Clubs
8
th
Installation Ceremony for presidents and board
of directors of 14 Rotary Clubs in Chiang Mai on Saturday, June 26, 6 p.m.
at the Imperial Grand Hall in the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang
Mai. The entrance fee is 400 baht including dinner and soft drinks.
Lucky Dogs Club Chiang Mai needs volunteers
(students are welcome!) More information at 09 997 8146 or
mailto:c_dproject@yahoo.com
Open Mike every Tuesday at the Irish Pub
from 9 p.m. onwards. Show your musical skills, no matter if it is just
singing or playing an instrument. Spoken or sung word. Email
treeberstein@hotmail.com for more information. Mikes are provided, just
bring along a good mood and help the jam.
Shower singers - come forward! Do you sing in the shower?
Consider sharing your hobby in a more social setting. The Chiang Mai
Choral Society is looking for singers, people who can read
music (or pretend to) and who love to have a good time on Monday nights
while practicing. Find out more by contacting Ellen Clark, choir secretary,
on 053 309 187 (office), 053 853 265 (home), or email ellen@loxinfo.co.th
Education
The teachings of ‘Eckhart Tolle’, a
modern master and the author of ‘The Power Of Now’. Listen and watch
free in English. A guide to spiritual enlightenment. Contact Ivan on 0 5342
3602 or 0 1473 6414.
Transformation by numbers. The Journey of your
Life - seeing the whole picture. Come and learn about numerology, geometry,
metaphysics, divination and how energy works. Talks, groups, readings and
workshops. Contact: kristar@post.com, tel. 01-55555-30, www.zenith5.net
I-TIM, the International Hotel and Tourism
Industry Management School located in Bangkok is now accepting
applications for next intake, their 33
rd
which will commence in July 2004. Scholarships are available for the
two-year diploma program in hotel and tourism management for both Thai and
foreign students. Each year of the programs a five month internship period
with placement in all major tourist destinations including Chiang Mai.
Applications for scholarships are free and available from I-TIM and close on
June 25. For further information please telephone 02-7320170-3, e-mail
info@i-tim.ac.th or visit www.i-tim.ac.th
CMU Art Museum is showing free classic movies
every Sunday from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Services
Taxi Meter
-
important for the wet season. Call Nok - tel. 09 261 4290 - 20 baht flag
fall, 30 baht for the first 2 km and 4 baht for each subsequent kilometer.
The Phamai Clinic (Methadone Clinic), a government
organization in Chiang Mai treats people who have problems with alcohol,
smoking and drugs of any kind. Files are confidential! Call 053 226 135 or
e-mail for more information: Pha_mai_clinic@hotmail.com
On the air! Tune-in to the English language radio program
‘Helping Hand’, broadcasting live, daily from 7.30-9 pm. Request
line: 053 271 227. The program can be heard on Radio Thailand Chiang Mai
FM 93.25 MHZ, and provides useful information for Thai nationals and
foreigners.
