Events
Nothing: A
Retrospective Exhibition by Kamin
Lertchaiprasert and Rirkrit Tiravanija at the Chiang Mai University Art
Museum, Official Opening, Friday, September 10 at 6 p.m.. Exhibition from
September 10-30, 2004, Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Classic Touch proudly presents Tenor
Antoine Garch at Gong Dee Studio on September 11, at 7.30 p.m. He is
accompanied on the piano by David Wilson. Tickets available for 180 baht at
Classic Touch, call 0 1881 9226 soon.
The next meeting of the Informal Northern Thai
Group is Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alliance Fran็aise
Chiang Mai. Everybody is welcome. The speaker for this INTG talk will be
Jack Kelly on the theme, “Chiang Mai Tourism, Problems and Solutions”.
For more information e-mail: gabaudel@loxinfo.co.th
Saxophone at its best - Narisa in Concert at the
Kad theatre at Central Kad Suan Keaw. Many surprise guests and artists.
Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 6.30 p.m. Tickets are available at 150, 300
and 500 baht and part of the amount will be donated to children in need
through HIV. Tickets: please check advertising on page 10.
Dining
Enjoy the Amari Rincome Hotel’s
famous Sunday Brunch, more deliciously tempting than ever. So,
forget about your diet for one day and spoil yourself with a cornucopia of
special delights. Make a reservation at La Gritta Restaurant and
enjoy unlimited gourmet treats for the whole family. Every Sunday from 11.30
a.m. – 2 p.m.Amazing Sandwich has two restaurants: ‘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 Isaan Food in a Bali
style environment. Small Conference and karaoke Rooms, delicious Thai food!
Open daily from 10 a.m. – midnight. Table reservation, tel. 0 5382 0037-8.
Buonissimo Italian Restaurant and Shop! European
Deli! Cheese, wine, homemade pasta, bread and even Italian olive oil. Call
for table reservation, just come to the shop or even order by Internet. Tel.
053 853 098–9 or website www.buonissimo .co.th
Chez Gibus Grill House is featuring an ‘All you
can eat BBQ’ daily for only 219 baht. Chez Gibus is open from 6
p.m. - 10.p.m. daily except Sundays. 42 Kampeangdin Road. Make your table
reservations on tel. 053 272 712.
Fondue House opposite Central Airport Plaza has
changed its look. Check it out to be surprised even more when testing their
delicious Red wine or Chocolate Fondue. Traditional fondue, but light and
tasty. Call for reservation 09 423 1688 or 053 201 551.
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.
Rydges also presents a ‘Daily Lunch
Buffet’. Designed to cater for the needs of the busy people in
town throughout the week, the Business Lunch invites you for a quick but
tasty bite. Evening time is British time during the month of August! 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.
Saenkham Terrace Restaurant, one of Chiang Mai’s
best kept secrets regarding Northern Cuisine. The place to meet after a
relaxing Spa treatment at Baan Saen Doi. Both places are to be found
at Baan Naifan 2. Check it out at www.saenkhamterrace .com or
www.baansaendoi.com
The Bear’s Den Bar and Restaurant, beside
Rimping Condominium. Mondays – House Spirits 50 baht all night long.
Wednesdays – Ladies Night and free Bingo. Ladies drink free from 7 p.m. -
9 p.m.. Thursdays and Fridays 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. it’s 2 for 1 on House
Draught, Bottles, Spirits and Wines. Tel/Fax: 0 53 260404.
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, Charoenprathed Road.
The Hole-In-The-Wall, Public House Chiang Mai, just
opened English Pub in the heartland of Chiangmai where you can tuck into
traditional Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie or have a three course English
Lunch for only 90 baht net. 39/7-8 Ratcha manka Rd., T. Phrasing, Tel 0 5328
3824.
The Northern Park Emporium and Lilavadee Coffee
Gallery launched a new promotion of Health and Spa products under the
brand “Prumelia” (Lilavadee). The products include spa and skin
nourishing products with new scents and many Aromatherapy products from The
Northern Park Emporium. Lilavadee Coffee Gallery, opens daily from 8 a.m. to
10 p.m.
‘The Pub’ on Huay Kaew Rd. has a promotion
throughout September. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 sirloin
steaks a bottle of Australian wine for only 999 baht. Tetley Bitter is
available and they now have Tiger beer on draft as well. Friday Happy Hour
from 5p.m. - 8 p.m. wide variety of sports, including Aussie Rules Football
shown in the Sports Bar. Special occasions catered for call 0 5321 1550 and
speak to British Manager, Grahame, for more details.
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.
To Nobody, German Restaurant in Soi Tewan
celebrates 3 years in Chiang Mai. August promotion: Grilled Duck Breast on
Sauce Malteser, croquette potatoes, asparagus and Brussels sprouts. Daily
from 5 p.m. onwards, except Tuesdays. For group reservations, call Joerg or
Sunisa Eisenschmidt at 0 5321 4483.
Clubs
Chiang Mai Trader’s Club
meets weekly on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. at Pasta Cafe. For all who are
speculators, traders, investors, financial advisors or simply interested in
the market, go and attend. For more information, contact Alexander at
choyingdorje@hotmail.com, or 0 7183 3520.
The Writers’ Group has
re-launched itself and appeals to all writers to join their informal
discussions and work critique. There are two meetings (each about 90
minutes); the informal ‘Scribblers’ meets on the second Wednesday
of each month to discuss elements of novel and short story writing, while
the more serious ‘Wordsmiths’ meet every fourth Wednesday to
critique selected work of the members. These take place at the Writers’
Club and Wine Bar on Ratchadamnoen road from 7:30 p.m. sharp. More
information: wordsmiths@ 1stop chiangmai.com
Attention all Chess players: an informal Chess
Group now meets at Home Restaurant (down a small Soi to the left of Rydges
Amora Hotel on the Moat), every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. All levels welcome,
simply show up (with a set if you have one). More information:
chess@1stopchiangmai. com
The Chiang Mai Stage Club holds many activities
for people who are interested in all aspects of drama. The group meets every
Monday evening at 7 p.m. Are you interested in plays, readings and
performances? NOTICE: Audition Call for a young Asian Male under 30
for the role of ‘Song’ in the play M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang,
which will be produced at the beginning of next year by the Chiang Mai Stage
Club. Just contact cmstageclub@ yahoo .com for further information.
Lucky Dogs Club Chiang Mai needs volunteers
(students are welcome!) Health and Happiness for ‘underprivileged’ dogs
can also be given with canned dog food or small (even big) donations. We
greatly appreciate any help. More information at 0 9997 8146 or mailto:c_
dpro ject@yahoo.com
Lanna Dog Rescue has rescued dogs and they are
ready for adoption by a loving home. Call: (Thai) 0 5394 5332 ext 101 (day)
0 5389 4774 (evening) Wilaiwan, (English) 0 5321 2810 Roshan or e-mail:
roshan @ loxinfo.co.th
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 0 5330 9187 (office), 0 5385 3265 (home), or email: ellen@loxinfo.co.th
Ladies Slimming Club (men are welcome!) healthy,
satisfying and flexible weight loss programme. Group support and motivation.
Members follow a “food optimising”, healthy eating plan that offers a
safe and efficient way to lose weight and stay a healthy weight for life.
Every Thursday morning at 10.30 at The Bear’s Den (next to Rimping
Condominium). Details 0 5386 1526 (mob: 0 9261 3042) email erica@siam-garden
.com
Education
The International Research Center of Natural Sciences,
444/6 Regent II, Sansai Road, is conducting another two workshops, directed
by Dr. Rajeev Marwah, President of the World Congress on Holistic Medicine.
September 12 with the theme, Past Lives and on October 10 called Soul
Travel. Everybody is welcome. More information call 0 1319 7566.
Inter Mini Golf August Promotion, If
you play Mini Golf at Inter Mini Golf, ask for the manager and tell her you
read Chiangmai Mail. You will receive a discount of 50 percent
throughout August and Food and Beverage will be discounted 10 percent.
CMU Art Museum Theatre is showing
free classic movies every Sunday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. September 5,
‘Boast, Korean animated film collection. September 12, Kirikou and the
sorceress.
