on April 30 –
May 1, 2005. The winner’s trophy will be presented by HSH Prince Bhisadej
Rajani. A fun weekend and great opportunity to renew acquaintances, plus
meet new friends. Price 3,650 baht for one car with two persons (twin bed).
1,900 baht for an additional person (extra bed). Children 900 baht (for
children 3-12 years old). The price includes two breakfasts on April 30 and
May 1 and coffee break/lunch/dinner, and one night at Angkhang Nature Resort
on April 30. Live Music and games with great prizes as well. More
information, contact the Amari Rincome Hotel, Sales Department, 0 5322 1130
or e-mail [email protected]
The next meeting of the Informal Northern Thai Group
(INTG) is on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise in
Chiang Mai: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sampan Singharajwarapan, CMU’s renowned
geologist, will talk about the geology of Northern Thailand and its
environs. For more information email: [email protected] or call 0 5324
72 63.
The Dancers’ Company with a concert of motion and
imagination will stop on May 7 at Kad Suan Kaew Theater in Chiang Mai
and dedicate all proceeds to benefit “Children’s’ Cricket in Chiang
Mai” as well as “School Funding for Orphaned Children.” Tickets for
100, 400, 500 and 1000 baht available at Chiangmai Mail (0 5323
4102), at Kad Suan Kaew Information Counter, at Suriwong Book Centre (0 5328
1052) and the Chiang Mai Ballet Academy (0 5330 6357). For more information
contact Linda Buck at mobile 0 7191 3807.
The next Skal meeting will be on Thursday, April
28 at 7 p.m. at the Rydges Amora Hotel. If you are interested in Skๅl
activities, email Eleanor Hardy, [email protected]
Grace International School announces a Garage Sale on
May 7 from 7.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. (early start to avoid heat) at the new GIS
elementary building. Entrance gate is inside World Club, off Hang Dong Road.
Everybody is invited! For directions to Grace Int’l School call 0 5344
2186.
The Writers Club and Wine Bar is showing work of
young Thai artists until the end of May. Amongst others, artist Kom
Suwanakerd, a graduate of Rachamongkon Technology Institute’s Fine Arts
Department is exhibiting works entitled “Pace of Life”.
The Wisdom of Lanna Arts and Craftsman 2005 exhibition
of Lanna artists runs at Chiang Mai Art Museum until April 28, daily from 6
a.m. – 6 p.m.. More information at CMU tel 0 5394 3833.
Fairytales and Folktales. 17 artists display their
interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales as well as other
stories, sagas and epics at ‘La Luna Gallery’ on Charoenrajd Road until
May 15. Tel. 0 5330 6678.
Don’t forget to visit Thapae Sunday Walking Street
every Sunday along Rachadamnoen Road from 5 p.m. until midnight and Wualai
Walking Street every Saturday where you can purchase silver products and
many home decorative items.
Amari Rincome celebrates April with an Austrian
Food Promotion at La Gritta “Reflections of the Danube” -
Contemporary Austrian Cuisine. For information and reservation call 0 5322
1130.
Amazing Sandwich Restaurant, since 1998 the sandwich
specialist in Chiang Mai, serves you daily individual kind of Sandwiches,
baguettes, subs, buns or cold platters, amazing quality at reasonable
prices! You find them at 252/3 Prapokklao Rd. beside Thai Airways office and
20/2 Huey Kaew Rd. opposite Orchid Hotel.
Buonissimo Italian Restaurant and Shop! Discounted
wine and international spirits available for your celebrations. Great for
‘party shopping’ while munching on a pizza! Shop on the internet, email
[email protected], phone Sergio at 0 5385 3098–9, or through the
website www .buonissimo.co.th
Central Duangtawan Hotel celebrates hot April with a
Happy Hour–Every Hour promotion. Buy one draft beer, get one free. Also
‘Lunchtime Rendevouz’ with an expanded lunch buffet which offers
Northern specialties, Thai and international delicacies from 11.30 a.m. –
2 p.m. daily. Tel. 0 5390 5000 ext. 3227.
Chiangmai Kebab, the first kebab shop in Chiang Mai
is now open. Traditional home made pita bread, salad and your choice of
chicken or beef kebab with the sauce you choose. Opening offer only 60 baht.
They also serve falafel and samosas daily from 5 p.m.–midnight. Parking
next to DK Book Shop behind Oriflame. Tel. 0 7188 1832.
Chez Gibus Grill House lets you have ‘your’ daily
BBQ season. Choose your favourite cuts from an assorted display of prime
quality meats and seafood and have them cooked the way you want. Match your
meal with a fresh salad from the salad bar and flavour it with all those
yummy sauces. All you can eat for only 219 baht per person. Chef Alain is
there from 6-10 p.m. except Sundays. 42 Kampeangdin Road. Make your table
reservations on Tel. 0 5327 2712.
Fondue House opposite Central Airport Plaza. Try
their cheese fondue—a warm dish consisting of at least two varieties of
cheese that are melted with flour and served from a special pot. Enjoy the
traditional Swiss dish that will definitely delight your taste buds, and is
the ideal ‘sharing’ dinner for friends and family! Call for reservation
0 9423 1688 or 0 5320 1551.
Farang Ses Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Dhara
Dhevi Resort Chiang Mai offers a ‘May Sa Yon’ seasonal menu, daily until
April 30. Three course menu, plus amuse bouche, coffee, tea and petit fours
for 1,800 baht plus VAT. For reservation kindly call Khun Sutreeya, Tel. 0
5388 8888, ext. 8842.
Fujian, the Chinese Restaurant at the Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Dhevi Resort Chiang Mai where you can enjoy the
extraordinary! Dim Sum and Chinese Nouvelle Cuisine. Open daily for Dim Sum
Lunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and evenings from 6 p.m. onwards. Table
reservations at 0 5388 8888.
Fillmore East’s Bob Marley Burger with tender
charcoaled chicken or their delicious Caesar salad is worth a visit to the
new riverside restaurant on Charoenrasd Road. For table reservations call
Ron at 0 5326 2418.
Le Grand Lanna features a Chilean Wine Promotion as
long as stock lasts. For reservation, lunch and dinner, call tel. 0 5388
8888 ext 8566.
Novotel ACCOR, next to Rimping Dept. Store on
Changpuak Road, offers romantic evening dinners at their Tantawan Poolside
Restaurant on the third floor. Open daily from 6 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Wide
selection of Thai and Chinese cuisine. For reservation call: 0 5322 5500.
The Oriental Shop Bakery at Mandarin Oriental
Dhara Dhevi Resort offers a wide new tea selection to compliment their dark
and white chocolate creations. Also taking orders for special birthday
cakes. Tel. 0 5388 8888.
Rachamankha Hotel offers a brand-new Afternoon Tea
Menu for you and your guest’s delight. Light cheese cakes, apple strudel
with whipped cream and scone mascarpone and jam among many other different
sweets to make your afternoon tea most enjoyable. Reservation or more
information, call 0 5390 4111.
Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel serves a delicious
International Lunch Buffet at the Chillies Restaurant inside the hotel.
Daily 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Price 200 baht++ per person / children half
price. Dinner buffet from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. for the price of 300 baht++ per
person / children half price. Tea and coffee included. Food-carving and
cooking demonstrations. For more information, contact the Sales Dept. at 0
5325 1531, Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel, Chiang Mai.
Saenkham Terrace Restaurant. New! Live music
every Friday and Saturday evening, featuring tenor Book Kitavadhana at the
Ban Naifun 2 Clubhouse. The place to meet after a relaxing Spa treatment at Baan
Saen Doi. www. saenkhamterrace.com or www.baansaendoi.com
Tapas Bar at The House has an extended covered
terrace with a Middle Eastern-Indian ambience. New exciting dishes and wine
promotions on the menu. Tapas Bar is open daily from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Tel. 0 5341 9011.
The Grillstation covers the Formula 1 Season and
shows every race and pampers the guests. Receive your personal race-info on
every race. Reserve your table in advance at 0 5381 8355 or 0 1883 9361,
Grillstation, opposite Pornping Tower, Charoenprathed Road.
The Pub on Huey Kaew Road will, on April 23,
celebrate St. George’s Day! Come decked out in red and white for your free
drink. Aussie Rules Football every Friday evening, Saturday lunch time,
Saturday evening, Sunday lunch and Sunday evenings. Games schedule is
displayed in the bar. Every Friday 20 percent discount all night. For
further details contact Grahame on 0 5321 1550.
To Nobody, German Restaurant in Soi Tewan. If you are
looking for a good night out with great food, look no further. To Nobody is
ideal for expats and Thais alike. Indulge yourself and
discover new delights from Germany. Open for lunch and then dinner from 5
p.m. onwards, (daily except Tuesdays). Call Joerg or Sunisa Eisenschmidt at
0 5321 4483 or 0 7183 1202.