Events
August Ladies Lunch Bunch
will
take place at Amari Rincome Hotel at noon, Wednesday, August 17, Lanna
dining room. For reservation please email keikosamuels@loxinfo.co.th or call
Keiko at 05041 8109.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will be hosting
the “Elite Model Look Thailand 2005” contest and are looking for
applicants between 16-24 years of age and a minimum height of 168 cm who
would like to represent Chiang Mai and the northern region in the national
contest in Bangkok. Thai and foreigners can apply now. Chiang Mai
Competition on Saturday, September 3, 2005. The overall winner will be the
Thai model representative at the “Elite Model Look International 2005
World Competition”, in Shanghai in November this year with competitors
from over 80 countries. Contact 0 2208 9946-9 for more information or
apply at PR Counter at Central Airport Plaza NOW.
Flower Fair until August 14, starting 6 p.m. at Suan
Buak Haad. Flower Fair, Flower competitions and garden designs. More
information at 0 5325 9095.
JJ Market introduces Chiang Mai Brand with a
CM Brand Fair, featuring Lanna products, shows, concerts, and exhibitions.
The Star and Bigg Ass Concert at the Lanna Hall (4
th
Floor) of Central Airport Plaza with all proceeds going to the Panda
Foundation. Tickets are 300 baht and can be exchanged for drinks or a
ticket to see the Pandas at Chiang Mai Zoo.
“Art Is Fun” according to 20 young artists. The
Chiang Mai University Art Museum and the Faculty of Fine Arts is hosting an
“Art is Fun II” exhibition now through August.
American Voices Concert at Payap University
Henry Luce Chapel on August 18, 2005 at 7.30 p.m. Vocalist Ira Spaulding and
pianist John Ferguson will join the Payap choir to perform American
traditional songs arranged by Aaron Copland, Broadway songs, and music by
George Gershwin, including excerpts from the famous folk opera “Porgy and
Bess”. Entrance is free but bookings can be made by calling the Music
Department, at 0 5324 8037.
The official opening of Sunbelt Asia’s Northern
Thailand headquarters, by HSH Prince Ticomporn Yugala and Princess
Duangduan Na Chiangmai, will be on Saturday, 20 August 2005 at 10:30 a.m.
Entertainment by Voice Studio and Snacks by the Dukes Restaurant. Sunbelt
Chiang Mai is at 179 Mahidol Road, T. Hai-ya, Chiang Mai (opposite Niyom
Panich) and everyone is welcome.
Maha Dewi, Dance at the World’s Horizon. A complex
mixture of Flamenco and contemporary Lanna dances. Performance at Gong Dee
Studio, Nimmanahaeminda Soi 1, on August 20, 2005. Two performances, round
1: 6-7 p.m. or round 2: 8–9 p.m. Tickets 200 baht, student price 150 baht.
For more information contact, Waewdao Sirisook: 0 1530 2233, or Supreeda
Wongsansee: 0 6917 1505, jeanys@rock etmail.com
Body Renew, a holistic fitness program offering
body-shaping and rejuvenation benefits, as well as core empowerment for
women, will begin new classes on August 22, 2005 at The Yoga
Studio (90/1 Ratchamanka Road). Further information can be found at
www.yoga-chiangmai.com. For enquiries, contact Sadie on 0 4732 4469 or email
sadie_mah @yahoo.com
Last days for ‘Proud Ladies, Pink Skies’,
Burmese Art on display at La Luna Gallery until August 14. La Luna is
open daily except Mondays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tel. 0 5330 6678. Preview
on www.lalunagallery.com
CMU exhibition features the work of Natee Utarit.
“Ballad for Khrua Inkong” will be shown at the Chiang Mai University Art
Museum through to August 21. 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Thai-US modern art show: “Contemporary Art
Exhibition: Thai-American” at the Chiang Mai University Art Museum on
Nimmanhaeminda and Suthep roads until Tuesday, August 30. The works of Kamol
Tassananchalee, Anthony Zepeda, Diana Wong, Hideo Sakata, Pongdej Chaiyakut,
Vatcharee Trirapichit, Peerapong Doungkaew, Chaiyot Chandratita, Chaivut
Ruamrudeekool and Pongsiri Kiddee will be featured.
Don’t forget to visit Thapae Sunday Walking Street
every Sunday At Thapae Gate along Rachadamnoen Road, from 5 p.m. until
midnight.
Every Saturday from 5 p.m. Wualai Walking Street,
the Silver Street of Chiang Mai.
Midnight Market every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
in front of Kad Suan Kaew Department Store from 6-11 p.m. Kad Sum Murd
Market.
Dining and Restaurants
Enjoy the Amari Rincome Hotel’s daily
International Lunch Buffet at La Gritta Restaurant. Reservations 0 5322
1130.
Amazing Sandwich Restaurant, since 1998 the Sandwich
Specialist in Chiang Mai, has opened branch number 3 at the new Sompetch
Gold Place, a few meters before you reach the Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel. All
branches serve individual kinds of sandwiches, burgers, baguettes, subs,
buns or cold platters with amazing quality at reasonable prices. Branches 1
and 2 are at 252/3 Prapokklao Rd. beside Thai Airways office and 20/2 Huey
Kaew Rd. opposite Orchid Hotel.
Buonissimo, La Trattoria del Sergio now renovated and
back in full swing. Italian Restaurant, delicatessen and wine shop,
Chiangmai Prao Rd, 500 m past Ram 2 Hospital, opposite side of the road,
tel. 0 5385 3098-9 or check out www.buonis simo.co.th
Chiang Dao Nest - Rainy Season Special 10 percent
discount for Rimping Supermarket cardholders on all food, drinks and
accommodation from now until August 31, 2005. For more details please see
http://nest.chiangdao.com
Chiangmai Kebab, the newest Kebab shop in Chiang Mai
opens daily at 5 p.m. – 2.30 a.m. Traditional home made Pita bread, salad
and your choice of chicken or beef Kebab with the sauce you choose. They
also serve Falafel and Samosas fresh daily. Parking next to DK Book Shop
behind Oriflame. Tel. 0 7188 1832.
Chez Gibus Grill House: Tuck into fresh delights such
as Chef Alain’s famous ‘Chateaubriand’.. Or choose your favorite cuts
from a display of prime quality meats and seafood from the BBQ station.
Match your meal with a fresh salad from the salad bar and flavor it with
your choice of sauces. Swiss Chef Alain is there from 6-10 p.m. except
Sundays. 42 Kampeangdin Road. Table reservations on Tel. 0 5327 2712.
Fondue House opposite Central Airport Plaza. A haven
of good food to let you relax after a hectic day and enjoy fondue with the
family. Try it, you won’t be sorry. For reservation 0 9423 1688 or 0 5320
1551.
‘La Casa’, true Italian cuisine serves over 200
dishes of home cooked specialties. La Casa is at 5 Irrigation Canal Rd. and
you will receive 10 percent discount by cutting out the advertising on back
page. Reservation for table or catering service at 0 5321 5802.
Rachamankha Hotel serves Afternoon Tea 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. Reservation
or more information, call 0 5390 4111.
Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel features a Pizza Margherita
promotion with free coleslaw for only 160 baht net. All through August at
the Chillies Restaurant from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. For more information,
reservation or outside catering, contact the Sales Dept. at 0 5325 1531,
Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel, Chiang Mai.
Saenkham Terrace Restaurant offers a huge range of
Northern Thai dishes with favorites like deep fried shitake mushrooms, spicy
lemon grass salad, or a gurami fish salad. 6 to 8 km along the Kan Klong
Chonprathan Road from Chiang Mai University, depending upon your navigation
skills. Look for the over bridge into Baan Nai Fun 2 and look for the
clubhouse building on the right. Reservation: 0 5383 8990, open 11 a..m. to
10 p.m.
The Chedi Chiang Mai, 123-123/1 Charoen Prathet Road:
Chicken Tikka, Lentil soup served in a fresh baked bread or steaks as you
desire. Upscale dining at lunch or for dinner. You will not be disappointed.
The Grillstation covers the Formula 1 Season and
shows every race in the season. Receive your personal race-info. Reserve
your table in advance at 0 5381 8355 or 0 1883 9361, Grillstation, opposite
Pornping Tower, Charoenprathed Road.
The House, Restaurant, Tapas and Wine bar: Stylish,
romantic, charming and an eclectic international mix of Mediterranean,
French, Italian and Asian Cuisine. New menu! Call The House for reservations
at 0 5341 9011.
The Pub on Huey Kaew Road has revamped their menu and
included a new range from Yorkies Pies. The weekly prize draw on a Wednesday
is very popular but you have to be there at the time of the draw (7 p.m.) to
win. Aussie Rules Football every weekend. Games schedule is displayed in the
bar. Saturday Night Special-15% discount on ALL meals. For further details
contact Grahame on 0 5321 1550.
The Writers Club and Wine Bar on Rachadamnoen Road
opens daily except Saturdays. Every Friday evening, the meeting place for
local and foreign writers and journalists.
To Nobody, German Restaurant in Soi Tewan is ideal
for expats and Thais alike. Enjoy cold German Draught beer and discover new
delights from Germany. Special of the month: Duck Thuringia style. 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.
Movie Schedule Chiang Mai
Look at http://www.major cineplex.com/pda/show time.php
and go to ‘Chiang Mai Branch’ for local show times at Central Airport
Plaza.
Similar movies are shown at Kad Suan Kaew and across the
street at 12 Huay Kaew Road. Check www. chiangmaivista.com for those times.
Art Films at CMU screens free movies every Saturday
at 6.30 p.m. in the Media Room of Arts and Design at CMU Arts Museum. More
information at 0 5394 4846, ext. 22.
Clubs
The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai
starts its membership register. If you enjoy opera evenings and would like
to be a part of it, send an email to Dr. Howard C. Graves, Jr. at hcgravesjr
@yahoo.com.. Your name will be added to the membership registry and you will
be notified of the operas as they are presented.
LuckyDogs Club (a non-profit activity of the
LuckyDogs Ltd.) has moved to new premises, only 5 km from the old place.
Bigger kennels with wider running space for the necessary play and exercise.
For more information get in touch with Nienke Parma, M. D. LuckyDogs, Please
contact Nienke at 0 9997 8146 or email: c_dproject@yahoo.com
Education
Co-Dependents Anonymous
(Chiang
Mai) group - meeting every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. Email: co da cnx@yahoo.com
or call 0 5863 9898. Al-anon (Chiang Mai) group - meeting every
Saturday from 3-4 p.m. Call 0 5863 9898.
Creative Meditation every Wednesday at 6.30 p.m.. at
the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre in Changpuak, Chiang Mai. More
information tel 0 5321 4904 after 5 p.m. Foreigners very welcome.
Monk Chat at Wat Suan Dok every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. First hand information in English from
English speaking novices and monks concerning questions you always wanted
answered.
Services
31 Meter Taxis now in Chiang Mai.
The correct fare is 40 baht for the first 2 km and 4 baht for each
subsequent kilometer. Waiting time – 1 baht per minute. Taxi Call Center,
Tel 0 5327 9291, 0 5327 1242 ext 16, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 20–40 baht
charge for call-out service, depending on location. Insist on the meter
being used!
English language radio program ‘Helping Hand’,
broadcast daily from 7.30–9.00 pm. The program is on Radio Thailand Chiang
Mai FM 93.25 MHZ, and provides useful information to both Thai nationals and
foreigners.
T.I.T.S. - English Language Radio Station,
daily from 8 a.m. – midnight. FM 106.50 MHZ to stay informed about your
community. Requests and comments, phone 0 5321 8006 or e-mail: TITS.
radio@hotmail.com
