On Saturday, February 18, 2006, FERC (Foundation for the Education of Rural Children) will hold its seventh annual fund raising gala at Baan Wongmalee in Chiangmai. A great evening is planned. You will enjoy an international buffet dinner, live entertainment, silent and live auctions of goods and services, a raffle, fireworks and an amazing door prize - all for the admission price of 1,500 baht.

Chiang Mai Pool League supporters won’t forget the finish of two seasons ago, when Half Moon Pub and Rock Hard Bistro both ended top with the same number of points and games won.

Frontiers of International Astrophysical Research

The British Council, in partnership with the National Astronomy Research Institute (NARI) of Thailand hosted a week long workshop for Thai and UK astronomers as part of the inaugural activities of NARI.

A Lanna group wedding was held recently in Chiang Mai, the ninth since September, 2005, when seven couples that had prepared themselves for married life, and had sought the advice of Dr. Chao Duangduan Na Chiangmai, Chiang Mai Cultural Council president, who counseled them about marriage principles and Lanna culture.