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Archery
Chiang Mai Bow Archery Club in Mae Rim. Courses for
target shooting with ongoing instructions, club tournaments. Relaxing clubhouse
for socializing. Tel John 0 7800 4791 or Daeng 0 9952 6816.
Bungee Jump
Jungle Bungee is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The
only fully licensed and insured Bungee in Asia. Operating to New Zealand
standards since 1992. A 50-meter (165 ft.) jump over water. Face the ultimate
challenge. Tel./fax: 053 298 442, mobile: 01 885 1912.
Chess
The Chiang Mai Chess Club meets each week on Thursdays
at 7pm, at the Kafe Bar/Restaurant on Moonญmuang Rd. near Soi 5. All
levels of players playing international chess - if you have a set, bring it
along!
Chiengmai Gymkhana Club
Chiengmai Gymkhana Club 349 Chiang Mai - Lampoon Road
(opposite electricity offices). Golf course, tennis and squash courts,
cricket nets, snooker room, restaurant, and bar. Open to non-members,
membership applications welcome. Tel. 053 241 035, e-mail: khana 349@loxinfo.co.th
Cricket
Chiang Mai Schools Criญcket Alliance
- Chairman Khun Puttivat Poshya-noda, secretary Peter Dawson, 181/118 Moo 3,
Moobahn Choญtana Nivate 2, Photaram Road, Chang Puak, Chiang Mai 50300,
tel. 053 216 132, e-mail-peterdaw@ cm.ksc.co.th Member schools: Prince Royal
College, Montfort College, Chiang Mai International School, Lanna International
School, Prem, Wat Pa Peng, Sai Moon, Rong Or, Sahagon, Bann Nam Phrae, Baan
Dong, Wat Sri Ping Muang and Horpra School.
Darts
Darts matches to be arranged at the
“Hole-in-the-Wall” on 39/7-8 Rachamanka Road. Anyone interested in darts,
kindly contact 053 283 824.
Handball
Handball players wanted to play at
Gymkhana golf club. Beginners welcome. If interested call John Valentine at
(01-0237293). It’s a great workout and great fun.
Hash House Harriers
CH3 (males) is picked up from the H3 Pub on the corner of
Moon Muang Soi 2 at 4 p.m. on Mondays once every 2 weeks. Website:
http://www. geoci ties.com/chiangmaih3/
CUMH3 is now the most popular Male hash in Chiang Mai and
pick up is every week on Tuesdays from the Fish n Chips Shop on
Ratchawithee Road (tel. 053-418210). Website: http://www.geocities. com/chiang
maih3/cumh3.html
CSH3 mixed Saturday hash is picked up from the H3 Pub
on Moon Muang Road every Saturday at 3.30 p.m. Website:
http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/
Chiang Mai’s Happy H3 is a mixture of traditional values
and progressive thinking. Very democratic, good runs and “on on’s”
guaranteed. Pick-up from Fish ‘n Chip Shop, Ratchawitti Road, 4 p.m. every Saturday.
Website: http://www.geo cities.com/ chiangmaih3/CH4.html
BH3 female hash (Harriettes) runs once a month on the last
Sunday of the month. Pickup H3 Pub on the corner of Soi 2 at Moon Muang Rd.
is at 3.30 p.m. during the winter and 4 p.m. during the summer.
Mini Golf
Inter Mini Golf Special Chiang Mai! 18 holes mini golf
qualified standard from Switzerland. Only 7 km from the airport and special
prices during the summer holiday season. Contact manager Som on 01 764 1425 or
check out their web page at: www. inter-minigolf.com
Mountain Bikes
Mountain bikers:
join the Chiang Mai trail riders for fun and adventure. This friendly group of
leisure riders has excellent knowledge of trails and routes all over the Chiang
Mai area and meets about twice a week for evening or morning rides (typically
about three hours of riding and resting to some fantastic wilderness areas). For
further details of the next ride call Andy (01 7645311) or email CMtrailriders@
1stopchian gmai.com
Quiz
Tuesday Night at 8.30 p.m.
– Free Quiz Night at True Blue Restaurant and Bar, 47 Moonmuang Rd (near
Thapae Gate) hosted by the authoritative (some might say dictatorial) owner
Scottish-John. The quiz follows the usual format of six rounds of 10-12
questions including name the face-photographic hand out rounds. The remaining
five rounds are selected from a large list of ever changing subjects, all with a
full international flavour. The winning team receives a 500B credit (which can
be used at any time) with the runners up receiving a credit for 2 jugs of beer.
It is emphasized that this is not a UK or US based quiz but is truly
international so anyone who can understand “Scottish-English” is free to
join in. Contact Scottish John at True Blue Restaurant and Bar.
Rugby
Chiang Mai Suas Rugby
Club welcomes new players. For the game schedule and practice information call
Sandy 053-214-554.
Squash
Every Thursday, 5 p.m. there is a
regular midweek Squash meeting for players of all levels at the Gymkhana Club.
Apart from Thursday, the other main meeting time is Sunday at 4 p.m.
Dr. Bob Malloy at Chiang Mai University is the captain of the Chiang Mai Squash
Team and has been a supporter of squash racquets in the North for many years.
For more information about the Chiang Mai Squash Section contact Dr. Robert
Molloy by e-mail: robert@chiang mai.ac.th
Ultimate Frisbee
Itching to get some ultimate action? Eager to
run around, try a fun new sport, or just make some friends? A group of us are
eager to get a regular game of Ultimate Frisbee going in Chiang Mai.
People of all age groups, genders, nationalities, races, religions, creeds and
so on are welcome, including complete novices (we’ll teach you how to play).
So if you’re interested in joining us, please send an e-mail to James at
jdf33@colum bia.edu. We’ll let you know where and when we’ll be playing.
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