Thai activists protest with banner in front of Australia Embassy in Bangkok on Monday July ,3.2006, during a demonstration against the transfer of eight Asian elephants to Australia. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

The Buddhist Holy Day of Asalaha Bucha falls on the 15th night (15 kham) of the full moon during the eighth month of the Buddhist Lunar calendar, this year equating to Monday, July 10. “Asalaha Bucha” means paying homage and worshiping on the day identified according to the Lunar calendar during the eighth month, Ahsala being the name of the eighth month in the Pali language.

Singha Pattana Co., in cooperation with the Platinum Fitness Center arranged “The 2nd Chiang Mai Aerobic Marathon Contest” with proceeds to go to Anusarn Soonthorn Deaf School.
 

Talented students from Varee Chiangmai School won the first prize for the best exhibition board and the second prize in a singing contest to honor the king on World Environment Day.

Nowadays, the main threat to the Chiang Mai people’s way of life is time. Traveling to and from work is one of the most onerous tasks and takes a huge slice out of the day.