Groups
Expats Club meets on the 2nd
and 4th Saturday of every month at the Orchid Hotel on
Huay Kaew Road. July 14th Guest Speaker – Ally from
Care for Dogs
Informal Northern Thai Group meets every second
Tuesday of each month, with a guest speaker; at the Alliance Francaise on
Charoen Prathet Road. For further info please contact Brian Hubbard
brihubb@loxinfo.co.th Tel No 053 409418
Royal Thai Air Classic Association Meets at the
Salad House Restaurant 12.30pm first Thursday every month. Special
promotion; limited period – Life Membership 1000bht – for any
nationality. The Association is the parent body of the Air Museum at Wing
41. For further info contact David Hardcastle gmorning .david@gmail.com
Classic Cars of Lanna Held on the last Sunday of
every month, convoys of classic cars visit different places of interest
outside the city. July 29th ‘Somoeng Loop’. Annual
Membership 500bht. For further info contact David Hardcastle
gmorning.david@gmail.com NGO Forum on Health and Development.
Monthly meeting. Tuesday 26th June topic: Are Drug
Users Thailand’s Blind Spot. Discussing the drugs problem in Thailand. At
Asian Harm Reduction Networks Klong Cholpratan Rd. from 4 – 6pm. Further
details actioncentre@hdnet.org tel 053-418438 ext 110
The Gentlemans Club. Meets at The Pub Huay Kaew
Road. 1st Monday of every month. It is for males who
enjoy beer and a roast lunch further info; tel no 053211550 or email thepub@home.in.th
Fitness -
Health - Dance
Yang 24 style tai chi course in English beginning
July 2nd at Hillside Condo 4, Huay Kaew Road. It is
from 0830 to 0930 am every Monday Wednesday and Friday. Prior registration
is required. The price is 2500bht per month. For more information contact
Julie at 0899-555350 or see www.taichichiangmai.com
SALSA and other dance! including Latin, ballroom,
Argentine Tango in the Chiang Mai University area. Contact :
llgalloway@gmail.com for information and details
Aerobic Class at Hillside 4 Fitness Centre Huay
Kaew Road. Everyday 6pm to 7pm costs 50bht. For further info call 053225984.
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Chiang Mai Centre
Thursday July 5th 6pm until 7.30pm "Future
Without Fear" Guest speaker Sudesh Didi originally from North India and
has traveled to over 50 countries addressing conferences and coordinating
workshops and seminars for further info please contact zontachiangmai@
yahoo.com
Shopping
and Sales
Airport Plaza Northern Village Annual Sale 2007 Date: Until 10th
of July
Northern Village, Central Airport Plaza. For information, call 053-999199
ext. 1300-8
Amazing 20-70% discounts on handicraft products, located on 1st and 2nd
floor, Central Airport Plaza, with original designs, northern costumes,
ceramics, furniture, jewelry, herbal products, and other Thai products.
Kittens rare Javanese and Oriental Longhair cats. Expected in August.
Reserve a kitty and come for a viewing. Contact: llgalloway @gmail.com.
Fairs
4th of July at US Consulate The staff of the
U.S. Consulate General invites American citizens in Chiang Mai to celebrate
the Fourth of July on Wednesday, July 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. The celebration on
the lawn of the Consulate will feature a variety of entertainment, American
hotdogs and soft drinks, and a watermelon eating contest capped off with a
fireworks display at 8 p.m. All participants will be asked to show either a
U.S. passport or a photocopy of the passport to enter. Admission is 50 baht.
Children 12 and under are free; they must also show a U.S. passport or
copy. The public gate — across from the Municipal Office — will
open at 4 p.m. with no further admissions after 7 p.m. To expedite
entrance, please don’t bring bulky items. Wedding Fair at Amari
Rincome Hotel 21-22 July, 10.00 – 20.00 hrs. We provide all ; Wedding
packages, studio for wedding dress, wedding rings, cards, honeymoon
packages. 15% discount for the package booked during the fair. A Cocktail
Party to simulate the Wedding theme on 21 July 18.00 – 21.00 hrs. by the
pool under the romantic candle light, wedding fashion show, music and many
lucky draw prizes. For information contact 053 – 221130 ext. Sales office
or email tods@ rincome.amari.com or sales @rincome.amari.com
Sport
Chiangmai Singha Corporate Challenge 2007 Date: 30th
of June
Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort, Mae On district
For information, call 053-261354-9, or Email: sales @chiangmaihighlands.com
or www.chiangmaihighlands.com Chiangmai Singha Corporate Challenge 2007 will
be played at Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort. The winner receives
a golfing trip to Singapore. The 1st round starts on 30th June. The top 16
teams of each round will compete in the Grand Final Round free of charge.
Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Ltd. will award a "Chevrolet Colorado"
as a hole-in-one prize in the grand final round. Entry fee is 1,999 baht per
team of 2 players, including dinner, prizes and gifts from sponsors. Caddy
fees are extra.
Tennis Players; Chiang Mai University. Doubles players required in
the 3.5 – 5.0 range to play Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (or anyone of
the days, starts at 8:30am. for further info please call Neil 0890262802
Courses - Lessons - Classes
Computer Club at Tuskers Bar Chaiyaphum Soi 1 free advice and
information between 1 – 3pm Tuesdays For further info contact Chas on
0871804665 www. tuskersbar@gmail.com
Smart Cook Thai Cookery School offers day courses from 0930 or dinner
courses from 4.30 until 8.30pm for 800bht. For Further info call Mac on
086163468 or www. chiangmaismartcook.com
Bugarissimo Voice Tutors contact Narat Rueangyot (English spoken) Tel
No 0896356355. B.A. Music (Voice) / UK Certificate Vocal Consultant /
Singing Teacher
Art Space offers drawing and painting classes for beginning and
intermediate levels. We also organize on-going live model
sessions every Saturday morning from 10- 12:30 pm. Art Space is
located behind Suriwong Book Center at 43/10 Kampheangdin Road, Soi 3.
For more information please contact Chadwick at artspacecm@yahoo.com or call
directly: 084 04 17982.
Music
JJ Talent Competition Friay 13 July 2007 – second round. At JJ
Markets next to Tesco Lotus (Kamthieng). Live on TITs radio. From 1900hrs
until 2300hrs. 4 local bands will play off against each other to appear in
the final in December. Food and drinks available. Plenty of parking. For
further info – contact Khun Pingkaew 053231520-5
Jazz Jam Sessions – at the North Gate Bar – on the inside
of the moat next to the Chang Puak Gate. Every Tuesday from 9 until
midnight.
Irish Folk Dancing at The Pub Huay Kaew Road 4th
Friday of every month. No cover charge.
Quiz nights
UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd. Quiz Nights Every Thursday – for
further details call 053214554
The Pub Huay Kaew Road. Music Quiz night. 1st
Friday of the month. Starts 7.30pm teams of 4 or less for further info
telephone Grahame on 053 211550
Monthly quiz at The Garden Bar next to The Lotus Hotel
is located at 2/25 Viangbua Road, Tambol Chang-Phuak, Amphur Muang, Chiang
Mai, Thailand, Telephone: (053) 215-376 (053) 215-462 — Fax: (53) 221-340,
For more information e-mail to lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
Party Night at Tuskers Bar Chaiyaphum Soi 1 100bht all you can eat
from 7pm Three great promotions all night long including Cut 4 it – a
chance to win free drinks
For further info contact Chas on 0871804665 www. tuskersbar.com
Sunday Brunch at the Holiday Inn (used to be the Sheraton Hotel) next
to Mengrai Bridge. From 11am until 2.30pm costs 550bht net reservations call
053275300
Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Four Seasons. (has just been voted 4th
in the World Best Service Award) from Noon until 3pm cost 1500bht ++. 750bht
for children between 8 and 12. For reservations call 053298181 fb.chiangmai@fourseasons.com
Sunday Roast Dinner at The Pub Huay Kaew Road choice of Beef Pork
plus ‘the best Yorkshire pudding around’ costs 250bht per person. For
reservations 053211550
Sunday Carvery at The Queen Victoria near Khun Kaew Place inside the
moat. Starts from midday Costs 295bht per person for further info 053418266
Indian Curry Night at The Pub Huay Kaew Road. Every Tuesday lunchtime
at 1130am Indian curry. Must make reservation by Monday; telephone Grahame
on 053 211550
Hells Kitchen Bar-B-Q has moved to Anusarn Market for deliveries or
pre-order food telephone 0857069037
BBQ buffet Night at the Lanna Restaurant The Amari Rincome Hotel
every Monday in July. From 1800-2200hrs. Marinated spare ribs, sausages,
chicken in banana leaves, fish and seafood on skewers, Satays and plenty
more to choose from. 450bht net per person For more info call 053221130 or fb@rincome.amari.com
Asian Night Buffet Dinner at Amari Rincome Hotel. Every Thursday
evening Dishes through Asia from Japan, China, Indonesia, Philippines
and Thailand prepared in an authentic way and presented with a modern twist.
450bht person from 1830–2200 hrs. For reservations call 053 221130 or fb@rincome.amari.com
Films
Film Night at CMU Every Saturday at 7pm. 2nd floor of the Media Arts
and Design Building, Chiang Mai University’s Art Museum For information,
call 053-974846 ext 22. Scheduled for 30th June: Blade Runner by Ridley
Scott