Groups &
Meetings
The Attorney General Office of Chiang Mai Province would
like to invite all foreigners who have Thai spouses and homeowners, business
entrepreneurs, working employees and community leaders in the Chiang Mai
area to a meeting titled ‘Project on Mobilizing Volunteer Attorney to
Protect Rights of International People’ on Saturday 21st June starting
8.30am at Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel. For further info and reservations
contact Tel 053-112-563 (Thai speaking only) or call the Attorney General
Office Chotana Road Chiang Mai. Reservations required.
Korean Honorary Consulate On the 20th July the Honorary
Consulate of the Republic of Korea will be opened at Hillside 4 Huay Kaew
Road by his Excellency the Ambassador of Korea. Any Korean nationals who
would like to attend the opening please contact Tel: 053-225-944
The Gentleman’s Club Meets at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road
every first Monday of the month. It is for males who enjoy beer and a roast
lunch further info; Tel: 053-211-550 or email thepub@home.in.th
Informal Northern Thai Group talk will be held on Tuesday
July 17th 7:30pm at the Alliance Francaise on Charoen Prathet Road. The
title of the talk will be ‘Satya- A prayer for the Enemy’ It is a talk
and a film about non violent protest by Buddhist nuns in Tibet, and the way
they are treated by the Chinese. For further info please contact Brian
Hubbard brihubb@ loxinfo.co.th Tel: 053-409-418.
Royal Thai Air Classic Association Meets at the Salad
House restaurant 12:30pm first Thursday every month. Special promotion:
limited period, Life Membership 1000 baht for any nationality. The
Association is the parent body of the Air Museum at Wing 41. For info
contact David 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 is 500 baht. For
further info contact David Hardcastle gmorning.david@gmail.com
NGO Forum on Health and Development Monthly meetings at
the Asian Harm Reduction Networks, Klong Cholpratan Further details
actioncentre@hdnet.org Tel: 053-418-438 ext. 110
International Choral Society is now auditioning for new
members for their annual Christmas performance. Must commit to weekly
rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm. Technical and dress rehearsals
will be held before the December 8th performance. To audition; contact Sid
Richardson Music Director/Pianist at sarcnx@gmail.com or Tel: 053-336-169
Fitness -
Health - Dance
SALSA and other dance Latin, ballroom, Argentine Tango in
the Chiang Mai University area. Contact: llgalloway@gmail.com for
information and details
Aerobics Class at Hillside 4 Fitness Centre Huay Kaew
Road, everyday from 6 to 7pm costs 50 baht. For further info Tel:
053-225-984.
Shopping
and Sales
Oasis Spa offers Mothers Day Gift for the most important
woman in your life. Choose from any one of 4 Spa special Packages to treat
her to a day of luxurious papering. Mom will enjoy the quiet moments and
joyful relaxation only 2500 baht net until 31st August. Buy a Gift voucher
get free Mother’s Day Spa Gift. Please contact Oasis Spa Call centre
053-815-000
Tawan Décor on Nimmanheiman Road Soi 1. 20% discount
until the end of July for further info Tel: 0818818949
Gongdee Gallery on Nimmanheiman Road Soi 1. 10% discount
until 20 August of Gongdee products. On Saturday & Sunday’s 50%
discount Hollander Pictures for further info Tel: 053-222-230
Ginger Shop Nimmanheiman Road 50% discount on Men’s
clothing until end of July 2007
Fairs
Wedding Fair at Amari Rincome Hotel 21-22 July from 10am
– 8pm 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 info Tel: 053–221-130 ext. Sales office or
email ds@rincome.amar i.com or sales@rincome. amari.com
Exhibitions
Alliance Francaise An art exhibition entitled
"Buddhist Art for Aids" opening July 17th. There is a collection
of 24 paintings; 12 by novice monks studying in temple schools in Northern
Thailand and 12 by Shan refugees living in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. For
further info contact Brian Hubbard Tel: 053-409-418
CMU Art Centre An art exhibition entitled "Myanmar
Contemporary Art" from 11th July – 30th July, 9am-5pm featuring the
works of 30 Burmese Artists. Opening ceremony 10th July at 6pm. Free
Admission. Info Tel: 053-218-280
Art Space Ji-Qoo Nimmanheiman Rd Soi 5. Exibition called
"SHOT" from 1st-30th July. 5 photographers/artists; Bjorn Slis
(Netherlands) Stefan Breton (Canada) Steve Tinsky (USA) Jatturong Sartkhum
(Chiang Mai) Ded Chongmankong (Bangkok) For further info Tel: 053-894-250
Pansia Gallery Mahidol Road Exhibition called "Love
is Roses" from Friday 13 July at 6:30pm until Monday 6 August. Open
daily 9am – 6pm except Sunday for further info call Tel: 053-202-779
Sport
Cricket at the Gymkhana Club. Coaching sessions at the
practice nets for youngsters every Sunday morning from 9am until noon. For
more info contact Peter on Peterdaw@cm.ksc.co.th
Motorbike Racing at Chiang Mai Speedway Stadium on
Chiangmai-Hang Dong Road. Sunday 22nd July from 8am until 5pm for further
info Tel: 053-430-059
Tennis Players Chiang Mai University Doubles players
required in the 3.5 to 5.0 range to play Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (or
anyone of the days, starts at 8:30am) for further info please call Neil Tel:
0890262802
UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd Thursday July 19th Start of
the British Open (Golf). Sunday July 22nd German Grand Prix on the Tele. For
further info Tel: 053-214-544
Rugby Chiang Mai Rugby club welcomes new players for
practice. For more info email Huw at huwbutler@athenasiamlrd.com
Horse Racing Located between the Tribal Museum and the
Lanna Golf Course. Every Saturday from 12:30pm until 5pm
Ultimate Frisby behind Saitantham Gymnasium Payap main
campus every Saturday starts around 4pm. For further info contact Mark at magershey@yahoo.com
Courses -
Lessons – Classes
AUA Language Centre 73 Ratchadamnern Rd. S.I.T. TESOL
course term starts 8 August until 4 September. For info http://www.auathailand.org/sit/index.html
YMCA Essential Thai every weekday afternoon. Monday:
Shopping, Tuesday: Restaurants, Wednesday: Travel, Thursday: Directions,
Friday: Asking for help. For further info Tel: 053-221-819 or cmymcaschool@ymcachiangmai.org
Private Tutor. Learn to speak or write Thai. Located in
the Huay Kaew Rd area. Rates: 150 baht per hour. Contact Ms. Pah 0898538186
Private Tutor. Learn to speak or write Thai. Located near
CMU. Rates: 150 baht per hour. Contact Ms Daa 0867880406
Computer Club at Tuskers Bar Chaiyaphum Soi 1 Free advice
and information between 1–3pm on Tuesdays. For further info contact Chas
Tel: 0871804665. www.tuskersbar@gmail.com
Smart Cook Thai Cookery School offers day courses from
9:30am or dinner courses from 4:30 until 8:30pm for 800 baht. For further
info call Mac Tel: 0861863468 or www.chiangmaismartcook.com
Bugarissimo Voice Tutors contact Narat Rueangyot (English
spoken) Tel: 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 Tel:
0840417982.
Music
Club IX. At the new Club IX (ex Athena) Nimmanheiman Road
23 Soi 9 Free entertainment by popular soloist; every Thursday, Friday &
Saturday evening during July. For further info contact Paul Tel: 0817178522
Payap University Mae Khao Campus Luce Chapel Saturday 21
July 7.30pm Japanese Pianist Moto Harada performs in aid of The School For
Life. Includes the works of Beethoven Mozart and Chopin. Tickets 200bht
Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Channel V Thailand Acer Unwire
Campus Tour Saturday 21 July at the Bann Lan Tong Hall for further info Tel
053-224-444 x19097
Jazz Jam Sessions at the North Gate Bar on the inside of
the moat next to the Chang Puak Gate. Every Tuesday evening from 9pm until
midnight.
Irish Folk Music at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road 4th Friday
of every month. No cover charge. For further info contact Grahame Tel:
053-214-554
English Folk Music at The Garden Rachadamnoen Road ‘The
Waterman’ performs every Wednesday from 8:30pm along with ‘Chiangmai
Folk’. Also Sunday nights is Blues night at The Garden on the Sunday
walking street from 8:30pm for further info contact tim@
thegardenchaingmai.com
UN Irish Pub Every Wednesday Jazz night from 9pm ‘New
City Gurus’ at 24 Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
The Chedi 123 Charoen Prathet Rd Saturday 21 July from
7pm. DJ Mee from the Sukothai Bangkok. 980 baht + + price includes
"Scapas" buffet plus one glass of bubbly free point and two
Scandinavian cocktails for further info and reservations Tel: 053-253-333
D2 Mix Bar Chang Klan Road Saturday 28th July. Monthly DJ
party from 9pm until midnight 350 baht per person includes 2 free cocktails
or house wines for further info or reservations Tel 053-999-999
Quiz nights
UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd. Quiz Nights Every Thursday
– for further details Tel: 053-214-554
The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Music quiz night on the 1st
Friday of the month. Starts at 7:30pm with teams of 4 or less. For further
info telephone Grahame Tel: 053-211-550
The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd. Quiz nights Every Tuesday
8.30pm first question – so arrive earlier. Further info pedrfawkes2@hotmail.co.uk
Monthly quiz at The Garden Bar on Wednesday July 18th
next to The Lotus Hotel located at 2/25 Viangbua Road, Tambol Chang-Phuak.
Tel: 053-215-376 For more info lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
Holiday Inn (formerly the Sheraton) Daily excluding
Mondays from 11am until 2.30pm. Unlimited Dim Sum with daily set menu 399
baht + +. Authentic Cantonese Chef. For further info contact 053-275-300
The Dukes 49/4-5 Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd Tuesday night
special Mexican Fiesta Night. Mexican food and Margaritas for more info Tel:
053-818-603
Le Crystal Sunday dinner buffet nights during month of
July. From 6:30pm until 10:30m for 1800 baht p/person. For reservations:
053-872-890.
Mi Casa Soi Wat Padaeng Sutep Road. July Promotion Chef’s
tasting menu 7 courses 800 baht or 4 courses tasting menu 480 baht from
Spanish Chef Kike. For reservations and further info Tel 053-810-088 or
0895364540. Open daily
The Chedi 123 Charoen Prathet Rd Scandinavian Dinner on
Friday 20 July 2950 baht + + including champagne cocktails 5 course dinner
and all wines. For further info and reservations Tel: 053-253-333
Farang Restaurant. 206/14 Meechok Plaza, opposite
Rimping. Before or after you shop at Rimping Meechok branch try our
hamburgers, fish and chips and much more.
Tuskers Bar Chaiyaphum Soi 1 Friday nights Party night
100 baht buffet. Also from 5pm until 7pm 30% off cocktails and Beer Laos.
For further info www.tuskersbar.com or Tel 0871804655
Dinner at the Amari Rincome Hotel Nimmanheiman Road on
the 4th of August to vote on which charity or charities to support for the
4th Annual Charity Rooftop Party to be held on 12 January 2008. Costs 450
baht per person – For reservations and further info contact charityrooftopparty@gmail.com
Films
Film night at the CMU Every Saturday at 7pm, 2nd Floor of
the Media Arts and Design building Chiang Mai University’s Arts Museum.
July is the month of singing movies.. 21st July; Chicago 2002 by director
Rob Marshall. 28th July; Moulin Rouge 2001 by Baz Luhrmann
Alliance Francaise Chiang Mai.. Friday 20th July Le
Papillon 2004 English subtitles.
