Fitness -
Health - Dance
Swimming Lessons at Chiang Mai Land Pool. Instruction in
English & Thai. 1000 baht for 20 lessons (Instructor only). For further info
Tel Manop 0899981759
SALSA and other dance Latin, ballroom, Argentine Tango in the Chiang Mai
University area. Contact: [email protected] for information and details
Aerobics Class at Hillside 4 Fitness Center Huay Kaew Road, everyday from 6
to 7pm costs 50 baht. For further info Tel: 053-225-984.
Tao Garden 274 Moo 7 Luang Nua Doi Saket. Aunti Ni for Chi Nei Tsang
(Abdominal Massage) Karsai Nei Tsang (Lower abdominal massage) for further
info Tel. 053-495-596
Shopping and Sales
Gecko Books announces the opening of new branch. Night
Bazaar Books opening in Loi Kroh Rd next to the Chiang Mai Saloon. Also an
annex next to the main book shop in Soi Chang Moi Kao (across the street)
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
Gerard Collection Nimmanheiman Road opposite Soi 1. 30% - 50% discount while
stocks last for further details Tel 053-220-604
Nandakwang Nimmanheiman Road opposite Soi 1. Mid year sale until the 31
August
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
Siam Spa 3rd Floor Hillside 4. Special Summer Package Promotion. 3 hours
only 1500 baht for further info Tel 053-404-451
Exhibitions
CMU Art Museum Nimmanheimann Road presents ‘Forms of
Faith’ by artist Pichel Piaklin 3 August until 29 August 9am until 5pm. for
further info [email protected] or Tel 053-218-280
ComPeung During August Japanese artist Tatsuo Inagaki will be in residence
at ComPeung developing a community based project involving kids from the
local temple school. The public is invited to visit Compeung during Tatsuo’s
stay For further info visit website
www.compeung.org
Sports
Golf Tournament at Gymkhana Club 26 August. 1st prize 1
years golf green fees at Gymkhana Club. Cost 1000baht includes lunch dinner
green and caddy fees for further info contact Eric at
[email protected]
Mountain Bike Riding. Regular trips out in the countryside around and above
Chiang Mai. Next orientation ride (for local expats) on Saturday, bikes
included or/bring your own. For further info and discounts for local expats
& friends contact Aiden at [email protected] bikingchiangmai.com
Horse Riding at Laddaland Stables Canal Road. Lessons available. English and
Thai speaking. For further info contact Tom 0818820271 or email
[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 ON the Tele; Thursday 9th until Monday 13th
August Cricket 3rd Test between England and India. Saturday 11th until
Sunday 12th Golf US PGA Championship. For further info Tel: 053-214-544
Rugby Chiang Mai Rugby club welcomes new players for practice. For more info
email Huw at [email protected]
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
Italian Cuisine class at La Gritta Restaurant Amari
Rincome Hotel. Every Saturday in August from 3pm followed by a dinner and
wine tasting. Learn about the ingredient, preparation and cooking of Italian
cuisine from Chef Stefan Frezel. For reservation more info Tel: 053-221-130
[email protected]
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 offers 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
[email protected]
Photography in plain English. Learn the basics, improve your current skills,
or learn to convert from film to digital. All classes are private and can be
scheduled for any day of the week. For further info contact Steve Kramer
0819527378 or [email protected]
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
Hillside 4 Thai conversation classes twice a week Tuesday and Friday
afternoons (next to the restaurant) for further info contact Elena at
[email protected]
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
International Art Festival Workshop in Thailand and art exhibition at CMU
Art Museum Nimmanheiman Road 10 – 24 August from 9am until 5pm. Special
discussion on 10 August from 2pm until 5pm by 3 famous artists 1. Tawan
Duchaney 2. Kamon Tachanatchaley 3. Dacha Warrachoon for further info
053-218-280
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.
Art Space Ji Qoo Nimmanehiman Road. Sunday 12th August workshop Water color
A for beginner from 10am until 4pm 1200 baht includes materials. For other
private lessons including pottery acrylic painting please contact.
Reservations in advance required Tel 053-894-250 email
[email protected]
Music
Payap University along with the Australian Embassy
present a Jazz concert 8 August 7.30pm at Luce Chapel Payap University. Mark
Issacs and the Resurgence. Free admission. For further info
www.markissacs.com
Elvis Memory at the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel 25th August from 7.30pm until
9.30pm Elvis Memory is performing ‘Come back night’ in the Royal Orchid
Ballroom. For tickets contact Information Desk Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel or
further info Tel 053-222-099 or 0846873986
Payap University Flute/Harp Duo performing at the Mae Khao campus on 25th
August starting at 7.30pm Program consists of work from Brahms, Boccherini,
Bizet and Busser.
Free Concert
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 [email protected] thegardenchaingmai.com
UN Irish Pub Every Wednesday Jazz night from 9pm ‘New City Gurus’ at 24
Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
D2 Mix Bar Chang Klan Road 25 August DJ night party from 9pm until midnight
350 baht including 2 cocktails or house wines. For further info or
reservations Tel 053-999-999
JJ Market Talent Competition Kamptien Market on Friday 10th of August 7pm
until late, 3rd round live on TITs Radio. Audience gets to vote who wins.
Food and drinks available. Plenty of Parking. For further info contact Mrs.
Pingkaew 053-231-520
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. New Quiz night Every Friday – General knowledge
quiz starts 8pm teams of 4 or less. Prizes including dvd’s from sponsor Club
99and many other prizes. 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 [email protected]
The Garden Bar monthly quiz. Wednesday August 15th Starts 8pm guest quiz
master ‘Tom’. For further info
[email protected]
Dining Out
Sofitel Riverside Chiang Mai. Rio Restaurant and Bar.
Brazilian Barbeque opening August. Special offer 819 baht and 2nd person
dines for free. For reservations and further info Tel 053-999-333
Mi Casa Soi Wat Padaeng Sutep Road. On August 12th Complimentary homemade
dessert for Mothers to celebrate Mothers Day. For further info or
reservations call Annie on 053-810-088 or 0895364540
D2 Chiang Mai Mothers Day Special 12 August from 6.30pm until 10.30pm at The
Moxie Restaurant 580b baht ++ and a special gift will be available. For
further info reservations 053-999-999
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. Is hosting a Pio Cesare Winemaker Dinner on
Saturday 11th August. Cost is 1900 baht + + starting with a reception at 7pm
followed by dinner at 8pm in the Terraces Restaurant. For reservations
contact the Food and Beverage Office Tel 053-298-181 [email protected]
fourseasons.com
Girasole Restaurant Ratchdamoen Road (Sunday Walking Street) New vegetarian
and meat dishes run by Stefano of La Gondola fame
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 Road Tuesday night special Mexican Fiesta
Night. Mexican food and Margaritas for more info Tel: 053-818-603
Indian Curry Lunch at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Every Tuesday at 11:30am
Indian curry is served. Must make reservations by Monday; for more info
contact Grahame Tel: 053-211-550
Hells Kitchen in Anusarn Market. ‘All you can eat buffet’ now changed to
Friday evenings. Closed Sundays Open Monday – Saturdays 3pm until late.
Riverside Restaurant Dinner Boat Cruise. Leaves the restaurant at 8pm. After
boarding at 7:15pm you can order food and drinks from the restaurant menu.
Very popular cruise, reserve your table Tel: 053-243-239
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.
August is the month of ‘behind the scenes’ starting with; August 11th ‘The
making of Star Wars III’ 2006 by Gorge Lucas. August 18th ‘The Making of
Short Cuts’ 1993 by Robert Altman
Alliance Francaise De Chiang Mai 138 Charoen Prathet Rd. Friday 10th August
‘Jules Et Jim’ (1962) by Francois Truffaut English subtitles. Friday 17
August ‘La Peau Douce’ (1964) BY Francois Truffaut English subtitles.