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: llgalloway@gmail.com 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)
Ginger Shop Nimmanheiman Road opposite soi 1. 30% - 50% sale now on.
Gerard Collection Nimmanheiman Road opposite Soi 1- 30%-50% off while stocks
last for further details Tel 053-220-604
Nandakwang Nimmanheiman Road opposite Soi 1. sale until the 31 August.
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 open until 29 August 9am until 5pm. for
further info cmuartmuseum @hotmail.com 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 are 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
uncleric@chmai.loxinfo.co.th
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 info@ mountainbikingchiangmai.com
Horse Riding at Laddaland Stables Canal Road. Lessons available. English and
Thai speaking. For further info contact Tom 0818820271 or email
laddaland@gmail.com
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
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: Aussie Rules Football every Friday,
Saturday, Sunday depending on TV coverage. 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
*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
rincome@amari.com
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 cmymcaschool@
ymcachiangmai.org
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 steve@ photoenvisions.com
Hillside 4 Thai conversation classes twice a week Tuesday and Friday
afternoons (next to the restaurant) for further info contact Elena at
orientalphoenix@gmail.com
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. for further
info 053-218-280
Music
*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
Plern Restaurant Hillside 4. Musical tribute every night until 12 September
to the legendary Thai Singer Surapon Sombatjaroen
*Theatre Hall CMU Arts Museum ‘Divine Dance and Music’ Lanna theatrical
drama 23 and 24 August 7pm until 8.30 and 24 August 2pm until 3.30pm for
further info www. finearts.cmu.ac.th/cmu
*Payap University Flute/Harp Duo performing at the Auditorium of the New Law
Building opposite the Mae Khao campus on 25th August starting at 7.30pm
Program consists of work from Brahms, Boccherini, Bizet and Busser. Includes
Judith Utley Harpist from the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Free Concert
UN Irish Pub Every Wednesday Jazz night from 9pm ‘New City Gurus’ at 24
Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
*The Chedi Chiang Mai. Friday 24th August Along with Siam Winery presenting
the new Mont Clair Wines with DJ Jonathon from Hong Kong. 880 baht per
person for further info or reservations Tel. 053-253-385
*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
Holiday Inn. (Formerly the Sheraton) Bachelors of Jazz. Every night except
Mondays. From 7pm until 1145pm for further info contact 053-275-300
Sudsanan Bar and Restaurant Huay Kaew Road 31st August ‘Unique World Music’
by local bands tickets 200 baht per person for further details Tel 089755832
Fondue House 25 October Cabaret Musical Review. Starts 7pm 500 baht per
person includes set dinner menu and the musical performance. Benefiting the
Chiang Mai Choral Society International. Contact any member of the Choral
Society for tickets or email Sharon at kiwisongbird@gmail.com Seating is
limited to 70, reservations are required
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
99 and 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
pedrfawkes2@hotmail.co.uk
Dining Out
*Chiangers’N’Bangers 70 Chiasripoom Rd (next to 7/11 on
the canal) Sunday 26th August from 3pm. Proudly present the inaugural ‘Pig
on a spit’ with vegetables 250 baht. Coming soon – Lamb on the spit. For
further info or reservations call Jack 0840051950
*Mi Casa on Soi 4 Wat Padaeng Sutep Road. Special one week promotion 20th
until 26th August. 4 courses for 480 baht. New menu. Open daily 11.30am
until 2pm and 6pm until 10pm. For further details www.micasachiangmai.com or
telephone Anne 053-810-088
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
Yala Restaurant 34 Kutao Soi 2 Chang Puak. Krit previously from Krits Pasta
has opened a new restaurant called Yala. It is Northern Thai cuisine. Open
from 5pm until late. Tel. reservations, directions 053-218-508
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 6pm until 10pm. 250 baht adult 125 baht child under 12.
Restaurant 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
D2 Dinner On Saturday 08 September in the Moxie Restaurant in aid of the
CRTP 2008. 600 baht per person starts 7.30. Limited tickets please contact
charityrooftopparty@gmail.com
The Foundation for the Education of Rural Children (FERC) will host a
fund-raising evening to benefit FERC Scholarship Program on November 30th at
7.30pm. Cost 1000 baht. ‘Sweet Charities’ will feature cooking
demonstrations of their favorite sweets by master chefs from Chiang Mai’s
Five Star Restaurants and Hotels – D2, The Chedi, The House, The Four
Seasons and the Sofitel. Sparkling wine will also be served, and guests will
have the opportunity to enjoy both music and art show during the evening.
For further info contact :
info@thai-rural-education.org
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’ 25th August ‘The making of in the
name of the Rose’ (1986) by Jean-Jacques Annaud
*Alliance Francaise De Chiang Mai 138 Charoen Prathet Rd. Friday August 21st
8pm ‘Baisers Voles’ (1968) by Francois Truffaut English subtitles. Friday
August 31st 8pm Domicile Conjugal (1970)by Francois Truffaut English
subtitles.
