Fitness -
Health - Dance
Center of the Universe. Off the Canal Road. New luxury
swimming pool. ‘Celeste Angels’ swimming club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays
between 10am and 12.30 special entrance fee 100 baht. For further info Tel
0814730746
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
Exhibitions /Fairs
Galerie Panisa Mahidol Road (Opposite Toyota showroom)
Opens 6.30pm 8 September until 8 October Art Exhibition entitled ‘Half &
Seriously’ dreams and imaginations by artist Prakornpatara Janthakhaisorn
Daily 9am until 6pm except Sundays. For further info Tel 053-202-779
*Art Museum of Chiang Mai University Nimmanheiman Rd. ’The Splendour of
Nature’ in memory of Professor Corrado Feroci by Charoon Boonsuan Opens
Friday 7th September at 6.30pm until 28th September. ‘Up the River’ by
Italian artist Luciano Gerolamo Gerini, from 11 September until 27
September. Ceramics Display by the students from the Fine Arts Dept Chiang
Mai University from 14 September until 30 September. Blue Moon Art
Exhibition by artist Ruengrit Treyanurak from 04 September until 27
September. for details www.finearts.cmu.ac.th/cmu
Imperial Mae Ping Hotel The ‘Chiang Mai Bike Week 2007’ will be held on 13
December. ‘Biker’s Street Fair’ The pre-event warm up to CMBW2007 will be
held at JJ Markets on 13 October supported by various motorcycle clubs and
associations of the Northern Region for further details www.northcomets.com
Ji-Qoo Time and Space Soi 5 Nimmanheiman Rd. Open; 11am until 8pm Closed;
Mondays Re-figurative Painting 1st September until 28th October. Six
artists; Jan De Vleeschauwer, Rungsak Dokbua, Chatchawan Nilsakul, Sutee
Eursiriphornrit, Apirak Jianpinitnun, Suppharat Ratcharin. For further info
Tel 053-894-250 or email: artjiqoo@gmail.com
Holiday Inn Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd Wedding Fair 6th-7th October in the
Tharathong ballroom from 10am until 8pm for further info Tel 053-273-300
Sports
Aussie Rules – Rugby league grand final day at Chiangers
“N” Bangers
70 Chiasripoom Rd, Saturday 29th September at 11am. Lamb on spit 200 baht.
For more info: Jack 084-0551950
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
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 Frisbee behind Saitantham Gymnasium Payap main campus every
Saturday starts around 4pm. For further info contact Mark at
magershey@yahoo.com
Courses - Lessons – Classes
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
Music
AUA Auditorium Rajadamnern Rd (walking street) Flute and
Guitar Recital Monday 8th October 7pm from Xavier Flute Studio. Bantoon
Tangpaiboon; Flutist and Sakol Siripipattanakul; Guitarist. Program includes
‘Sonata No 4’ by JS Bach and ‘Carnival of Venice’ by PA Genin. Adults 200
baht Sutdents 100 baht. For reservations or further info Tel 053-820-464
Santas Grotto Thapae Soi 2 (below City view Condo) “Do it Night” or “Open
mike night” every Tuesday from 8pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a
story up to you.
*Art Museum of Chiang Mai University Nimmanheiman Rd Tuesday 25th September
at 7pm ‘Duo de Jotas’ Alessandro Cappello (violin) Anna Ibanez (Piano) 300
baht (students 150 baht). For reservations or further details 0841111247
email duodejotas@gmail.com
Thai German Cultural Foundation Auditorium on South Sathorn Road Soi 1. D &
M music Studio in cooperation with Robinson Piano presents a Piano Recital
by Boris Berman on Friday 15th October. Tickets 500 baht (250 baht for
students) for further information and advance booking call Mongkol 081682800
UN Irish Pub Every Wednesday Jazz night from 9pm ‘New City Gurus’ at 24
Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
*Amari Rincome Hotel on Nimmanheiman Rd. Special cocktails ‘Mai Tai’ &
‘Pena’ promotion for September while listening to the band ‘Fantastic’ in
the Lobby bar. For reservations or further info Tel 053-221-130
Holiday Inn. (Formerly the Sheraton) Bachelors of Jazz. Every night except
Mondays. From 7pm until 1145pm for further info contact 053-275-300
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar Chaiyaphum Soi 1 NEW Quiz night every
Monday evenings starting at 8pm – for info Tel Chas 0871804665 or
www.tuskersbar@gmail.com
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd Quiz nights every Tuesday 8.30pm
first question – so arrive earlier. For further info
pedrfawkes@hotmail.co.uk
THURSDAY UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd. Quiz Nights Every Thursday – for
further details Tel: 053-214-554
FRIDAY 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
MONTHLY The Garden Bar Monthly Quiz at the Lotus Hotel, Wednesday 17 October
Starts 8pm. Teams of Four. For further info
lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
*MiCasa 60/2 Moo 14 Soi Wat Padaeng Sutep Road. Special
September promotion Tapas and cocktail 108 baht (selected cocktails only).
Also Sunday special brunch set Mediterranean style brunch. For further info
or reservations Tel Annie; 053-810-240 www.micasachiangmai.com
*Le Crystal Restaurant Saturday 29th September French Wine Dinner 3000 baht
per person. For reservations or further info Tel 053-872-890
*Amari Rincome Hotel. 1 Nimmanheiman Road. New Al La Carte Menu. Surprise
menu Friday 28th September East meets West Thai fusion including a glass of
wine 750 baht net. For reservations or further info please call 053-221-130
email rincome@amari.com
The Gatehouse 47 Moon Muang Rd (inside the Moat by Taphae Gate) Now serving
Beef, Chicken or Prawn Fondue pots. Plus house special ‘Death by Chocolate’
call Anthony 0832967802
Imperial Mae Ping specials Southern Thai dishes includes ‘Phuket style spicy
shrimp dips with vegetables’ ‘Hot and sour mackerel with bamboo yellow curry
soup’ at our Lanna Pavilions; open daily from 5.30pm until midnight.
Mushroom delights at the Imperial Shabu Shabu-Sauteed, grilled, pan-friend
and steamed. Open daily from 5.30pm until 10.30pm.
*Holiday Inn 318/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd (formerly the Sheraton) now fully
open after a $5m US dollar refurbishment. New Bakery with WiFi selling Moon
cakes until 26 September. Lobby Bar with Al Fresco dining over looking the
Mae Ping River. For further info www.holidayinn.com/chiangmai or Tel
053-275-300
*Duangtawan Hotel. Centara Restaurant. 24 – 30th September from 6pm until
10pm Vietnamese food promotion by guest master chef Nguyen Thi Phoung Mai
from the Sofitel Bangkok. For reservations or further info Tel 053-905-000
No Meat Restaurant JJ Markets (near Tesco Lotus Superhighway) New Vegetarian
restaurant open 10am until 7pm. Also Buffet 69 baht from 10am until 2pm, for
further details Tel 0898515105
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
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
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
Holiday Inn. Chaingmai-Lamphun Rd 13 October. Buffet dinner on the terrace
over looking the river. 7.30pm until 10pm. cost 450 baht per person. From
6.30pm until 7.30pm cocktail hour in the Jazz Bar 20% discount with dinner
ticket. Limited 50 tickets only. Reservations required charityrooftopparty
@gmail.com
Films - Theatre
AUA Auditorium (The Language School) 24 Rajadamnern Rd.
19/20/27 October starts 7.30pm The Gate Theatre Group of Chiang Mai presents
‘The Dodo Bird’ by Emanuel Fried, and directed by Stephan Turner. Donation
250 baht. For reservations or further info Tel 0871772195
*Film night at the CMU Every Saturday at 7pm, 2nd Floor of the Media Arts
and Design building Chiang Mai University’s Arts Museum Saturday 29th
September ‘Ong Bak’ (2003) by Prachya Pinkaew
*Alliance Francaise De Chiang Mai 138 Charoen Prathet Rd Friday 28th
September 8pm ‘La Femme D’a Cote (1981) by Francois Truffaut. English
subtitles.
