Groups Meetings
Many Lamps-One Light inter/multi faith unity program
(no speakers) 2nd and 4th Sat every month at 2.30 Hillside 4 Condo, 2nd Floor
reception. All welcome. The programs, consisting of music and readings from the
various sacred scriptures are all in English. First meeting 24 November; theme
‘Generosity’ for further info Tel: Mike 0873054006
The Chiang Mai West International Group of Alcoholics
Anonymous meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm in the Narawat Room at the
YMCA located near the Central Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Mall for further info Tel:
0844850100 or chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com
Joy’s House Green Party 1st December 2007. Promoting
the ‘Children’s shelter home project’ visit www.csh-union-chiangmai. com
for further details Tel: 053-317-422
"The Practice of Life", a Buddhist
mindfulness approach to living. Every Wednesday night at 7:00. Contact Numnim
for directions to Suan Thip Retreat. Tel. 053-811 464 Chanting group being
formed every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm. Toning, Drumming, Crystal bowl,
Tibetan, Sufi, Gregorian Chants.
Expats Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every
month at the Orchid Hotel on Huay Kaew Road.
*Raintree Centre 3 Charoen Muang Road (Conference room
above Raintree) Saturday 17th November 7.30pm at the CCI Open-air Amphitheater;
International Thanksgiving Celebration and Pie Fest; an evening of ‘music
drama and pies’ including special performances by CCI drama troupe and
international students. Monday 19 November 7.30pm until 9.30pm A talk by
Brigitte Alda from Germany on ‘Learn what things we can do to improve our
brains and what we should avoid doing’. For directions call 053-262-660 adminassistant@cmcchurch.org
Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG) at the Alliance
Francais Tuesday 13th November starts 7.30pm ‘How to Change the World; Social
Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas’ A talk by Carol Grodzins, Vice
President Ashoka; Innovators fro the Public.
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 Grahame 053-211-550 or email thepub@home.in.th
Ladies Night meets at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road every
first Thursday of the month. Free snacks. Starts 7pm. All ladies welcome –
meet old and new friends. For further info Tel: 053-211-550 or email: thepub@home.in.th
Chess Club Meets at The Pub on Huay Kaew Road every
Wednesday at 7pm. All levels welcome. For further info Tel: 053-211-550 or
email: thepub@home.in.th
Sales
Fashion King Kalare Food & Shopping Center on
Chang Klan Rd. To celebrate Loy Krathong during the month of November Buy 3 get
1 free pants, shirts, suits (same size). Also buy an evening Gala Dress get one
skirt or blouse free. For further details Tel 0819284575 or fashionkingcm@yahoo.com
Gerard Collection 6/23-24 Nimmanheiman Rd. To
celebrate Loy Krathong during the month of November 30% – 50% discount on
selected items. For further details 053-220-604 or www.ThaiBamboo.com
Exhibitions Fairs
Imperial Mae Ping Hotel the ‘Chiang Mai Bike Week 2007’
will be held on 8 December. Supported by various motorcycle clubs and
associations of the Northern Region for further details www.northcomets.com
8th Nimmanheiman Art & Design Promenade 1st –
5th December from 10am until 10pm at Soi 1 Nimmanheiman Road next to the Amari
Rincome Hotel. Lively winter fair, dance and music (Jazz, Classical and Lanna),
fashion show, children’s events, and showcase for unique contemporary arts and
culture. Food and drink; Italian cuisine from Amari Rincome Hotel
JJ Markets behind Tesco Lotus Kamptieng Market.
Lantern Exhibition 1st – 25th November. Artist Mr Benjaphol Sittipraneed. 5
decorated HUGE lanterns on display. Demonstration ‘ how to make a lantern’
every Tuesday. For further details Tel; 053-231-520
Courses Lessons
Classes
ArtSpace on Seven, offers Mister Bradley’s preschool
music classes (www.misterbradley.com) and combo art/music classes for kids aged
5-8. These classes promote English skills in an American style sing-along
environment. Contact Bradley at 0840417982 or bradblanco@gmail.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
Stucco Workshop for the professional artist. The
professional working experiences through the stucco from 22nd until 24th
November 2007 at Kaomai Lanna Resort. For more info call 053-834-470-5
ArtSpace has opened an additional location, ArtSpace
On 7, offering drawing, painting & figure drawing sessions. Come to our
opening reception for refreshments and explore our new space at Sirimongklajahn
Soi 7 (located behind Central) on Saturday 17 Nov. 7pm – 10pm. Discounts
available for those who register for a new series of classes on or before 15
December. For further info contact Chadwick 0840417982 or artspacecm@yahoo.com
Music Bars
The House Restaurant Moon Muang Rd 14 November starts
7pm. Presents Aria Toscana – a special wine dinner with the wines of Antinori.
Tickets 2900 baht net. For reservations contact The House 053-419-011
Wine Bar at the Wine Gallery 133 Rattanakosin Rd now
open until 15 January 2008 from 9am until 10pm. Regular wine tasting to learn
more about wine available.
Choral Society Christmas Performance will be at Chiang
Mai University Arts Museum Theatre on Saturday 8 December starting 7pm. further
details to follow.
Santas Grotto Thapae Soi 2 (below City view Condo)
"Do it Night" or "Open mic night" every
Tuesday from 8pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a story, up to you.
UN Irish Pub Every Wednesday Jazz night from 9pm ‘New
City Gurus’ at 24 Ratwithi Rd. Tel: 053-214-554
Horn Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Cool club sounds
stylish seating excellent mixology every night. For further info Tel:
053-888-888 ext 8623
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every night except
Mondays. From 7pm until 11:45pm. For info contact 053-275-300
JJ Markets Talent Competition behind Tesco Lotus
Kamtieng Market. Finals 4 December. Starts 8pm. Outside event, live on TITs
Radio. Plenty of cheap beer and food.
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 with 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, 14 November Starts 8pm. Teams of Four. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
The Duke’s Traditional Thanksgiving- Book
early! 49/4-5 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road. Tel. 053-249-231.
Thanksgiving Day at the Amari 22nd November; turkeys,
stuffing cranberry sauce, pumkin pie and many more authentic food preparations.
Buffet lunch 450 bah, special dinner menu 750 baht net. For reservations or
further info Tel; 053-221-130
The House Restaurant Moon Muang Rd 14 November starts
7pm. Presents Aria Toscana – a special wine dinner with the wines of Antinori.
costs 2900 baht net. For reservations contact The House 053-419-011
Mi Casa 60/2 Moo 14 Soi Wat Padaeng Sutep Road.
Sunday Brunch & FUNs including Music, Painting, Magician, Balloon Twisting
and cooking classes. Chef’s new tasting menu 7 courses @ 800 baht per person,
4 courses @ 580 baht per person. For more info or reservations www.micasachiangmai.com
*Le Crystal Restaurant Friday 16 November starting at
6pm. Reidel Master Class Tasting Dinner with five course dinner menu 6000 baht
net per person for further info or reservations le_crystalrestaurant@ yahoo.com
Tel 053-872-890
German, Austrian, Dutch, Swiss Stammtisch meets every
Wednesday and Saturday at 7pm, The Green Oasis Guest House, Prapokklao Soi 8.
Everybody who is interested in German culture, food/drinks is welcome. For
further info Tel: 053-209-112 or 0869115976
Holiday Inn Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd. Every day lunch
buffet 424 baht. Master Chef Francois creates specialties for the new look River
Terrace. For further info or reservations Tel: 053-275-300
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
Sweet Charities change of venue; now at Hinlay
Restaurant near Flora Condo. Friday November 30th starts 7:30pm. Tickets are
1000 baht includes deserts, sparkling wine and gourmet coffee from Nacha. Only
100 tickets available. In aid of FERC. For tickets or further info info@thai-rural-education.org
Films Theatre
Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture Chiang Mai
University Sutep Road. The Chiang Mai Project presents ‘A Gap in
Generations’ a comedy about love recapturing youth and mistaken identity
by Jerry Blunt. 29th & 30 November 1st & 2nd December starts 7pm. 200
baht adults, 80 baht students. Outdoor event in aid of Vieng Ping Orphanage and
Lampang Elephant Hospital for tickets or further info playinfo @pixelsplice.com
*Film night at the CMU Every Saturday at 7pm, 2nd
Floor of the Media Arts and Design building Chiang Mai University’s Arts
Museum
*Alliance Francaise De Chiang Mai 138 Charoen Prathet
Rd. Every Friday Starts 8pm. Friday 16th November ‘Les Enfants Du Paradis
(1945) by Marcel Carne
The European Union Film Festival 2007 4th floor Kad
Suan Kaew. 8th – 18th November. Tue 13th Nov 6pm Queen of Sheba’s Pearls
(Sweden). Wed 14th Nov 5pm Little Secrets (Luxembourg) 7pm Hero in Rome
(Greece). Thurs 15th Nov 5pm Steve + Sky (Belgium) 7pm Antonia’s Line
(Netherlands). Fri 16th Nov 5pm Murmuring Coast (Portugal) 7.30pm Miss Phyllis
(Austria) Sat 17th Nov 3pm Santa Maradonna (Hungary) 5pm Queen of Sheba’s
Pearls (Sweden) 7.30pm Demented (France) Sun 18th Nov 3pm Hero in Rome (Greece)
5pm It Will Stay Between Us (Slovakia) 7pm Yhe Last King of Scotland (U.K.) All
films shown in their original language. For further info www.chiangmaivistas.com
(See page 20 for more details)
