On March 7 - 9, the first ever Chiang Mai International Heritage Festival will take place and will include a Hot Air Balloon Weddings record attempt.

continued | more community

The Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT), the 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Mazda is moving ahead with the plant expansion necessary for the forthcoming B-Car production to be based here. Over one billion dollars was used in the initial start-up for the AAT plant and the expansion will see another $500 million investment for the partners.

St. Valentine’s Day

Every February 14, across the world, cards, gifts, flowers and celebrations mark St. Valentine’s Day. Lovers choose this day to commit to each other in marriage, or in less formal but just as meaningful ways, and even long-established couples remember with warmth and affection the romantic moments of their lives together.

continued | more features

The Charity Rooftop Committee 2008 unwinding at the Amari Rincome Hotel; with the G.M. Mr Wim Fagel. Pictured, back row, Elena Edwards, Sally Ward, Dominique Leutwiler, Mary Berbae, Milt Owens and Wim Fagel (l/r). Front row, Jo Baggaley, Ting Okawa, Pinkaew Fagel and Thanabalasingam Balakrishnan (l/r).

continued | more Around Town