Groups and
Meetings
Chiang Mai Friends Group.
A networking group of Expats and Thai who are in business. ‘Green Resource
Ethnic Education Networking’. For further info contact Boong Duenpen Chaladlam
0894331505 email info@ retireinchiangmai.com
Chiang Mai Readers and Book Discussion
Group meets monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book. Everyone
welcome. Next meeting 12 Noon April 3. at Cake Cottage Restaurant, behind Kad
Suan Kaew. For further details contact Janet cmreadersgroup@gmail.com
Textile Art Group. Regular meetings are
held 12 a.m.on the first Friday of every month at the Raintree Centre, opposite
Narawat Bridge. Skills include weaving, surface decoration (batik, etc),
embroidery, etc. Experienced and inexperienced, all are welcome, bring
refreshments and your work, enjoy the creativity! For further info, please
contact Maya on 0871-932054./053-291692
Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG)
meets at the Alliance Francais, Charoen Prathet Road. Tuesday April 8 Dr
Duentemduang na Chiengmai talks about the future of Chiang Mai. For further
info, visit the website at www.intgcm.thehostserver.com
Many Lamps-One Light. Multi-faith
inspirational programmes. 2nd and 4th
Saturday every month at 2:30 sharp. Room 209 Hillside Condo 4. No fees. No
Speakers. Refreshments. Very friendly. March 22nd
‘Our Relationship with God’. April 12 ‘The Golden Rule’. April 26 ‘Love
of God’. For further info call Mike 0873054006
Alcoholics Anonymous. The Chiang Mai
West International Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm in the
Narawat Room at the YMCA, located near Central Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Mall. For
further info call 0844850100 or chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com
"The Practice of Life", a
Buddhist mindfulness approach to living. Every Wednesday night at 7 pm. Contact
Numnim for directions to Suan Thip Retreat. Call 053-811-464 Chanting group
being formed every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm. Toning, Drumming, Crystal bowl,
Tibetan, Sufi, Gregorian Chants.
Chiang Mai Expats Club meets on
the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel on Huay
Kaew Road. Arrive 10 am, start 10:30 am. 80 baht for members, 100 baht for
guests includes coffee and cake.
Chiang Mai Jewish Expats Club New Club.
A warm inclusive community of English speaking Jewish Expats. For further info
contact cmjewishcommunity@gmail .com or tel 0876614657
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. For further info call Grahame 053-211-550 or email thepub@home.in.th
The Chess Club meets at The Pub on Huay
Kaew Road every Wednesday at 7 pm. All levels welcome. For further info call
053-211-550 or email thepub@home.in.th
Sports
Karate Practice
at the Student Services building at Chiang Mai University. Karatedo Federation
Wado-kaj karate. 5.30 pm every Monday and Wednesday. This practice is free. For
further info admin@japankarate-cnx.net
Cricket. 21st
San Miguel Chiang Mai International Cricket Sixes at Gymkhana Club. Sunday March
30 until Saturday April 5. Teams from Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China,
England, Greece, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, UAE and
Vietnam. For up to date information visit www.chiangmaicc.com
Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park.
For children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info mikeshan@earthlink.net
Sport on TV at UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi
Rd. Includes Heineken Cup Rugby Quarter Finals April 5/6, FA Cup Semi Finals
April 5. IRB Australian Sevens April 5/6. Tel: 053-214-554
Shows
Lanna Fantasy at
Khum Khanm Theatre (behind Carrefour on the Superhighway). Set show from 7 pm
until 9.15 pm. 1,200 baht includes dinner, one drink and the show. For
reservations or further information call 053-304-121 (English spoken)
Exhibitions,
Fairs, Markets
Airport Plaza 1st
and 2nd Floors
in the Northern Village area. Features ‘Inspiration Creativity Collection’
over 40 dresses, unique designs from the Elephant Life Experience, part of the
Ngan Chang Event. In aid of the Thai Elephant Conservation Campaign.
Minimal Gallery Nimmanhaemindha 13.
From March 26 - 29 ‘Wednesday Photo Project’. Looking for anonymous photos
‘taken on a Wednesday’. For further details wednesdayproject@gmail .com or
0876948483
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanhaemindha
Road. March 7 until March 30 ‘Art Thesis Exhibition’ 100 pictures, photos
and sculptures from Graduates of the Faculty of Fine Arts. March 31 until April
3rd ‘International Baccalaureate
Art Exhibition’ featuring works by students from the Prem Tinsulanonda
International School. For more info; cmuartcenter@hotmail.com
Courses, Lessons,
Classes
Prem Center. The
following is available to students ages 9 – 17; Songkran Camp April 7 – 19.
Holiday English Camp April 20 – 27. Extreme Siam June 22 – 30. For further
information contact Jay, Head of Camps jaytanat@premcenter.org or www.premcenter.org
Reiki training course. Levels 1 and 2 ,
will be held in Chiang Mai between 5th
and 8th March. For further info,
please contact cory@ asianhealingartscenter.com, or visit the website on www.
asianhealingarts.com.
ArtSpace on Seven offers Mister Bradley’s
preschool music classes (www.mister bradley.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
Thai conversation classes twice a week
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Hillside 4 Condo, 5 pm. 60 baht. Meet on the
4th Floor next to the swimming pool.
For further details please email Elena on orientalphoenix @gmail.com
Latin and Ballroom / Salsa Dancing, Soi
7, Suthep Road (near Chiang Mai University). Salsa beginner class; 6.30
Wednesday, intermediate level 4:15 Saturday. Ballroom/Latin classes beginner
class; 6:30 Thursday. Intermediate level; 6:30 pm Tuesday, 5:30 pm Friday and
Saturday. For further information email llgalloway@gmail.com or telephone Linda
0861871263.
The Chiang Mai Photographic Group
meets Wednesday’s 7 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off
Chaiyaphum Rd. contact Chas for further details 0871804665
The Chiang Mai Computer Club meets
Tuesday’s 1 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum
Td. Contact Chas for further details 0871804665
Music
Payap University.
Mae Kao Campus. March 30 at 7:30pm. Voice Recital by Book Kitavadhana, at the
Saisuree Chutikul Music Hall. Classical Pieces and songs from musicals. 300 baht
a ticket. Limited only 300 tickets available. For reservations or further info
Tel: 0896356355
The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai.
Next meeting/performance will be on March 25, and will follow every other
Tuesday with a DVD performance and interval supper. To become a member please
send your name, email address and telephone number to howardgraves@gmail.com
Santi’s Grotto, Thapae Soi 2 (below
City View Condo) "Do it Night" or "Open mike night"
every Tuesday from 8 pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a story, up
to you.
UN Irish Pub Jazz Night every Wednesday
from 9 pm featuring ‘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
call 053-888-888 ext. 8623
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every
night except Mondays. From 7 pm until 11:45 pm. For info contact 053-275-300
Groove Riders Exclusive Concert in the
Garden at To-Sit Kad Farang Chiang Mai, March 25, Info www.tosit.com,
053-435320, 084-6117474
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1. Quiz night every Monday evening starting at 8 pm - for info
call Chas 0871804665 or www.tuskersbar.com
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd.
Quiz night every Tuesday. 8.30 pm first question - so arrive earlier. For
further info pedrfawkes @hotmail.co.uk
THURSDAY UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd.
Quiz Night every Thursday - for further details call 053-214-554
FRIDAY The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Quiz
night every Friday - general knowledge quiz starts 8 pm with teams of four or
less. Many prizes, including DVDs from sponsor Club 99. For further info call
Grahame, 053-211-550
MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the
Lotus Hotel. starts at 8 pm, March 19 teams of four. For further info lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Dining Out
D2 Hotel
Changklan Road. Tapas in the Mix Bar. Special Promotion for March only. Served
from 5pm until 7pm while relaxing to unique lounge music. For further info Tel:
053-999-999
Manderin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. Farang
Ses Restaurant. March Promotion. From 7pm until 10pm Tuesday until Sunday. 4500
baht++ includes quail leg in port wine jelly, steamed cod fish with Iranian
Caviar, pan friend Black Angus Beef and much more. For further details or
reservations Tel: 053-888-888 ext 8549
SKAL Dinner. March 27 D2 Hotel for
further info or reservations email mohamad @loxinfo.co.th
Caffe Gourmet by La Gondola,
Ratchamankha Road. NEW. Jazz Nights every Saturday night 8pm until 10pm. Jazz
Sunday Brunch from 12pm until 2pm.
*Imperial Mae Ping 153 Sridonchai Rd.
March 13-15 from 6:30 until 10:30pm ‘The Beach comes to Chiang Mai’.
Succulent BBQ with Hawaiian dance show. Price per person; 415 baht++ food only,
515 baht++ food and one jug of beer. 615 baht++ food and unlimited beer. For
reservations or further info 053-283-900
D2 Hotel Changklan Road BBQ in the Beer
Garden every Friday and Saturday from 5pm until the end of March. 299 baht ++
per person. Also jug of beer 150bht++, glass of beer 50 baht++. For further info
Tel 053-999-999
Elizabethan Room 252/1 Charoenprat Rd
(opposite Rimping Condo). Medieval Feasts every Friday Night. 350 baht includes
Roast Pork Joint, half chicken or tender ribs plus much more. Also serves cream
teas and Sunday Lunches. For reservations Tel:053-306-442 or 0835723820
German, Austrian, Dutch, Swiss Stammtisch
meets every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 pm, The Green Oasis Guest House,
Prapokklao Soi 8. Everybody who is interested in German culture, food/drinks is
welcome. For further info call 053-209-112 or 0869115976
Riverside Restaurant Dinner Boat
Cruise. Leaves the restaurant at 8 pm. After boarding at 7:15 pm you can order
food and drinks from the restaurant menu. Very popular cruise, reserve your
table Tel: 053-243-239
Films and Theatre
Into The Woods.
Chiang Mai International School presents ‘Into The Woods’ at the Kad Theatre
Kad Suan Kaew. March 28/29, two performances each day at 10:30am and 7pm. Music
and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Adults 200 baht, students 100 baht. Ticket
Information 053-306-152
Ealing Studios Movie Festival at the
Gymkhana Club. 2nd and 4th
Fridays, 7.30 start. March 28; The Lavender Hill Mob. April 11 The Ladykillers.
April 25 Whiskey Galore. .
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet
Road. Films start at 8 pm. March 21 ‘Le Silence Est D’or’ (1947) by Rene
Clair. March 28 ‘M Klein (1976) by Joseph Losey. For further info tbaude@
laposte.net
Relegion
House of Praise.
International Service Sunday 9am until 10:30am. Thai Service 10:45 until 12
noon. For further info or directions Tel 053-212-904 email mike @cocthailand.com
or visit www.cocthailand.com
