Sports
Tai Chi Classes.
Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons, free group introductory lecture and
demonstrations of benefits and different forms of Tai Chi. For further details
contact Liang at 084 600 5268 or liang. xiaochenmen@gmail.com.
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 email admin@japankarate-cnx.net.
Chiang Mai Bicycle Club Meets every
Sunday at 7 am at Thapae Gate. For further info visit www.chinarice.org.
Lawn Bowls. Gymkhana Club. Anyone
interested in playing lawn bowls or joining a club, forming a league should
contact Chris Simmonds at 081 288 6784.
Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park.
For children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info email mikeshan@earthlink.net.
Shows
Prince Rapee Charity Gala and Fashion Show Empress
Convention Centre August 7 starts 6pm 1000 baht per ticket. Entertainment
includes ‘33th Military Barrack Band’ and ‘B Boy Group’. Tables of 10
can be reserved.
Korean Traditional Music and Dance
Performance at the Kad Theatre Kad Suan Kaew July 26. Starts 7:30 pm. 50th
Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Thailand and Korea. For a free
invitation card contact the Consulate of the Republic of Korea at 053 223 119 x
204.
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
Robinson Department Store
Airport Plaza ‘Dazzling Beautiful’ Exhibition July 17-20. Fashion parades
and shows, celebrity models, new lines and discounts. For more info contact the
information desk.
JKS Art Gallery 108/2 Charoen Prathet
Rd (next to Just Khao Soi Restaurant). Contributing artists include Wattapong
Yothaitiang, Narong Mawong, Sarawut Pankam, Autopoln Chaisana and Wichean
Pankam. Opening times from 11 am until 11 pm. For further info call 053 818 641.
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanhaemindha
Road. For more info visit cmuartcenter @hotmail.com.
ComPeung near Doi Saket NancyMizuno
Elliott, a Californian based artist will join the residence program from late
June until July. For further info visit www.compeung.org.
Courses, Lessons, Classes
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan group classes
begin June 14, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at Hillside 4. For
beginners or experienced exercisers. Call Julie at 089 955 5350 for details or
visit www. taichichiangmai.com. Chen style lessons also available.
The PREM Tennis Academy. After school
tennis programs, Saturday tennis programs, camps and tournaments offered
throughout the year. International experienced coaching staff. All ages and
abilities accepted. For more info contact Director Randall Scott at
randalls@premcenter.org or visit www.premcenter.org.
Chiangmai International Taekwondo
(CIT), Training now for all ages at 3rd
Floor EQ Square, Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road (next to the SCB Bank). World Master
Tom Zuza 7th Dan. All aspects of
this exciting martial art are taught. For further info call 083 476 2013 or
email masterzuza@itf-thailand. com.
Reiki training course. (all levels).
For further info please contact info@asianhealingarts center.com or visit the
website on www.asianhealingarts center.com.
ArtSpace on Seven Art and Music Summer
Camp for kids. Aged between 7 - 10 years old. July 15 until August 21. Tuesdays
and Thursdays 2:45 pm until 4 pm. 3,600 baht includes ‘Artspace art box’.
Call 085 622 6607 or email artspacecm@ 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 4 pm and Saturdays. Intermediate level; 6:30 pm Tuesday,
5:30 pm Friday and Saturday. Also Latin Dance and Swing Dance. For further
information email llgalloway@ gmail.com or telephone Linda at 086 187 1263.
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 at 087 180 4665.
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 at 087 180 4665.
The Prem Adventure Camp. Holiday
Intensive English Camp July 21 until August 10. Residential camps with
experienced staff at Prem Centre. For more details contact Head of Camps K. Jay
at jaytanat@ premcenter.org.
Music
The Santi Studio
Jazz History 101 Class. Next class July 20. 150 baht per class. Tenor Antoine
Garth takes an indepth look at the development of Jazz including jazz artists
Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington etc. For further info contact Antoine at
garthastro@gmail.com or 085 225 2169.
Glass Onion off Nimmanhae
mindha Road. 70s Disco Nights every Saturday. Thursday night is ‘Boys Night
Out’, Friday’s is ‘Girls Night Out’, special discounts applicable, but
all are welcome every night.
The Ratilanna Hotel Chanklan Road
August 2 from 8 pm until 10 pm. Latino Live Music, Wine and Tapas 490 baht per
person. For reservations or further info call 053 999 333 or email fbm@ratilannachiangmai.com.
The Garden 139 Rachadamoen Road (2
doors from the Writers club). Tuesday evenings 8 pm until late. Ballads and folk
music, bring your own instruments, accordion, guitar, flute and your singing
voice, or just go to listen. Also Sunday Nights listen to the Blues. For further
info telephone Tim at 084 8098 768.
Santi’s Grotto, Thapae Soi 2 (below
City View Condo) "Do it Night" or "Open mike night"
every Tuesday from 8 pm until whenever.
*Horn Bar at the Mandarin Oriental.
Cool club sounds, stylish seating, excellent mixology every night. Also from 6
pm until midnight in June try the Pina Kahlua concoction made from 3 year old
Havana rum, Kahlua, pineapple juice, lime juice syrup and coconut milk. 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 call 053 275 300.
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1. Quiz night every Monday evening starting at 8 pm - for info
call Chas at 087 180 4665 or visit www.tuskersbar.com.
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd
(next to Raming Lodge Hotel). Quiz night every Tuesday. 8:30 pm first question.
Free entry. Prize vouchers for winners. Teams of 1-6 are invited. For further
details please email oldebell@gmail.com or call 087 811 9468.
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 at 053 211 550.
*MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the
Lotus Hotel. Starts at 8 pm. July 16. For further info email lotus@loxinfo
.co.th.
Dining Out
*Fullmoon Party
at the Shangri La Changklan Road. Saturday July 19 from 8:30 pm until midnight.
350 baht ++ includes 2 Smirnoff cocktails, tapas buffet, DJ Love Actually, dance
performances at the poolside. For reservations call 053 253 888.
Kantary Hills Hotel Nimman Bar &
Grill Nimmanhaemindha Road Soi 12. July 19-25. Italian Food Festival by Guest
Chef Claudio Viale. A la carte menu or special dinner buffets on July 20 and 25.
420 baht ++ per person children under 12 half price. For reservations or further
info 053 222 111.
Le Coq d’Or Koh Klang Road 11 Soi 2.
Special Set Lunch 850 baht per person now until September 30. 3 courses
including Grilled Salmon steak or Pan fried Breast of Duck with Orange sauce.
For further details or reservations 053 282 024 or lecoqdor
@lecoqdorchiangmai.com.
Tuskers Bar and Grill Chaiyaphum soi
1BBQ Chewsday - All U Can Eat BBQ including weekly specials just 200 Baht from 7
pm every Tuesday. Friday Madness - 50% off all drinks 7-9 pm plus free shots
9-11 pm every Friday. For further info call Chaz at 087 180 4665.
Imperial Mae Ping Sridonchai Road. ‘Longans
Attack’. Discover them in pastries, cocktails and mocktails such as Longan
tartlet, Longan pie, Longan lemon rolls and much more. Available throughout July
and August at the Mae Ping Beer Garden and Rendez-vous Lobby Lounge open daily
from 5:30 until 11 pm. For further info or reservations call 053 283 900.
Eat Restaurant, Drink Bar Ratchdamoen
Road. Especially good on Sunday Walking Street Market - first floor bar is the
best view in town (opposite Writers Club). For further details call 053 327 000.
Manderin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Le Grand
Lanna Restuarant July sizzling Seafood Hot Pot promotion. Fantastic selection of
fresh seafood. 129 baht ++. Available from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm for further
info or reservations 053 888 888 or mocnx-enquiry@mohg.com.
The Pub Huay Kaew Road. Every Saturday
is Bar-B-Q Night. Also now have new made to order pies and cakes and one off
meals. For further info call Grahame at 053 211 550.
Centara Duangtawan Hotel Loy Kroh Road.
July Promotion. Sunflower Chinese Restaurant 24th
Floor; Shark’s Fin with dried scallop and Andaman Garoupa cooked to order.
From 300 baht ++. For reservations or further info call 053 905 000.
The Chedi Hotel Charoen Pratet Road
August 1 and 2. Special Scandinavian 6 course dinner includes seafood platter
and house smoked salmon also all wines. 3,500 baht per person. Fur reservations
or further enquiries call 053 253 333.
Mi Casa 60/2 Soi Wat Padaeng, Suthep
Road. July promotion: 4 courses # 580 baht and Special Tasting Menu. For details
visit www.micasachiangmai.com.
Amari Rincome Nimmanhaemindha Road.
July Promotion Italian Tapas, Italian appetizers at its best, home creations of
original starters including Antipasti with smoked duck breast and Gorgonzola
cheese, at La Gritta Restaurant from 6:30 until 10 pm. For Reservations or
further info call 053 221 130.
Le Crystal Restaurant Summer Promotions
3 course set lunch menus from 450 baht to 750 baht, 3 course set dinner menus
from 900 baht to 1,450 baht. International Buffet dinner last Saturday of every
month 990 baht to 1,800 baht. For further details or reservations call 053 872
890 or visit www.lecrystalrestaurant.com.
Holiday Inn Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road.
Every Friday night on the River Terrace ‘Seafood experience’ including
chilli crab, oysters, shrimps, mussels on ice and Tiger Prawns.650 baht per
person. For reservations or further info call 053 275 300.
The Shangri-La Hotel Changklan Road.
Dip and Dine Sundays only. Brunch 549 baht ++ or 699 baht ++ including free flow
beet soft drinks and juices. Plus Dip in the swimming pool afterwards. For
reservations or further info call 053 253 888.
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 086 911 5976.
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. To reserve your
table call 053 243 239.
Charity Rooftop Party. Dinner at The
Amari Rincome on August 2. 500 baht per person includes international buffet,
wine discounted from Wine Connections. Presentations from each of the nominated
charities. The committee and major sponsors will vote who will be the lucky
recipient(s) for next years event. For tickets or further info email charityrooftopparty@gmail.com.
Films and Theatre
Alliance Francais
138 Charoen Prathet Road. Films start at 8 pm. Friday July 11 ‘Le Roi Danse’
(2000) by Gerard Corbiau. Friday July 25 ‘Jeux D’Enfants’ (2003) by Yann
Samuell. For further info email tbaude@laposte.net.
Religion
House of Praise.
International Service Sunday 9 am until 10:30 am. Thai Service 10:45 until noon.
For further info or directions call 053 212 904, email mike@cocthailand.com or
visit www.cocthailand.com.
