
Dr. Chao Duangduen na Chiengmai, 5th left, President
of the Chiang Mai Provincial Cultural Council, graciously presided
over the Opening ceremony of the Arts and Cultural exhibition held
to honor His Majesty the King’s great kindness at Central Airport
Plaza in Chiang Mai recently. She was welcomed by Parida
Wimolphan, 6th left, chairperson of the organizing committee,
members and guests of honor.

The Thailand Textile Industry Association, Thai Lanna
Textile Industry Association and the Small and Medium Enterprises
Promotion organized the Lanna Thai Textile Fair 2010 from November
17-22 at the Plaza Chiang Inn in Chiang Mai. Surapong
Pongdecthkajorn, 8th left, Secretary - General of the Ministry of
Industry presided over the Opening ceremony; with Chiang Mai
Governor ML Panadda Diskul, 9th left, and Vikorn Promchana, 7th left,
President of Thai Lanna Textile Industry Association. The event
served as a good quality of Thai textiles all over Thailand and also
featured a range of hand made products in specially designs, with
spectacular fashion shows by the Thai Lanna Textile Industry
Association. (Photo courtesy of Joe Thainews).

Margaret Bhadungzong is joined by ladies of the
Ladies Lunch Bunch at their monthly luncheon. November’s lunch was
held at The Duke’s Restaurant on the riverside and was a well
attended event. For more information on the lunches email
bhadungzong. margaret6@gmail.com.

Mrs. Elaine Yue, General Manager of Shangri-La
Hotel, Chiang Mai recently welcomed H.E Mr. Wu Bangguo, Chairman
of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the
People’s Republic of China and Mrs. Zhang Ruizhen, the Chairman’s
wife during their official visit to Thailand.