Monday
Free Tea Tasting and
Seminar
every Monday at 2 PM at the Bon Ca Va guesthouse on Prapokklao Road. Taste 5
different teas, and learn about how they are produced. All teas come from a
single tea farm in Chiang Rai.
CM Highlanders plays
ball hockey
every Monday on the footsal field next to SibSawnPunna restaurant soi
opposite to the Sirinarth Garden hotel Canal Road. Every Monday 8-9.30 pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CM-Highlanders/383050268420730
Jam night at Boy Blues
Bar every
Monday from 9 p.m. Kalare Night Bazaar
Hash House Harriers:
CH3 (Male Only).
Male runs alternate weekly Mon/Tue. Pick up point is The Next Place, 65
Moonmuang Raad (opposite Thapae Gate) at 16:00, Run at 17:00 (from Oct to
March) and Pick up 16:30, Run 17:30 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please
go to:
http://www.
chiangmaihhh.com/
Theatre Playshop at
Healing Light:
Drop in sessions 250B,
Mondays 6-7.30pm at Healing Light, Suk Kasame Rd (off Nimmanheiman Rd).
Tuesday
Salsa and Dance
lovers:
Salsa every Tuesday at Gossip Bar near De Lanna Hotel and Pra Singh Temple.
Open dance start from 9.00 pm onward For more information please follow
salsa group at facebook - salsa Club Chiang Mai.
Quiz Night at The Olde
Bell, 8.30
p.m. 087-811-9468, [email protected]
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room.
084-485-0100, [email protected]
Hash House Harriers:
CH3 (Male Only).
Male runs alternate weekly Mon/Tue. Pick up point is The Next Place, 65
Moonmuang Raad (opposite Thapae Gate) at 16:00, Run at 17:00 (from Oct to
March) and Pick up 16:30, Run 17:30 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please
go to:
http://www.
chiangmaihhh.com/
Wednesday
Urban Sketchers:
Drawing Group: Come join us in our on-location sketching group which meets
Wednesday mornings from 8:30-10:30am. Each week we will rendezvous at a
different location in and around Chiang Mai and spend two hours drawing in
an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Bring sketching supplies,
water, and personal supplies such as sunscreen, hat, etc. The sketching
group is open to artists of all levels, especially beginners. Guidance and
instruction are available upon request by Amy D’Apice. Contact Amy for
information and weekly location! [email protected]
Swiss Lanna Society
weekly informal gatherings:
Why Not Restaurant Nimmanhaemin Soi 13, 6:30 p.m.
[email protected] every Wednesday.
Quiz Night at the
Garden Bar Lotus Hotel Chang Puak.
Teams of 4 - if you cannot put a team together - come along and we will try
to find you a team. Mid-month on Wednesday. Email for details:
[email protected] April 24
Co-dependants
Anonymous:
Support group for those having problems with healthy relationships with
others. Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd.
085-863-9898
Open Mike Night at the
UN Irish Pub
every Wednesday, from 8.30 p.m. Instruments provided or bring your own,
Lindsay on 089 523 1363.
Chiang Mai Friends:
The last Wednesday of every month. 6 PM. for further info or reservations:
retireinchiangmai @gmail.com.
Thursday
Anzac Day:
House of Praise
International Church will be holding its annual Anzac Day Dawn Service on
the 25th April at 6am followed by an Aussie breakfast. Everyone is welcome.
Please wear colours and ribbons. [email protected] com.053 212 904.
www. cochouseofpraise.com
Skal Chiang Mai and
North Thailand:
Thursday April 25 6:30
– 7:30pm: Cocktail 7:30pm onward Fujian Restaurant Mandarin Oriental Dhara
Dhevi.To attend, register online:
http://www.
skalchiangmai.com/event/
Salsa and Dance
lovers:
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM at Café de la Wine. Chareon Prathet
Road. Free ut please support the venue by buying drinks.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsaclubchiangmai/?ref=ts&fref=ts
April’s “Informal”
Expats Ladies Lunch:
The lunch buffet at
the Grandview Hotel, on the Superhighway. arrive at 11:45.180 baht. Cost
includes SC, VAT, water, coffee and tea.For reservations contact Nancy
Lindley [email protected] by noon on Wednesday. Third Thursday of every
month.
Paella & Wine DJ Party
every Thursday at El Patio Wine & Pintxo Nimmanhaemindha Soi 11 555.- net,
include a fabulous dish of seafood paella and 3 glasses of wine. 7pm til
Midnight.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info:
084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa @yahoo.com.
Meditate with the
Green Papaya Sangha
in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Thursdays from
7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Yoga Studio 65/1 Arak Road. Beginners welcome.
greenpapayasangha @gmail.comgreenpapayasangha @gmail.com .
Open night at Sangdee
Gallery:
all are welcome to perform. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5 from 8 PM.
Writers Without
Borders:
Writers of all genres read and discuss works in progress. If you write, this
group may be right for you! Roundtable readings of works in progress,
constructive feedback and informal discussion with English language writers.
Meetings are every Thursday in a private, air-con room at Khun Mor’s Cuisine
Nimmanhaemin on Soi 17. [email protected] or
www.wordpowr.com..
Come and join us whether you have something to read or not! Free.
Friday
Four Strings at Fourth
Street:
Friday April 26 at 7PM. CMU Art Center Theater
Chiang Mai Expats Club
Coffee Morning:
2nd Friday of each
month, 10 am - noon. The River Market on the River Ping, Chiang Mai - just
next to the iron [email protected] .com or
www.chiangmai
expatsclub.com.
Life Cycle Yoga with
Preaw at
The Yoga Tree (Soi M Apartment), 65/1 Arak Road. Asana, Pranayama and guided
relaxation. Therapeutic yoga which works on all levels (physical, emotional
and mental): Postures represent each period of life from birth through
maturity and back to the source. All levels welcomed, no experience
required. Every Friday evening at 5.30pm. 250THB
Alliance Francaise
Films:
Every Friday at 8 PM. At the Alliance Française. Friday, April 5th, 8 PM;
L’Homme Sur Les Quais (1993) de Raoul Peck avec Jennifer Zubar, Friday,
April 12th, 8 PM; Voleurs De Chevaux (2007) de Michel Wald avec Adrien
Jolivet, Friday, April 19th, 8 PM L’Autre (2009) de Pierre Trividic et
Patrick-Mario Bernard, Friday, April 26th, 8 PM, Pauline Et François (2010)
de Renaud Fély avec Laura Smet
Saturday
Naiev Funds at CMU Art
Center. May 4 from midnight to noon;
A Traditional 2nd hand
market -
Every Saturday morning from 5 AM near Prince Royals College
Chiang Mai Expats Club
please note there will NOT be a Saturday meeting in April due to Songkran.
Al-anon:
Support group open to those affected by alcoholism in a relative or friend.
Every Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m, Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. Info:
087-300-4668, .alanonthailand .org, @alanonthailand.org..
Hash House Harriers:
CSH3 (Saturday mixed Hash).
Mixed family hash runs every Saturday. Pick up point is The Hash Pub on
Kampaengdin Road at 15.30, Run at 16:30 (from Oct to March) and Pick up
16:00, Run 17:00 (Apr to Sept). For further info, please go to:
http://www.chiangmaihhh.com/
MahJong group;
Saturday mornings at The Pub on Huay kaew Road. 10 am. Happy to teach new
players (it’s not as difficult as one might think) and welcome players at
all levels We play at 10am, have lunch then play some more or sometimes
switch to canasta. Just show up or call Ruth at 085-615-1413
Fairs and Festivals
Chiang Mai Rock
Festival:
Hard rock and heavy metal. April 27 5 pm to midnight, Huay Tung Tao.
Featuring Silly Fools, The Sun, Rockestra and more. Tickets 390 Baht at Thai
Ticket Major.
www.chiangmairockfest.com
Exhibitions
and seminars
International Schools
of Chiang Mai: Art Showcase CMU Art Center. May 3-10.
42 years of Woven
Fabric:
Antique Fabric of Chiang Mai, collection of Chutima-Nimmanhaeminda Family at
the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, Wualai Road.
Art Thesis 2013:
Department of Art, Faculty Of Buddhism,
Mahachulalong kornrajavidyalaya University. 5-30 April 2013 At the first
floor gallery, CMU Art Center
Documentary Arts Asia
film: Film
Night every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm Wualai soi 3.
Exhibition by Mit Jai
Inn
entitled ‘Untitled’ 5pm until 9pm for further info 085 0215508
hgallerythailand @gmail.com at H Gallery Mae Rim.
Affordable Art and
Sala Group of artists
exhibition. Gallery 116 on Charoen Muang Road
‘Untitled’ The Minimal
Woodcut Prints
by Praween Piangchoompu at The Meeting Room Art Café Chareonrat Road
Groups
The 2012 summer season
of the Chiangmai Grand Opera Society
is open. For membership information and confirmed invitation .
[email protected] Membership is free as is attendance at evening
performances.
Chiang Mai
International Group of AA
meets every morning at 9:30 and every evening at 6:30. All meetings are
open. McCormick Hospital Bldg 11. 133 Kaeonawarat Road Wat Ket. If you want
to drink, that’s your business. If you want help to stop drinking, that’s
our business. 2 AA meetings a day, 7 days a week, call us at 0821862518. We
are here for you.
Chiang Mai Back to
Basics Group of AA
meets Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. All meetings are open. Suan Buak
Haad (Park) Pavillion on the pond.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Chiang Mai West International Group
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays each week – closed meetings at 6.00pm until
7.00pm in the Nawarat Room of the YMCA Hotel near to Huay Keow Road and
Central Kad Suan Kaew Mall. Visit the national website:
www.aathailand/meetings.html
Rotary Club Chiang Mai
West: Meets
every Tuesday evening at the Pornping Tower Hotel at 7 PM. Meetings are dual
language - English and Thai. rogerklindley @gmail.com.
Chiang Mai New
Beginninngs group of AA
meets at 10:00 Sunday. The meeting is open and meets at the Lemon Tree
Restaurant, 2nd floor 26/1-2 Huai Kaew Rd Chang Phueak
First Northern
Thailand Toastmasters Club
The Confidence Builders., Toastmasters can help you speak clearly and
confidently. The First Northern Thailand Toastmasters Club has been
providing a safe and fun environment for more than 5 years to Thais and
expats who wish to practice their speaking skills. The 2nd and
4th Saturday
of every month at 6pm. www. fnttc.toastmastersclubs.org 053-214-309,
08-1861-2284 or 08-9138-4757
Rotary Club Chiang Mai
West: Meets
every Tuesday evening at the Pornping Hotel at 7 PM. Meetings are dual
language - English and Thai. [email protected]
Chiang Mai Geeks -
The Chiang
Mai Computer Club Meets every Tuesday at the Airport Greenery Serviced
Apartments and Hotel, 185/28 Tippanate Rd., which is kitty-corner from
Airport Plaza where Hang Dong Rd turns into Tippanate Rd. Meetings run from
1:00 - 2:00. It is open to computer users of all skill levels.
http://chiangmai-geeks.phpbb3 now.com/index.php or
ChiangMaiComputerClub @gmail.com.
The Baptist Group
meeting for
old-time worship and fellowship every Sunday morning at 11.00am at the CH
Hotel (soi opposite Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel, off Sidornchai Road).084 378
1440 jgreencmthailand2008 @hotmail.com.
Chiang Mai Chess Club:
every wed evening at 7pm, at “The Pub”. 053277948,
http://thepubchiangmai .com/, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All
welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info:
084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa @yahoo.com.
Chiang Mai Bridge Club:
The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Sunday, 1:15 pm, duplicate bridge. Monday, 12:45
pm, bridge coaching session. Wednesday, 12:45 pm, duplicate bridge. Friday,
12:45 pm, relaxed duplicate bridge. [email protected] live.com
Dining Out Group:
Once a fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500
baht per head. [email protected]
Chiang Mai Readers &
Book Discussion Group:
Monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book. [email protected]
gmail.com
Travel Club:
Monthly at Tuskers.:[email protected] googlemail.com
Chiang Mai Gay and
Lesbian Club:
http://gaychiangmai.
wackwall.com/. Regular meetings.
Nicotine Anonymous:
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. 7 Fountains 97 Huay Kaew Road. 086-194-6300
or 081-027-6836
Baha’i Faith -Why
?: Nasser 0817 652 003/053252382
Sri Sathya Sai Baba,
spiritual master. Study and discussion group for Chiang Mai devotees. Info:
053 261 582 or 08 1473 0430, 8 AM to 10 PM
The Gentleman’s Club:
The Pub, first Monday of the month. Beer and a roast lunch. Info:
053-211-550, email [email protected]
The Chiang Mai
International Women’s Book Club:
English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month. chiangmaibookclub
@gmail.com.
Online forum for Dutch
people in
Chiang Mai:
http://nlclubchiangmai.proboards.com
Chiang Mai
Photographic Group:
meets every other Wednesday at 7pm at the Airport Greenery Hotel. All those
with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited.
For details of meeting dates please visit
www.cmphotogroup.com
. Meetings are conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.
Writers Without
Borders:
Writers of all genres read and discuss works in progress. If you write, this
group may be right for you! Roundtable readings of works in progress,
constructive feedback and informal discussion with English language writers
of articles, stories, poetry, books, blogs, columns, theater and
screenplays, fiction, nonfiction or anything in between. Every Thursday at
Khun Mor’s Cuisine Nimmanhaemin on Soi 17. [email protected] or
www.wordpowr.com.
It’s free! Residents and visitors are welcome. Come and join us whether you
have something to read or not!
Courses, classes, educational opportunities
Reiki training
courses:
all levels. [email protected] artscenter.com or www.
asianhealingartscenter.com
Advanced Aromatherapy
and Energetic Aromatherapy classes:
contact Cory for full details including tuition, classes are limited to 4
and start in August. asianhealing [email protected]
Sport
CM Highlanders plays
ball hockey
every Monday on the footsal field next to SibSawnPunna restaurant soi
opposite to the Sirinarth Garden hotel Canal Road. Every Monday 8-9.30 pm.
More info
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CM-Highlanders/383050268420730
Judo:
Meet at the MMA club near the Railways station on Tuesday evenings and
Saturday Morning. Contact Nigel on 0819264210
Chiang Mai Softball.:
Every
Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm We have bats and gloves… just need you! Find us on
Facebook:
https://www.
facebook.com/groups/103202306396792/
Three-Generation
Football Academy - 2012 Youth Football Camps.
Where the Dream Begins - 5-day camps for advanced players ages 8-16 Traidhos
Community Center; PTIS International School Mae Rim. 27-31 Dec - 13-16
years, Advanced. Daily, 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 2500 B - Academy players 5-day
course. 3000 B - Other players 5-day course. +6000 B - Residential Camp
players (Oct/Dec). Supervised Residential Camps include: Shared
accommodation, 3 meals per day, supervised activities.
[email protected],
http://football.
threegeneration.org
Badminton:
Every Tuesday from 2-4
PM at the Municipal Stadium Badminton Hall. Open to all. 20 baht/session.
Tai Chi Classes:
Yang &Chen style Tai Chi guide you to find internal soft Chi flow and
intensive energy in your own body! 085-5211-528, [email protected]
Chiangmai
International Taekwondo:
All ages taught in your own home, private lessons by World Master Tom Zuza,
8th Dan. 083 4761752, [email protected] yahoo.com
Tai Chi Classes:
Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons. 084-600-5268,
[email protected]
Tai Chi – Chi-Kung
every
Monday and Wednesday 8 am at Suan Buak Hat Public Park by Master Patrick
Stahl. 085 276 4700. [email protected] .com or
www.zensabai.com.
Karate Practice:
Monday/Wednesday 5.30 p.m, Free. CMU’s Student Services building. Karatedo
Fed. Wado-kaj karate. admin @japankarate-cnx.net.
Yang style Tai Chi
class for beginners/intermediate students. Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 8:45 AM to 10:45 AM at Hillside 4 Condo, 4th floor,
exercise room. Call 0899-5553-350 or www. taichichiangmai.com. Private
classes also available
Chiang Mai University
Judo Club:
Training Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 830 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact
Khun Nigel 081 926 4210. [email protected]
Chiang Mai Fencing
Club:
Classes for all ages. “Chiang Mai ChinaTown” complex, just off the
Superhighway, left at the beginning of the Mae Rim/ Chang Pueak exit road
at the Chiang Mai ChinaTown sign.08 -1382-8124 (English) 08-7325-5476(Thai).
Ongoing:
The U.S. Consulate
encourages all American citizens to register with the US Consulate General.
Please visit
https://travelregistration .state.gov to register and/or update
your current information. American Citizens are reminded that all services
are provided by appointment only. To make an appointment or view additional
information on our services,
http://chiangmai
.uscon sulate.gov/service.html
“De Mortuis: the story
the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery”
: Stories of the 150
persons buried in the foreigners’ cemetery since 1898 a pocket history of
some aspects of Chiang Mai life and of some of the foreigners who lived and
died there. 200 baht, available at the Cemetery, The Pub, The Writers Club,
Gymkhana Club. Or, by post A. C. Tucker, PO Box 228 CMU, Chiang Mai 50202.
Cheques to “A. C. Tucker” Baht 230 (mailed to Thailand), 5.50 £, and US$
9.00 (worldwide). These donations used for maintenance and upkeep of
cemetery.
Dining
World Buffet Night at
Le Crystal Restaurant.
1200bht net per person includes welcome drink free flow soft drinks coffee
tea / 1800bht net also includes free flow selected wines.. 6.30pm until
10pm. April 27 Saturday 053 872 890-1 or [email protected]
Akaligo’s Friday
Seafood Buffet,
every Friday starting
15 March. Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chef Gino and his team have put
together an outstanding array of delicacies to delight diners, as they
savour the likes of Chilled King Crab and Tasmanian Salmon Sashimi to the
enchanting music of a live pianist. Priced at THB 1,800 net per person
Promotion hours: 6 pm – 9.30 pm. reservations ext. 8621
World Sumptuous
Buffets at Tawan Restaurant
on the 2nd floor, Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai: Japanese and BBQ
Buffet; Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Dinner - 18.00 to 22.30 hrs. Baht
330++ per adult / Baht 165++ per child under 12 years. Sunday Family
Brunch Every Sunday 11.00 to 15.00 hrs. Baht 350++ per adult / Baht 175++
per child under 12 years of age. Reservations, please call 053 905000 Ext.
3227.
www.centarahotelsresorts.com
Shangri La theme
nights buffet:
Sun, Mon, Tue and Thu; Middle Eastern influenced
THB 530 net per
person. Wed : Meat Lovers THB 588 net per person. Fri : Seafood
Extravaganza;THB 588 net per person. Sat :The Very Best of Barbecue; THB 588
net per person. (66 53) 253 888 Fax: (66 53) 253 800. [email protected]
137 Pillars Sunday
Brunch 1200
++ free flow soft drinks.
Wine Dinner at Favola
Le Meridien.
The Discovery of Wines 03: Baron Edmond the Rothschild wine dinner 2400bht
per person / SP + Eat, Drink & More 2200bht per person. Limited seats. 053
253 299 or winfried. [email protected] Friday April 26
