Monday
Duriyasilp The College of Music, Payap University presents A Junior Recital
by Preawpich Pimprasarn. Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM. CRK
Recital Hall, Payap University (Kaew Nawarat Campus). Donation appreciated.
0-8279-70822.
duriyasilp2@gmail.com
Thai Art Exhibition- The
(second) journey to Thai contemporary: Opening February 20 at 6 PM Sangdee
Gallery, Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5. Contemporary artists from the Jet Yod group
Hash House Harriers Monday Hash
(Bi-weekly): Male only hash, presently, runs start @ 5.00 PM. Directions
can be found on a notice board near the male toilet @ Number 1 Bar. Free bus
to the run departs Number 1 Bar, Loi Kroh Soi 1@ 4.00 PM. Dyke Converter on
0817241313.
http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm
Theatre Playshop at Healing Light:
Drop in sessions 250B, Mondays 6-7.30pm at Healing
Light, Suk Kasame Rd (off Nimmanheiman Rd ).
Tuesday
Duriyasilp The College of Music, Payap University presents A Saxophone
Recital by Phachara Tanwattana. 7 February 2012 at 7:30 PM. CRK Recital
Hall, Payap University. Kaew Nawarat Campus. Assisted by Soo Hwan Cha,
Kritsana Chitpreecha, Nawakamol Chantarajuck, Dr.Chaipruck Mekara. Donations
Appreciated!
for more information 085-869 5674
Goodview Restaurant Singles Party:
February 14
Sax Night at The Chedi Chiang Mai:
Every Tuesday & Wednesday evening from 17-9 PM at The Terrace Bar and Cigar
Lounge located on the second floor. Ladies buy one get one free of the same
item. Valid on standard drink and house wine. Any snack for 200 baht per
item. Reservation is highly recommended. 053 253 385 or
restaurant@chedi-chiangmai.com
Informal Northern Thai Group:
Tuesday February 7 at the Alliance Francaise. 7:30 PM. The Plain of Jars
(Laos) in a New Light by Hans Lipp
Tuesday Merengue Dance night: 2nd
Floor Gallery: from 8:30 to 11:30 PM. Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection
(above Kodak Store).
Quiz Night at The Olde Bell,
8.30 p.m. 087-811-9468, oldebell@gmail.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and
Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. 084-485-0100,
chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.
Hash House Harriers (Bi-weekly):
Male only hash every other Tuesday at 5.00pm. Pick up point is Number 1 Bar,
Loi Kroh Soi 1 at 4.00pm. Great running great fun and raise a beer with
resident. Dyke Converter on 0817241313.
http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm
The Grand Opera Society Of
Chiangmai: If you wish to be a member and attend these evenings which
include a delicious pot-luck buffet, email Dr. Howard:
howardgraves@gmail.com.
Wednesday
The Duriyasilp College of Music presents percussionist Bryan Bogue in
recital. Wednesday, 1 February 2012 at 7:30 PM. Place: Henry R. Luce Chapel,
Payap University (Makaew Campus). Donations Appreciated
Harvard University Education Expert
Tony Wagner to Speak at Event Hosted by THINK Global School and PTIS
International School. Tony Wagner, an American educator and best-selling
author: February 1 5:00 p.m. in the PTIS auditorium and is free to teachers,
parents, and the public. The Krapood restaurant is open for business for
anyone that would like to dine after the event. It is conveniently located
on the Greenburi Estate, next to the PTIS campus in Mae Rim district.
Duriyasilp The College of Music,
Payap University Presents A Trumpet Recital by Niwatpong Jaigard Student
of Jakaphan Chaiya Assited by Remi Namtep..Pianist. Wednesday, February 8th,
2012 at 7:30 PM CRK Recital hall, Payap University (Kaew Nawarat Campus).
Admission Free (Donation Appreciated). 0-5324-8037
The Little Shop Of Horrors by Lanna
International School. 15th-16th February 2012 from 19:00 to 21:30 at
Chiang Mai University Art Theatre. Tickets Adult 200 baht
Informal Northern Thai Group:
Searching for pre-Lan Na cities in the Golden Triangle area by Spencer
Wood. 28/02/2012. at the Alliance Francaise. 7:30 PM.
Beginning Painting for Adults:
Beginning Painting.
www.sangdee.org/Beginning_Painting.html. Wednesdays 2:00-5:00
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. categories this month include
General knowledge, literature, the oscars, current affairs, geography,
disco music and 5 difficult questions. lotus@loxinfo.co.th
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
Wednesday Night Drum Circle at CMU
All are welcome, any language, any country, young and old, to a relaxed and
very casual gathering of drummers and noise makers. Just bring a chair, a
drum (or a plastic bucket and some sticks, or anything similar that makes a
nice sound). CMU Art Museum
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142709965823892
The Royal British Legion, Chiang
Mai. Social meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. at The Olde
Bell British Pub on Loi Khroh Road. Not just for UK ex-servicemen and women,
but for anyone who supports the Legion’s aims and objectives. New members
welcome.
Chiang Mai Chess Club: 7pm,
Wednesdays, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.
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. 300 THB for member and 350 THB for non-members.
for further info or reservations:
retireinchiangmai@gmail.com. 350bht dinner or 80bht meeting. for
further details
retireinchiangmai@gmail.com
Chiang Mai Photographic Group:
Wednesdays at 7.00pm every fortnight in The Red Mango Bar and all those with
an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited. For
details of meeting dates please visit www.cmpg.igroops.com. Meetings are
conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.
Thursday
Expats Ladies Lunch River Cruise: Thursday, February 2 arrive at 11:00
am, shove off prompty at 11:30 am at The Riverside Restaurant on the east
side of the Ping River, 400 meters north of Narawat Bridge. 300 baht for
standard menu, 280 baht for vegetarian selections. Please contact Nancy
Lindley NLLindley@msn.com before February 1 for menu choices and
reservations.
Chiang Mai BCCT Networking Event –
9th February 2012 Brought to you by BCCT and AA Insurance Brokers Sponsors
for the evening will be: AA Insurance Brokers Thai Health Insurance ACS
Insurance Where and When Date: Thursday, 9th February 2012 Time: 18:30
Location: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Mae Rim-Samoeng Old Road 50180 Mae
Rim Chiang Mai Tel. 66 (0) 53 298-181 Fax. 66 (0) 53 298-190. Dress: Smart /
Casual Entrance fee for the event is 300baht
Thai Flood Victims Charity Concert
by Vision Cross Over Orchestra Korea. Leviticus Auditorium Law Building,
Payap University Start 7.30pm No expenses will be deducted from the tickets
sold. 9 February . Contact: Petchnoi 081-5688687 Chiang Mai Korea Consulate
Officer Tickets :V.Group Building 50 Huay Keaw Road. 053-223119
8.30am-16.30pm :2nd Floor Gallery 19.00pm-22.00pm Tickets are also available
at the venue. Ticket price 500 baht, 300 baht . Supported by: The Consulate
of the Republic of Korea,Chiang Mai. Payap University , Chiang Mai Rajabhat
University. Korea Association Chiang Mai ,Bangkok Grace International
School.
The Little Shop Of Horrors by Lanna
International School. 15th-16th February 2012 from 19:00 to 21:30 at
Chiang Mai University Art Theatre. Tickets Adult 200 baht
"Informal" Expats Ladies Lunch:
Thursday February 16 at The lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel, on the
Superhighway, about 500 meters north of Huey Kaew Rd. The Superhighway is
the road that becomes Nimmanhaemin once it crosses Huey Kaew. Plan to arrive
at 11:45 to miss the noon rush at the buffet line. Later arrival is fine,
but we'll start without you! 170 baht. Cost includes water, coffee and tea
and a modest tip. NLLindley@msn.com by noon, Wednesday February 15.
Matthew Albert: PTIS
International School Auditorium, Feb 16, 7:00 pm - Matthew Albert is an
acclaimed speaker who has worked for many years with Sudanese refugees
fleeing the civil war and famine in Africa. He was Young Australian of the
Year in 2005 and named one of the Ten Most Outstanding Young People in the
World for his contributions to children, world peace and human rights.
Admission Free. - For more information and reservations contact Chris hall
at christopherh@threegeneration.org or Tel: 080 792 9925.
ptis.threegeneration.org
Latin Night at the Bear Bar on
Loi Kroh with Nok "La Fiesta" and Del Ritmo. Happy hour from 6-10pm - 3
large Chang/Leo for only 199B.
Sizzling Salsa Night: every
Thursday, 2nd Floor Gallery, Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection. From 8
PM. Free with a 100 baht minimum purchase per person to support the venue.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info:
084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.
JJ Market: Jing Jai Market
Walking Street, every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 11 PM
Quiz Night at the UN Irish Pub.
053-214-554
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.
Friday
“Rhythm from Nature” by Seksan Sing-on and Opas Chomchuen: Opening
Friday 3 February 2012 at 6 PM until 29 February. Galerie Panisa 189 Mahidol
Road. Opp. Toyota showroom near Chiang Mai Int’l Airport. Tel. 053-202 779,
Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. www.panisa.net
Chiang Mai Flower Festival Grand
Parade; February 4, from 8 am Nawarat Bridge in front of the Governors
Residence
The Zonta Valentine Bazaar:
Friday, February 10, 2012 at Nim City Daily Plaza in front of Boonsom
Homemade Ice cream from 1.30 pm to 6 pm. The proceeds of the event will
support the operating costs of the Zonta Chiang Mai club.
Team Club Martini Presents:
Underground House Party with DJ Nakadia: Fresh off her World Tour, get
up close and in your face with DJ Nakadia. After more than a year since her
last appearance in Chiang Mai, Asia’s top female DJ returns for a night
where it’s all about the music. at House of Party (Behind B2 Hotel on Canal
Rd.)
Friday, February 24, 2012. 8:30 pm
onwards. 250 THB (at Door only). From Central Kad Suan Keaw, head towards
Canal Rd. At the stop light (Dunkin Donuts) take a Right. Go 1.8 km and take
a Left at the small bridge / B2 Hotel (Nong Fluke restaurant). House of
Party is the 2nd building on your left.
Thailand To Japan - Japan To
Thailand Concert. Music Selections from Nodame Canbabile. Raising Funds
for Japan Tsunami and Thailand Flood. The Chiangmai Youth Philharmonic Band
and Symphony Orchestra Foundation. The College of Music, Payap University
present "Nodame Concert". February 24, 2012 at 7:30PM Kad Theatre floor 5th
Kad Suan Keaw. Tickets: 500, 400, 300, 100 (Students only). 053-224
444*19008 or 084-043 9821.
duriyasilp2@gmail.com
The Friends of Music Making in
Chiang Mai present opera singers Sophie Tanapura – Soprano, Chayakorn
Damorngtrongsiri – Tenor and Elvira Galliulina – Pianist. February 24th and
25th. Two repeat recitals at Santi’s School of Music, Sirimangklanjan Soi 5,
rear of Kad Suan Keow. Lecture each night on “The Lieder Tradition” 6.45pm
by JP. Booking for members open now until February 17th and for the public
on February 18th. Free to members. Guest seats for the evenings are 300
baht pp and 100 baht for students . Please reserve your seat right away by
email to Pom on: paitoon44pom@hotmail.com phone: 089 632 3818 specifying
which night
Chiang Mai Expats Club Coffee
Morning, 2nd Friday of each month, 10 am - noon. Brix Bar and
Restaurant, Hotel M (formerly Montri) inside the Old City at Thapae Gate.
Information info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com or
www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.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
JJ Market: Jing Jai Market
Walking Street, every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 11 PM. 084-043-9821.
Alliance Francaise Films: Every
Friday at 8 PM. Friday, February 3rd, 8 PM. Les Ambitieux (2007) de
Catherine Corsini avec Gilles Cohen, Eric Caravaca, Jacques Weber, Karin
Viard. Friday, February 10th, 8 PM: L’Arbre Et La Forêt (2010) de Jacques
Martineau avec Guy Marchand, Françoise Fabian, Sabrina Seyvecou, Yannick
Renier. Friday, February 24th, 8 PM. Le Bruit Des Gens Gens Autour (2008).
de Diastème avec Bruno Todeschini, Emma de Caunes, Léa Drucker, Linh-Dan
Pham, Frédéric Andrau.
Film Fridays at Sangdee Gallery.
Come and join us at 7:30pm every Friday for a film, hand-picked by a member
of our Sangdee community. Sangdee gallery Sirimangkalajan Soi 5
Saturday
Care for Dogs Adoption Fair: Twice a month at Airport Plaza: This
February we will have the Adoption Fair on February 4th Saturday and
February 26th Sunday. Check your calender and circle these dates !!
International Day at NIS
Nakornpayap International School: Saturday 4 Feb I 9am until 1pm Entrance
Free
Actuality media presents a short
documentary films’ premiere : Art Relief and Our daughters for sale on
Saturday, the 4th of February, at the Sangdee Gallery (Sirimankalajarn Soi
5, Chiang Mai), reception starts at 6 pm and the premiere screening starts
at 7.30 pm.
Happy Horse Stable will have an open
house on 4th February 2012 from 3-5 pm. Come and visit to get some
information about horse riding. Free rides and soft drinks on that day. For
more information please contact: Ms. Carolyn 0818817447 or Nim 0861986556 or
Dominique 0814816961.
Tin Maung Oo Solo Show: Opening
reception 4 February at 6 PM. From February 4-18 at Suvannabhumoi Art
Gallery. 115 Charoenrat Road in Watgate.
Music in the Park- Chiang Mai
University's Environmental Study Centre on Huay Kaew Road, just before you
get to the Zoo. 053-941451-2. http://doisuthep.cmu.ac.th. Free from 4.00
p.m. - 6.00 p.m... Feb. 11th -- Melody House. Feb. 25th --College Of
Music
FIAO Chiang Mai - A Contemporary
Lanna Dance Theatre: Saturday 18 February 2012. 2 pm and 7 pm. 4th Fl.
Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University
8th Annual Run For Relief.
Saturday, February 25, 2012.- See SPORTS
Flea Market at JJ markets
February 4th at JJ Market. Shopping, food, listen to the free live music. To
book a stall Name: Tina : 0801268215 E-mail:
chiangmailiving@yahoo.com
FIAO Chiang Mai - A Contemporary
Lanna Dance Theatre: Saturday 18 February 2012. 2 pm and 7 pm. 4th Fl.
Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University
Live music at 2nd Floor
Gallery: Every Saturday night from 9 PM. Ratwithi and Ratchapakinai Rd.
Intersection (Above Kodak Store).
Flea Market: First Saturday of
every month at JJ Good Place, JJ Market (Behind Tesco Lotus). For Stall
bookings, contact Akejirach Khadli (First) Tel: 053-231520-3. 089-4343443,
082-1960919.
akejirach@gmail.com. Saturday, October 1
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..
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Foundation
holds Experience in Meditation every Saturday 3 p.m-4:30 p.m. at 218/6
Chotana Rd. 053-214-904.
Hash House Harriers: hash runs
every Saturday at 4.30 pm Catch a free bus to the run site at 3.30 pm from
The Hash Pub in Kampaengdin Road phone 053-449695 or from the Hash House in
Moon Muang Road.
http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm/)
Chiang Mai Chess Club: Saturdays
2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.
Art Film Space: At Media Art&
Design Building, Chiang Mai University Art Museum 6:30 PM. Tel. 053 944 846.
Fairs and Festivals
Industrial Fair at the Department of Industry on Thung Hotel Road,
January 27-Feb 5. Many products on sale. 10 am to 8:30 PM.
TAT Travel Fair: 3Fl Empress
Hotel, February 2 opening at 5 PM
Mae Chaem Unique Hand Made Theen Jok
Cloth Festival: . See the weaving techniques demostrated and prized
fabrics on display. Buy unusual traditional Thai souvenirs at the very
reasonable price. Feburary 3-5
The Floral Miracle of Chiang Mai:
from 24 December 2011 - 14 February 2012 at the 80th Anniversary
Commemoration Garden. With lilies, tulips and more. 053 248 604
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek until
March 14
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
February 3-5. Suan Buak Haad Park and Parade at Nawarat Bridge.
Lifescapes Southeast Asian Film
Festival. February 2 - 5 Films include Golden Slumbers / Lost Loves / At
The Horizon / Hi-So Organised by Payap University and SEAIGS.org for further
info contact Lifescapes SE Asian Film Festival
lifescapes@seaigs.org
Chiang Mai Investment Fair:
February 3-5 at Central Airport Plaza
Home & Wedding Fair 2012-
Central Airport Plaza from February 9-14 at Central Hall.
Samoeng Strawberry Festival.
February 11-14
Shambhala in Your Heart Festival -
Chiang Dao Music / Arts / Meditation / Workshops / Camping at Doi Luang
Youth Camp, in a magical location near Doi Chiang Dao . Predominantly a
Japanese Hippy Festival, but all welcome. 12th - 19th February Entrance 100
Baht per day.
http://www.facebook.com/shambhalafestival
Thailand's International Dog Show
on tour at Central Airport Plaza March 8-11. 11 am to 8 pm
Exhibitions and seminars
La Fête is coming back to ChiangMai from Monday 13th to Friday 17th
February, 2012. A film a day will be shown at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m at the
Alliance Francaise: Monday, February 13th, Le Premier Venu (2008) Tuesday,
February 14th, La Fille De Monaco (2008). Wednesday, February 15th Les
Bureaux De Dieu (2008). Thursday, February 16th, La Fille Du Rer (2009).
Friday, February 17th, Les Plages D’Agnès (2008).
30th Anniversary of the Faculty of
Fine Arts: An international art exchange exhibition - Thai American. By
2012 the works on display include paintings, sculpture, printmaking and
mixed media works by 33 artists, both Thais and Americans. From February
3-13 CMU Art Museum
Clay Sculpture Exhibition at Ban
Pa Tan. February 3-5, 053-131-532
The Sticky Rice Tour in Chiang Mai:
Live Tour with Retro Dub reggae style of The Sticky Rice with Space360 and
Muninn. 02.02.12 : 18.00 pm. Acoustic show at Ristr8to Latte Art Cafe
(Nimmanhemin rd.) 03.02.12 : 21.00 pm. FULL live Show at Rasta Cafe.
04.02.12 : 16.00 pm. The Sticky Rice Music workshop at delicate music
school. 04.02.12 : 22.00 pm. Babylon Bar (Kad Boon yu)
February Lifescapes Southeast Asian
Film Festival: February 2 - 5 Films include Golden Slumbers / Lost Loves
/ At The Horizon / Hi-So Organised by Payap University and SEAIGS.org for
further info contact Lifescapes SE Asian Film Festival.
lifescapes@seaigs.org.
Kyee Myint Saw at Suvannabhumi
Gallery: Celebrate the life and artistic works of one of Myanmar's great
contemporary masters. 116 Chareonrat Road
International Visiting Artist
Painting Exhibition by Thep Tavonsouk at Tita Gallery, Mae Rim. Thep's
artworks has been in museum and corporate collections, namely the Glenbow
museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore museum, the Gulf oil, Swedish forestry,
and Canadian airlines. through 2nd February 2012.
Mini Flyweight Abstraction a Solo
Exhibition By Supapong Laodheerasiri. From 4 Feb. - 4 Mar. 2012 at
Gallery Seescape. Nimmanhemin Soi 17
International Conference on Tropical
and Sub-tropical Plant Diseases. February 7-10, in association
with the "Royal Flora Ratchapruek 2011. The conference theme is "Greenitude
- Reducing Global Warming to Save Planet Earth and to Improve the Quality of
Life". For more information visit
http://www.tps.or.th/TPS2012
Groups
First Northern Thailand Toastmasters
Club The Confidence Builders. Whether you're speaking to one or one
thousand, 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. Our meetings are the second and fourth Saturday of
every month at 6pm. Join us to discover how you can "find your
voice".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 Kantary Hills at 7 PM. Meetings are dual
language - English and Thai. For information email:
rogerklindley@gmail.com.
Chiang Mai Computer Club: meets
Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at D'Lite Food and Bakery, directly across from
Immigration. http://chiangmai-geeks.phpbb3now.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: Saturdays
2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.
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. bridgethailand@live.com
Dining Out Group: Once a
fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500 baht
per head. diningoutcnx@hotmail.com.
Chiang Mai Readers & Book Discussion
Group: Monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book.
cmreadersgroup@gmail.com
Travel Club: Monthly at
Tuskers.:dorothy.engmann@googlemail.com
Chiang Mai Gay and Lesbian Club:
http://gaychiangmai.wackwall.com/. Regular meetings.
Nicotine Anonymous: Wednesdays
and Saturdays, 1 p.m., Building 11, behind McCormick Hospital. 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
thepub@home.in.th
The Chiang Mai International Women’s
Book Club: English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month.
ChiangMaiBookClub@gmail.com
Courses, classes, educational opportunities
Learn Thai Online seminar: February 20-24, Grandview Hotel, Chiang Mai -
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Please visit www.LearnThaiOnline.com for more details and
to register. Learn Thai in just 16 hours!
Art Classes: Sangdee is now
offering art classes for both children and adults. Sirimangkalajarn soi 5.
http://www.sangdee.org/Art_Classes.html. shawn@sangdee.org.
FISU courses now in Chiang Mai:
www.fisu.org
Reiki training courses: all
levels. info@asianhealingartscenter.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.
asianhealingartscenter@yahoo.fr
Sport
8th Annual Run For Relief. Saturday, February 25, 2012. For a million
villagers in Burma, running is not a choice. The event will include a 100
meter dash for small children and a 5k run/walk including the popular Flip
Flop division. Villagers often have to run wearing only flip flops. See if
you can do the same. Free pair to those who try. Location: Huay Tung Tao
Lake, Chiang Mai. When: Registration 7am, Run 8am, Dash 9am. Cost: 200 Baht
for race, 200 Baht for T-shirt. Organized by Christians Concerned for Burma.
run4relief@gmail.com or call Courtney 0853-464404
Three-Generation Football Academy -
2012 Youth Football Camps. Where the Dream Begins - 5-day camps for
advanced players ages 8-16 raidhos Community Center; home of the PTIS
International School – 234 Moo 3, T.Huay Sai, A. Mae Rim. 4-8 April - 8-12
years, Advanced, 17-21 June- 13-16 years, Advanced, 21-25 Oct - 8-12
years, Advanced, 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 (Apr/Jun). +7000 B - Residential
Camp players (Oct/Dec). Supervised Residential Camps include: Shared
accommodation, 3 meals per day, supervised activities when not in training,
elephant riding, a trip to the Night Safari. Alan Sparks:
alans@threegeneration.org, 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, greatsam88@hotmail.com
Chiangmai International Taekwondo:
All ages taught in your own home, private lessons by World Master Tom Zuza,
8th Dan. 0834761752, mastertomzuza@yahoo.com
Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai
Chi Sifu gives lessons. 084-600-5268, liangxiaochenmen@gmail.com
Tai Chi – Chi-Kung every Monday
and Wednesday 8 am at Suan Buak Hat Public Park by Master Patrick Stahl.
085 276 4700. patrick@zensabai.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 0819264210. nigel@tttmaxnet.com
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.usconsulate.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
Valentine’s Day at Soho & Perns on Huay
Kaew Road. February 14, 2012. 999 bht per person. contact either shauna on
facebook or brian bpern@hotmail.com. Sweetheart Supper with a great show
Valentine’s Evening begins at Soho bar with a Champagne cocktail reception
and delicious canapés. Followed by a mouthwatering four course menu at
Pern’s Restaurant including Salmon and best Steak! There are two
entertainment spots during the evening Then. its back to Soho for Chocolate
dipped strawberries and coffee with Brandy or liquor of your choice. Relax
and enjoy the romantic sounds of Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong.. Tickets only
from Pern\'s / Soho
St. Valentine's Day at The Pub Huay
Kaew Road. Come along with your partner and enjoy a 20% discount on your
meal.
Four Seasons Hotel Sunday Lunch: 1,300
Baht per person including free flow of juices and soft drinks 1,800 Baht per
person including free flow of juices, soft drinks, beer, martinis and
Prosecco. Live jazz all afternoon at the Terraces Restaurant from 12:00 PM -
3:00 PM. For more information or reservations, 053-298-181 or e-mail
fb.chiangmai@fourseasons.com.
Sirapanna Villa Resort & Spa:6:30 PM to
10 PM 999 Baht for all you can eat fresh oysters at Slee Banyan Restaurant.
BBQ Friday and Saturday nights, BBQ buffet with lamb and beef, live Jazz on
Saturday nights. 599 Baht, 200 baht extra for free flow soft drinks, 600
Baht extra for free flow Chilean wine and 900 Baht for free flow Australian
wine. 50 % discount for children. Sunday Buffet including International,
Asian and Japanese food. 12 noon to 3 PM. 599 Baht, 200 baht extra for free
flow soft drinks, 600 Baht extra for free flow Chilean wine and 900 Baht for
free flow Australian wine. 50 % discount for children. 053-371900.
fbc@siripanna.com
Valentine’s Candlelit dinner at Nimman
Bar & Grill Kantary Hills Hotel: 699 Baht++ per person, inclusive of a glass
of sparkling wine. From 6 pm to 10 pm February 14.
053-222-111, 053-400-877
Valentine's Day at the Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Devi Farang Ses: Fine French Cuising from 6 PM to 10:30 PM
February 14. 4400Baht ++ per couple includes two glasses of sparkling wine.
Wine Dinner at Four Seasons Resort:
Friday, 3rd February at 7pm with a glass of Little Yering as Cocktail
followed by dinner. Rathbone Group Wine Dinner Carpaccio of Tasmanian Salmon
with Royal project rainbow trout roe. The dinner is priced at THB 2,000 plus
applicable taxes. for reservations or further info contact
Jasjit.Assi@fourseasons.com
BBQ Garden Party at the Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Devi: 1600 Baht++ per person from 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Oyster month at Fujian at the Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Devi: prices at market value. Lunch 11.30 am – 2.30 pm and
Dinner 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm daily.
Peking Duck at the Gold Leaf Restaurant
Imperial Mae Ping: 650 Baht net from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.
Shangria La: Valentine's Buffet at Kad
Kafé. 14 February. Indulge with your loved ones with our special dinner
buffet to celebrate St Valentine's day, that includes our theatrical
culinary stations and end the evening with a sweet moment from our
Valentines dessert buffet. Available on THB 599++ per person
RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort offers a
memorable Valentine’s Dinner to all sweet couples at Rio Restaurant & Wine
Bar on 14th February 2012 from 18.00 hrs onwards. Enjoy a luxury set dinner,
created by our Executive Chef including a selected bottle of wine in the
romantic candle light atmosphere. rio-Live Band, love taste of chocolate and
beautiful roes from Royal project. THB 2,999 / couple. 053 999 333 ext. 5410
Shangri La's Valentine's Set Dinner at
Silapa Thai Lounge & Bar. 14 February. Celebrate in the spirit of Love, with
our culinary team with a luxurious four-courses set dinner menu that’s bound
to put you in the mood for love and romance. Menu includes a special
valentines cocktail or a glass of red or white wine per person, a long stem
rose for the ladies, and special heart shaped desserts to compliment the
evening. THB 2,999++ per person
