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11/1 Soi 3 Bamrungburi Rd., T. Prasingh,
A. Muang., Chiang Mai 50200
Tel. 053 - 814 455-6 Fax. 053 - 814 457
E-mail: guidelin@loxinfo.co.th
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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

5th - 30th : Lanna The Charm of the North

.gif5th - 30th : Lanna The Charm of the North Paintings by Jay Surasen (N.Jay ) on 1st floor, CMU Art Center. Opening ceremony on Thursday 5th August at 6 pm. Tel. 053 218 280.

11th - 14th : The 3rd Silapacheep Fair in Chiang Mai

.gif11th - 14th : The 3rd Silapacheep Fair in Chiang Mai  The Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen (SUPPORT) invites you to join the event on HM The Queen’s calendar and buy various products from Silapacheep Shop (under Royal Patronage). Don’t miss the big, important event in the evening to light a candle to felicitate the Queen on her birthday (12th August) at Silapacheep Shop, opposite Chiang Mai Zoo. Tel. 053 226 854-6.

21st : HUG Elephant Concert

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.gif21st : HUG Elephant Concert   A mini-concert to help elephants will he held at Sankham Terrace. All income distributed to the Elephant Hospital and the National Elephant Institute. Ticket prices are 1500 and 5000 baht. For more info, call 053 838 990 (contact Somjet).

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET

.gifEvery Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET featuring various kinds of art pieces for sale, exhibited by local artists and students, with live jazz music. 6:30 - 9 pm at NIM City Daily on Mahidol Road, close to Budget Car Rental. More info at 086-8005522.

Don't Miss Corner

Coffee-lovers heaven

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.gif Only premium-grade Arabica coffee, from the north of Thailand is served here in a homely atmosphere for meeting and enjoying time with friends. Lady Bug Coffee offers recommended menus: mango passion tea or strawberry yoghurt smoothies (available seasonally). Lady Bug Coffee, 1/4 Ratchawithi Rd., T. Sriphoum, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200. Tel. 053-326 615
Tel: 053-327 243

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Tribal luxury

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.gif The lodge is set in a traditional Karen-style house and is equipped with western comforts such as bedroom, bathroom with hot shower, dining facilities and fresh supplies from town, bar, and campfire. This place is in a beautiful valley overlooking hill tribe rice fields and a river, with a stunning backdrop of Thailand’s plush mountains and also offers an opportunity to live closely with the Karen hill tribe and participate in their cultural activities and lifestyle.
Flash a copy of CMTG and discount 20%.
Karen Hill Tribe Lodge, 104/2 Moo 5, T. Chaisatan, A. Saraphi, Chiang Mai 50140 Tel: 053-115 802
www.karenhilltribelodge.com

Elephant adventures

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.gifCome and enjoy an exciting time with healthy and happy elephants at the Baan-chang Elephant Park Chiang Mai where you will see the complexities of caring for elephants and learn acceptable methods of treatment. A learning experience for visitors is to ride elephants “bareback”. Training programs are held at a beautiful mountain range in Mae Taeng district, 50 minutes north of Chiang Mai.
The program is conducted in English by the owner and professional elephant trainers.
Flash a copy of CMTG and get 5% off until 31 October 2010.
Baanchang Elephant Park,
147/ 1 Rachadamnoen RD., Muang Chiang Mai 50200
Tel. 053-814 174, 089-635 5206 or
www.baanchangelephantpark.com

Bikini
body ready

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The Body Fit Skin and Slimming Center uses innovative tools which have been developed continuously, and quality products to take care of customers by choosing proper products for each person. The Slimming Program, Body Treatment Program and Facial Treatment Program are available here.
For you face pampering, Ratika Skin & Healthcare Clinic provides new innovation on non-surgery programs by skin experts and Cosmeceutical products.
- Special promotion, get 30% off on all diet and slimming programs, until 30th September 2010
- Special promotion at Ratika Skin & Healthcare Clinic, get 30% off on Botox and Filler programs, until 30th August 2010
The Body Fit Skin & Slimming Center by Dr.Ratika
7 Nimmanhaemin Rd., T. Suthep,
A. Muang Chiang Mai Tel: 053-894 555
E-mail:info@thebodyfitcenter.com
www.thebodyfitcenter.com
Ratika Skin & Healthcare Clinic
33 Sirimanklajarn Rd., T. Suthep,
A. Muang Chiang Mai Tel: 053-895 201
E-mail: info@ratikaclinic.com
www.ratikaclinic.com

The Other 11 Months

January
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  • Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (First days of year)
  • King Mengrai Festival (Chiang Rai)
  • Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
  • Flower Power (Jan or Feb.)
  • Handicraft Fair, Ban Tawai, Chiang Mai

    February
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  • Flower Festival
  • Weddings on elephant back (Lampang)
  • Tea Tasting Festival (Mae Hong Son)
  • Dteen-jok Festival, Mae Jaem
  • Chiang Mai Mardi Gras, Chang Klan Road,
  • Strawberry Fair, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai

    March
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  • Phra That Cho Hae Fair (Phrae)
  • Poy Sang Long (Mae Hong Son)
  • International Elephant Day, Mae Rim

    April
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  • Poi Sang Long, Shan-style Ordination Ceremony, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai
  • Songran Festival
  • Cricket Sixes Tournament, Gymkhana Club

    May
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  • Lychee Fair (Chiang Rai)
  • Song Nam Phra That Hariphunchai (Lamphun)
  • Walking Up Doi Suthep Annual Celebration (Visakha Puja - May or June)
  • City Pillar (Sao Inthakhin) Festival (May-June)

    June
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  • City Pillar (Sao Inthakin) Festival
  • Buffalo Sacrice Ceremony - Piti Bu Se Ya Se
  • Doi Suthep Pilgrimage

    July
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  • Buddhist Lent (Asalaha Puja)
  • Khao Pansa (Rains Retreat for Monks)

    September
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  • Tan Kuay Salak

    October
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  • Traditional Boat Races (Nan)
  • End of Buddhist Lent (Awk Pansa)
  • Devo-Rohana Procession (Buddha's Descent from Heaven, Wat Fai Hin)
  • Commemmoration of King Chulalongkorn (Wan Maharat)

    November
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  • Yi Peng / Loi Krathong (Festival of Lights)
  • Mexican Sunflower Blossom Festival (Mae Hong Son)
  • Chiang Mai Hilltribe Festival, Doi Suthep

    December
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  • Sukwan Kao Festival
  • Northern Souvenir Fair
  • Nimmanhemin Street Fair
  • Chiang Mai Food Festival
  • Doi Kham Annual Royal Project Fair
  • Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (Last days of year)


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