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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

9th October – 30th November : Affordable Art

9th October – 30th November : Affordable Art See the art exhibition on the occasion of the approaching 84th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulayadej, featuring paintings by 84 artists. The exhibition is being held at the 116 Art Gallery Chiang Mai, on Charoen Muang Road (300 meters from the Nawarat Bridge). These paintings are also for sale and part of the revenue will be contributed to Prachanukroh Foundation, under H.M. the King’s patronage.

5th November – 6th November : Ride Lanna: 2-Wheel Adventure!

5th November – 6th November : Ride Lanna: 2-Wheel Adventure!  Join the bicycle tour to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, and around Lampang City to see remarkable places. Those interested should call 086-320 4209 or visit www.toddeastwest.com.

9th November – 15th February : The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011

9th November – 15th February : The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011  Admire the great variety of flowers, bushes and trees at the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011. The theme of this year’s Royal Flora Ratchapruek is Reducing Global Warming - to save planet earth and improve the quality of life. For more information, please visit www.royalflora2011.com/2011_en/.

9th November : Yipeng Lanna (Loy Kratong) International Festival 2011

9th November : Yipeng Lanna (Loy Kratong) International Festival 2011  See the thousands of lanterns floating into the sky at night at Tudong Sathan, behind Maejo University. The event will be between 5 and 8.30 p.m. For those interested, please visit www.yeepenglanna.net.

10th November – 11th November : Yi Peng Festival Chiang Mai 2011

10th November – 11th November : Yi Peng Festival Chiang Mai 2011 Celebrate Yi Peng Festival (Loy Krathong) at Thapae Gate and along the Ping River and enjoy many activities including the Yi Peng lantern parade, the Miss Yi Peng Competition and the Youth Yi Peng Competition, the Krathong Lek (small) parade and Krathong Yai (big) Parade. For more information, please contact the Tourism Department, Chiang Mai Municipality Office, Tel. 053 245 032.

25th November – 27th November : 5th Thailand International Balloon Festival 2011

25th November – 27th November : 5th Thailand International Balloon Festival 2011 Don’t miss the 5th Thailand International Balloon Festival 2011 – the showcase of hot air balloons – organized by Earth Wind & Fire Co. Ltd, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Prince Royal’s College, at the Prince Royal’s College, Chiang Mai.

7th – 12th December 2011 : NAP 2011

7th – 12th December 2011 : NAP 2011 “Make a Move” and celebrate the 12th anniversary of NAP (the Nimmanhaemin Art & Design Promenade 2011), which will be held on Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 1. Come and shop for chic items at over 70 fabulous shops, as well as enjoying various artistic and cultural activities throughout the area. For more information, please visit www.nimmansoi1.com.

Don't Miss Corner

PREGO

PREGO is a restaurant that serves delicious Italian pasta and pizza dishes as well as traditional Thai dishes. The restaurant provides an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for health lovers. All dishes are also cooked freshly without MSG. PREGO is inside the moat, 50 meters from Sripoom Soi 1 or coming from Moonmuang Soi 9. Then, from there, Prego is just around the three way intersection. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. till 10.30 p.m. Tel. 081-882 7466.

Bella Pizza

Located opposite the front gate of Chiang Mai University, one of the bustling areas of Chiang Mai, Bella Pizza offers an authentic Italian cuisine from well-selected ingredients. The recommended dishes are surely pizza dishes with different topping, Ceasar salad, and its own spaghetti recipe Spaghetti Un Un Special. It’s open daily from midday till 10 p.m. Keep your stomach and your beloveds happy in the relaxing atmosphere of this pizzeria. You’ll love it! Tel. 053-214 332.

RAKUTENCHI

RAKUTENCHI is a newly-opened health restaurant in Chiang Mai. It’s a branch of RAKUTENCHI in Japan, which has been doing good business there for 33 years. It is well-known for its Japanese-style hot pot, particularly Pork and Beef Intestines in Hot Pot. Decorated in traditional Japanese style, the restaurant is at SAY HI Building, on Sridonchai Rd. and opposite Pantip Plaza. It’s open daily from 5 p.m. till midnight. 10% off for Chiang Mai Tourist Guide readers. Tel. 053-235 573, 085-711 6523.

Centara Duangtawan Hotel

Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai, offers “A 99-day event Royal Flora 2011 Package” from November 9th, 2011 until February 15th, 2012. The package prices are 1,999 baht per room/night for singles, and 2,699 baht for two persons. The prices include a roundtrip airport transfer, and a one-time entrance ticket to Royal Flora Expo 2011. And pay only 1,850 baht per night for additional nights with breakfast included. For reservations, please call 053-905 000 Ext. 3208, or cdc@chr.co.th.

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