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11/1 Soi 3 Bamrungburi Rd., T. Prasingh,
A. Muang., Chiang Mai 50200
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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond
3rd - 29th December : ComPeung Revisited 2007 - 2012
3rd - 29th December : ComPeung Revisited 2007 - 2012
ComPeung’s Artist-in-Residence program (AiR) in Doi Saket is offering an exhibition featuring works by international artists. It pays tribute to the artists who have been part of the ComPeungAiR program since 2007. The works revolve around ComPeung in retrospective perceptions and reflections on each artist’s residency at ComPeung and/ or Doi Saket at the Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Center. For more information, visit www.compeung.org.
4th December : Smile Party #4
4th December : Smile Party #4 Babylon Bar, Café Del Sol, Roots Rock Reggae and Zoe in Yellow present the fourth Chiang Mai Smile Party featuring four bands and four DJs, plus various shows like a fire performance, Thai boxing, and Thai contemporary dance and b-boy. Food is available all night and a free shuttle bus service operates from the Boon Yoo market. Gates open at 5.00 p.m. at Huay Tueng Tao Lake. More information, Tel. 081-169 9132.
7th -12th December : NAP12
7th -12th December : NAP12 Drop by to visit “Make a Move”, the 12th Nimmanhaemin Art & Design Promenade (NAP) 2011in Soi 1, Nimmanhaemin Road, beside The Amari Rincome Hotel. Indulge yourself by visiting over 70 fabulous shops, and enjoy various artistic and cultural happenings throughout the area. More information, visit their website www.nimmansoi1.com.
8th - 11th December : Bonjour French Fair
8th - 11th December : Bonjour French Fair Shop for products from France, including wines, champagnes, cosmetics, costumes, perfumes and so on at The Bonjour French Fair, organised by the FRANCO-THAI Chamber of Commerce, UBIFRANCE Thailand, the French Embassy in Thailand, and the Committee of Importers of French Products, at the Grand Ballroom, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. More information, Tel. 02-650 9769, 02-352 4119, 02-650 9613-4 ext. 190.
23rd - 25th December : Water & Architecture
23rd - 25th December : Water & Architecture
The Association of Siamese Architects Lanna, Under Royal Patronage, invites you to an event called “Water and Architecture” from 10-00 a.m. to 08.30 p.m. at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Airport Plaza. At the event you’ll encounter lots of exhibitions, and many activities and workshops. More information, Tel. 053-222 324, 084-172 6800.
14th December 2011 - 14th March 2012 : The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011
14th December 2011 - 14th March 2012 : The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011 Admire a great variety of flowers, plants 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, or contact 02-579 7531, or 02-940 5484-5.
Don't Miss Corner
Happy Hours
The Rim Resort Chiang Mai presents you with its Happy Hours Promotion with four choices - of Tapas, Thai food, Western food, and a range of drinks at 300 baht per set from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. at their Canal Bar & Restaurant. More information 053-903 999 or E-mail to butler@therimchiangmai.com
Stay Clever
This tourism high season in Chiang Mai, “Holiday Inn Hotels” offer you up to 30% off during your stay, plus your kids’ stay and food free. Book between 15 October 2011 and 31 January 2012 for a stay between 22 October 2011 and 29 February 2012. Book online or call your nearest reservations office and quote “Holiday Inn Stay Clever” to take advantage of this great offer.
New Year Menu
ARIRANG restaurant at Star Hotel gives you a New Year celebration menu with three courses, including salmon, frozen ice cream dessert, with fruits and a glass of sparkling wine for 290 baht. Start celebrating your New Year with this menu at Star Hotel, more information 053-270 360-70.
The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011
A great variety of flowers are blooming, plants are full grown and rare trees from several countries are decorated stylishly at the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011, from 14th December to 14th March next year. For more information, please visit www.royalflora2011.com, or contact 02-579 7531, or 02-940 5484-5
The Other 11 Months
January
Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (First days of year)
King Mengrai Festival (Chiang Rai)
Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
Handicraft Fair, Ban Tawai, Chiang Mai
February
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
Phra That Cho Hae Fair (Phrae)
Poy Sang Long (Mae Hong Son)
International Elephant Day, Mae Rim
April
Poi Sang Long, Shan-style Ordination Ceremony, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai
Songran Festival
Cricket Sixes Tournament, Gymkhana Club
May
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
City Pillar (Sao Inthakin) Festival
Buffalo Sacrice Ceremony - Piti Bu Se Ya Se
Doi Suthep Pilgrimage
July
Buddhist Lent (Asalaha Puja)
Khao Pansa (Rains Retreat for Monks)
August
Longan Fair (Lamphun)
Northern Horticultural, Flower & Orchid Show
September
Tan Kuay Salak
October
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
Yi Peng / Loi Krathong (Festival of Lights)
Mexican Sunflower Blossom Festival (Mae Hong Son)
Chiang Mai Hilltribe Festival, Doi Suthep
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