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ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
5th November
A PASSION FOR WATERCOLOURS
@ Sangdee Gallery
082 893 3379
Scenes from Southeast Asia showcased by Worawuth Srakaeo.
9th – 30th November
THE 58TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART
@ CMU Art Centre
See many artistic showcases hosted by Chiang Mai University and Silpakorn University.
9th – 28th November
THE 58TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART
@ CMU Art Centre
See many artistic showcases hosted by Chiang Mai University and Silpakorn University.
24th November
CHARITY FASHION SHOW
@ CMU Arty Centre
081 993 8227
A fashion show with many dresses from hill tribes people in Thailand as well as food and products to shop, held by BEAM Education Foundation. Start 1 p.m.
Now – 9th December
THE TRAVELLING SOUL: IN SEARCH OF NORTHERN THAI SPIRIT
@ Tamarind Village
info@tamarindvillage.com
Photo exhibition displaying 53 photographs in black & white and colour of portraits, architectures, landscapes and scene of Northern Thailand by Chamni Thipmanee.
FAIRS & FESTIVITIES
23rd – 25th November
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL
@ Chiengmai Gymkhana Club
www.thailandballonfestival.com
Discover huge and amazing balloons from many countries as well as concerts and shows. Tickets cost 100 baht, available at Rimping Supermarket.
27th – 29th November
CHIANG MAI YEEPENG FESTIVAL
@ Around Chiang Mai City
053 259 148
Chiang Mai Municipality Office will host Loy Krathong Festival all over Chiang Mai City. The opening of the festival will be on 27th November at Tha Pae Gate. 24th NovemberYEEPENG SANSAI@ Tudongkhasathan Lanna, behind Maejo University Do meditation and see thousands of lanterns floating into the sky at night.
30th November
YEEPENG LANNA INTERNATIONAL
@ Tudongkhasathan Lanna, behind Maejo University
www.yeepenglanna.net
Experience the culture and the uniqueness of Lanna tradition as well as performances and lantern floating at night. Tickets cost $80 per person.
Now – 4th November
COMP MOBILE EXPO CHIANG MAI
@ CMU Convention Centre
Computers, laptops, parts, tools, mobile phones, hot promotion and many more about IT are found here.
3rd November
JOB FIAR
@ Chiang Mai Phu Come Hotel
085 483 0050
Need a job? Prepare for your CV and be ready for the interview here.
24th November
JJ MARKET CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR
@ JJ Hobby Market
085 709 8801
Royal British Legion and Lanna Care Net will host charity activities with food stalls and products from shops, government offices and more.
17th November
GARAGE SALE
@ Lanna International School
Come to buy many things here with foods and shows. Starts 8 a.m.
2nd – 10th November
HEAMAN NAKORNPING & FOOD FESTIVAL
@ Prasert Land (Kad Cheng Doi)
Enjoy a variety of food from many restaurants in Chiang Mai, as well as performances and beauty contests.
11th November
CHARITY BAZAAR
@ CMU Art Centre
Hosted by Chiang Mai Japanese Association, this is a charity fair providing many kinds of products. The money aims to promote the Thai Red Cross Society and other related disabilities organisations.
16th – 25th November
CHIANG MAI MOTOR SHOW
@ Big C Arena
Cars, automobiles, parts, tools, promotions, pretty girls and many more are found here.
9th – 11th November
MONEY EXPO
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
Everything about money, finance, banking, SMEs and more can be found here guided by many financial institutions of Thailand.
10th – 11th November
KAD LANNA
@ Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son
053 612 176
For the great relationship between Thailand and Japan, TAT Mae Hong Son Office will host Kad Lanna including Thai – Japanese performances, local products, mini concerts and more.
5th – 10th December
NAP 2012
@ Nimmanhaemin Soi 1
www.nimmansoi1.com
Again with the famous art street in Chiang Mai. See many arts, designs, home decorations, activities and many more here.
17th November
PREM INTERNATIONAL DAY
@ Prem International School
Join the celebration of the international cultures with many activities and shows from students as well as international food, parades, lanterns and fireworks. Starts 3 p.m.
2nd November
GARAGE SALE
@ dusitD2 Chiang Mai
053 999 999
A fund raising garage sale and performances, singing and dancing.
7th – 9th November
THE 17TH OPERATIVE SPINE COURSE & THE 6TH ASIA PACIFIC CERVICAL SPINE SOCIETY MEETING
@ The Empress Hotel
An international conference regarding spines and cervical with speech given by many specialists from America, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
23rd – 25th November
5TH SOUTHEAST ASIAN VEGETARIAN CONGRESS
@ Uniserve Hostel and Information Technology Service Centre, Chiang Mai University
www.seavc2012.org
Hosted by Thai Vegetarian Association in collaboration of Southeast Asian Vegetarian Union, listen to many international vegetarian specialists.
14th – 18th November
ADVANCES IN PLANT SCIENCES
@ The Empress Hotel
www.plants2012.com
An international conference showcasing about the advance in botanical research and conservation of plants across the globe.
29th November – 12th December
THE ULTIMATE WATCH FAIR
@ Robinson, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
Over 100 international brands of watches are displayed and available here.
21st – 25th November
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS
@ Centara Daungtawan Hotel
www.thaivcml2012.com
An International academic conference regarding value chain management and logistics.
SHOW & CONCERTS
11th November
AUTUMN CONCERT
@ Kad Theatre, Kad Saun Kaew
089 891 5156
Enjoy the classical music performed by bands from Japan. Free admission.
4th November
JAZZ FOR BETTER DAYS
@ CMU Art Centre
084 173 7467
A live jazz concert performing by Chiang Mai Jazz Guru. Tickets cost 500 and 300 baht. Profits aim to support the Music Programme at Juvenile Observation and Protection Centre. Start 3 p.m.
24th – 25th November
CHIANG MAI JAZZ FESTIVAL
@ Chiang Mai Night Safari
www.chiangmaijazzfest.com
Don’t miss if you are a jazz lover. See many talented local and international artists as well as delicious food and drinks.
2nd – 3rd November
THE WINTER LOVE SONG
@ Mon Jam
080 084 2371
Feel the breeze and enjoy the music with local artists and national artists. The tickets cost 1,500 baht, 2,500 baht and 3,500 baht. For more information, please call the number given above.
1st – 2nd December, and 8th – 9th December
INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL
@ CMU Art Centre
Don’t miss the international dancing performing by many local and international dancers.
COMPETITIONS
3rd and 10th November
AIS REGIONAL LEAGUE – CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND
@ 700 Years Stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com
Chiang Mai FC will play two home games in a row on 3rd November against Trat FC and on 10th November against Rayong FC. Tickets cost 40, 60 and 80 baht. Kick-off 6 p.m.
16th – 18th November
MMOA CHIANG MAI BADMINTON SAWASDEE CUP
@ 700 Year Stadium
www.fycbadmintonclub.com
An international amateur badminton competition.
24th November
CANNON PHOTOMARATHON
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
www.canonlife.com
Photo marathon held by Canon. Please make reservation in the website given.
FILM PROGRAMMES
FILM SPACE
Every Saturday Night at 6 p.m.
@ 2nd Floor, CMU Art Centre
053 944 846
This is the month of disaster. On 3rd November, Haeundae (2009), on 10th November, Aftershock (2012), on 17th November, The Andromeda Strain (1971) and on 24th November, The Road (2009).
3rd November
REEL ROCK FILM TOUR
@ CMRACA Bouldering Wall
www.cmrca.evenbrite.com
Hosted by Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventure, see incredible adventure filmmaking as well as raffle prizes and some climbing advice.
21st – 23rd November
AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
@ CMU Art Centre
See many rare documentary films from America hosted by Embassy of The United States and Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University.
Every Friday at 8 p.m.
ALLIANCE FRANçAISE DE CHIANGMAI
@ Alliance Française de Chiang Mai on Charoenpratet Road
053 275 277
2nd March
LES APPRENTIS (1995) de Pierre Salvadori avec François Cluzet • Guillaume Dépardieu • Judith Henry • Claire Laroche • Marie Trintigant • 95mn • Eng. subtitles
9th March
DERNIER ÉTAGE, GAUCHE, GAUCHE (2010) de Angelo Gianci avec Hippolyte Girardot • Mohamed Fellag • Judith Henry • Michel Vuillermoz • 110 mn • Eng. subtitles
16th March
MARIÉES MAIS PAS TROP (2002) de Catherine Corsini avec Jane Birkin • Émilie Dequenne • Pierre Richard • Clovis Cornillac • Amira Casar • 105 mn • Eng. subtitles
23th March
LOUISE-MICHEL (2008) de Gustave de Kervem et Benoît Delépine avec Yolande Moreau • Bouli Lanners • Benoît Poelvoorde • Albert Dupontel • 90 mn • Eng. subtitles
30th March
SIMON KONIANSKI (2009) de Micha Wald avec Jonathan Zaccaï • Popeck • Abraham Leber • Irène Hertz • Nassin Ben Abdeloumen • Marta Domingo • 100 mn • Eng. subtitles
PROMOTIONS
Now Onwards
7 DAYS BBQ BUFFET DELIGHT
@ RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort
053 999 333
Discover the daily Brazilian BBQ Churrascaria Buffet. Monday and Tuesday costs 700 baht per person and come 4 pay 3. Wednesday costs 700 baht per person and ladies get free flow drinks. Thursday cost 520 baht per person. Friday, Saturday and Sunday costs 700 baht per person.
Now Onwards
WORLD-WIDE WOW DISHES
@ dusitD2 Chiang Mai
053 999 999
Experience signatures of national cuisine such as baked black cod fish wrapped with parmar ham, mushroom, mango and carrot sauce, pan fried chicken breast stuffed with crab stick. The price is 300 net per dish.