+ ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Now – 20th June
MY STORY
@ MUMU Arthouse, Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 7
081 286 9676
The Best Friend Library presents a retrospective exhibit of photos from the the ‘MY STORY’ photo project by photographers on the Thai Burma border and from inside Burma.
Now – 31st July
CHUENTA CHUENJAI
@ Siripanna Villa Spa and Resort Chiang Mai
You are welcome to an art exhibition featuring 10 Lanna artists. The exhibition will depict Lanna traditions and beliefs.
Now – 5th June
BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE
@ Tita Gallery
053 298 373 or tita@cm.ksc.co.th
This art show will add a new dimension to using therapeutic treatments.
4th – 17th June
AMERICAN PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL’S ARTSCAPES
@ Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre
053 217 793
Works of art showcased by American Pacific International School’s students will be displayed at the exhibition room 1, 2nd floor. Admission is free. Open daily from 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The opening will be on 4th June at 10 p.m.
Now – 19th June
CHIANG MAI NOW!
@ 9th Floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
02 214 6630 – 2
The changes of Chiang Mai city by Lanna artists.
+ FAIRS AND FESTIVITIES
3rd June
ROCK ‘N ROLL NIGHT
@ Akaligo, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
053 888 888 ext. 8997
For those looking for awesome Rock ‘n Roll in Chiang Mai, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi presents ‘Rock ‘n Roll Night.’ Enjoy an international buffet dinner for only 880 baht or 1,700 baht with free flowing wine. ‘Rock ‘n Roll Night’ dinner is from 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. at Akaligo. After your fabulous meal, wander over to Horn Bar to enjoy the Rock ‘n Roll music performed by the resident DJ from 8 p.m – 1 a.m. Cocktails can be purchased for 200 baht. Stand a chance to win a complimentary one night stay at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai as well as many other give away prizes. Prices include 10% service charge and government taxes.
Now – 6th June
INTHAKHIN FESTIVAL
@ Wat Chedi Luang
053 814 119
Ancient Lanna festival in Chiang Mai at Wat Chedi Luang. The temple is home to the ‘Pillar of the City’: a totem used in ancient Thai fertility rites. This traditional Buddhist ceremony honours the image of ‘Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha,’ which is believed to possess the power to induce rain and produce fertile agricultural grounds. The ceremony will be followed by a fair at the temple.
4th June
ROTARY CLUB KHANTOKE DINNER
@ Khantok Palace on Chang Klan Road
rogerklindley@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Chiang Mai West will hold a charity fundraiser Khantoke Dinner at the Khantoke Palace on Chang Klan Road. The dinner is June 4th from 6.30 p.m. until 9 p.m.. There will be performances by students of Wat Ban Laow School and Dara Academy. Also dancers from Khantoke Palace will perform. Funds raised will be used for improvements at the Wat Ban Laow School in Mae Tang District. Ticket price is 600 baht.
11th June
NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION FAIR 2011
@ Shangri-la Hotel
http://www.nzeducated.com
For those who want to study in New Zealand, you might gain from going to the education fair themed ‘New Zealand _ where education and experience combine? You will see about 40 institutions from New Zealand as well as 4 zones of knowledge; Connect, Chat, Share and Value. Starts at 11 a.m.
4th June
LET’S BE HIGH IN SPIRIT
@ Chiang Mai Hall, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
053 242 532
This is a charity concert to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the establishment of Faculty of Nursing, Payap University. Enjoy a concert featuring Groove Riders and Crescendo. The tickets cost 1,200, 800 and 300 baht, available at the faculty of nursing or information desk at Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.
9th – 16th June
BATHING THE PRATHAT CHOMTONG
@ Wat Prathat Chomtong
053 248 604
Authentic local Buddhist ceremony which is rarely seen these days, as well as local fairs and activities.
25th June
MTV EXIT LIVE IN CHIANG MAI
@ 700 Years Stadium
MTV Exit, USAID and AusAid will put on a concert with Super Junior M and many famous singers in Thailand. The concert will support anti-human trafficking.
+ COMPETITIONS
NOW – 30TH JUNE
CHIANG MAI GOLF FESTIVAL
@ Golf clubs around Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Lamphun
1672 or www.chiangmaigolffestival.net
For two month green fees are only 800 baht. Visit the above website for details for each golf club. Additionally, a golf competition will be arranged every week. On 4th June at Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort, on 11th June at Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort, on 12th June at Waterford Valley Chiang Rai, on 18th June at Star Dome Club and on 25th June at Mae Jo Golf Club & Resort.
5th and 12th June
THAILAND PREMIER LEAGUE DIVISION 1
@ 700 years stadium
www.chiangmaifc. com
Chiang Mai FC will play against Rajchapracha FC Thailand on 5th June and Bangkok FC on 12th June. The games will kick off at 6 p.m. Tickets cost 30, 40, 60 and 80 baht.
5th June
PREVENTING TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS MINI MARATHON
@ Three Kings Monument
053 112 642 or 053 112 161
This is a free mini marathon to win the Chiang Mai governor’s cup. Please make your registration on 4th June at 3 p.m. at Three Kings Monument and the marathon will be on 5th June at 4 a.m.
11th June
DRAG RACING
@ 700 years stadium
081 681 3247
201 metre drag racing for cars and motorcycles.
18th June
SINGHA CORPORATE CHALLENGE 2011
@ Chiang Mai Highland Golf and Spa Resort
02 740 2694 ext. 501
Singha Corporation invites you to a challenge in a golf competition. The competition is divided into 5 contests. This is the 2nd round, the 3rd will be on 17th July, the 4th round will be on 22nd August, the 5th round will be on 18th September and the final round will be on 18th October. The first twelve best teams will fly to Vietnam for another challenge.
+ FILM PROGRAMMES
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CHIANG MAI
@ Charoenprathet Road
053 275 277
3rd June
LE GENOU DE CLAIRE (1970)
by Eric Rohmer with Jean-Claude Brialy o Aurora Cornu o Béatrice Romand o Laurence de Monaghan o 110 mn 8 o Eng. subtitles
10th June
LE BEAU MARIAGE (1982)
by Eric Rohmer with Béatrice Romand o André Dussolier o Féodor Atkin o Arielle Dombasle o 100mn o Eng. Subtitles
17th June
PAULINE A LA PLAGE (1983)
by Eric Rohmer with Amanda Langlet o Arielle Dombasle o Pascal Greggory o 95mn o Eng. subtitles
24th June
LA FILLE DE MONACO (2008)
by Anne Fontaine with Fabrice Luchini o Roschdy Zem o Louise Bourgoin o Stéphane Audran o 95 min o Eng. subtitles
TOURISM AUTHORITY
OF THAILAND SECTION
Now – 30th June
BANGKOK ROYAL ORCHID PARADISE
@ Siam Paragon Shopping Mall, Bangkok
02 690 1000 or 1672
80 shades of orchids and creative decorations from florists. See the beauty of Thai and international orchids.
Sunday, 29 May 2011
1ST NONG KHAI CHARITY MARATHON
NAGA FOUNTAIN YARD,
NONG KHAI
038 716 247
The Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities is establishing a vocational school for people with disabilities in Nong Khai, and the 1st Nong Khai Charity Marathon is planned as a fund raising event. This event is set to become part of the annual activities in Nong Khai, taking place on the last Sunday in May.
8th – 12th June
THAILAND TRAVEL FESTIVAL
@ Impact Arena Mueng Thong Thani
02 250 5500 ext. 3470-3
See a cultural show and 4 division dramatics. Shopping OTOP (One Tambon One Product) booth and buy a package tour in Thailand at a special price. See information about Thailand and travelling at the exhibition.
25th – 26th June
SOONTORNPOO DAY FESTIVAL
@ Soontornpoo’s statue, Amphur Klang, Rayong
038 671 157
ACTIVITIES:
Parades, contests, and other entertainment.