November 2008's events.

November Promotion


Date: November 12th
The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel 053 283 900 On 12th November from 7 - 10 p.m. join a soiree set at a swimming pool with Lanna cuisine, a contemporary Thai dance performance and a Miss Yee Peng contest. Early reservations recommended. Tickets for adults at 550++ baht and children (4-12 years) at 275++ baht.


Thanksgiving at Bake & Bite


Date: 27th November 2008
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Bake and Bite on Thursday 27th November. Start the harvest festival with a Thanksgiving lunch special at both locations on Chang Klan Road and Nimmanhaemin Soi 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., with a roast turkey set with full condiments at only 320 baht per person and other special dishes such as roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, roast lamb shoulder with gravy, vegetables and mashed potatoes, turkey stuffing, pumpkin pie and baked sweet potatoes. Continue the celebration in the evening with the Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner at the Chang Klan location from 5 - 7 p.m. and 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Dinner favorites include turkey with stuffing, roast lamb, honey glazed ham with apple sauce, vegetables, soup, pumpkin pie, rustic apple pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin cheese cake - all this for only 450 baht per person and 220 baht for children under 12. Chang Klan Road Tel: 053 820 761 Nimmanhaemin Soi 6 Tel: 053 400 577


'Unit Asia' Jazz Concert


Date: 8th November
E.C. Court Auditorium, Payap University, Kaew Nawarat Campus The Japan Foundation and Payap University are co-organising this Southeast Asian Tour supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai, Old Japan Students Association Northern Regional Office and Yamaha at 7 p.m. on Saturday 8th November. The theme of 'A New Direction in Asian Jazz' is being lead by five musicians active in Japan and other parts of Southeast Asia.


An Evening of Mellifluous Flute Music


Date: 15th November
AUA Auditorium 053 820464 The Chiang Mai Flute Club presents 'An Evening of Mellifluous Flute Music' from the Renaissance to the Blues on Saturday 15th November at 7:30 p.m. at the AUA auditorium. Admission is 150 baht for adults and 80 baht for students. Tickets are available from Xavier Flute Studio.


Super Star on North


Date: 1st - 2nd November
Lan Muan Jai, Central Airport Plaza Chiang Mai The first time in Chiang Mai for this kind of concert featuring well known local musicians such as Aof Pongsak, Lanna Cummins, M The Star, New-Jiw The Star, Ton The Star, Dew The Star, Mild, ETC and Peck-Ice as special guests. Some of the proceeds will go to 'To Be Number One Friend Conner Project'.


Remembrance Day


Date: 11th November
Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery A remembrance day service will be held at the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery, in memory of all those who gave their lives in war and the service of their country. A two minute silence will be observed at 11 a.m. The silence will be preceded by a non-denominational service, commencing at about 10:45 a.m. After the service visitors are invited to the Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club for refreshments. The Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery is on the Chiang Mai - Lampoon Road about 1 mile south of Nawarat Bridge, opposite the Electricity Company offices.


Digital ICT Chiang Mai 2008


Date: Now -2nd November
Chiang Mai University Convention Center 089 388 0354 Enjoy a special promotion on IT products at Digital ICT. The fair will take place at CMU Convention Hall from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.


Loy Krathong @ Kalare Night Bazaar


Date: 11th - 13th November
Kalare Night Bazaar Kalare Night Bazaar is proud to present the Loy Krathong festival from 11th - 13th November from 6 - 10 p.m. Activities include demonstrations of making a Kra Thong, a Tung and a flying lantern as well as the Kra Thong competition. The show includes a parade of angels, fashion shows and Thai traditional dancing.


British Boarding Schools Interview and Information Day


Date: 14th November
Shangri-La Hotel 053 224 603, 053 304 885 You are invited to meet representatives from UK schools and colleges where there will be free interviews and counseling from 3 - 6 p.m.


TAT Amazing Fun Golf


Date: Now - November
Tel: 1672, 02 747 3448 TAT, in cooperation with Kasikorn Bank and Taylor Made-adidas Golf, is launching this project which aims to promote tourism throughout the rainy season. The competition is being held on six star golf courses throughout Thailand. Limited to 160 competitors per course. Admission is 3,000 baht per person. Players will receive an 'After Par' manual book, privilege golf card and a souvenir gift valued at 2,000 baht from Taylor Made.


6th Annual International Day Celebration


Date: 8th November
Prem Tinsulanonda International School 053 301 5006 or email enquiry@premcenter.org Prem Center, located in Ban Nom Pla Man, Mae Rim, will be hosting its 6th Annual International Day Celebration on Saturday, 8th November from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come and experience a taste of the world as you sample delicious international cuisine, view traditional dancing, participate in craft designing and admire the winning entries from our photo competition. Parking and entrance to the fair is free of charge.


Bakery seminar and workshop


Date: 18th November
Chiang Mai Phu Come Hotel 053 282 979, 053 334 111 www.cmbakermart.com Bakery seminar and workshop host by Chiang Mai Bakermart at the Werawan room from 8:30 a.m. - 4 .p.m. The workshop is open to anyone interested in baked goods with questions being answered by Chef Sunai Phiboonsawat, formerly of JW Marriot Hotel Phuket.


The celebration of Omkoi - Nanthaburi and the winter festival


Date: 7th - 12th November
Omkoi sub-district municipal stadium To celebrate and support the tourism industry, activities include light and sound shows, an exhibition from civil servants and individual organisations together with the OTOP fair, Yee Peng ceremony, beauty contests, Ka Ren boxing world championship, a cooking competition and much more.


Yee Peng Floating Lantern Ceremony


Date: 8th November
Lanna Dhutanka Meditation Center 089 633 2425, 085 062 5555 Buddhists! You are all invited to join the Yee Peng Floating Lantern Ceremony in Homage to The Lord Buddha. The ceremony will take place on Saturday 8th November from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.


The Steak House Promotion


Date: November
The Steak House 053 872 890 The Steak House would like to invite you to experience wonderful French cuisine. Throughout November come experience the magnificent atmosphere on the bank of the Ping River with an excellent international buffet including French oysters and foie Gras, Australian beef BBQ, salad, pasta and dessert bar, cheeses and much more. There's also band performances and full moon night celebrations. Buffet 2,000 baht net per person includes a Krathong and balloon. All you can drink wine buffet 1,500 baht net per person. Open daily for lunch & dinner 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Steak House Sunday Brunch - choose from the a la carte menu and get free all you can eat salad, soup, pasta and dessert bar. For salad bar only 390 baht net per person. Adult brunch 550 - 990 baht net per person. Children 250 - 350 baht net per person.


Loy Krathong Dinner


Date: 12th November
Le Coq d'Or 053 141 555, 053 801 501, 081 671 2306 Come celebrate Loy Krathong and quench your culinary desires for luxurious French food with professional chefs in a fantastic atmosphere near the Ping River. Sip on glasses of Charles De Laroche 'Grande Cuvee' Brut and enjoy live jazz music under the sparkling sky with thousands of lanterns at Le Coq d'Or Restaurant on 12th November. Four course Loy Krathong dinner (including champagne) is 3,500 baht net per person.


Citylife Photo of the Year Contest 2008


Date: Now - 24th November
053 225 201, 053 357 428, 053 357 490 www.chiangmainews.com/photooftheyear Citylife magazine is inviting everyone who loves photography to join this photo of the year contest entitled 'City Life'. Please submit a maximum of 3 photographs per person between 1st October - 24th November. Photographs from mobile phones and compact cameras will also be accepted. The first prize winner will receive 10,000 baht and may have their photo featured on the cover of Citylife January 2009 [Ed. At the discretion of the photo editor], otherwise the photo will be featured in the magazine.


Benefit Golf Tournament


Date: 8th November
The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort 086 910 6223 Thai Airways are hosting this benefit golf tournament at The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort Baan Rom Luang in San Sai in hopes to raise money for school supplies for students at Baan Bor Hom School in Samoeng. The shot gun star competition will start at noon from 8th November onwards, the application fee for a VIP team of 5 people is 10,000 baht, 6,000 baht for a normal team and 1,200 baht for individuals. The winner will be given an trophy from Gen. Yutasak Sasiprapha, the president of the Olympic committee Thailand.


Walk-Run Competition to Doi Suthep


Date: 2nd November
084 739 5959, 081 796 8999, 087 301 2944 Mae Wang Communication and Supply with Wellcom mobile are hosting a walk-run competition to Doi Suthep. Proceeds going to the orphan foundation at Wat Don Jan School and Wat Doi Suthep for renovations. The winner will receive 100,000 baht and a trophy from Princess Ubonrat. The competition is on 2nd November and 5 a.m. at Kruba Sriwichai Monument Yard. The competition is organised by Mac Media Chiang Mai Co.,Ltd.


Wanted: Cocktail Connoisseurs of Chiang Mai


Date: 7th November
Living Room Bar 080 128 1381 (English), 086 115 5913 (Thai) or email at-livingroompub@hotmail.com The stylish @ Living Room Bar is hosting a night of true drinking indulgence to celebrate their first year anniversary. They're inviting people to come and sample a range of free cocktails to help them update their menu. Connoisseur status isn't mandatory - just come along, drink and vote on your favourites. The theme for the party is 'Masquerade' and they'll be prizes for party goers turning up in the most creative outfits. They're also looking for five volunteers for a special competition inviting people to create their own cocktails. If you're new to mixing, shaking and stirring, their experienced bartender will walk you through the basics and then you'll be let loose on the bar, free to come up with your own creations. There'll be prizes for the winners as well as the winning tipple becoming a regular feature on the @ Living Room Bar menu. The first five volunteers to email at-livingroompub@hotmail.com will qualify for the competition. Although having aged gracefully over the year, the bar itself has also been through a bit of a facelift. The anniversary party starts at 9:30 p.m.

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September 2008's events.

Le Paradis des Fleurs

Date: 5th – 7th September

Central Airport Plaza 053 944 847, 086 190 0699 The Faculty of Fine Arts is hosting this flower exhibition in cerebration of their 25th anniversary. The exhibition will include flower sculptures under the concept of ‘Romantic Classic’, a flower arranging demonstration and contest, a fashion show and more. The opening will take place on 5th September at 5 p.m.

7th Communication Seminar & Exhibition



Date: 13th – 14th September Central Airport Plaza
081 235 2344, 083 044 8029 www.in4comm.com

The Faculty of Information and Communications at Maejo University is hosting a communication seminar and exhibition entitled ‘Korea’s trends . . . cultural communication’. The seminar includes Asianista! Boy & Girl 2008 contest and a Fashion Show by Chiang Mai’s Young Designers.


‘Sankamphaeng’ The city of handicrafts

Date: Every Saturday (until 20th September) Sankamphaeng District

Sankamphaeng district is hosing ‘The city of handicrafts fair’ every Saturday from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Come see art and handicraft products by the people of Sankamphaen. Products include Saa-paper products, batik and weaved clothing, coconut shell art, wood carvings and more.


The 5th Industry Meet People Fair

Date: 5th - 7th September

Northern Industrial Center, Tung Hotel Road 053 243 494 The Department of Industrial Promotion is hosting this prettily named ‘5th Industry Meet People Fair’ where there will be more than 250 workshops from 17 provinces with traders from the north such as Sahapat Group, CPF, etc. Interested people have the opportunity to participate in 22 free short-term professional training courses. The fair takes place over 3 days from 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

TAT’s Invitation to the Elderly

Date: Now - 5th September TAT Chiang Rai

TAT Chiang Rai presents this new project for the elderly ‘Wai Pra Tat 9 Chom (9 Sacred Places)’ in Chiang Rai. They’re inviting 30 healthy elders over the age of 60 to make merit at 9 temples over 2 days and 1 night (hope they will be healthy still after such a trek!). The registration fee is 500 baht. All income generated will go to the 9 temples.


Mooncake at the Gold Leaf Chinese Restaurant


Date: 14th – 30th September The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel
053 283 900 ext 7057

Enjoy a wide selection of mooncakes with rich and diverse fillings. Available daily at lunch and dinner time. The Imperial Maeping is also offering ‘An Apple a Day’ specials. Available at the Mae Ping Coffee Shop and Rendez-vous Lobby Lounge.

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Shopping in Chiang Mai

With a large range of unique goods for great prices, Chiang Mai is regarded as the shopping centre of the North. The quality of goods varies and prices are often reasonable – though bargaining is a must. Known as the handicraft centre of Thailand, and one of the best in Asia, visitors come from around the world to purchase silver, rattan, ceramics, antiques, clothing and silk.

Chiang Mai’s best-known shopping centre is the Night Bazaar, which consists of two sidewalks packed with vendors displaying their goods every evening till midnight. Clothes and Thai handicrafts fill the market, as well as silver and other hill tribe items. Borsang village is worth visiting for its unique umbrellas, while San Kamphaeng houses a handicraft centre ideal for buying wholesale items. But the most rewarding shopping district, especially for wood, furniture, handicrafts and home décor items is Baan Tawai artisans village south of the city, which has an astonishing range of delightful and great value products.

The centre of town offers many handicraft shops, though only a few sell real quality items – noted by the slightly higher price. Jewellers, tailors and gem dealers can be found through out the city. For a more western approach to shopping, Chiang Mai boosts two malls, Central Kad Suan Kaew and Robinson’s Airport Plaza. Brands such as Guess and Esprit are represented in Airport Plaza, while Central is for the local crowd with many shops selling a variety of every day clothes and jewellery at good prices. The university area sells ridiculously cheap items that Thai students love – such as model phone ornaments and room decorations. Many of the clothes and shoes, along with electrical gadgets are locally manufactured and quality well-known brands sell for much cheaper. The following are some recommended shops and outlets for shopping in Chiang Mai.

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Chiangmai Baan Tawai Crafts

Chiang Mai province has always been famous for producing many of Thailand’s wonderful handicrafts and these are mostly produced in the artisan village of Baan Tawai. Taking a trip to this busy and intriguing centre, 30 minutes drive south of the city, is a rewarding half day shopping tour, enabling you to see the craftsmen at work and pick up the best prices for these charming items.
At Baan Tawai you will find numerous arcades selling everything from wood carvings and interior décor items, to souvenirs, art, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, toys, fabrics, antiques, murals and more. Some of them can fit in your luggage, others can be shipped home by one of several agents on hand, at a reasonable cost. Acquiring unique household items here, no matter how bulky, is a popular and cost-effective way of furnishing your home with Asian arts. In fact, retailers from all over the world beat a path here to make wholesale orders.

Some of the outdoor shops are delightfully decorated, with water features and boutique garden fixtures, so that even window shopping for ideas is rewarding. There are also several eateries on hand to quench your appetite.
The following are some of our recommended businesses from Baan Tawai.
Note! Many of these services can be found advertising in our magazine with more details and thai directions for taxi drivers.

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Chiang Mai Night Market - Bazaar

Chiang Mai’s most famous area, the Night Market (Night Bazaar), is the best place to shop for unique souvenirs and items. Two long sidewalks, stretching along several blocks of Chan Klan road make up the Night Market and are crowded with small shops selling handicrafts and miscellaneous items from all over the region. A wide variety of things can be bought here, ranging from knock-off designer goods to hand-woven baskets and ornaments. Bargaining is a must here and most tourists seem to enjoy the opportunity to mark down prices.

The streets are crowded until 12pm, when the frenetic experience finally winds up. Even for wholesale handicrafts, the Night Market is a good place to start with your window shopping. Hill tribe women and their children walk through crowds displaying their goods on their arms and in little baskets; they may be persistent, but a simple shaking of the head often sends them away. Like all crowded tourist destinations, pickpocketing does occur and belongings should be kept close.
Western influence is noted in the Night Bazaar area, with Starbucks, Subway and McDonalds being the prime locations to relax and marvel at ones purchases. Transportation to the Night Market area is easy to come by (“night bazaar” is understood by all modes of public transport) and getting a ride out is not a problem, with songtaews and tuk-tuks lined on the street. Besides, it’s so central you can practically walk from here to your hotel or a nearby restaurant and bar.

The Night Market offers a unique shopping experience and is a definite must-see when visiting Chiang Mai, few people leave empty handed as the goods on display are so cheap (cheapest in Thailand generally), and the Thai handicrafts charming and delightful. Below are some recommended businesses at the night market.

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