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Saturday 1 June: Mid-Summer Night’s Charity Gala Dinner & Dance: Burma in the Spotlight with Dang Fantastic and his Band at the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. An evening to support The Best Friend Burmese Library. 850 baht per ticket includes Burmese buffet dinner with vegetarian corner, free-flow soft drinks, free Niikii cocktails, and cash bar. Lots of door prizes and surprises, including traditional exhibitions by performers from Burma. See attached for full details. 5:30 p.m.: Handicrafts exhibition and silent auction.7 p.m. Dinner, dance & entertainment. Tickets available at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel Reception Desk / all Rimping Supermarket customer service desks / The Best Friend Library, 302/2 Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 13. Contact: chiangmai@thebestfriend.org, www.facebook.com/events/461705917242598/.
June 1 Gatsby Pool Party at B2 Premier Hotel – The roaring 1920s Vintage Pool Party. Live bands include Recap / Heaven Night / Roye / Khokdin / Counterclockwise / Ziriporn Fhiking Starts 6pm. 150bht per person includes 1 free drink.
June 1 Opening of ‘’Experiments’’ The Solo Art Exhibition by Christopher Stern at The Meeting Room Art Café Charoenrajd Road Wat Ket.. Opening Starts at 6pm – ALL WELCOME
Friday June 1st Saturday June 2nd Pop into the newRimping at JJ Markets – between 6 and 8pm Live Music in the courtyard + a glass of wine… Rimping Jing jai at JJ Markets is open daily from 8am until 8pm
June 1st SKAL Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand at The Legend Chiang Rai, which is offering all members and guests a special room rates of Baht 2,000 including breakfast and a special dinner menu is promised. On Sunday morning, a cultural tour will be arranged for all to join. The highlight will be the newly openedArtBridge, offspring of a collaborative effort by a group of Chiang Rai artists for a multi-purpose art space in this vibrant Chiang Rai art community. Dinner is 600 baht for both members and guests and an additional 400 baht for a free flow of wine. Members and guests must sign up on the SKAL Chiang Mai website if they plan to attend.Skål International Chiangmai & North Thailand
June 1st The Care for Dogs Foundation Chiang Mai will hold another of it’s adoption fairs this Saturday outside Central Airport Plaza shopping mall.
Saturday 1 June Soho Bar & Guest House Infamous Disco Party Time. Free dinner at 7pm. DiscoFever get your rainbow coloured clothes on – the best dressed get a 500bht bar tab. Soho is on Huay Kaew Road opposite Shell garage
Sunday 2nd June from 12 pm to 3 pm - Sunday Delight at 137 Pillars House
All you can eat with array of international cuisine and seafood such as foie gras, parma ham, salmon, rack of lamb, river prawns, etc. Accompanied with award winning jazz band Super Ritard. @THB 1,200 net per person include free flow soft drinks, coffee and tea. Additional THB 500 net for free flow wines.
Special offer - Come 4 pay 3!! For reservations or further info 053 247 788 emailsales@137pillarshouse.com
June 3rd UPSTAIRS AT SANGDEE. Every Monday "Performing Artists". We plan to fill Sangdee with folks who are interested in new and local authors - and want writers to contact us if they are interested in participating. Meeting 7pm UPSTAIRS! No charge! Bar and food downstairs as always atSangdee (Sirimonkalajarn Soi 5). For further info arnoldlasky@aol.com
Mexican food festival at Nimman Bar and Grill, Kantary Hills Hotel: from June 5 – 10. Dinner Buffet is available only on June 5, 7 and 10 from 6pm - 10pm. Only Baht 590++ per person. Children under 12 receive a 50% discount. 053-222-111, 053-400-877.
June 5 – 14th the 14th ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championship 2013 at the Imperial Mae Ping Organised by the Thailand Chess Association, the 14th ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championships There are tournaments in Standard, Rapid and Blitz chess, all eligible for FIDE ratings. In addition, titles will be awarded as in the Olympiads, with IM and WIM titles possible in the under 20's group. For further details check out http://www.facebook.com/events/571036186250625/
Inthakin June 5-12. Inthakin ceremony June 5 at 2 PM at Wat Chedi Luang. Centered around Wat Chedi Luang, this is a celebration of Brahmic origin. On the first day, which is called Tam Bun Khan Dok (lit. "Flower Bowl Blessing"), offerings of flowers, candles and incense are made to the city pillar as well as the many other Buddhist and Lanna-era icons. Dancing, musical performances, carnival games, and Thai vendor food is present.
June 6th June's "Formal" Expats Ladies LunchTime: 12:00 noon Place: the newly remodeled Pern's Restaurant, on Huey Kaew Road, across from the Shell Oil station Cost: 270 baht (includes VAT, SC, water, coffee, tea) Menu: Eight items from Pern's new menu of tapas and pinxtos
For reservations and menu selections, contact Nancy Lindley NLLindley@msn.com by noon, Wednesday, June 5
June 7 – SOFT Opening of the Promenada Resort Mall – a weekend of celebrations including a live performance by J Jetrin on 7… FREE FOR ALL for full details check out Promenada Mall will open on time - Chiang Mai the new Bangkok says CEO
June 7th Opening Reception 6pm at Chiang Mai University Art Museum Nimmanhaemindha Road for the 3rd Bangkok Triennale International Print and Drawing Exhibition.Exhibition lasts until June 27th
June 8th Royal British Legion event-Summer Splash 4 at the Centre of the Universe. Saturday June 8th, from 5.30. Tickets are 350 bht for adults, 200 for children under 12. Ticket allows for unlimited use of the pool and food by Dukes.. See attached for further details Tickets and further info Gill 0871 728 785 or Kamalas Guest House
8 June. Dr.Chao Duangduan Na Chiangmai Birthdaycelebations at the Empress Convention Centre
Dress – Elegant Lanna Dress. Starts at 6pm
Chao Yai birthday 8 June 15,000bht VIP table 10 people / 1500bht per person
8,400bht table for 10 or 840 bht per person for reservations or further info rayathailand@gmail.com or 08 916 98958 or 08 003 38389
Saturday June 8 Spiritual Evolution Event – 3 hour spiritual event with Thu-Hien at PTIS Auditorium (Prem Tinsulamonda International School 6pm – 9pm See attached for full details. Tickets avail at Anchan Restaurant, Sabu Sabu, The Cat House, (not available at PTIS) tickets are for giving by donation. Pls contact to get the ticket to sunsalutemoonfire@gmail.com
June 8 “CHIANGMAI ENSEMBLE AND FRIENDS”. 19.30hrs at the AUA Auditorium, you will hear compositions by Mozart (Flute Quartet No.1), Saint-Saëns (Tarantella for Flute, Clarinet and Piano), and Prokofiev (Sonata No.2 for Violin and Piano, Piano Sonata No.7, and Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, Strings, and Piano). Admission is 200 Baht (Students 100). Tickets can be reserved by Phone: 089 757 9875, or bought at the door.
June 8 The Wild Flower Home - The Thaibinh family invites you to be a part of a blessing ceremony for the continuation of the ministry of Wildflower Home by The Good Shepherd Sisters. Main Celebrant: Bishop Francis Xavier Vira ApondratanaLocation: Wildflower Home Foundation 228 Moo 4 Ban Pa Bong, T. Mae Khue, A. Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220 Date: June 8, 2013 Time: 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Please RSVP by June 1 or phone us at 0896328847.
June 9th Fashion King celebrates it's 8th Anniversary on Sunday, 9th June, from 4 pm - 7 pm with a unique auction of clothing, custom made for the winning bidders. This is a reprisal of the popular auction Fashion King conducted two years ago. Numerous types of men's and women's clothing will be offered at each of the three rounds of the auction. Expect prices be be slashed as much as 75% via the auction process. Every winning buyer will be entered into a lucky draw for valuable prizes like kitchenware from Switzerland (worth 35,000 baht), CD player and other items. All attendees will receive a gift, followed by high tea. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Thanuawithya School, about 40 km away in Maeon district. Funds will be used to replace old, damaged and rusty chairs and tables used by the students, aged 4 to 15 years old. Fashion King is located in the Kalare Shopping Center in the Night Bazaar. Contact information and map at
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June 10th Cantina Terlano Wine Dinner at farang Ses Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Italian Wines and French Cuisine Expertly Paired. Wines come from Cantina Terlano winery in South Tyrol Northern Italy with an exceptional line-up of superb dishes specially created by Chef Gaudencio. 2800bht net per person includes five glasses of premium Italian Wine 7pm welcome drink 7.30 dinner commences. See attachment for details of the menu. For reservations please call 053 888 888 ext 8549 alternatively contact sergio@buonissimo.co.th
European Film Festival 13 – 23rd June at the SFCinema City Promenada Resort Mall – see attached for further details - this is supposed to happen at the new Promenada Resort Shopping Mall - (if anyone has any further info please pass it on!!!!)
14 June "Borderline: Expression from the Thai-Burma Border" is the title of a group exhibition of artwork by Burmese artists in exile that will be co-presented by The Best Friend Library and Borderline Collective. The exhibit will run from 14–27 June at Chiang Mai's Sangdee Gallery.
June 14 The Chiang Mai Red Cross Society invites everyone to blood donor day. You can give blood 8.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.
June 14 Expat Club Coffee Morning at River Market from 10am until Noon
June 19 Quiz Night at The Garden Bar Lotus Hotel Chang Puak – 6 categories of which 1 category will be Fashion Designers 2000 - 2009 – Starts 8pm / Teams of 4/ each team pays 200bht – winning team takes the kitty. For further info contact lotus@loxinfo.co.th
June 20 "Informal" Expats Ladies Lunch Place: The lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel, on the Superhighway, about 500 meters north of Huey Kaew Rd. The Superhighway is the road that becomes Nimmanheiman once it crosses Huey Kaew.Time: plan to arrive at 11:45 to miss the noon rush at the buffet line. Later arrival is fine, but we'll start without you!
Cost: 180 baht. Cost includes SC, VAT, water, coffee and tea.
For reservations contact Nancy Lindley NLLindley@msn.com by noon, Wednesday, June 19
Writing Your Truth in Poems or Personal Vignettes-A class where students will study structures, techniques, and methods for writing creatively and originally. Handouts of poems and prose will be read and discussed. Participants will do warm up practices in class and homework exercises will be given. Written work will be gently critiqued by classmates. No expertise in writing is required. "Truth in Writing means choosing words and phrases to express a persons unique viewpoint. The words we use to relate our experiences, thoughts or emotions need to be honest in the telling of our distinct stories to avoid being dull or cliché. This is being true to your own voice. " Schedule: Fridays 1-3 Four sessions- June 7th through June 28 Cost: 2000 bht Location: in the Old City email sandraright33@gmail.com or cell 083 318 2721
July 4th HAPPY 4TH JULY 2013 @ The River Market. See attached for full details. Enjoy Music by The Tomato Heads, Dance, Fireworks and Drink American Craft Beers & Budweiser. Burgers, Dogs, Pizza Salads, Ribs & Other American Favourites Tickets 1000bht includes 4 domestic beer or 2 imported beer or 2 glasses of wine // or 600bht includes 2 soft drinks. For Tickets 053-234-493 / 053-249-231 / 053-818-603
June 1 Gatsby Pool Party at B2 Premier Hotel – The roaring 1920s Vintage Pool Party. Live bands include Recap / Heaven Night / Roye / Khokdin / Counterclockwise / Ziriporn Fhiking Starts 6pm. 150bht per person includes 1 free drink.
June 1 Opening of ‘’Experiments’’ The Solo Art Exhibition by Christopher Stern at The Meeting Room Art Café Charoenrajd Road Wat Ket.. Opening Starts at 6pm – ALL WELCOME
Friday June 1st Saturday June 2nd Pop into the newRimping at JJ Markets – between 6 and 8pm Live Music in the courtyard + a glass of wine… Rimping Jing jai at JJ Markets is open daily from 8am until 8pm
June 1st SKAL Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand at The Legend Chiang Rai, which is offering all members and guests a special room rates of Baht 2,000 including breakfast and a special dinner menu is promised. On Sunday morning, a cultural tour will be arranged for all to join. The highlight will be the newly openedArtBridge, offspring of a collaborative effort by a group of Chiang Rai artists for a multi-purpose art space in this vibrant Chiang Rai art community. Dinner is 600 baht for both members and guests and an additional 400 baht for a free flow of wine. Members and guests must sign up on the SKAL Chiang Mai website if they plan to attend.Skål International Chiangmai & North Thailand
June 1st The Care for Dogs Foundation Chiang Mai will hold another of it’s adoption fairs this Saturday outside Central Airport Plaza shopping mall.
Saturday 1 June Soho Bar & Guest House Infamous Disco Party Time. Free dinner at 7pm. DiscoFever get your rainbow coloured clothes on – the best dressed get a 500bht bar tab. Soho is on Huay Kaew Road opposite Shell garage
Sunday 2nd June from 12 pm to 3 pm - Sunday Delight at 137 Pillars House
All you can eat with array of international cuisine and seafood such as foie gras, parma ham, salmon, rack of lamb, river prawns, etc. Accompanied with award winning jazz band Super Ritard. @THB 1,200 net per person include free flow soft drinks, coffee and tea. Additional THB 500 net for free flow wines.
Special offer - Come 4 pay 3!! For reservations or further info 053 247 788 emailsales@137pillarshouse.com
June 3rd UPSTAIRS AT SANGDEE. Every Monday "Performing Artists". We plan to fill Sangdee with folks who are interested in new and local authors - and want writers to contact us if they are interested in participating. Meeting 7pm UPSTAIRS! No charge! Bar and food downstairs as always atSangdee (Sirimonkalajarn Soi 5). For further info arnoldlasky@aol.com
Mexican food festival at Nimman Bar and Grill, Kantary Hills Hotel: from June 5 – 10. Dinner Buffet is available only on June 5, 7 and 10 from 6pm - 10pm. Only Baht 590++ per person. Children under 12 receive a 50% discount. 053-222-111, 053-400-877.
June 5 – 14th the 14th ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championship 2013 at the Imperial Mae Ping Organised by the Thailand Chess Association, the 14th ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championships There are tournaments in Standard, Rapid and Blitz chess, all eligible for FIDE ratings. In addition, titles will be awarded as in the Olympiads, with IM and WIM titles possible in the under 20's group. For further details check out http://www.facebook.com/events/571036186250625/
Inthakin June 5-12. Inthakin ceremony June 5 at 2 PM at Wat Chedi Luang. Centered around Wat Chedi Luang, this is a celebration of Brahmic origin. On the first day, which is called Tam Bun Khan Dok (lit. "Flower Bowl Blessing"), offerings of flowers, candles and incense are made to the city pillar as well as the many other Buddhist and Lanna-era icons. Dancing, musical performances, carnival games, and Thai vendor food is present.
June 6th June's "Formal" Expats Ladies LunchTime: 12:00 noon Place: the newly remodeled Pern's Restaurant, on Huey Kaew Road, across from the Shell Oil station Cost: 270 baht (includes VAT, SC, water, coffee, tea) Menu: Eight items from Pern's new menu of tapas and pinxtos
For reservations and menu selections, contact Nancy Lindley NLLindley@msn.com by noon, Wednesday, June 5
June 7 – SOFT Opening of the Promenada Resort Mall – a weekend of celebrations including a live performance by J Jetrin on 7… FREE FOR ALL for full details check out Promenada Mall will open on time - Chiang Mai the new Bangkok says CEO
June 7th Opening Reception 6pm at Chiang Mai University Art Museum Nimmanhaemindha Road for the 3rd Bangkok Triennale International Print and Drawing Exhibition.Exhibition lasts until June 27th
June 8th Royal British Legion event-Summer Splash 4 at the Centre of the Universe. Saturday June 8th, from 5.30. Tickets are 350 bht for adults, 200 for children under 12. Ticket allows for unlimited use of the pool and food by Dukes.. See attached for further details Tickets and further info Gill 0871 728 785 or Kamalas Guest House
8 June. Dr.Chao Duangduan Na Chiangmai Birthdaycelebations at the Empress Convention Centre
Dress – Elegant Lanna Dress. Starts at 6pm
Chao Yai birthday 8 June 15,000bht VIP table 10 people / 1500bht per person
8,400bht table for 10 or 840 bht per person for reservations or further info rayathailand@gmail.com or 08 916 98958 or 08 003 38389
Saturday June 8 Spiritual Evolution Event – 3 hour spiritual event with Thu-Hien at PTIS Auditorium (Prem Tinsulamonda International School 6pm – 9pm See attached for full details. Tickets avail at Anchan Restaurant, Sabu Sabu, The Cat House, (not available at PTIS) tickets are for giving by donation. Pls contact to get the ticket to sunsalutemoonfire@gmail.com
June 8 “CHIANGMAI ENSEMBLE AND FRIENDS”. 19.30hrs at the AUA Auditorium, you will hear compositions by Mozart (Flute Quartet No.1), Saint-Saëns (Tarantella for Flute, Clarinet and Piano), and Prokofiev (Sonata No.2 for Violin and Piano, Piano Sonata No.7, and Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, Strings, and Piano). Admission is 200 Baht (Students 100). Tickets can be reserved by Phone: 089 757 9875, or bought at the door.
June 8 The Wild Flower Home - The Thaibinh family invites you to be a part of a blessing ceremony for the continuation of the ministry of Wildflower Home by The Good Shepherd Sisters. Main Celebrant: Bishop Francis Xavier Vira ApondratanaLocation: Wildflower Home Foundation 228 Moo 4 Ban Pa Bong, T. Mae Khue, A. Doi Saket, Chiang Mai 50220 Date: June 8, 2013 Time: 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Please RSVP by June 1 or phone us at 0896328847.
June 9th Fashion King celebrates it's 8th Anniversary on Sunday, 9th June, from 4 pm - 7 pm with a unique auction of clothing, custom made for the winning bidders. This is a reprisal of the popular auction Fashion King conducted two years ago. Numerous types of men's and women's clothing will be offered at each of the three rounds of the auction. Expect prices be be slashed as much as 75% via the auction process. Every winning buyer will be entered into a lucky draw for valuable prizes like kitchenware from Switzerland (worth 35,000 baht), CD player and other items. All attendees will receive a gift, followed by high tea. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Thanuawithya School, about 40 km away in Maeon district. Funds will be used to replace old, damaged and rusty chairs and tables used by the students, aged 4 to 15 years old. Fashion King is located in the Kalare Shopping Center in the Night Bazaar. Contact information and map at
Contact Us
June 10th Cantina Terlano Wine Dinner at farang Ses Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Italian Wines and French Cuisine Expertly Paired. Wines come from Cantina Terlano winery in South Tyrol Northern Italy with an exceptional line-up of superb dishes specially created by Chef Gaudencio. 2800bht net per person includes five glasses of premium Italian Wine 7pm welcome drink 7.30 dinner commences. See attachment for details of the menu. For reservations please call 053 888 888 ext 8549 alternatively contact sergio@buonissimo.co.th
European Film Festival 13 – 23rd June at the SFCinema City Promenada Resort Mall – see attached for further details - this is supposed to happen at the new Promenada Resort Shopping Mall - (if anyone has any further info please pass it on!!!!)
14 June "Borderline: Expression from the Thai-Burma Border" is the title of a group exhibition of artwork by Burmese artists in exile that will be co-presented by The Best Friend Library and Borderline Collective. The exhibit will run from 14–27 June at Chiang Mai's Sangdee Gallery.
June 14 The Chiang Mai Red Cross Society invites everyone to blood donor day. You can give blood 8.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.
June 14 Expat Club Coffee Morning at River Market from 10am until Noon
June 19 Quiz Night at The Garden Bar Lotus Hotel Chang Puak – 6 categories of which 1 category will be Fashion Designers 2000 - 2009 – Starts 8pm / Teams of 4/ each team pays 200bht – winning team takes the kitty. For further info contact lotus@loxinfo.co.th
June 20 "Informal" Expats Ladies Lunch Place: The lunch buffet at the Grandview Hotel, on the Superhighway, about 500 meters north of Huey Kaew Rd. The Superhighway is the road that becomes Nimmanheiman once it crosses Huey Kaew.Time: plan to arrive at 11:45 to miss the noon rush at the buffet line. Later arrival is fine, but we'll start without you!
Cost: 180 baht. Cost includes SC, VAT, water, coffee and tea.
For reservations contact Nancy Lindley NLLindley@msn.com by noon, Wednesday, June 19
Writing Your Truth in Poems or Personal Vignettes-A class where students will study structures, techniques, and methods for writing creatively and originally. Handouts of poems and prose will be read and discussed. Participants will do warm up practices in class and homework exercises will be given. Written work will be gently critiqued by classmates. No expertise in writing is required. "Truth in Writing means choosing words and phrases to express a persons unique viewpoint. The words we use to relate our experiences, thoughts or emotions need to be honest in the telling of our distinct stories to avoid being dull or cliché. This is being true to your own voice. " Schedule: Fridays 1-3 Four sessions- June 7th through June 28 Cost: 2000 bht Location: in the Old City email sandraright33@gmail.com or cell 083 318 2721
July 4th HAPPY 4TH JULY 2013 @ The River Market. See attached for full details. Enjoy Music by The Tomato Heads, Dance, Fireworks and Drink American Craft Beers & Budweiser. Burgers, Dogs, Pizza Salads, Ribs & Other American Favourites Tickets 1000bht includes 4 domestic beer or 2 imported beer or 2 glasses of wine // or 600bht includes 2 soft drinks. For Tickets 053-234-493 / 053-249-231 / 053-818-603
