• ARTS & EXHIBITIONS •
Now- 31st July
ART EXHIBITION
@ Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa
You are welcome to an art exhibition named “Chuenta Chuenjai” featuring 10 Lanna artists. The exhibition will show Lanna traditions and beliefs.
Now – 30th July
ART FILM
@ Media Art& Design Building,
Chiang Mai University Art Museum
053 944 846
Starts at 6.30 p.m. This month will be the month of fantasy. The film schedules: 2nd July, The Taste of Tea – 2004, Katsuhito Ishii, 9th July, Where the Wild Things Are – 2009, Spike Jonze, 16th July, Holiday in Thailand(Buddhist Lent Day), 23rd, Memories of Matsuko – 2006, Tetsuya Nakashima and 30th, Pan’s Labyrinth – 2006, Guillermo del Toro.
Now – 10th July
MEMO IN THE LINE OF CHUAN LEAKPAI
@ CMU Art Centre
053 211 724
Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University will have an exhibition on Chuan Leakpai, ex-prime minister of Thailand.
Now – 15th July
DIARIES
@ CMU Art Centre
053 218 280
A drawing exhibition featuring Danai Boontasanakul and Wansawang Yensabaidee.
Now – 31st July
LANNA TOY
@ Chiang Mai Culture and Art Centre
053 217 793
On the 2nd floor, see the Lanna Toy Workshop.
5th – 31st July
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHING
@ CMU Art Centre
053 218 280
Celebrate the 14th Anniversary of CMU Art Centre. See drawings and photos arranged by the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University and Ministry of Culture.
• FAIRS & FESTIVITIES •
4th July
INDEPENDENT DAY CALEBRATION
@ Chiang Mai Municipal Staium
www.4julychiangmai.ckachiangmai.com
Celebrate Independence Day from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy eating great food from popular restaurants in Chiang Mai such as The Duke’s, Miguel’s and The Steak House as well as an entertainment zone for children, teens and adults, including food, games, jumpers, raffles, music, dancing and fireworks! Tickets will cost 160 baht for adults, 80 baht for 6 – 12 year old kids, and free for under 6 year old kids. Valid Passport, Thai ID Card or student card must be shown. For further information, please visit the website.
14th – 18th July
CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL 2011
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
053 999 199
This year, The Tourism Authority of Thailand – Chiang Mai Office and the people of Chiang Mai are proud to host the Chiang Mai International Food Festival 2011 (CIFF 2011) in order to put into light ‘the world-class culinary experience’ which is available in Chiang Mai, but has long been hidden in shadows of other tourist highlights.
Now – 2nd July
PAYA LANNA
@ Lanna Wisdom School
053 244 231
Lanna Wisdom and ceremony such as local market, music, Lanna decoration making workshops and much more.
Now – 3rd July
COMP & DIGITAL ITC CHIANG MAI
@ CMU Convention Centre
www.siamexhibition.com
Computers, laptops, mobile phones, electric appliances, parts, tools, pretty girls and much more can be found here. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m
9th July
READ THAI IN 16 HOURS
@ Coffee Wish, Nimmanhaemin Rd.
(opp. soi 11) 085 909 9174
Using quirky – and obscene! – stories with visual associations you will learn to recognise all the Thai letters (no memorisation!) and sound out words using the correct pronunciation and tones. The most effective way to speak and understand Thai is through reading. For more details please visit www.learnthaionline.com
10th July
9 TEMPLES TOUR
@ Lanna Wisdom School
053 244 231
Take a tram and visit nine temples as well as learn the history of each temple.
8th July
OPEN HOUSE AMS CMU
@ Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU
053 945 075 or cpunoot@chiangmai.ac.th
See the 35th Anniversary of Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University. Enjoy activities such as an aerobic dance contest, sciences for health, medical exhibitions and much more. 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
23rd July
ROBINSON BRIGHT & CHARM AWARDS
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
www.centralplaza.co.th
This is a ceremony for important people in Chiang Mai who have been working hard in the society.
Now – 2nd July
GOSSIP NEWS LEVI’S 501 MAN SEARCH
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
Levi’s 501 is searching for good looking men who are aged between 16 – 30 years old. Must be good looking, self-confident, height 170 cm. The winner will win 200,000 baht and become a model in magazines such as IMAGE, Men’s Health, and Volume.
18th – 22nd July
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION FESTIVAL
@ Payap University (Kaew Nawarat Campus)
music.payap.ac.th or 084 043 9821
Enjoy the daily lectures and concerts featuring famous artists from Thailand and many other countries. The entrance fee is 100 baht per lecture and 200 baht per concert. However, you can register before the event for 500 baht which includes entry to all lectures and concerts. Students have free access to all the events (excluding the Chiang Mai Philharmonic Band and the Chiang Mai Symphony Orchestra Concerts).
• COMPITITIONS •
9th, 10th and 30th July
THAILAND PREMIER LEAGUE THAILAND LEAGUE DIVISION I
@ 700 Years Stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com
Chiang Mai FC will play their first home game in the Thailand League Division 1 against Thai Honda FC on 9th July. Kick-off time is 6 p.m. Tickets cost 30, 40, 60 and 80 baht. Additionally, Chiang Rai United from the Thailand Premier League will play at 700 Year Stadium until the end of the season. On 10th July, they will play against TTM Phichit and on 30th July, they will play against Siam Rajnavy FC. Kick-off time is 6 p.m. The fixtures can change, please check for updated fixtures on www.city-now.com
10th, 17th and 30th July
TAKRAW THAILAND LEAGUE
@ Gymnasium 3, 700 Years Stadium
‘Red Panda’ Chiang Mai will play home games against Nakornpathom on 10th July, Chonburi on 17th July and Nakornratchasima. Kick-off time is 5 p.m.
14th July
BMW GOLF CUP TOURNAMENT
@ Alpine Golf & Resort
053 306 472
For those who drive a BMW, you are welcome to attend this golf competition. Register in the morning from 8 – 9.30 p.m.
• FILM PROGRAMMES •
21st – 31st July
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL 2011
@ Vista Theatre, Kad Saun Kaew
kobkul.ratchakitti@eeas.europa.eu or
02 305 2646
The Delegation of the European Union to Thailand will hold the twentieth edition of the European Union Film Festival showcasing the cultural diversity of Europe as portrayed in 22 films from 16 different EU Member States. Many different genres are represented in the festival, including children’s films, thrillers, romance and political drama.
ALLIANCE FRANAISE DE CHIANGMAI
@ Charoenprathet Road
053 275 277
1st July
HIROSHIMA, MON AMOUR (1959) by Alain Resnais with Emmanuele Riva o Eiji Okada o Bernard Fresson o B&W o 91 mn o Eng. sub-titles
8th July
L’ANNÉE DERNIÈRE Á MARIENBAD (1961) by Alain Resnais & Alain Robbe-Grillet with Delphine Seyrig o Giorgio Albertazzi o Sacha Pitoëff o Francoise Bertin o B&W o 94 mn o Eng. sub-titles
22nd July
MURIEL OU LE TEMPS D’UN RETOUR (1962) by Alain Resnais with Delphine Seyrig o Jean-Pierre Kérien o Nita Klein o 115 mn o Eng. sub-titles
29th July
STAVISKY (1974) by Alain Resnais with Jean-Paul Belmondo o Francois Périer o Anny Duperey o Michael Lonsdale o Claude Rich o Charles Boyer o 120 mn o Eng. sub-titles
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND SECTION
Now – 31st July
HUAI KAYENG SEEING CRABS PHU RAFT FESTIVAL
@ Huai Kayeng, Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi
034 511 200
Sightseeing at Phu Nong Pling and Phu Pu Rachinee, visiting orchard and studying plants, yacht and bamboo raft activities.
16th July
CHIANG RAI CANDLE FESTIVAL
@ Tung Park and Koam Chiangrai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai
053 711 333
Chiang Rai Municipality will arrange the large candle parade for local cultural and traditional conservation. Communities will attend in large candle parade for competition. The parade will be on July 16, 2011 at Tung Park and Koam Chiangrai and Wat Phra Sing. Additionally, see the activities such as The Large Candle Contest, The Large Candle Parade, Lanna music performances.
HYATT OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
@ Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin
032 521 234
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Hyatt Open 2011 amateur golf tournament organised by Hyatt Regency, Hua Hin and Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Bring your friends and book to the Hyatt Open Package priced at Baht 10,800 net per person. All participants will get the chance to win fantastic prizes.
17th July
PATTAYA MARATHON 2011
@ Pattaya Beach Road Soi 4, Chonburi province
038 253 127 – 9 or www.pattaya-marathon.com
Racing competitions, including wheelchairs, quarter-marathon, half-marathon, and marathon. Both Thai and international persons are allowed to participate.
20th – 24th July
SIX SENSES PHUKET RACE WEEK 2011
@ Phuket Beach, Phuket
www.phuketraceweek.com
This is a sailing race around Phuket Island. Visit the website for the whole schedule.
24th – 30th July
PHUKET AMATEUR GOLF WEEK
@ Phuket
02 714 8470
An amateur golf week for single travellers, couples, groups, first time travellers, adults, women, seniors. It will cost 43,500 baht for adults, 9,800 for single supplement and 2,900 baht for optional round of golf.