2nd July
ART GURU OFFERING CEREMONY
@ Chiang Mai University
053 944 805
Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University will host the Art Guru Offering Ceremony on Thursday 2nd July, 8 a.m. – noon. The Offering Ceremony includes a traditional Lanna parade, an array of local music, a blessing ceremony for first year students and more.
24th-26th July
THE 11TH HHK IN THE NORTH
@ Floor 2nd, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport, 053 999 199 ext 1300-8
Chiang Mai Rajabhat University’s Japanese Programme has organised an exhibition with Japanese traditional and cultural performances plus demonstrations of Japanese tea brewing, origami and more.
9th July-25th August
INTO AN EMPTY SKY
@ Chiang Mai University Art Center
053 944 833 cmuartcenter@finearts.cmu.ac.th
Jim Thompson, along with a Mexican artist, in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy of Thailand, is proud to present a ceramic exhibition which will be on display until 25th August.
2nd-5th July
COMP & DIGITAL CHIANG MAI 2009
@ Chiang Mai University Conference Center, Nimmanhaemin Rd.
Come check out the latest gadgets plus shop for computer and digital items at this big fair with slashed prices from leading IT companies.
4th July
US INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
@ The ground of the Chiang Mai Municipal Stadium
pax@generalmail.ch
The veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America, on behalf of the U.S. Consulate General invites U.S. citizens in Chiang Mai to celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday, from 2 to 8 p.m. Featuring a variety of entertainment, good ol’ American hot-dogs, children’s games, a watermelon eating contest, door prizes, and a grand fireworks display at 8 p.m. Admission is 100 baht. All American participants will be asked to show either a U.S. passport or a photocopy of the passport to enter. Children 12 and under are admitted free; they must also show a U.S. passport or copy, or Thai ID card. A school ID is acceptable for children. The gate will open at 2 p.m. with no further admissions after 7 p.m. To expedite entrance, please don’t bring bulky items. No parking is available at the Sports Complex. Please take a taxi or have someone drop you off.
Now-2nd August
CHIANG MAI GRAND SALE 2009
Throughout Chiang Mai
053 241 404-5 www.cm-grandsale.com
Over 300 businesses in Chiang Mai; hotels, restaurants, golf courses, airlines, spas, handicrafts and more are all offering 30-70% discounts. Check the website above to see if your favourite places are slashing their prices.
Now – 10th July
WE’RE GONNA GO DANCING! – CREATION WORKSHOP
@ Thepsiri Gallery, Soi Wat Umong
087 579 009 cnxartconnex@gmail.com
If you are interested in modern dance, you are invited to experience ‘We’re Gonna Go Dancing! – Creation Workshop’. Please send an application letter with the reason why you are interested to the above e-mail address. Only 10 selected people will be joining Maki Morishita’s workshop which will take place from 3rd-9th August, 5-9 p.m.
Now-10th July
TAWAN YIM 2009
@ Ban Nong Kham Frontier Police School, 053 345 731-2
Sunshine Radio 105.75 MHz needs your help to raise funds for Ban Nong Kham Frontier Police School. This project will provide stationary, scholarships, funds for lunch project and sports tools. A big basket is now available for your donation.
17th July
BOUGE TES FESSES (MOVE YOUR BUTT!!)
@ The Spirit House, Soi Viengbua
085 225 2169
Chiang Mai Is Burning presents the hot Hot HOT Disco and Deep House Music dance club for all the party people in Chiang Mai. Come, Disco Down, LOSE CONTROL and enter the 4th Dimension while DJ Por Gae and DJ Loca take you backwards and forwards through time and space! Available from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets are 100 baht.
7th July
TAI YAI – BUDDHIST LENT DAY CEREMONY
@ Ku-tao Temple, Chiang Mai
053 943 553 ext 107 srxxo012@chiangmai.ac.th
Come make merit and witness old Thai traditions on Buddhist Lent Day at a historical temple from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. This ceremony includes hill tribe cultural performances and Tai-Yai plays.
Every Thursday
JJ INDY STREET
@ Nong Jingjai area, JJ Market
053 231 520-2
Drinking, eating, shopping, you can do it all at JJ Indy Street. Thursdays from 5 – 10 p.m.
11th July
THE CHIANG MAI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
@ Central Kad Suan Kaew
053 224 444 ext 19008
Chiang Mai Symphony Orchestra features ‘Young Performers’ conducted by Samak Kajaikhom. Admission for adults is 300-500 baht and 100 baht for students. The show starts at 7.30 p.m.
Now – 24th July
CHIC MUSIC SINGING CONTEST
@ CHIC Music Academy
053 232 567, 086 420 9710 WWW.CHIC-ACADEMY.COM
If you are 15-22 years of age you are welcomed to take part in the ‘Chic Music Singing Contest’ awards given by Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Phannavadi. Thai pop and folk music are included in the contest. Application fee is 200 baht. For more info please visit their website.
3rd July
KINCEN NOODLE COMPETITION
@ Chiang Mai University
053 244 444 ext 19008
Kincen restaurant hosts an eating contest for university students. The winner of the first round will enter the final round on 18th July at Central Kad Suan Kaew.
Now – 30th July
SAVE UP TO 50% OFF MID YEAR STOREWIDE SALE
@ Mengrai Kilns
053 272 063
Get 20 – 50% discount off all Mengrai Kilns items with their special ‘Save up to 50% off Mid Year Storewide Sale’.
19th July – 8th August
HOLIDAY ENGLISH CAMPS
@ Prem Tinsulanonda International School
053 301 500 ext 5008 jaytanat@premcenter.org
Spend some of your holiday break challenging yourself physically and mentally with new experiences. Sharpen your English skills with daily classes. Live together with a community of campers in the Bunk House. Activities include historical site visits, teambuilding, home stay in a hill tribe village, kayaking and more!
Now – 24th October
SGA AIRLINES ADD MORE FLIGHTS ON CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI ROUTE
053 280 444 or call centre 1318 www.sga.co.th
SGA Airlines decided to add more flights on the Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai route from 8 flights to 14 flights per week as a result of increasing demand. This means there will be two flights daily between both cities. SGA Airlines is offering a special promotion of 1,250 Baht net (from 1,890 Baht) per seat, which is valid till October 24, 2009.
Now – 15th October
SUPER GREEN PACKAGE WITH SGA AIRLINES
02 664 6099 www.sga.co.th
SGA Airlines presents unlimited travel to Pai, Mae Hong Son with special packages; airfare plus 2 nights stay in one of 4 luxurious hotels including breakfast and airport transfer starting at 3,000 baht. Please visit their website for more information and reservations.
1st – 31st July
NORTHERN VILLAGE GRAND SALE
@ Floor 1st-2nd Northern Village, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
053 999 199 ext 1300-8
Enjoy special prices during the Northern Village Grand Sale and save up to 50% on hundreds of items.
FILM PROGRAMME
Every Saturday, 7 p.m.
FILM SPACE NEW SPACE FOR THINKING
@ The Media Arts and Design Building, Nimmanhaemin Road by Suthep Road junction
053 974846
July 2009 The Month of Body Pental
4th July: PLATONIC SEX (2001)
by Masako Matsûra
11th July: BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997)
by Paul Thomas Anderson
18th July: BIRDCAGE INN (PARAN DAEMUN) (1998)
by Ki-duk Kim
25th July: MIDNIGHT MY LOVE (2005)
by Kongdej Jaturanrasamee
Every Friday, 8 p.m.
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CHIANGMAI
JUNE 2009 FILM PROGRAMME
3rd July
LA MARCHE DE L’EMPEREUR (2005)
by Luc Jacquet with Charles Berling, penguin father’s voice o Romane Bohringer penguin mother’s voice o Jules Sitruk penguin baby’s voice o 85 mn o Eng. Subtitles
10th July
LE PAPILLON (2004)
by Philippe Muyl with Michel Serrault o Claire Bouanich o Nade Dieu o FranÇoise Michaud o Hélène Hily o 85 mn o Eng. Subtitles
17th July
TOUCHEZ PAS AU GRISBI (1954)
by Jacques Becker with Jean Gabin o Jeanne Moreau o Lino Ventura o B&W o 95 mn o Eng. Subtitles
24th July
CE QUE SAVAIT MORGAN (1974)
by Luc Bérault with Rufus o Anouk Ferjac o André Falcon o Jean-Pierre Brisson o 52 mn o Eng. Subtitles
31st July
TRAFIC (1971)
by Jacques Tati with Jacques Tati o Maria Kimberly o Marcel Fraval o 96 mn o Eng. Subtitles