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11/1 Soi 3 Bamrungburi Rd., T. Prasingh,
A. Muang., Chiang Mai 50200
Tel. 053 - 814 455-6 Fax. 053 - 814 457
E-mail: guidelin@loxinfo.co.th
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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

2nd : The Special Bird Walk by Lanna Bird and Nature Conversation Club

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.gif2nd : The Special Bird Walk by Lanna Bird and Nature Conversation Club from Three Kings Monument, Phrasingh Temple, Pan Onn Temple, Chiang Man Temple, Chedi Luang Temple. Start at the Three Kings Monument at 7.00 am. For more info, call 081 401 4447

11th-17th: Canon Road Show

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.gif11th-17th: Canon Road Show offers special promotion on cameras and camcorders at G Floor Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.

11th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP (INTG) MEETING

.gif11th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP (INTG) MEETING: Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road: Topic - to be announced. The INTG has been hosting talks mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Brian Hubbard, 053 409 418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

12th : National Holiday: Mother's Day

.gifFree entrance at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, to celebrate the Mother's Day. Tourists get free entrance at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and 70% for room rental at Botanic Resort Maerim. For more info, call 053 841 234 or www.qsbg.org.

15th : Begin your life together…

.gif15th : Begin your life together…  Celebrate your dream wedding at Holiday Inn and meet with wedding consultants and wedding suppliers at Grand Nanta Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more info, call 053 275 300 or email: sale@hichiangmai.net.

.gifEvery Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET featuring various kinds of art pieces for sale, exhibited by local artists and students with live jazz music. 6:30 - 9 pm at NIM City Daily on Mahidol Road, close to Budget Car Rental. More info at 086-8005522.

Don't Miss Corner

"mother's day buffet lunch" @ dusitD2 chiang mai

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.gifMoxie @ dusitD2 chiang mai in collaboration with "Bobbi Brown" cosmetics and "Smirnoff", promise to delight all beloved mom's on this coming "Mother's Day", August 12, 2009. Chef Chalong's modern world buffet delicacies will include a dim sum station, suckling pig + peking duck, a grand sushi + sashimi bar, mouthwatering desserts and much more. All mom's will also receive a special goodie bag from "Bobbi Brown" which will also include an all-paid-for "10 Steps Beauty Program" priced at THB 2,500 (to be used at Bobbi Brown Studio Robinson Chiang Mai)
Lunch buffet from 12.00 pm - 2.30 pm
THB 899 net - adults (includes free flow Smirnoff Ice)
THB 450 net - children
Children age 3 and below dine with our compliments.
Dusit wine & dine members enjoy 30% discount.
For further information, please call 053-999-999 or email: d2cm@dusit.com

FAVOLA PIZZA-MAKING AT LE MERIDIEN CHIANG MAI CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR THE LITTLE CHEF

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.gifAfter long observation, Chef Mos at Favola, Le Meridien Chiang Mai's signature restaurant has concluded that to cook is more than just a fun activity.

.gifChef Mos is therefore proposing a workshop at Favola for every group of 10 children. He will be teaching kids one by one how to make pizza bread, decorate the pizza or even mix their own fruit juice.

.gifFor any parent who wish to organize this cooking class contact 053 253666 or visit www.lemeridienhotelchiangmai.com (THB 190++ for kid 4-12 years old subject to service charge and government tax).

Celebrating 1st Anniversary of The Steak House

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.gifn August 2009 for lunch and dinner The Steak House members receive a special discount 30-50% for food and beverages with complimentary exclusive gifts every day.
On 15 August 2009 please come to celebrate "Happy 1st Birthday of The Steak House" and enter to win big prizes. For reservation, call 053 224 123, 053 872 890-1.

Special Discount at Chiang Mai Night Safari

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.gifFrom now until 31st October Thai and foreign tourists receive special Discount at Chiang Mai Night Safari. Bring ticket stub from Chiang Mai Zoo, Panda Zone, or Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium to get 20% discount on the entrance fee at Chiang Mai Night Safari. For more info call 053 999 000 or visit www.chiangmainightsafari.com.

Special Promotion at Kad Kafe - Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai

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.gifBuffet Business Lunch: Experience variety of food from our 4 live cooking stations with our home made cake corner where you can explore everyday through the freshness of our special recipe. Starts from Monday to Saturday at THB 199++.

.gifBuffet Dinner: Find a special choice for your dinner. You can enjoy our unlimited variety of Thai-International food and 6 cooking stations with a selection of desserts. All buffet lines will be refilled along the night to serve you as much as you'd like. Open daily at THB 299++.

.gifExperience it yourself at Kad Kafe, open daily from 06.00 to 22.30 hrs. For reservation, please contact 0 53 253 888.

Happy Hours at The Riva

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.gifFull bar, Fine Liquor, Beer & Wine, Cocktails, Gourmet Coffee, Thai and International Cuisine, now offers a Happy Hours Promotion from midnight to 1 am. Everyday customers get 50 % off all drink. Thai Buffet starts from 6 pm to 9 pm. Open daily 9 am - 1 am. Tel. 053 232510, 085 711 8259.

Golf for Fun Package at Royal Princess Chiang Mai

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.gif3 Days 2 Nights at THB 2,125++ per person with complimentary privileges. A wonderful getaway and fun-filled golf treat awaits all golf lovers at Royal Princess Chiang Mai. Experience one round of 18-hole golf with your family, friends and colleagues at Gassan Golf Course and indulge yourself in our fabulous accommodation and facilities after a day’s play. With our Thai hospitality, your journey will surely be most memorable!
Terms and conditions are applicable. Please contact 053 253 900 for more information.

The Other 11 Months

January
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  • Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (First days of year)
  • King Mengrai Festival (Chiang Rai)
  • Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
  • Chinese New Year (Jan or Feb.)
  • Handicraft Fair, Ban Tawai, Chiang Mai

    February
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  • Flower Festival
  • Weddings on elephant back (Lampang)
  • Tea Tasting Festival (Mae Hong Son)
  • Dteen-jok Festival, Mae Jaem
  • Chiang Mai Mardi Gras, Chang Klan Road,
  • Strawberry Fair, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai

    March
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  • Phra That Cho Hae Fair (Phrae)
  • Poy Sang Long (Mae Hong Son)
  • International Elephant Day, Mae Rim

    April
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  • Poi Sang Long, Shan-style Ordination Ceremony, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai
  • Songran Festival
  • Cricket Sixes Tournament, Gymkhana Club

    May
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  • Lychee Fair (Chiang Rai)
  • Song Nam Phra That Hariphunchai (Lamphun)
  • Walking Up Doi Suthep Annual Celebration (Visakha Puja - May or June)
  • City Pillar (Sao Inthakhin) Festival (May-June)

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  • City Pillar (Sao Inthakin) Festival
  • Buffalo Sacrice Ceremony - Piti Bu Se Ya Se
  • Doi Suthep Pilgrimage

    July
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  • Buddhist Lent (Asalaha Puja)
  • Khao Pansa (Rains Retreat for Monks)

    September
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  • Tan Kuay Salak

    October
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  • Traditional Boat Races (Nan)
  • End of Buddhist Lent (Awk Pansa)
  • Devo-Rohana Procession (Buddha's Descent from Heaven, Wat Fai Hin)
  • Commemmoration of King Chulalongkorn (Wan Maharat)

    November
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  • Yi Peng / Loi Krathong (Festival of Lights)
  • Mexican Sunflower Blossom Festival (Mae Hong Son)
  • Chiang Mai Hilltribe Festival, Doi Suthep

    December
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  • Sukwan Kao Festival
  • Northern Souvenir Fair
  • Nimmanhemin Street Fair
  • Chiang Mai Food Festival
  • Doi Kham Annual Royal Project Fair
  • Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (Last days of year)


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