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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

1st - 10th: LAMPANG CERAMIC FAIR

1st - 10th: LAMPANG CERAMIC FAIR The event includes fine quality ceramic products from local manufacturers and an exhibition in honor of H.M. the King, at Lampang Municipal Sports Stadium, 9 am - 10 pm. For more info, call 054- 226300. See: Lampang Ceramic Fair.

1st - 31st: MAE JAEM TEXTILE EXHIBITIION

1st - 31st: MAE JAEM TEXTILE EXHIBITIION with demonstrations of the weaving process and workshop by local artisans. 8.30 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays) at Lanna Wisdom Room, 2nd Floor, CM Art & Cultural Centre. Admission: Adults 90 baht, Children 40 baht. For more info, call 053-219833.

5th - 9th: NAP

5th - 9th: NAP The 8th Nimmanhemin Art & Design Promenade. The event includes numerous art / crafts demos by local artists. Held at Soi 1, Nimmanhaemin Road, from 10 am - 10 pm.

7th - 9th: CHIANG MAI BIKE 'WEEK'

7th - 9th: CHIANG MAI BIKE 'WEEK'  for aficionados of big bikes, like Harley Davidsons, who come to town in large numbers from all over and party, trip around, and raise money for charity. Opens Saturday 8th December at Mae Ping Beer Garden, Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. For more info, contact North Comet Club at 053-845347 or www.northcomets.com.

8th - 31st: J, Q, K PRINTING EXHIBITION

8th - 31st: J, Q, K PRINTING EXHIBITION satirizing the materialism of contemporary society, by Pondej Chaiyakut. Held at 9 Art Gallery, Architect Studio, Chiang Rai. Opens Friday 7th December 2007 at 7 pm. More info at 053-719110, 053-744168 and artgallery9@yahoo.com.

Till 10th Dec: RIVER TERRACE

Till 10th Dec: RIVER TERRACE get 10% discount off all dishes plus complementary glass of house wine for dinner. Midday to 5pm. Tel. 053-904111

Till 10th Dec: THE WEEK OF GIFTS AND SOUVENIRS FAIR

Till 10th Dec: THE WEEK OF GIFTS AND SOUVENIRS FAIR  including various types of local handicrafts for New Year gifts. Held at the Department of Industrial Promotion Offices, Thung Hotel Rd. 10 am - 8.30 pm. For more info, call 053-245361-2.

13th: 297th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP MEETING

13th: 297th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP MEETING: Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). 297th meeting - Subject: 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, 053-409418.

13th - 16th: ROYAL PROJECT FESTIVAL 2007

13th - 16th: ROYAL PROJECT FESTIVAL 2007 organized by the Royal Project Foundation, the event includes exhibitions of the foundation's works and products, and also demonstrations on cooking. Held at CMU Convention Hall. More info at 053-810765-8 Ext. 108.

15th > 18th: LANNA ARCHITECT 2007

21st - 23rd: NORTHERN ROSE FESTIVAL Roses of all varieties exhibited, and contests staged, at JJ Market Chiang Mai. 9 am - 8 pm. For more info, contact Chiang Mai Rose Planters Group at 081-4720242.

31st: NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

31st: NEW YEAR CELEBRATION with Lanna religious ceremony at Wat Phratat Doi Suthep, Doi Suthep. 10 pm - midnight. For more info, call 086-1850631.

31st: MAE HONG SON TRIBAL NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

31st: MAE HONG SON TRIBAL NEW YEAR FESTIVAL with diverse tribal cultural performances and traditional celebrations at Nhong Jong Kham Public Park. From 7 pm on. For more info, contact Mae Hong Son Municipality at 053-612016 Ext.116.

Till 31st Dec: X'MAS PACKAGE at AKA Spa

Till 31st Dec: X'MAS PACKAGE at AKA Spa: BOTANIC RESORT CHIANG MAI get thoroughly cleansed and rejuvenated via exotic Strawberry Scrub and Papaya Wrap, together with Aromatherapy Oil Massage and AKA Facial Massage at 3,000 baht with 1 bottle of Aromatherapy Massage Oil for free.

Till 29th Feb 2008: EXHIBITION IN HONOR OF H.M. THE KING

Till 29th Feb 2008: EXHIBITION IN HONOR OF H.M. THE KING with traditional Lanna Bai Sri ceremony by Chiang Mai Municipality. 8.30 am - 5 pm (closed on Monday) at Exhibition Room, 2nd Floor, CM Art & Cultural Centre. Admission: Adults 90 baht, Children 40 baht. For more info, call 053-219833.

The Other 11 Months

January