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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

1st Dec 10 - 6th Feb 11 : Ratchaphruk Royal Garden Flower Festival

1st Dec 10 - 6th Feb 11 : Ratchaphruk Royal Garden Flower Festival Appreciate beautiful flowers and enjoy music in the garden. This year’s highlight is a European style flower garden in front of the Hor Kham Hall. The orchid house is also newly renovated with more than 50 kinds of orchids which will bloom throughout the year. Then enjoy shopping many products by the local producers at a fair held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Chiang Mai) between 3rd - 12th December, the Agriculture Asia Fair 2010 from 4th - 12th December and the Ratchaphruk Fair from 4th – 6th December.

1st Dec 10 - 20th Jan 11 : In Dwelling

1st Dec 10 - 20th Jan 11 : In Dwelling  Painting and sculpture exhibition by ten well-known artists at Elephant Shop, Nimmanhaemin Rd., Soi 1. Tel. 089-700 7162.

3rd - 17th : Dance of the Spirits

3rd - 17th : Dance of the Spirits  A contemporary art exhibition by Withaya Phonwithun at Jang Muang Gallery. Opening reception on 3rd December at 7 pm. Open 8 am. – 6 p.m. Tel. 053-814 322.

4th -12th Dec : Botanic Garden Fair

4th -12th Dec : Botanic Garden Fair  Be amazed by the variety of wonderful Thai plants in a natural atmosphere at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and enjoy many other activities such as a garden contest, Lanna variety market, music in the garden and games. Tel. 053-841 234 or www.qsbg.org

9th Dec 10 - 9th Jan 11 : Lanna Wisdom Exhibition

9th Dec 10 - 9th Jan 11 : Lanna Wisdom Exhibition Lanna Arts and Crafts Exhibition by Lanna artisans featuring wood carving, pottery, paper carving, lantern art, silverware, basketry, lacquerware and many other crafts. The opening ceremony is on 9th December at 9 a.m., presided over by the Governor of Chiang Mai and followed by the artwork auction. On 10th - 12th Dec, join a seminar on the direction of Lanna Wisdom with many expert speakers, from 2 - 4 pm.

28th Dec 10 - 2nd Jan 11 : Baan Tawai Creative Village

28th Dec 10 - 2nd Jan 11 : Baan Tawai Creative Village Discount 10-50% at more than 1,000 shops in Baan Tawai village, Hangdong District, plus with many other products, arts and crafts from shops in Chiang Mai and other provinces.

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET

Every 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

Boncafé
New Year promotion

Minimum 20% discount for coffeemakers.

Set 1 - Saeco Nina Plus coffeemaker and Saeco MC2002 coffee grinder at only 17,757 baht (normal price 22,250 baht)
Set 2 - Saeco Via Veneto coffeemaker at only 15,794 baht (normal price 21,500 baht)
Set 3 – Cremesso Automatic coffeemaker with free set of Espresso cups and the calendar, “The Jewels of Thailand by Boncafé”. Plus free learning course of how to use a coffeemaker (value 4,500 baht).

Promotion is valid from 15 December 2010 – 15 January 2011.
Tel. 053-281 030-2
www.boncafe.co.th

Shewe Wana

A laid-back coffee shop in a contemporary atmosphere, this shop is set in a historic building believed to be constructed around the time when the train first reached Chiang Mai and made this area the trading center of the region. Shewa Wana is on Charoenmuang Road, only 10 minutes from the Night Bazaar. Try their unique coffee, European food, vegetarian food and healthy dishes. Free wi-fi and car park available.
Tel. 053-240 020 - 22

Cheeva Spa

Cheeva Spa is in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai, which is rich in culture and famous for its wide selections of spas. Cheeva Spa is certified by the Chiang Mai Province with private garden villas, excellent staff, and reasonable prices; you can to relax your mind, body, and soul, making any trip to the Capital of the North complete.

10% discount on all packages for CMT readers.
Tel. 053-405 129 Mobile. 081-961 0578

Asia Books
First Branch in Chiang Mai

Asia Books is now opening the first branch at CentralPlaza Chiang Mai Airport to be a new safe zone for all bookworms. All English books here widen your view or you can browse for www.asiabooks.com to find your favorite English books. This month recommended, ‘Presenting Thailand’ by John Hoskin and Photos by Mark Standen. An introduction gives an overview of Thailand, its location, climate, diversity, and all its essential characteristics, followed by four regional chapters: The Heartlands Bangkok and the Central Plains; beaches and Islands Coastal and Southern Thailand; Into the Hills Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand; and Traditional Thailand: The North East and testimonies. Price 895 baht.

The Other 11 Months

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