The event will be held to recall Kruba Sriwichai’s deeds and show the regards to him. Kruba Sriwichai is the monk who is the pioneer to build the road up to the top of Doi Suthep and build the Doi Suthep up there. The activities will run from 8th -9th November, 2009. There will be the discussion in the topic of ‘The Legend of Kruba Sriwichai and Faith of the Fellow,’ the exhibition about amulets and lucky charms. Walk through the market about these protecting charms.

Our Seven Seas spread is a true trip around the world, with a unique variety of flavors representing the Mediterranean & the Pacific Rim region. Fish and seafood starters, amin dished and our famous desserts awaiting you at our small pool side, certainly we also have prime cuts of meats available on our buffet.

Every Saturday, at 18:00 - 22:00 hrs. only 499 Baht nett per person. **special 25%discount only in November 2009** Book your table now at tel. 053 221 130

Kad Suan Keaw invites everyone to join the sanctity oblation at 9.19 a.m. In the evening, there will be the outdoor movie screening and inflatable open air cinemas.

Miss Lanna Motor Expo 2009 competition

Miss Lanna Motor Expo is opening for application. Winner will receive over 100,000 baht, crown and gifts from sponsors.

Interested persons must be 15-18 years old, Thai nationality with heigh over 160cm and is living in the Norther Area: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lumphoon, Lumpang, Prae, Nan, Phayao and Mae Hong Son. Deadline for application is 29 Dec 2009.

More information please contact Macmedia Co., Ltd. at 053 – 868862, 086-4285509 or fill application forms at McCoffee, 2nd fl. Central Plaza Airport Chiang Mai

The 4th Chiang Mai Money Expo 2009
Chiang Mai University Convention Center
6-8 November 2009

Join the 4th Money Expo Chiang Mai with over 24 financial institutions offering exclusives promotions.

Attend the workshop in finance and money management as well as Thailands Economy forecast for 2010.

Dont miss mini concerts from Thai singers: Dome pakorn Lum, James Ruengsak, The Star 5 team, Off AF and many more throughout the 3 days.

Courses from Information Technology Training Center for Oct-Nov 2009 (instructed in Thai only). More info please visit http://training.cmu.ac.th/

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be organizing the Northern Eco and Adventure Travel Mart at The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Garden in Chiang Mai during November 5 – 8, 2009.

The travel mart will feature an ecotourism and adventure travel trade exchange on November 5-6, the trade days, and a three-day consumer fair during November 6-8.

The event is being organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with the Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association, the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association, the Association of Domestic Travel, and tourism business associations in Northern Thailand.

5 November 2009
- TEATA, ATTA, ADT, Overseas Buyers Conference

6 November 2009
- Negotiate of 150 companies worldwide for Adventure Parks, Eco Exhibitions, and Live Music Contest.

7 November2009
- Outdoor activities, ‘Eco & Adventure Park’ Seminar, Consumers Fair, Eco Exhibition & Adventure Park, and LIVE Music.

More info:
Ms. Panupan Chandhrapanya
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiang Mai Office
105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Wat Gate, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50000 Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 5324 8604, +66 5324 8605 Fax +66 (0) 5324 8605
E-Mail: panupan.cha@gmail.com, panupan.cha@tat.or.th
Website: www.tourismthailand.org

TITA Gallery requests the pleasure of your company at the opening reception of the art exhibition
“ Blossom-Happiness” by Chaivut Pongcharoen on 31st October 2009. The exhibition will be on view until 30th November 2009, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

www.finearts.cmu.ac.th

European cinema is coming to a screen near you! For the 18th time the European Union Film Festival brings the best of European film to Thailand, offering audiences a world class selection of drama, comedy, romance, suspense and documentary 23 films from 17 European countries feature in the programme of the 2009 festival.

The EU Film Festival runs in Chiang Mai on 5 to 15 November at The Vista Kadsuankaew and in Bangkok on 19 to 29 at SF World Cinema.

The highlights of the 2009 film festival include feature films which have won multiple prestigious awards such as California Dreaming (Romania), One Beloved Month of August (Portugal), Adventures (Hungary) and Ben X (Belgium). For the first time there is also a grand selection of documentary films such as Citizen Havel (Czech Republic), Sounds Like Teen Spirit (UK), La Paloma-Longing Worldwide (Germany) and Good Morning Heartache (Italy).

The film festival will open with Zozo, an extraordinary story of the journey of a young Lebanese immigrant to Sweden, based on real life experiences of the film's director.

Dr. Sigrid Faltin, film director from Germany will attend the screenings of her film “La Paloma Longing Worldwide” in Chiang Mai on 15th and also attend at the opening in Bangkok on the 19th. The films from Germany, Netherlands and Poland have Thai subtitles, otherwise the films are subtitled in English.

The EU Film Festival 2009 is organised by the Delegation of the European Commission to Thailand and the Embassies and cultural organisations of the EU Member States.

For more information contact Khun Kobkul Ratchakitti at the Delegation of the European Commission on Tel: 02 305 2600 ext 2646 / 02 305 2646 or at kobkul.ratchakitti@ec.europa.eu

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The Consulate cordially invites all creative minds to join our “The U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai’s 60th Anniversary Logo Design Contest”, celebrating the strong bonds between the US and Northern Thailand. The winning logo will be used in various ways and several celebratory activities/events. The winner will receive Bt 10,000.
For more details: http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/programs_and_events/2009/60th-anniversary-logo-con


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Chiangmai IAM (Chiangmai Blink) Work Shop

Date: 14 November 2009 - 15 November 2009
Location: Theatre, CMU Art Center

Our Better Chiang Mai project

Thai Health Promotion Foundation will host various workshops under the campaign "Our better Chiang Mai" throughout Oct-Nov 2009.

14-15 Nov 2009
Activity: Secrets to creating Social Responsibility TVCs
Guest Speaker: Jeh United
Venue: Theatre, CMU Art Center

Other Workshops:
24-25 Oct 2009
Activity: Architecture and City planning
Guest Speaker: Arsom Silp
Venue: Back Gallery, CMU Art Center

24-26 Oct 2009
Activity: TV program production
Guest Speaker: TV Burapa
Venue: Theatre, CMU Art Center

31 Oct - 01 Nov 2009
Activity: Secrets to creating Social Responsibility TVCs
Guest Speaker: Jeh United
Venue: Theatre, CMU Art Center

31 Oct - 01 Nov 2009
Activity: Architecture and City planning
Guest Speaker: Arsom Silp
Venue: Back Gallery, CMU Art Center

07-08 Nov 2009
Activity: How to create books/magazines for teens
Guest Speaker: Trongklod Baang-Yeekhan, a day
Venue: 3 Kings Monument

08 Nov 2009
Activity: Inspiration for Short Film Production
Guest Speaker: Jira Malikul, GTH
Venue: Theatre, CMU Art Center

14 Nov 2009
Activity: Social Marketing: Ideas to create a better city
Guest Speaker: Noom Muang Jan from the famous "Fast Food Business" column
Venue: CMU Art Center

15 Nov 2009
Activity: A discussion on how to solve 3 main problems in schools
Guest Speaker: P'Sup, Super Jew
Venue: Theatre, CMU Art Center

** The day, time and locations of the above workshops may change

If you are interested in joining these workshops, email: workshop@ourbetterchiangmai.org

'People with Hats' photo exhibition by Victoria Vorreiter running from 1 - 15 November 2009.
Open: 9 am - 8 pm daily

116 Art Gallery proudly presents “The Splendour of Nature” Art Exhibition by 2 renowned Thai artists, Nukoon Panyadee and Paisun Meesuntorn. (15 Oct. – 20 Nov. 2009)

Attention!: On 17 Oct. 2009 at 4.30pm, don’t miss our live painting demonstration by Nukoon and Paisun at 116 Art Gallery.

Very special artist workshops…!
**Oil color workshop by Paisun on 15, 16, 17 October 2009
**Watercolor workshop by Nukoon on 16 October 2009 (One day only)
For more info, visit www.116artgallery.com

‘Sam Tam’ exhibition by Tanhom kongjan, Twachai Pansawat, and Serm Wacharin will display about the breeze air in winter that is coming to the northern of Thailand. The artists will convey the winter throughout flowers and northern sightseeing. The opening will be on 7th November 2009, 7 p.m.

E-mail : artgallery9@yahoo.com, www.9artgallery.com

At first, we gathered the aluminum lids and gave them to the Artificial leg Foundation on 5 June 09 in "World Environment Day". Now we are gathering lots of aluminum lids, pan and pot lids, aluminum can opener and old stockings to give new life to disable people or donate at Mr.Pitak Suiluang at Nextpro Institute For more information

The pained woods exhibition will exhibit the collections of Thai style painting woods: Thai female characters, Thai animal characters, and angels by Nawamit Yhalurmyart. The exhibition will start on 1 October – 15 November.

Perfect for Summer!

Whether your child is interested in creating dragons, cutting out paper flowers and outdoor space scratching boards. They are more interested in learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting while exploring various mediums. ArtSpace would like to offer them with a creative class.

Contact us for details and we'll arrange a class that corresponds to your kids' needs. Ask about our "Whiz Kids Classes" for children 7-10 years old.