ISSUE 4 - Chiangmai mail

ISSUE 4 www.thai2010aug.com Thursday 16 December 2010Lanna celebration marksthe opening of the GamesThe Grand Opening Ceremony at Maejo University was alavish Lanna affair yesterday evening. Athletes from all theASEAN member nations gathered together for the first timeat ASEAN University Games in a display emphasizing unityand harmony and honoring Chiang Mai’s Northern Lannaculture. Story and photos on pages 4 and 5.Symbolism Highlights Importanton the of the games PhonecompetingmedalsNumberstodayPage 2 Page 6 Page 7AUG Sports Today submissions and inquiries to : augeditor@gmail.com

2 Issue : 4Thursday 16 December 2010NAME LIST OF EDITORIAL STAFFFOR AUG SPORTS TODAYHONORABLE ADVISORSASSOC.PROF. TERAPATT VANNARUEMOLASSOC.PROF.DR. KULISARA KRITWORAKARNFACULTY OF MASS COMMUNICATION, CMUEDITORSEDITOR IN CHIEF MS.SUNANTA YAMTHAPEDITOR DR.CHITRLADA BURAPHARATEDITOR MS.GANCHAPITH PHAIBOONEDITOR MR.CHEDCHAN SATHUWONGPHOTO EDITOR MR.NANTASIT KITTIWARAKULASSISTANT EDITOR MS.WIPAPAN NA NANASSISTANT EDITOR MR.CHUSAWAT TUNVANICHASSISTANT EDITOR MS.KRITDANUN PHROMKUNTHASECRETARYMS.CHULALAKMS.SITANGMS.ARATIKANCHATCHANAKULSEHLIREPORTERSMR.PHARUNYOO DEEKAEWMR.WARUNYOO SONNOIMS.KANOKRUT SASIROJMS.KANOKWAN CHANTORNMR.KRISSANARUK SAENEEVONG NA AYUTTHAYAMS.KANYARATH CHAICHANAMR.KANKAMOLRATMS.JARUWAN PHUAPHANMS.CHUTIMON SAOWAPAMS.CHOTIKAPETSONMR.NUTTAPORN PANYAMS.NATTAPORN INKAEWMS.NETNAPHIT THUPAJORNMS.PARINDATHANAPALINMR.PARANUT ANUIMS.WANWISA BUAPAKAMMS.SUPAKAN RUANGDATEMS.SUPAWAN UNOKDAENGMS.SAWAROT MAHAWANSUMS.SATHINEE CHIRAKALMS.MUANFUN CHAIPHONBANSPECIAL VOLUNTEERMR.KITTIPONG UTTHIYAAUG Sports TodaySymbolism on the medalsFor the 15 th ASEAN University Games, not onlythe local culture and traditions of the Lanna culturehave been conveyed through the Logo and theMascot, but also with the Medals.Three distinctive parts to notice on the medalsare, on the top the Galae sign symbolizing thedistinctive ornaments found on the roofs ofNorthern houses symbolizing good fortune. Thefront contains the text ‘ASEAN UNIVERSITYGAMES 2010’ and the official mascot ‘Nong Hug’holding the burning torch, with the liana or theclimbing plant indicating profound happiness andunity, while on the back it has the official logo ofthis year’s games.(Story by Pharunyoo Deekaew, Photo by ThiraratPhutthawong)Mementoes of the GamesBeautiful souvenirs on salePHOTOGRAPHERSMR.PURIWAT BOONNAKMR.ROMTHAM SRISUKHOMR.RANGSIMAN SITTIPONGMS.SURAKKANA TIANNOIMS.ATITAYAKANJANATHARNMR.KOBKANSAMPAOMR.WONGSAKORN NAKNGOENMR.SARANDOLPIPATPONGMS.THIRARAT PHUTTHAWONGMR.ANIRUTUAWITHYAMR.YOSSUNTORN SAWASDEEMR.ISRAHONGKHAMMR.JATURAWIT DECHASPECIAL VOLUNTEERMR.THANAKRIT CHUCHERDCHIANG MAI MAIL TEAMMANAGING DIRECTOR MR.SUWANTHEP MALHOTRAMANAGING EDITOR MS.SHANA KONGMUNEDITOR MR.PHITSANU THEPTHONGGRAPHICS MR.BOONSIRI SUANSUKGRAPHICS MR.AMNART KANGKAMJADGRAPHICS MR.SAICHON PAEWSOONGNERNSPECIAL VOLUNTEER MS. JITTARPORN CHARASRUMAUG Sports Today submissions and inquiries to :augeditor@gmail.comIn any national or internationalgatherings, meeting or games,you will find loads of interestingand beautiful souvenirs availablefor you to take home as a memento,reminding you how amazingit was during yourparticipation during that tourneyor gathering.So goes the 15 th ASEAN UniversityGames 2010 in ChiangMai, the souvenirs on sale wherethe souvenirs reflect the uniqueCorrectioncharacter of the host city, ChiangMai. We have seen and learnedabout this Games’ mascot ‘NongHug’ in our first edition of theAUG Sports Today the characterof Nong Hug, the hill tribe youthwho have by now, dived into thehearts of all the athletes participatingthis year. So why don’t wetake home with us the miniaturehill tribe boy available at variouslocations such as the participatingsporting venues at ChiangIn the story ASEAN delegates meet before the Games on page 2of yesterday’s AUG Sports Today, the meeting was chaired byNangnoi Puapatanakul, Deputy Secretary-General, Office of theHigher Education Commission, and Hon. Dato Prof. Omar Osman,the President of the ASEAN University Sports Council.Mai University, Mae Jo University,North-Chiang Mai, PrinceRoyal’s College, Montfort College.All the souvenirs are alsoavailable at the athletes’ residentialhotels; Chiang Mai Hill andthe Headquarters Hotel, ChiangMai Phucome.Goods available are, Nong Hugdoll 290 baht (10 USD), ChiangMai Style material bag; 190 baht(7 USD), rubber mobile phonehanger; 70 baht (3 USD), rubberkey chain; 70 baht (3 USD), metalkey chain; 100 baht (4 USD),dcor pin; 70 baht (3USD). Thebeautiful Nong Hug T-Shirt isalso for sale but only at the headquarter hotel at 235 baht (9 USD).(Story by Chutimon Saowapa,Krissanaruk Saeneevong NaAyutthaya, Sathinee Chirakal.Photos by Pharunyoo Deekaewand Jittarporn Charasrum)

Issue : 4AUG Sports Today Thursday 16 December 2010 3Ajarn Mawin Thawieng,Bowling Coach, ThailandAt these Games our bowlingteam expects to win, but more thanwinning we need a good sportingspirit. Our team has gone throughtough training and we trust in allthe bowlers. Last time, in Malaysia,we collected 8 gold medals asour best result. This year, competingon our own ground, we shoulddo better. The competitors wehave to focus are the Malaysianand Singaporean teams. We, however,cannot underestimate anybody. With Chiang Mai as the host ofthis event we are supporting our tourism, arts, and culture. We canshow all visitors the bright side of local wisdom and encourage them tocome back to visit again. As for the team, we need to learn how to winsome and lose some and do so graciously and with good spirit.Dantri Longjamnond,Thai football player“I am very happy to servethe country in this event.The Thai football team hasa good chance to win atthese ASEAN UniversityGames. If we do notunderestimate the otherteams and are prepared forthe unexpected, we willhave the opportunity to bethe winners. I would wantall sport fans to come cheerus but to cheer all sports.”Visitors from Timor LesteAmbassador comes to Chiang Mai for the GamesAmbassador of Timor Leste,Joao Freitas De Camara,visits Chiang Mai for the 15 thAUG.Erminio Da Silva Pinto ofthe Thailand Timor LesteEmbassy noted the long tripfrom Timor Leste.Timorese athletes are warmly greeted upon their arrival atChiang Mai International Airport.Behind the ScenesThe Grand Opening and Closing CeremoniesChiang Mai’s diversity of racesand beauty of its nature and theloyalty of the Thai people to HMthe King were the driving themesbehind the Grand Opening ceremonyfor the 15 th ASEAN UniversityGames last night at MaejoUniversity Gymnasium.Mrs. Anongnart Ratnisirichan,who conceived the shows andtrained the performers for boththe Opening and Closing ceremonysaid, “With this theme wewanted to communicate the fantasticthings that Thailand has tooffer and to let people knowabout the generosity of HM theKing and what he has done tohelp the hilltribes people of theNorth and their loyalty to HisMajesty.”She added that the cultural diversitiesin the North have beendivided into 6 shows with thefirst three being presented lastnight at the Opening Ceremonyand the final three at the ClosingCeremony on December 23, 2010.The first theme presented theunique culture of the hilltribes;to conceptualize their lives atthe mountaintops, their danceand more.Mr. Joao Freitas De Camara, theAmbassador of Timor Leste toThailand came to Chiang Mai tocheer on Timor Leste in the 15 thAUG. He noted that this was nothis first AUG games, that he hadattended the 14 th Games in Malaysiatwo years ago.“I feel excited to see newthings,” he said. Adding, “Wehave high hopes that we will beable to send more athletes to futureGames by building up networksat this one, especially inbeach volleyball, karatedo,taekwando and pencal silat.”Secretary of the Embassy, Mr.Erminio Da Silva Pinto, said theywere very impressed with thewelcoming preparations for theathletes of the AUG at ChiangMai International Airport on thefirst day.He added that more sportsmenand women are expected to takepart in the next AUG in Laos in thenext two years, “Thank you verymuch for taking care of the TimorLeste athletes for these Games.”Lastly, he remarked that it is difficultto find airline seats flyingfrom Timor Leste to Thailand, asflights are rare in the peak tourismseason. “We have to stopover at Bali, Indonesia first andthen fly to Bangkok and then onto Chiang Mai.”Story by Sawarot MahawansuPhoto by Atitaya Kanjanatharn,Sulakkana Tiannoi“For the first performance wewant to present the young andfresh faces of the hilltribes girlsand show the world that they nolonger grow opium poppies becauseof His Majesty the King’sroyal projects to provide cropreplacement to the hilltribespeople.”The second theme of the showwas the presentation of the amazing700 year old Lanna cultureand the Buddha Sihing imagethat is celebrated during the ThaiNew Year of Songkran in April.The show offers a mixture of thedifferent ethnic groups in theNorth, such as the Thai Lue andfeatured the Fon Khandok dancetroupes showing off traditionalChiang Mai beauties and culture.The third show was a presentationof the Contemporary Lannaculture to show the freshnessand livability of Chiang Mai. Thetraditional clothes combined withLet’s Meet TableTennis stars from LaosIt is the very first international tournament for SoulichakPhannavong and Khanthong Khamvilay, 2 Table Tennis stars fromLao PDR, who are very happy to be in Thailand and brought withthem all of their confidence.Soulichak Phannavong“I’m very happy to be here participatingin the ASEAN UniversityGames, I have been to Thailandon a number of occasion but amvery excited to be in Chiang Mai, Ihave received a lot of moral supportfrom my countrymen”.modern dance and music showcasesthis theme. “So this is reallya challenging project and wewant to offer interesting thingsfor the audience to view. Wehave planned and worked formore than half a year and we havehad good cooperation from everyoneinvolved. This show willhelp spread the uniqueness ofNorthern Thailand to the world,”she said.For the Closing Ceremony Mrs.Anongnart said they want topresent the National Anthems ofeach country and songs popularin each member country so as toshow the cooperation among allthe nations of ASEAN.“This might be overlooked bythe some people, as it seems asmall thing but it is really importantin peoples’ minds. We wantto make the sportsmen andwomen feel proud and part of theevent. This should be built up thegood image and reputation ofThailand, the land of smiles.”Students from the SansaiWithayakhom School in San Saidistrict, Chiang Mai, SaiNampueng School in Bangkok ,the Dramatic Arts College, andMaejo University are participatingas dancers in both ceremonies.“Our team feels very proud ofthe Opening and Closing ceremoniesas we have worked veryhard on the shows,” she concluded.By Sawarot Mahawansu,Parinda ThanapalinPhoto by Kanokwan Chantorn,Nuttaporn PanyaKhanthong Khamvilay“It is my first time in the ASEANUniversity Games. I am veryhappy, a little excited but I’m100% ready for today’s Game”.Story by Ms. Wanwisa Buapakam,Photo by Mr. Puriwat Boonnak

4 Issue : 4Thursday 16 December 2010AUG Sports TodayLanna celebration marks tMinister of Education Chinaworn Bunyakiart bangs theceremonial gong to start the games.The Thai National flag is raised at the start of the ceremonyby students from the military school.The cheering squad supports the Bor Sang umbrella dancerswith their own display of umbrellas.Lighting the Lantern to start the Games.The rainbow route shows us all walking towards the samegoal and the idea of “We Are One”.The hilltribes dancereflects His Majestythe King’s care for allthe people ofThailand.The feeling of friendship and unitywas apparent in the smiling faces of thegathered athletes as they waited for theopening ceremony at Maejo Universityon December 15. Athletes from eachnation paraded led by a flag bearer.The audience then stood for the raisingof the Thai flag and the Thai nationalanthem and then for the first ofmany beautiful performances. The firstone representing the Games mascot, ahilltribe boy and honor Their Majestiesthe King and Queen for their selflesswork in aiding the hilltribes people fromcrop replacement help to providing anoutlet for their unique handicrafts. Dancersdressed in each of the hilltribesgroups in Northern Thailand performeda graceful dance that incorporated theyellow flag of HM the King. A greatround of applause greeted the dancersfrom San Sai Witthayakhom School andfrom the students of Sai Nam PeungUpathom School in Bangkok, under theRoyal Patronage of HM the King, whojoined them in the performance.Chiang Mai Deputy Governor NaruemolPalwat then thanked the organizers andathletes on behalf of the people of thepeople of Chiang Mai, welcoming allASEAN members to the city and theprovince. Secretary General of the OfficeHigher Education Commission and Presidentof the Organizing Committee Dr.Sumet then took the podium to welcomethe visiting the athletes to the Games.Noting that the Games took place everytwo years, Chiang Mai and Thailand werehonored to be chosen to organize the15 th ASEAN University Games and thathe hoped the games would encourageThai students to join in sports and encouragea spirit of goodwill.President of the ASEAN UniversitySports Council, Hon. Dato ProfessorOmar Osman offered his greetings to thehonored guests, organizers, officials,coaches, athletes and volunteers. “Weare very glad and happy to be in thislively city of Chiang Mai. The quality ofathletics is very high in these games andwe wish you all success in the Gamesand to enjoy the spirit of goodwill,sportsmanship, and competition.”Chinaworn Bunyakiart, the Minister ofEducation for Thailand, took the stageto open the Games, first welcoming theathletes and thanking the members ofthe AUSC and the Office of Higher EducationCommission for their help inbringing the Games to Thailand and inThe Foon Tou andNok Yoong dancersperform traditionaldances during theshow.Traditionallydressed men carrya palanquin with awoman droppingflowers in ablessing tradition.

Issue : 4AUG Sports Today Thursday 16 December 2010 5he opening of the Gamesorganizing them and wished everyoneluck in achieving the goals of the Games.He then struck the ceremonial gongthree times, symbolizing good luck,health and prosperity.The flags of each nation were honoredby the gathered crowd before the anthemfor the Games was sung, “We AreOne”. Then, representing the players, aMaejo University volleyball player, tookthe stand to encourage the players to dotheir best and reach their highest ability,followed by a referee representing all thereferees and encouraged the athletes toplay fairly and with good sportsmanship.Then four athletes carried in the torch inturns, with the first a Maejo footballer,who also plays for the Chiang Mai FC,followed by a second Maejo footballplayer, then a Rajaphat University memberof the taekwando team took the torchto pass it on finally to Chiang Mai Universitystudent Thanyaluck Chotipiboonwho carried the torch to light a giant YiPeng lantern to start the games.The next performance presented themeaning of the mascots and representingLanna culture, with the fantasticallydressed rahm nok yoong dancers, ordance of the peacock. And one look atthe beautiful fan shaped attachments ontheir outfits makes it clear why it is calledthe dance of the peacock. Additionallythere was an agile Foon Tou. Accordingto Shan hilltribe legend, the tou is a mythicalcreature living in the Himmapan forest.It is a hybrid of a yak, deer, mountaingoat, and lion. When Buddha went toheaven to preach for his mother and thenreturned to the earth, all the animals in theHimmapan forest went to greet him. Thetou was among the animals who gladlydanced to welcome the Buddha back. Twodancers, one controlling the head and theother the tail perform the agile movementsof this mythical creature.The event culminated in a graceful umbrelladance demonstrating the power ofharmony where the many colors becomeone. The colorful displays of the “bor sang”or saa paper parasols and the beautifullydressed dancers carried in standing onshoulder high palanquins scattered flowersin a blessing for the athletes and games.The spirit of harmony was evident as studentsholding small parasols performed a‘wave’ around the gymnasium to celebratethe opening of the Games.(Story by Shana Kongmun, ChiangMai Mail; Photos by AUG SportsToday Team)Myanmar athletes and coaches prepare for the OpeningCeremony parade at Maejo University on December 15, 2010.The Malaysian team marches into the gymnasium duringthe Opening Ceremony.Nong Hug and Nong Hoh join the Opening Ceremony.Flag carriers parade into the hall during the OpeningCeremony.Vietnam athletes cheer on the dancers during theperformance.Dancers honoring HM the King for his work helping thehilltribes people with crop replacement.Beautiful girls in traditionalhilltribes costumes are ready forthe show.One of the beautiful Umbrelladancers from the show.A dancer dressed intraditional hilltribes clothesduring the performance.A member of the Thaicheering squad dresses upto rouse the crowd.A Maejo University studentis dressed as the schoolemblem of a Cowboy cracksa whip before the start of theshow.

6 Issue : 4Thursday 16 December 2010AUG Sports TodayOpening ceremony a successDr. Sumate Yamnoon, the President of the OrganizingCommittee of the 15 th AUG, said after theOpening ceremony that it was really a success,beginning from the presentation of the uniqueThai cultures and people to the athletes, officials,training coaches and staff from all the ASEANcountry members.“One of the most important things is the communicationthat can make better links, understandingsand form good impressions,” he added.“Most people feel happy with the show, and I amreally satisfied with what has been presented.Today’s Opening has shown off the diversity ofour culture. It is not the conflicts that matter, butthat we have shown we can live together. I wouldlike to ask everyone to hold onto this happinessthat has been created. It’s not about winning and losing from the Games or to buildup power but create better relations and friendship. Today’s Games show the cooperationand coming together of the upcoming ASEAN integration in 2015,” he noted.Story By: Supawan Unokdaeng and Supakran RuangdatePhoto By: Supakran RuangdateResults of yesterday’sBadminton matchesChiang Mai University Gymnasium sawthe opening matches of the Badminton yesterday,starting at 10 a.m. with Team Eventsin which Indonesian men’s team beat theMalaysians by 4-1 while Thailand’swomen’s team beat Singapore by 5-0.In the afternoon session, the women’steam competition between Indonesia andMalaysia saw the victory of the Indonesiansover Malaysia with a 4-1 result. Inthe Men’s Team division, Thailand wonover the Singaporeans by 5-0.Team competition continues today startingfrom 10 a.m. where the Indonesia Men’steam of 5 pairs will compete againstSingapore while Thailand will play againstMalaysia. In the Women’s category, Thailandwill play against Malaysia and Indonesiawill play against Singapore at ChiangMai University Gymnasium.(Story by Kanyarath Chaichana, PhotosBy Yossuntorn Sawasdee)What’s cooking!Let’s look at the highlights of gamescompeting today.First round of the ever popular footballwill be played at 2 venues; The Prince’sRoyal College will host Myanmar vs Malaysiaat 1 p.m., in the previous matchMyanmar lost to Laos 1-2 while the Malaysianteam pipped Singapore 2-1. Thenat 3 p.m. Thailand, who won over Vietnam5-1, will play against Cambodia. AtMontfort College, Singapore will playLaos at 1 p.m.Karatedo fighters will compete for goldmedals today at the North Chiang MaiUniversity’s Gymnasium for both teamand individual KATA, starting from 10a.m. onwards.Chiang Mai University will host BeachVolleyball from 9 a.m., Table Tennis andBadminton will start at 10 a.m.The 700 Year Sports Complex will hostTennis starting at 10 a.m., Futsal and Basketballwill start at 1 p.m..Sepak Takraw will have its competitionat the Gymnasium of Maejo Universitystarting at 10 a.m.

Issue : 4AUG Sports Today Thursday 16 December 2010 7Important Phone NumbersAUG Organizing Committee• Secretariat:Tel: 053-211026 ext 2128Mob.: 081-8258268, 084-4253352• Sports TechniquesMob.: 089-8978817• Medical and SanitationTel: 053-947777Mob.: 089-7551127• Accommodation and CateringMob.: 084-1505540• VolunteerMob.: 081-8859416• TransportationMob.: 081-2871815• Security and TrafficMob.: 081-4999767Accommodation• Chiang Mai Phucome Hotel2 Khanklong Chonprathan Road,Muang, Chiang Mai 50200TEL: (053) 211026-31Fax: (053) 216422www.phucome.comE-mail: phucomehotel@hotmail.com• Chiang Mai Hills Hotel211Huay Kaew RoadChiang Mai 50200, ThailandTel: +66(0) 5340-0601-5Fax. : +66(0) 5340-0610www.chiangmaihill.comE-mail: cmhills@cm.ksc.co.th• Khum Phucome Residence14/23 Khanklong ChonprathanRoad, Muang, Chiang Mai 50300Tel: 053-400450-2Mob.: 089-191-6755, 083-1525675Hospitals• Maharaj Nakhon Chiang Maior Suandok Hospital110 Inthawaroros road, TambonSriphume, Muang DistrictChiang Mai 50200Mob.: 053 - 94 – 5631• Nakhonping Hospital159 Moo 10 Chotana Road,Tambon Donkaew, Mae Rim district,Chiang Mai 50180Tel : 0-5399-9200Fax : 0-5399-9221E-mail: nkp-hospital@live.comContact Persons• Vice Presidentof Organizing Committee:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amnart YoosukChiang Mai University.Tel: 053-941006,Mob.: 081-9939359, 053-942666Sport Techniques Committee:• Mr. Preecha PrayoonpatChairmanMob.: 081-8258268• Mr. Arthasuth ChotiratSecretaryTel: 02-3108285Mob.: 081-6929019• Asst. Prof. Dr. Nat WorayosVice ChairmanTel: 053-942666Mob.: 081-8859416• Mr. Rithirong ChanmeesilpTel: 053943060Mob.: 089-6365911E-mail: F_52@hotmail.com.The Office of HigherEducation Commission:• Ms. Sopha NetmaneesukTel: 02-3545460Mob.: 081-8552413E-mail: usbt@mua.go.th.• Ms. Paweena SaengsangReception/ Ceremonies/ Medalsreception ceremonyMob.: 084-4253352• Ajarn Chawal MaleehormPayap UniversityTel: 053-241983Mob.: 081-4737161• Ajarn WaruthMob.: 081-6715967• Mr. Nares LumpetchTel: 053-241983Mob.: 083-9491975, 081-5305285E-mail: Nongamm_1490@hotmail.comMedical and Health Committee• Dr. Surasing WisaruthChiang Mai University• Mrs. Artchara SripalakitchTel: 053-943049Mob.: 087-3033915E-mail: Amm_atcha@hotmail.com• Mrs. Ratchanee KuroongruangTel: 053-945173, 053-221141Mob.: 089-9980405E-mail: rkoorung@hotmail.com.Volunteer Committee• Asst. Prof. Dr. Nat WorayosChiang Mai UniversityTel: 053-942666Mob.: 081-8859416• Mrs. Srisuda SribandikulTel: 053-943042, 053-943043E-mail: srisuda@chiangmai.ac.th.Public Relations andInternational RelationsCommittee• Assoc. Prof. Terapatt VannaruemolChiang Mai UniversityTel: 053-942666 Mob. :086-9110070• Mrs. Ratchaneewan RatchatapratharnMob.: 053-944444Place and Food Committee• Mr. Chamnan PanyaruangTel: 053-943060 Mob.: 081-8813117E-mail: chamnom_cmu@yahoo.com• Mr. Sumate SarasriChiang Mai UniversityMob.: 083-9444525• Mr. Charun WichaisuebMob.: 089-3705609E-mail : J_akyan@hotmail.comTransportation Committee• Asst. Prof. Permsak SuriyachanRajabhat University, Chiang MaiTel: 053-885439 Mob.: 081-9933057• Mr. Siam KanhawilasTel: 053-885556 Mob.: 089-9539055Opening /Closing Ceremoniesand performances• Assoc. Prof. ArkhomKanchanaprachotMaejo UniversityTel: 053-873028, 053-875300Mob.: 089-8511141• Khun Naphat TiteeMob.: 084-6080206Information Technology• Ajarn Nakhon KhamharnTel: 053-213183 Mob.: 081-960-463• Ajarn Thanit KetkaewMob.: 081-5300744.• Ajarn Chakrapob MaisaenMob.: 081-4737022• Asst. Prof. NiponMob.: 086-9154977Arts, design, city decoration• Mr. WitthayaTel: 053-811500 ext. 613Mob.: 086-5872418E-mail: arch_witthaya@hotmail.com• Ms. Suparee TeesungnoenMob.: 087-1939639Security and Traffic• Pol Lt Col PhusilpKanjanasathitTel: 053-262282, 053-247180 ,Mob.: 081-9930763E-mail : par2093@gmail.com• Pol Lt Col Nathee SuthiprapasithTel: 053-219-230 Mob.: 086-1958484Sports ContactsBadminton• Assoc. Prof. Dr.TananAnumanrajathonMob.: 089-7586688• Mr. Kriangsak KittitharakulTel: 053-240132 Mob.: 081-6713865• Mr. Pornchai SupawilaiMob.: 089-5534672Basketball• Mr. Chatchanon SombunchaiMob.: 081-111265• Mr.Somkiart NukitrangsarnTel: 053-213269 Mob.: 089-7564833• Mr. Chuphan BoribunMob.: 081-6036455Beach volleyball• Ms. Kornwan UngkasithTel.: 053-944259Mob.: 081-1114011, 081-7467474E-mail: k_angkasith@hotmail.com• Ms. Kandaphan WanthayaTel: 053-943058 Mob.: 081-0891746E-mail: wantaya@chiangmai.ac.thBowling• Assoc. Prof. Dr. ThanarakSuwanprapisTel.: 053-946081, 053-945024Mob.: 081-7830647E-mail: thanarak@mail.nurse.cmu.ac.thFootball• Asst. Prof. Aphichart TraisaengTel: 053-875735 Mob.: 081-8823734E-mail: apichart@mju.ac.th.Mr. Pichak Anusornratchada: 08-1387-2377Mr. Krisada : 081-9606290,RRISAD@mju.ac.th.Futsal• Mr. Chaisith SuriyachanTel.: 053-211446Mob.: 081-9805700• Mr. Chaiyaporn KaewwiwatTel.: 053-226102, 053-213269• Mr. Boonchai LertpiriyachaikulTel.: 053-214693, 053-214693021-8812662Golf• Asst. Prof. Adisorn KantharosMob.: 081-9529181Karate-do• Ajarn Wuthinant AmsriwiangTel: 053-819931, 053-819998Mob.: 086-2165954Pencak Silat• Assoc. Prof. Dr. PraditTakernrengsaritTel: 053-851-478 ext 513• Mr. Yongsak Na SongkhlaMob.: 086-491-4571Sepak Takraw• Assoc. Prof. Jamnian BoonmakTel: 053-873280 Mob.: 081-5954312E-mail: jamnian54@hotmail.com• Mr. Sumit ChaikhetTel: 053-498151Mob.: 084-0473200 E-mail:doramon96@hotmail.com.Swimming• Mr. Chairat SripetchdeeTel: 053-226098 ext 117, 053-213269Mob.: 083-3237211E-mail: kayakfat@yahoo.com,• Mr. Paiboon CharoensantiMob.: 081-5300700Table tennis• Asst. 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8 Issue : 4Thursday 16 December 2010TRAVELING AROUND CHIANG MAIAUG Sports TodayBaan TawaiShops line the streets, each with tempting souvenirs totake home.For the lover of handicrafts,handmade furniture, and assortedobjet d’art then a visit toBaan Tawai is a mustBaan Tawai is an entire villageof OTOP (One Tambon One Product)handicraft. OTOP handicraftsare produced by eachTambon, or subdistrict in a programestablished in 2001. OTOPproducts can be, cotton and silkgarments, pottery, fashion accessories,household items andmany other articles but the mostimportant point is they are handmadeand distributed in a mannerthat benefits the producers.Baan Tawai is most famous forits furniture but as a visit to thevillage will make clear there areplenty of other products to find.Wood carved products, tribal basketry,jewelry, paintings, silk, gifts,and small items such as lotionsand soaps. The list goes on. BanTawai is a feast for the arts andcrafts appreciator. There areplenty of interesting toys andhand-made gadgets for kids too,so you if you are looking for someunique and authentic souvenirsto take home, Baan Tawai may endup being your one stop shoppingcenter! There are also some prettyamazing sculptures made out ofmetal scraps (nuts and bolts etc).I’m sure even adults’ jaws willdrop at the gigantic metal “Predator”and “Alien” beasts.Wander up and down the roadand you may see artisans at workcarving wood, there are alsomany shops offering antique reproductions,so be sure andcheck if its authentic or not if youplan on buying antiques!Like everywhere in Thailand,there are also plenty of places toeat of course, Thai people are famousfor their food, and love itaccordingly so there is no needto go hungry!One thing that should strike youat Baan Tawai, is quality. The villagehas earned a reputation for creatinggood quality products. So ifyou do decide to make a purchase,it is likely to be a rewarding one,which will stand the test of time.It’s a place that really has to beseen to be believed. I highly recommenda visit.Located approximately 15kmssouth of Chiang Mai city centre,just off route 108 at Hang Dong,it is a short drive out and wellworth the effort!(Photos by Zart and JittarpornCharasrum)Baan Tawai is famous for its Buddhist art inspired wood carvings.Wood carvings of creatures are very popular in Baan Tawaibut wooden boxes, masks, silk, jewelry and more can befound here.Bor SangBor Sang literally translates toumbrella village, was once just asmall village where local familiesand artisans crafted parasols andumbrellas of saa paper made fromthe bark of the mulberry tree.Saa paper is a time consumingproduct to make and so the actualprocess from tree to umbrellacan take quite some time! Saapaper is made from bark whichhas been stripped from the youngbranches of the Mulberry tree,Broussnetia Papyrifera. The barkfirst must be sun dried to removeall traces of sap, and then oncedried soaked in water until soft,Umbrella villagethen boiled with caustic soda intoa mushy paste which is then putinto a machine that beats theproduct to remove the fibers. Thepaste is then spread out intomesh frames to dry.From there the saa paper is fittedto a bamboo frame of either fan orparasol and finally hand painted.As the fame of Bor Sang’s beautifulproducts grew, so did thevillage and the manufacturing ofthe umbrellas. Nowadays, BorSang has grown to include allkinds of handicrafts, from silk tosilver but it is still famous for thebeauty of its hand-painted silkColorfully painted silk umbrellas andparasols brighten up the streets of Bor Sang.and saa paper fans, parasols andumbrellas.Bor Sang holds an annual festivalin January to celebrate theirumbrellas and a Miss Bor Sangis chosen to represent the village.One of the most beautiful sightsto see are the hundreds of umbrellashanging from inside thehouses lit by lanterns and peopleeven decorate their vehicles withfans and umbrellas!The elaborately painted fans make a greatgift for others, or even yourself!I have to admit to havingbought a few of the big fans tohang on my wall, I love the brightcolors of the flowers and birdsand seeing them perched on mywall cheers my day up no end.AUG Sports Today is edited by Phitsanu Thepthong for 15 th ASEAN University Games 2010, Chiang Mai, ThailandPrinted and Published by Chiang Mai Mail Publishing Co., Ltd. 209/5 Moo 6, 2 nd Ring Road, T.Faham, A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50000.Tel. 0 5385 2557 • Fax. 0 5326 0738 • E-mail: cnxmail@chiangmai-mail.com • Web-Site: www.chiangmai-mail.com