April 2016

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CHANG PUAK
MAGAZINE
No.265 - April 2016
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In English
06 Health Tips | Coconut
08 Cover Story | Fun the Songkran Festival
16 Trip & Visit | Suan Dok Temple
18 Highlight | “Service Excellence” at Kiyora Spa
22 Handmade in Chiang Mai | Thai Silk
24 Refreshing Drinks | It’s Summer Time!
28 Buzz Buzz | Creative Workshops
34 News Expats | Work & Study with CLBS
36 Next Destination | Vana Nava - Hua Hin
52 Events in Chiang Mai | April 2016
58 Chiang Mai Community Info
60 Chiang Mai Classifieds
En Français
38 Gourmet Club | D.Bistro
42 Fêtes & Celebration | Phra Sihing
中 文
06 椰 子
10 宋 干 节 狂 欢
16 松 德 寺
18 Kiyora 水 疗 中 心 提 供 了
22 美 丽 的 泰 国 丝 绸
30 清 迈 旅 游 景 点
36 华 欣 瓦 纳 纳 瓦
Maps & Directories
30 Attractions in Chiang Mai
32 Chiang Mai City Map
48 Ring Road Map
50 Hotels Directory
54 Airlines Time Tables
56 Restaurant Directory
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HEALTH
TIPS
COCONUT
The Holy Grain of Water
Social media worldwide has lately labelled coconut water, which has long been a common
choice refreshment among Thais, as the ultimate thirst-quencher. They say the coconut’s
crystal clear, mildly sweet liquid contains five essential electrolytes and helps boost perfect
skin, reduce blood pressure and facilitates digestion.
Thus, the demand for fresh coconut water skyrocketed during the last six months. In Chiang Mai
it is very easy to find, both in restaurants and on street vendor stalls. Supermarket shelves
are more dedicated to coconut water and coconut water-based beverages than ever before
-- from fresh juices to milky concoctions and dairy-free yoghurt.
If you have ever opened a fresh coconut, you will have seen the thin, opaque almost clear
coconut juice or water which has a slight almond flavor. Contrary to popular belief, this is not
the coconut milk. However, the water is consumed as a drink fresh from the coconut by many,
and it can also be used in recipes. The creamy, high-fat coconut milk, of which the nutritional
property is different from coconut water, is also very popular as a drink among Chinese tourists
travelling in Thailand.
For best results, the water from a fresh coconut should be consumed shortly after being
exposed to air due to the possible loss of important nutrients. A single coconut usually provides
an 11 ounce serving of water, and it is low in calories and fat but rich in vitamins, minerals and
other nutrients. Based on a 100ml drink, coconut water contains more potassium and less sodium
than most sport drinks and energy drinks. It is also very high in chloride and has natural sugars.
In fact, the potassium content in coconut water is close to twice the amount in a banana. A healthy
balance of electrolytes is important for the optimal health of our muscular, cardiovascular, nervous
and immune systems, as well as to help with the absorption and balance of the body’s internal
fluids.
In Chiang Mai, the price for one coconut at
a street vendors stall is about 40 Baht.
椰 子
椰 子 汁 最 近 被 全 球 社 交 媒 体 贴 上 了 标 签 , 而 它 其 实 长 期 以
来 也 一 直 是 泰 国 人 普 遍 选 择 的 终 极 解 渴 水 果 。 他 们 说 椰 子 晶 莹
剔 透 , 温 润 香 甜 的 汁 包 含 了 五 个 有 助 于 塑 造 完 美 肌 肤 、 降 低 血
压 、 促 进 消 化 的 基 本 电 解 质 。
一 个 椰 子 通 常 能 提 供 11 盎 司 的 水 , 它 含 有 少 量 卡 路 里 和 脂
肪 却 富 含 维 生 素 、 矿 物 质 和 其 它 营 养 物 质 。 在 清 迈 , 街 头 小 贩
售 卖 的 一 个 椰 子 的 价 格 大 约 是 40 泰 铢 。
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COVER
STORY
The scorching heat of summer gets no exemption from
Thailand’s culture. As April is the hottest month, this is
also the time of the year when natives play a fun role
in the so-called Songkran Festival. Among all the cities
of Thailand, Chiang Mai has the greatest number of
people, including foreigners, who are also there to join
the longest celebration in the country.
Although the roots of this festival are spiritual, with water
dousing representing a purification ritual to wash away
evil spirits in anticipation of the Thai New Year, it is also
an enormous countrywide water fight. Water balloons,
super soakers and virtually any sort of spray bottle
become weapons of water during Songkran Festival. Join
in one of the biggest parties of the year!
By definition, Songkran Festival is a 3-day holiday,
celebrated each year from April 13th to 15th. This date
was set firmly around 1940, as the traditional Thai New
Year and the pinnacle of Songkran. Before that the date
varied according to a lunar calendar. It’s something of an
anachronism to consider this date “the new year” because
Thailand recognizes the Gregorian calendar and the year
beginning on January 1st, but Songkran is still celebrated
vigorously as a national holiday.
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The most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the
northern city of Chiang Mai, where celebrations sometime
last for six days or longer. During Songkran, a veritable
water war takes place around the moat and it is the lifetime
opportunity for all adults to act like kids. People soak each
other, play, party and generally have a grand time. Water
pistols, balloons, spray bottles and hoses are the vessels of
purification around the moat as gallons of water are traded
back and forth between revelers, usually accompanied
by the traditional greeting, suk san wan songkran (Happy
New Year!). As it’s typically over 100 degrees Fahrenheit
during April in Thailand, you’ll definitely welcome the cool
down at this exciting water festival .
But that’s not all. Songkran festival is also a culturally
fascinating holiday season with unique Buddhist
purification ceremonies and the releasing of fish and birds.
The city lights up with splendid cultural activities which
are as various as the venues specially provided for the
occasion. Songkran is traditionally a time to visit and pay
respects to elders, including family members, friends,
neighbours and monks. Displays of sand sculptures
at temples and the bathing of the Phra Buddha Sihing
image are believed to give the people of the North
a prosperous beginning to the New Year. Buddha images
at home and in monasteries are gently bathed with water
mixed with a Thai fragrance: this water is meant as
a symbol of washing all of the bad away. And it doesn’t
stop there, April 13th is the day of a beautiful parade with
elaborate floats and city officials from Phra Singh Temple
to Thapae Bridge, as well as the election of Miss Songkran
Beauty in the evening at Thapae Gate (see detailed
schedule page 21).
Songkran Festival in the ‘Land of Smiles” is one of the
top-five festivals in the world. It is definitely an event not
to be missed.
宋 干 节 狂 欢
泰 国 文 化 节 日 包 罗 万 象 , 即 使 是 酷 暑 夏 天 也 未 被 落 下 。
4 月 是 泰 国 最 热 的 一 个 月 , 它 还 包 含 了 当 地 人 年 度 狂 欢 的 一 个
盛 大 节 日 , 叫 做 宋 干 节 (Songkran Festival) 。 届 时 泰 国 的 所
有 城 市 中 属 清 迈 是 最 热 闹 以 及 持 续 时 间 最 长 的 , 并 吸 引 了 最 多
的 人 , 包 括 很 多 外 国 人 也 加 入 到 精 彩 纷 呈 的 庆 祝 活 动 中 。
这 个 节 日 的 起 源 具 有 深 厚 的 精 神 内 涵 , 是 在 泰 国 新 年 通 过
泼 水 来 冲 走 恶 灵 的 一 种 净 化 仪 式 , 如 今 也 是 一 场 巨 大 的 全 国 性
水 战 。 做 好 准 备 被 水 气 球 砸 在 身 上 , 或 被 倾 盆 而 下 的 水 泼 到 ,
因 为 几 乎 任 何 类 型 的 喷 洒 瓶 都 能 在 宋 干 节 变 成 武 器 。 赶 紧 加 入
到 这 个 年 度 最 盛 大 的 派 对 吧 !
根 据 规 定 , 每 年 的 宋 干 节 是 一 个 为 期 3 天 的 假 期 , 从 4 月 13
日 到 15 日 。 其 中 最 著 名 的 泼 水 庆 祝 活 动 则 在 北 部 城 市 清 迈 ,
节 日 有 时 会 持 续 六 天 或 更 长 时 间 。 在 宋 干 节 期 间 , 清 迈 的 护 城
河 边 会 有 一 场 名 副 其 实 的 泼 水 大 战 , 它 给 了 所 有 成 年 人 一 次 人
生 中 再 次 成 为 孩 子 的 机 会 。 但 是 您 得 小 心 一 点 , 手 枪 里 的 水 如
果 进 入 到 人 的 眼 睛 里 是 非 常 危 险 的 。 泰 国 的 4 月 通 常 超 过 37.7
度 , 欢 迎 您 在 这 个 激 动 人 心 的 节 日 里 降 降 温 。
但 这 并 不 是 全 部 , 宋 干 节 还 是 一 个 非 常 具 有 文 化 内 涵 的 节
日 , 其 中 包 含 了 独 特 的 佛 教 净 化 仪 式 和 鱼 鸟 的 放 生 仪 式 。 这 座
城 市 被 各 种 特 别 的 场 合 组 织 的 盛 大 璀 璨 的 文 化 活 动 点 亮 。 宋 干
节 亦 是 一 个 拜 访 长 辈 , 包 括 家 人 、 朋 友 、 邻 居 和 僧 侣 , 并 表 示
敬 意 的 好 时 节 。 寺 庙 的 沙 雕 展 示 以 及 浴 佛 仪 式 被 北 部 人 民 认 为
能 开 启 繁 荣 的 新 一 年 。 家 里 或 寺 庙 的 佛 像 被 轻 轻 地 泼 洒 上 混 合
了 泰 香 的 水 , 它 象 征 着 清 洗 所 有 坏 的 事 物 。 并 不 止 于 此 ,4 月
13 日 这 一 天 , 从 帕 辛 寺 到 塔 佩 桥 会 有 一 个 美 丽 盛 大 的 花 车 游
行 。 同 时 晚 上 在 塔 佩 门 广 场 还 有 宋 干 节 小 姐 的 选 美 比 赛 ( 详 细
安 排 请 参 见 07 页 ) 。 “ 微 笑 之 国 ” 的 宋 干 节 是 世 界 上 五 大 节
日 之 一 , 它 是 您 绝 对 是 不 能 错 过 的 盛 大 事 件 。
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Facts about
SONGKRAN
The water-festival
关 于 宋 干 节 的 5 点
1) Songkran (pronounced as Sonk-Kraan) is the Thai New
Year festival, celebrated from 13 to 15 April every year.
It is the country’s most important public holiday.
1) 每 年 宋 干 节 的 日 期 是 4 月 13 日 至 15 日 。
2) The word “Songkran” is derived from the Sanskrit word
“samkranti”, which means “astrological passage”.
2) “Songkran” 这 个 词 来 源 于 梵 语 , 意 思 是 “ 占 星 通 道 ”。
3) Songkran is a Buddhist festival celebrated in other parts
of Asia including Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and
Southern China. Each country has its own rituals and
celebrations.
3) 亚 洲 的 其 它 一 些 国 家 包 括 老 挝 、 越 南 、 柬 埔 寨 和 缅 甸 也 会
庆 祝 宋 干 节 。
4) Songkran also marks the end of the dry season and the
beginning of the rains and holds a lot of importance for the
country’s agriculture industry.
4) 宋 干 节 标 志 着 旱 季 的 结 束 和 雨 水 的 降 临 。
5) As part of the celebrations Thai people sometimes
apply a white pasty powder substance to each other, on the
face or neck. This is one of the oldest Songkran traditions.
This paste should not be applied on older people’s faces.
5) 宋 干 节 期 间 , 人 们 有 时 会 有 在 彼 此 的 脸 上 涂 抹 白 色 粉 末 的
传 统 , 但 这 不 适 用 于 老 一 辈 。
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VISIT &
TRIP
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HIGH-
LIGHT
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HAND MADE
IN CHIANG MAI
THAI SILK
Traditions and Elegant Simplicity
美 丽 的 泰 国 丝 绸
The weaving workshop of Thai Silk Village lies just five kilometres outside
of Chiang Mai town. As I approached the place, I could hear the clattering of
traditional wooden looms, I was greeted by a friendly staff who took me for
a walk into the workshop to see the different steps in the making of Thai silk.
From fragile cocoon to elegant material, Thai Silk Village presents all the
steps in the making of Thai silk. In the large weaving room about fifteen looms
are lined on both sides. I watched the weavers while their feet moved to an
unknown rhythm across six different pedals, their hands flicking different
cords that snapped the silk thread back and forth, back and forth across
the loom. To me it looked incomprehensible, but these women made it look
easy, moving with a kind of grace.
After this visit, I entered the showroom and saw the walls lined with vivid
colourful cloths folded for sale, as well as hand-tailored suits and silk dresses.
Not only does Thai Silk Village presents beautiful clothing and scarves
made of silk, they also sell a myriad of silk product including bed sheets, spa
accessories, home decorations etc...
The women in Thai Silk Village take great pride in what they do, and
much attention is given to preserving their unique traditions. A visit to this
showroom is naturally one of the “must do” activities in Chiang Mai.
泰 国 丝 绸 村 的 织 造 车 间 位 于 清 迈 城 的 五 公 里 外 。
泰 国 丝 绸 村 呈 现 了 丝 绸 制 作 的 所 有 步 骤 , 从 脆 弱 的 茧 到
优 雅 的 丝 料 。 大 型 织 造 车 间 里 两 边 共 有 大 约 15 个 织 机 ,
您 可 以 观 察 到 织 工 们 用 未 知 的 节 奏 和 谐 地 控 制 着 6 个 不 同
的 踏 板 。
您 在 泰 国 丝 绸 村 还 可 以 参 观 这 里 的 一 个 美 丽 陈 列
室 , 看 看 墙 壁 上 那 些 色 彩 生 动 艳 丽 的 服 饰 。 商 店 销 售 手
工 定 制 的 西 装 、 丝 绸 服 装 、 床 单 、 水 疗 配 件 和 丝 绸 制 成
的 家 居 装 饰 品 。
THAI SILK VILLAGE :
120/27 Moo3. Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Road. Chiang Mai
Tel. 053-338 357
www
www.thaisilkvillage.com
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BUZZ BUZZ
Creative Workshops
The city of Chiang Mai is ideal for taking courses and updating your skills,
or simply having fun learning something new.
Whether it’s a one day tie dye workshop or a few hours learning
the secrets of cocktail making,
There are courses to suit all interests and time schedules.
Tie-Dye Techniques
Learn about natural dyes and tie-dye techniques to make your own
art piece. Be inspired by and exchange textile experience with the
art historian and textile expert Patricia Cheesman, whose passion
in textile art is undeniable. Check for availability of courses at
www.studio-naenna.com
Ceramic Workshop
The course explores an extensive range of sculptural
possibilities for ceramics. You can choose from the handbuilding
or the wheel throwing techniques. The emphasis
is on experimentation and development of personal ideas.
The studio also presents a 3 sessions course of Raku
technique. Raku ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally
used in Japanese tea ceremonies. It is characterized by
being hand-shaped rather than thrown.
Workshop for individuals, 3 hours per session.
Raku Technique : 3 sessions (full course) : 4,500 Baht.
Handbuilding : 1 session 850 Baht; 8 session (full course) 6,400 Baht
Wheel Throwing: 8 sessions (full course) : 8,500 Baht.
PaChaNa Studio : 191 Moo5 Suthep. Chiang Mai.
| Tel. 081-711 5007 | Facebook: PaChaNa Studio
Water Color
Training
Located in a gorgeous artists village set
against the beautiful backdrop of Doi Suthep,
Gallery Kang Wat is a creative gallery offering
water colour courses. Enjoy an exciting
painting course with expert tuition. This is
a rare opportunity to explore the unique
heritage and impressive artistic wealth on
hand in Chiang Mai.
Workshop for individuals:
1 day: 850 Baht. 10 days: 3,000 Baht.
Gallery Kang Wat : 192 Soi Wat Umong.
Suthep. Chiang Mai. | Tel. 098-427 0666
Workshop for group bookings and individuals. Approximately Half
day per session. | Price : 2,000 Baht per person
Studio Naenna : 138/8 Soi Changkian. Huay Kaew Rd.Chiang Mai.
| Tel. 053-226 042
Thai Herbal Hot
Compress Spa Course
Acquire knowledge about traditional, Thai herbal ball
compress treatments that combine a concoction of Thai
herbs and steam with traditional techniques. Students
learn how to make the herbal ball compress from scratch,
how to use it, as well as herbs’ medicinal properties.
Workshop : 15 hours | 5,900 Baht.
Mon-Wed: 5hrs./day or Thurs-Fri: 7.5hrs./day
Evening classes and week end classes available.
Spa Mantra : 59/9 Chang Puak Soi 4. Chiang Mai.
| Tel. 053-218 632 | www.spamantra.com/academy.php
Cocktail Making
Learn how to shake, stir and muddle with a professional
mixologist in this hands-on, interactive cocktail class.
A perfect idea for a date night, girls or guys day out,
birthday celebrations or just to have a great time in
Chiang Mai.
Workshop for individuals. Duration 2-3 hours
Price : 899 Baht for two.
Rise Bar @ Akyra Manor Hotel :
22/2 Nimmanhaemin Road soi 9. Chiang Mai.
| Tel. 053-216 219
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ATTRACTIONS
IN CHIANG MAI
清 迈 旅 游 景 点
Where
to
relax
Park & Garden
公 园 类
Temples
寺 庙 类
700 YEARS STADIUM
清 迈 700 年 体 育 场
Canal Road
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BUAK HAAD PARK
清 迈 Buak haad 公 共 公 园
Arak Road
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CHADI LUANG TEMPLE
契 迪 龙 寺
Prapokkloa Road
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JET YOT TEMPLE
杰 德 瑶 寺
Super Highway Road
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TWEECHOL BOTANICAL GARDEN
清 迈 地 平 线 度 假 村
Chiang Mai-doi Saket Road
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QUEEN SIRIKIT BOTANIC GARDEN
清 迈 诗 丽 吉 王 后 植 物 园
Mae Rim Samoeng Road
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Shopping
CHIANG MAI NIGHT BAZAAR
清 迈 观 光 夜 市
Chang Klan Road
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购 物 类
PROMENADA RESORT MALL
Promenada 购 物 中 心
Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng New Road
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SUNDAY WALKING STREET
周 日 夜 市
Ratchadamnoen Rd. - Prapokkloa Rd.
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HUAY TEUNG TAO LAKE
清 迈 汇 登 涛 湖
Canal Road
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ROYAL PARK RAJAPRUEK
清 迈 Rajapruek 皇 家 公 园
Canal Road
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PLANT MARKET
花 卉 市 场
Atsadatghon Road
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SATURDAY WALKING STREET
周 六 夜 市
Wua Lai Road
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WAROROT MARKET
瓦 落 落 市 场 ( 唐 人 街 )
Watchayanon Road
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PHAN TAO TEMPLE
盼 道 寺
Prapokkloa Road
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PHRA SINGHA TEMPLE
帕 辛 寺
Sam Lan Road
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Museums
BANK OF THAILAND MUSEUM
泰 国 银 行 博 物 馆
Chotana Road
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LANNA FOLKLIFE MUSEUM
兰 纳 民 俗 博 物 馆
Prapokklao Road.
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博 物 馆 类
THE TREASURY PAVILION MUSEUM
清 迈 珍 宝 博 物 馆
Rachadamnoen Road.
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PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE
双 龙 寺
Sriwichai Road
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SUAN DOK TEMPLE
松 德 寺
Suthep Road
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CMCITY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE
清 迈 城 市 艺 术 文 化 中 心
Prapokkloa Road.
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LANNA TRADITIONAL HOUSE MUSEUM
兰 纳 历 史 建 筑 博 物 馆
Suthep Road
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NEWS
EXPATS
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WORK & STUDY
in Chiang Mai with CLBS
CLBS, a young and fast growing international company, is now
offering a Work & Study Program for young European females, which
gives them the possibilities of not only studying abroad, but also
gaining work experience in a multi-cultural environment.
For 6 months, participants can develop their language skills in either
Thai or in English. They will be immersed in Thai culture and receive
an intense experience in telephone customer service. In order to offer
a high standard of accredited education for the young professionals,
CLBS has partnered with the Chiang Mai University. After completing
the language course, participants will be rewarded a language
certificate which they can use to their advantage in their future career
choices.
In addition to the free language course, the company offers free
accommodation! The young professionals will also receive a monthly
salary which will allow them to fully enjoy their Chiang Mai experience!
On March 9th, a lot of guests like Khun Kanchana Noppun and
Khun Krongkanoke Managitjonggol (Board of Investment, Bangkok),
representatives of BOI, Chiang Mai, representatives of Immigration
Chiang Mai, representatives of the Language Institute of Chiang Mai
University joined the opening ceremony to celebrate this new venture.
Working with CLBS and studying at Chiang Mai University is
a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy Thailand’s great hospitality!
CHIANG MAI LANNA BUSINESS SERVICE LTD :
Airport Business Park. Mahidol Rd. Chiang Mai.
Tel. 081-024 8080
For more information go to :
www
http://www.clbs.co.th/jobs/work_and_study.html
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Songkran
13-15 April 2016
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NEXT
DESTINATION
WATER
EVERYWHERE
Splashing Holiday at Vana Nava-Hua Hin
夏 日 消 暑 亲 子 狂 欢 在 亚 洲 第 一 座
华 欣 瓦 纳 纳 瓦 丛 林 水 上 探 险 乐 园
The thermometer has climbed another notch and the
weather intensifying from hot to just plain insufferable. April,
the cruelest month of the year has arrived in true poetic
fury.
Beat the heat and treat the kids with a trip to Asia’s First
Water Jungle at Vana Nava, Hua Hin.
Hidden deep inside tropical jungle surroundings, you’ll
find the world’s best rides, slides and incredible attractions.
Built on an eight-acre area and combining state-of-the-art
technology and modern facilities, Vana Nava Hua Hin provides
year round entertainment for thrill and chill seekers
of all ages.
Young ones get a couple of sections to themselves: the
Kiddie Cove, with its interactive fountains and playground,
and the RainFortress whose seven slides might appeal
to young adults too. The blue-and-yellow Boomerango,
the longest slide in Thailand, stretches 179 metres; the
AbyssTM, shaped like a giant megaphone, sends riders
28 meters high into a spiral before funnelling them into the
waiting pool. A total of 19 world class attractions in a safe
and comfortable environment.
After dark, the fun keeps going with “Splashing Concerts”
each third Saturday night of the month.
Hua Hin is a seaside resort located on the Gulf of Thailand,
with direct flights three times a week from/to Chiang Mai
(with Kan Air-see schedule page 54). Once a quiet fishing Village,
it grew into a fashionable escape for residents of Bangkok
after the 1920s, when the Thai Royal family built summer
palaces there. Hua Hin Beach is popular for kite surfing and
other water sports; beach-side there is quiet and relaxing
and the city offers an array of delicious restaurants.
Combining state-of-the-art technology and modern facilities,
Vana Nava Hua Hin provides year round entertainment for
thrill and chill seekers of all ages.
水 上 乐 园 隐 匿 在 热 带 丛 林 的 深 处 , 您 会 发 现 这 里 有 世 界 上 最
好 的 水 上 游 乐 设 施 , 每 样 都 拥 有 令 人 难 以 置 信 的 吸 引 力 。 整 体
建 立 在 八 英 亩 的 土 地 上 , 华 欣 瓦 纳 纳 瓦 丛 林 水 上 探 险 乐 园 结 合
了 最 先 进 的 技 术 和 现 代 化 设 施 , 全 年 无 休 地 为 各 个 年 龄 段 的 人
提 供 各 项 娱 乐 刺 激 。 水 上 乐 园 安 全 舒 适 , 总 共 有 19 个 世 界 级 的
游 乐 景 点 。
华 欣 是 一 个 位 于 泰 国 湾 的 海 滨 度 假 胜 地 , 每 周 有 三 次 往 返 清
迈 的 航 班 (Kan Air)。 很 久 以 前 这 里 只 是 一 个 安 静 的 渔 村 ,20 世
纪 20 年 代 泰 国 皇 室 在 华 欣 修 建 夏 日 避 暑 宫 殿 , 那 之 后 它 迅 速 发
展 成 为 了 曼 谷 居 民 休 闲 度 假 的 时 尚 之 选 。 华 欣 海 边 最 受 欢 迎 的 是
轻 帆 冲 浪 等 水 上 运 动 , 而 沙 滩 边 则 弥 漫 着 安 静 和 放 松 的 气 息 。 除
此 之 外 , 这 座 城 市 还 提 供 了 一 系 列 的 美 味 餐 厅 和 咖 啡 馆 。
VANA NAVA :
Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin.
Tel. 032-909 606
www
www.vananavahuahin.com
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GOURMET
CLUB
Chaque été, pendant les fêtes de Songkran, les
visiteurs de Chiang Mai se livrent un combat sans merci
pour dégoter une place en terrasse à l’abri du tumulte.
Résultat: des files d’attente interminables au lieu d’un
moment de détente. Le nouveau resto-bistro D-Bistro
échappe à cette règle. Nous vous donnons l’adresse...
mais chut!
Ouvert fin novembre entre la porte de Thapae et le temple
Phra Singh, D-Bistro cache un trésor derrière son bâtiment de
style moderne-industriel: une jolie cour intérieure et un petit
restaurant à la décoration claire et reposante.
Fondé par les propriétaires du restaurant Deck 1 et du resort
Spa Rarinjinda, l’endroit est silencieux et rafraichissant, une
calme parenthèse loin du tumulte et de la chaleur de la vieille
ville. Au premier abord, le bâtiment fait très sérieux, trop peut
être. Mais c’est pour cela que la surprise est d’autant plus
agréable lorsque que l’on s’aventure à l’intérieur: une première
salle propose cafés, thés et pâtisseries de renommée; on peut
s’y attabler tout en observant le mouvement permanent des
passants à l’extérieur. A côté, l’entrée du spa Let’s Relax qui
offre plusieurs salle de massages ainsi que des traitements de
qualité a petit prix. Derrière, la cour, ou la tranquillité est de
mise avec régulièrement des mini-expositions d’artistes Thais.
Le restaurant se trouve au fond de cet espace et il semble
presque impossible qu’un tel endroit puisse proposer tant de
profondeur en plein coeur de la ville.
Au D-Bistro, on apprécie le style décontracté du lieu ainsi
que la wi-fi et la presse à disposition. En cuisine, le crédo est
frais, détendu et gourmand. Au menu du petit déjeuner: oeufs
Bénédites et gaufres font le bonheur des lèves tôt. On vient y
papoter à l’heure du déjeuner devant un cheese burger, un club
sandwich, un fish and chips ou un steak de saumon. La cuisine
thaïlandaise y est toute aussi délicieuse avec un riz frit dans
un ananas, un curry de porc à la façon Lanna servi avec des
crêpes croustillantes et la traditionnelle sauce piquante à la
tomate accompagnée de galettes de riz.
Le D-Bistro propose aussi une carte de pâtisseries dignes
des plus grands salons de thé: meringue au citron, fondant aux
trois chocolats, tarte aux poires, Déja-Vu framboise/passion
etc... autant de délicates attentions qui nous donnent envie de
revenir très souvent.
D-BISTRO by DECK 1 :
www
Ratchadamnoen Road. Chiang Mai.
Tel. 053-271 339
Facebook: dbistrothailand
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FETES &
CELEBRATIONS
PHRA SIHING
La statue du Bouddha vénérée par les habitants de Chiang Mai.
Songkran, du 13 au 15 avril environ, est l’une des fêtes les
plus importantes de thailande. Elle marque le début du nouvel
an Thailandais.
La veille de Songkran, le 12 avril, est l’un des jours les plus
chauds de l’année en Thailande. Les Thailandais aspergent
les bouddhas d’eau avec vénération mais également leurs
amis, la croyance voulant que l’eau éloigne la malchance et
purifie. On assiste ainsi à de véritables batailles d’eau dans
les rues, on verse aussi de l’eau parfumée sur les mains des
ainés. Songkran est fête dans tout le pays et tout particulièrement
à Chiang Mai. Cependant, il est un temple qui à une très
grande importance religieuse et culturelle, c’est le temple Phra
Singh. Situé sur la rue de Sam Lan, ce joli temple date de 1345
et abrite la statue révérée du Bouddha Phra Phuttha Sihing.
En Thailande, la statue du Phra Sihing est très vénérée. Son
histoire est liée avec la création des royaumes de Chiang Mai,
Sukhothai et Ayutthaya, ainsi qu’avec l’arrivée du bouddhisme
en langue pâli.
La statue du Bouddha Sihing n’est, par ailleurs, pas qu’une
simple représentation du Bouddha. A la suite de divers rituels
la statue est devenue dans les croyances locales la forme
vivante du Bouddha lui même, d’ou son importance et sa
puissance.
C’est pour cette raison que lors des célébrations du festival
de Songkran, la statue Sihing est sorti du temple Phra Singh
et, accompagnée de trois autres statues renommées, prend
place dans une procession ou la population lui rend hommage
au moyen d’offrandes et d’aspersions d’eau lustrale.
Dans leurs prières, les habitants de Chiang Mai demandent
à la statue de les protéger et de leur apporter assez de pluie
pour la plantation du riz. Cette parade est ouverte et suivie par
de nombreux groupes de danseuses et de danseurs, parés de
leurs plus beaux costumes traditionnels et pour qui c’est un
honneur d’ouvrir la marche de la statue sacrée. Cette parade
prend lieu chaque année, le 13 avril et part de la gare des
trains jusqu’au temple Phra Singh, en passant par le pont de
Thapae, la place Thapae et la rue Ratchadamnoen.
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See ring road map I5
See ring road map A1
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See ring road map B1
See ring road map A1
See ring road map B1
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HOTELS
DIRECTORY
Where
to
stay
Resorts in Chiang Mai’s surroundings
Modern Stay
Hotels in town
BALCONY
Tel. 053-241 678
www.balconyvillage.com
CHIANGMAI HIGHLANDS
Tel.053-261 354
www.chiangmaihighlands.com
DHARA DHEVI
Tel.053-888 888
www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai
FOUR SEASONS
Tel.053-298 181
www.fourseasons.com
GOLDEN ELEPHANT
Tel. 053-391 093
www.goldenelephantresort.com
3 SEASON
Tel. 053-281 368
www.3season.asia
CHEDI HOME
Tel. 095-889 5050
www.chedihome.com
CHARCOA
Tel. 053-212 681
www.charcoa.com
DE CHAI
Tel. 053-209 000
www.www.dechaihotel.com
DUANGTAWAN HOTEL CHIANG MAI
Tel. 053-905 000
www.duangtawanhotelchiangmai.com
MAEJO GOLF CLUB
Tel.053-354 431-2
www.maejogolfclub.com
MAENAI GARDENS
Tel. 089-700-6668
www.maenaigardens.com
RIM TARA RESORT
Tel. 053-116 133-4
www.rimtaraboutiqueresort.com
SUKANTARA
Tel.081-881 1444
www.sukantara.com
TAO GARDEN
Tel.053-921 200
www.tao-garden.com
CHAIYO HOTEL
Tel. 095-889 5050
facebook.com/Chiangmai.Chaiyo.Hotel
LANNA HOUSE
Tel. 053-270 348-50
www.lanna-house.com
DUSIT D2 CHIANG MAI
Tel. 053-999 999
dusitd2chiangmai.dusit.com
IBIS STYLE
Tel. 053-908 888
www.ibisstyles.com
KANTARY HILLS
Tel. 053-222 111
www.kantarygroup.com
VERANDA CHIANGMAI
Tel. 053-365 007
www.verandaresortandspa.com
VIVO BENE VILLAGE
Tel. 053-496 000
www.vivobene.ch
NAT LIN
Tel. 053-233 179
natlenboutiqueguesthouse.com
NAPATRA HOTEL
Tel. 053-231 031
www.napatrahotel.com
LE MERIDIEN
Tel. 053-253 666
www.lemeridien.com/chiangmai
MANINARAKORN
Tel. 053-999 555
www.maninarakorn.com
PING NAKARA
Tel. 053-252 999
www.pingnakara.com
In Town Boutique Hotels
NAP IN CHIANGMAI
Tel. 053-904 479
www.napinchiangmai.com
RUX THAI
Tel.053-208 737
www.ruxthai.com
ROSEATE
Tel. 053-217 291
www.chiangmairoseate.com
ROYAL PRINCESS
Tel. 053-253 900
www.royalprincesschiangmai.dusit.com
SHANGRI-LA CHIANG MAI
Tel. 053-253 888
www.shangri-la.com/chiangmai
@CHIANG MAI
Tel. 053-226 608-9
www.atchiangmaihotel.com
AKYRA MANOR
Tel. 053-216 219
www.theakyra.com
BAAN HUEN PHEN
Tel. 053-281 100
www.baanhuenphen.com
BODHI SERENE
Tel. 053-903 900
www.bodhiserene.com
DE LANNA
Tel. 053-326 278-9
www.delannahotel.com
THE GRAND NAPAT
Tel. 053-231 777
www.thegrandnapat.com
THE PUB BUNGALOWS
Tel.053-211 550
www.thepubchiangmai.com
THE CORE
THE EMPRESS
Tel. 053-218 163-4
Tel. 053-253 199
facebook.com/thecorehotelchiangmai www.empresshotels.com
THE GRAND WIPANAN
Tel. 053 222 785-8
www.thegrandwipanan.com
DE NAGA
Tel. 053-209 030
www.denagahotel.com
JASMINE CHIANG MAI
Tel. 053-274 718
www.jasminechiangmaiboutiquehotel.com
NINETYNINE
Tel. 053-326 338
www.99thegalleryhotel.com
RACHAMANKHA
Tel. 053-904 111
www.rachamankha.com
RARINJINDA
Tel. 053-303 030
www.rarinjinda.com
YAANG COME VILLAGE
Tel. 053-237 222
www.yaangcome.com
RIMPING VILLAGE
Tel. 053-243 915-6
www.rimpingvillage.com
SHEWE WANA
BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA
Tel.053-240 020
www.shewewana.com
TAMARIND VILLAGE
Tel. 053-418 896-9
www.tamarindvillage.com
U CHIANGMAI
Tel. 053-327 000
www.uchiangmai.com
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APRIL 2016
EVENTS IN CHIANG MAI
Time
to have
fun
Songkran Festival
MARCH 4-5th, 2016
Nationwide but most famous in Chiang Mai.
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year celebrated from
13th to 15th April, 13th being the Thai New Year, 14th being the
Nation’s family Day and 15th being the National Elderly Day.
This festival is the time for family reunions, merit making at the
temple and gently pour water mixed with Thai fragrance called
“Nam Op Thai” over the Buddha images. It is also the water
festival, celebrated all day, during 3 days, everywhere in the
country (see article page 8).
Krabi Rock & Fire Contest
April 1-30th, 2016
@ Ao Nang Bay, Rai Ley Bay and Thara Public Park, Krabi.
The contest provides participants with the opportunity to climb the craggy, challenging
limestones cliffs and rock formations overlooking the emerald waters of the Adaman
Sea. Krabi Rock & Fire International Contest is divided into 3 categories as follow:
Surf Ski Competition, Sea Kayak Boat Competition and Recreation Tandem
on Kayak boat. Competitions welcome both professional and amateur.
“Mountain Meets Valley”
Textile Exhibition
APRIL 2016.
@ Studio Naenna, Soi Chang Khian, Hua Kaew. Chiang Mai.
Patricia Cheesman Collection Gallery presents: “Mountain
Meets Valley”. An eclectic collection of Hilltribe folk with upland
and lowland Tai textiles from the mid-20th century. All items are
for sale at reasonable prices. Exhibition until June 25th 2016.
View every Wednesdays between 9 am. - 4 pm. and for special
appointments, please contact 053-226 042.
Phuket Bike Week
Asean Ride Together
April 8-16, 2016
@ Patong Beach and Sapan Hin, Phuket.
Phuket Bike Week is a legendary event in Asia. This event is
expected to draw over 10,000 motorcycles and 50,000 visitors
from 30 different countries. The excitement will take place at
Patong Beach on 8th-10th April and in Phuket Town on 15th-
16th April.
Pattaya Top
of the Gulf Regatta
APRIL 30th-MAY 4th, 2016.
@ Jomtien Beach-Pattaya
The annual Top of the Gulf Regatta takes place at Ocean Marina
Yacht Club in Jomtien. It has grown to become one of the largest
by boat number and a center of boat racing in Asia. Besides, this
event helps to promote tourism in Pattaya.
Top of the Gulf Regatta is an international boat racing which
attracts various participants from various countries that sail keel boat
and multihulls, beach catamarans, dinghies and optimists.
Koh Samui
Triathlon
APRIL 2016.
@ Samui Island, Nathong Beach.
The Koh Samui Triathlon is an exhilarating event held at Koh Samui and which
continues to attract many guests both locally and internationally.
The triathlon comprises of swimming, cycling and running over the beautiful
Samui island. The 4 kilometre swim, the 120 kilometre cycling and the 30
kilometre run certainly call for fit individuals to undertake the challenge in the
hot and humid weather.
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AIRLINES
TIME TABLE
Where
to
travel
Thai Airways
Operates to Suvarnabhumi Airport
Chiang Mai Office : Tel. 053-920 999 | www.thaiairways.com
Chiang Mai - Bangkok (SV)
TG103 1005 1125 Daily
TG107 1220 1330 Daily
TG111 1510 1620 Daily
TG117 1920 2030 Daily
TG121 2050 2210 Daily
Bangkok Airways
Chiang Mai Office : Tel. 053-289 338-9 | Hot Line: Tel. 1771
www.bangkokair.com
Chiang Mai - Bangkok (SV)
PG216 1010 1130 Daily
PG224 1200 1320 Daily
PG226 1640 1800 Daily
PG228 2105 2225 Daily
Thai Lion Air
www.lionairthai.com/en
Chiang Mai - Bangkok (DM) Bangkok (DM) - Chiang Mai
SL525 0650 0805 Daily SL506 0855 1010 Daily
SL507 1055 1210 Daily SL508 1045 1210 Daily
SL509 1305 1415 Daily SL512 1300 1405 Daily
SL515 1755 1915 Daily SL518 1850 2000 Daily
SL521 2200 2315 Daily SL524 2150 2315 Daily
Air Asia
Bangkok (SV) - Chiang Mai
TG102 0755 0915 Daily
TG104 0910 1020 Daily
TG110 1310 1420 Daily
TG116 1720 1830 Daily
TG120 1840 2000 Daily
TG also operates to Phuket and Samui
Operates to Suvarnabhumi Airport
Chiang Mai - Samui
PG242 1230 1415 Daily
Operates to Don Muang Airport
Operates to Don Muang Airport
Bangkok (SV) - Chiang Mai
PG215 0805 0920 Daily
PG217 1230 1345 Daily
PG906 1435 1550 Daily
PG221 2135 2255 Daily
Samui - Chiang Mai
PG241 1000 1150 Daily
Chiang Mai Office : Tel.053-904 800-2 | www.airasia.com
Nok Air
Operates to Don Muang Airport
Chiang Mai Office: Tel. 053-280 444| Hot Line : 1318
www.nokair.com
Chiang Mai - Bangkok (DM)
DD8307 1045 1150 Daily
DD8313 1425 1530 Daily
DD8319 1810 1915 Daily
DD8327 2155 2300 Daily
Chiang Mai - Udonthani
DD8624 1610 1710 Daily
Kan Air
Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son
K8 8121 0810 0845 Daily
K8 8123 1100 1130 Daily
K8 8125 1600 1635 Daily
Chiang Mai - Pai
K8 8141 1020 1045 Fr/Sa/Su
Chiang Mai - Hua Hin
K8 8247 1700 1900 Tu/Fr/Su
Chiang Mai - Pattaya
K8 8527 1700 1900 Mo/Th/Sa
Air China
Tel.02-551-6111
www.kanairlines.com
Bangkok (DM) - Chiang Mai
DD8302 0700 0810 Daily
DD8306 0905 1015 Daily
DD8318 1630 1740 Daily
DD8324 1900 2010 Daily
Udonthani - Chiang Mai
DD8625 1810 1910 Daily
Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai
K8 8122 0900 0935 Daily
K8 8124 1200 1230 Daily
K8 8126 1700 1735 Daily
Pai - Chiang Mai
K8 8142 1100 1125 Fr/Sa/Su
Hua Hin - Chiang Mai
K8 8248 1930 2130 Tu/Fr/Su
Pattaya - Chiang Mai
K8 8528 1930 2130 Mo/Th/Sa
Lao Airlines
Chiang Mai Office Tel.053-223 401
Chiang Mai - Luangprabang
QV636 1530 1630 Daily
Luangprabang - Chiang Mai
QV635 1350 1450 Daily
Bangkok Office Tel.02-108 1888
www.airchina.com
Chiang Mai - Beijing Beijing - Chiang Mai
CA708 1240 1635 Mo/We/Th/Sa CA823 1825 2230 Mo/We/Th/Sa
Chiang Mai - Bangkok (DM)
FD3438 0825 0940 Daily
FD3446 1015 1120 Daily
FD3436 1205 1320 Daily
FD3434 1435 1550 Daily
FD3440 1625 1740 Daily
Chiang Mai - Phuket
FD3162 1310 1515 Daily
Chiang Mai - Krabi
FD3070 0635 0835 Daily
FD3074 1635 1825 Daily
Chiang Mai - Pattaya
FD102 0815 0930 Daily
FD104 1835 1945 Daily
Chiang Mai - Kuala Lumpur
AK857 1655 2045 Daily
Chiang Mai - Macao
FD752 1155 1525 Daily
Bangkok (DM) - Chiang Mai
FD3437 0640 0745 Daily
FD3435 1020 1135 Daily
FD3433 1250 1400 Daily
FD3439 1440 1555 Daily
FD3429 1810 1920 Daily
Phuket - Chiang Mai
FD3161 1035 1240 Daily
Krabi - Chiang Mai
FD3071 0910 1105 Daily
FD3075 1910 2105 Daily
Pattaya - Chiang Mai
FD101 0630 0740 Daily
FD103 1620 1730 Daily
Kuala Lumpur - Chiang Mai
AK854 0655 0840 Daily
Macao - Chiang Mai
FD753 1610 1825 Daily
Dragon Air
Chiang Mai - Hong Kong
KA233 1820 2210 Daily
Silk Air
www.dragonair.com
Chiang Mai Office: Tel. 053-904 985-7
www.silkair.com
Chiang Mai - Singapore
MI701 1130 1545
Daily (except Tue/Thu)
Hong Kong Express
www.hongkongexpress.com
Hong Kong - Chiang Mai
CX5232 1520 1720 Daily
Singapore - Chiang Mai
MI702 0850 1040 Daily
Daily (except Tue/Thu)
Chiang Mai - Hong Kong
UO754 1930 2310 Daily
Hong Kong - Chiang Mai
UO753 1650 1845 Daily
**Airlines Time Schedule might change without prior notice. Please, contact airline in advance
See city map F4
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RESTAURANTS
DIRECTORY
Where
to
eat
Thai Cuisine
DAVID’S KITCHEN
113 Bamrungrad Rd., T.Wat Gate
Tel. 091 068 1744
DE LANNA RESTAURANT (P.21)
44 Intawarorot Rd. T.Sriphum
Tel. 053 326 278-9
RACHAMANKHA (P.4)
6 Ratchamankha 9 T.Pha Singh
Tel. 053 904 111
ROSEATE RESTAURANT
24/1 Rachaphakinai Rd.
Tel. 053 217 291-2
THE RIVERSIDE
9-11Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 246 323
Lanna Cuisine
BAN LANNA (P.27)
Nimmanheamin Rd. (Opposite Warm Up Cafe)
Tel. 053 222 088
RUEN TAMARIND
50/1 Rajdamnoen Road T.Sri Phum
Tel. 053 481 896
DECK 1
1 Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 302 788
MIX RESTAURANT (P.24)
Nimmanhaemin soi 1. T.Suthep.
Tel. 053 216 878
RAMING TEA HOUSE (P.26)
158 Thapae Rd. T.Chiangmoi
Tel. 053 234 518-9
THE RIVER MARKET (P.15)
Chareonprathet Rd. near Iron Bridge
Tel. 053 234 493
THE GOOD VIEW (P.20)
13 Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 241 866
HUEN PHEN (P.20)
112 Rachamankha Rd., Muang.
Tel. 053 814 548
Italian Cuisine
ITALICS Akyra Manor hotel (P.31)
22/2 Nimmanhaemin Rd. Soi 9 T.Suthep
Tel. 053-216 219
French Cuisine
MANAO
96/9 Inthawarorot Rd. Prasingh
Tel. 093-039 213
Korea Cuisine
KOREA HOUSE (P.35)
Chang Moi Road.
Tel. 053 251 982
Indian Cuisine
LE SPICE
31 Charoenprathet 6 Rd.
Tel. 053 234 962
International Cuisine
Live Music
CHARCOA (P.35)
4 Soi 1 Sriphoom T.Sriphoom
Tel. 053 212 681
DAVID’S KITCHEN
113 Bamrungrad Rd., T.Wat Gate
Tel. 091 068 1744
D.BISTRO (P.Cover Back)
97/2-5 Rachadamnoen Rd.
Tel. 053 087 336
DECK 1
1 Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 302 788
THE MELLOWSHIP
7/9 Moo 1 Kanklong Cholprathan Rd.
Tel. 053 908 888
THE RIVERSIDE
9-11Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 246 323
RISE BAR Akyra Manor hotel (P.31)
22/2 Nimmanhaemin Rd. Soi 9 T.Suthep
Tel. 053-216 219
THE GOOD VIEW (P.20)
13 Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 241 866
MIX RESTAURANT (P.24)
Nimmanhaemin soi 1. T.Suthep.
Tel. 053 216 878
Rössli
93 Moo Baan Mai Rim Klong. Doi Saket.
Tel. 053 496 000
THE GOOD VIEW (P.20)
13 Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 241 866
THE RIVER MARKET (P.15)
Chareonprathet Rd. near Iron Bridge
Tel. 053 234 493
U CHIANG MAI
70 Ratchadamnoen Road, Sri-Poom
Tel. 053 327 000
NIMMAN BAR & GRILL (P.40)
44, 44/1-2 Nimmanhaemin Rd. T.Suthep
Tel. 053 222 111
THE DUKE’S (P.7)
49/4-5 Chiangmai - Lamphun Rd.
Tel. 053 249 231
THE PUB BAR & RESTAURANT
189 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai
Tel. 053 211 550
THE RIVERSIDE
9-11 Chareonraj Rd. T.Wat Gate
Tel. 053 246 323
Coffee, Cakes & Desserts
CAFE KANTARY (P.40)
at Kantary Terrace, Nimmanhaemin Rd.
Tel. 053 222 111
D.BISTRO (P.Cover Back)
97/2-5 Rachadamnoen Rd.
Tel. 053 087 336
FANG COFFEE
Chiang Mai - Mae Jo Road
Tel. 053 241 678
RAMING TEA HOUSE (P.26)
158 Thapae Rd. T.Chiangmoi
Tel. 053 234 518-9
CHARCOA (P.35)
4 Soi 1 Sriphoom T.Sriphoom
Tel. 053 212 681
FAHTARA
57/1 Wiang Kaew Rd. Chiang Mai
Tel. 084 623 5999
LA MANGO
1 Intawaroros Rd., Sripoom.
Tel. 081 468 8816
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COMMUNITY
INFO
April
2016
GREEN & ORGANIC MARKETS
See city map C6
CHIANG MAI CINEPHILES
This group view and discussfilms
such as documentaries, art films
and foreign films. They meet every
Tuesday evening from 6.30 pm.
to 9.30 pm. at Arts Center CMU
on Nimman. For details, pls
contact:j.fruchtman@icloud.com
HASH HOUSE HARRIERS
A social running club. Come running
in the mountains. Runs every
Thursday and Saturday afternoon.
www.chiangmaihhh.com
BEGINNINGS GROUP AA
Every Sunday 10 am. @ Lemon
Tree, 2 nd. floor on Huay Kaew Rd.
Free of charge
- Everyday @ Chiang Mai Organic
Home-Outer Ring Road, 2 km. from
Tonpayom Market. From 1 pm. to 6 pm.
Organic salads and herbs.
- Mond. + Wed. + Frid. @ Nakornping
Hospital, Mae Rim Road. Organic
vegetable and some clothes.
- Wednesday @ next to Royal Project
Shop. 7 am. to 2 pm. Mornng. Organic
fruits and vegetables, eggs etc....
- Fridays @ the library behind 3 Kings
Monument. Some organic vegetable
plus a few vegan dishes and drinks at
affordable prices. From 1 pm. to 6 pm.
-Sundays @ JJ Market-Asadathorn Rd.
From 6 am. to 11 am. Organic and
toxic free vegetables and fruits plus
ready to eat food.
- Every first Thursday or Friday of the
month @ Next to Royal Project Shop.
A big market of organic vegetables.
SOCRATES CAFE GROUP
A philosophy meetup that is open
to absolutely everyone. Meeting
almost every week at different
places in Chiang Mai. They meet
and discuss questions that are
common to all humanity. Further
details, please contact:
http://www.meetup.com/Socrates-
Cafe-Chiang-Mai/
CHIANG MAI SOFTBALL
Every Sunday at 13:30
At Payap University Field Mae
Khao Campus CMU’s Student.
No need to bring anything,
equipment is provided.
E-mail: darindunn@gmail.com
LAUGHTER YOGA
Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm.
at Kalyanamit Chiang Mai
Free of charge
SALSA & DANCE LOVERS
Salsa Night every Monday at Latin
Club, Punna Place, second floor
Nimman soi 6. Free of charge
SCRABBLE CLUB
Every Tuesday at 6.30 pm. in the
Beer Garden at Sritana Condo.
All players welcome.
Free of charge.
See city map A1
CHIANGMAI EXPAT CLUB
The meetings are on the first and
3rd Friday of each month. 10 am.
to 12.) at The River Market
Restaurant, at the foot of the Iron
Bridge. Aim to help expats expand
friendship and know laws, language
and lifestyle. Everyone is welcome.
CNX VEGETARIAN GROUP
This group tries to meet up
once or twice a month and try to
keep the meal under 300 Baht.
For vegetarian and vegetarianfriendly
people.
More details, please contact :
gypsyjudith@gmail.com
TAI CHI - CHI KUNG
Every Monday & Wednesday
@ Suan Buak Hat Park, 8 am.
Free of charge
CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTORIES
& SUBSCRIPTIONS
Community free services
are free of charges.
Business, home, condo, land
rental or sale are charged
15 Baht/word.
Subscribtion to Chang Puak
Magazine (12 copies).
In Thailand : 300 THB/year
| Overseas: 2,000 THB/year.
Email us at:
changpuak_magazine@hotmail.com
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See city map E1
See ring road map F6

CLASSIFIEDS
CHIANG MAI
April
2016
CONDO FOR SALE
LAND FOR SALE
Near Wualai Saturday Walking
Street and Nong Buak Park.
2 storey, 2 bedroom, 2 toilets.
| price: 1.8 MB.
| Tel. 094-830 9035
Chang Puak. Modern and new
town house in Chang Puak Area.
Unfurnished. 3 floors. | price:
3.5M. THB. | Tel. 090-760 1116
Near Royal Flora. 3-1-95. access
to public road. water & electricity
available. | 15,000/sq.wah.
| Tel. 086-420 9661
Suthep Road. 3 storey town
house. 230 sqm., unfurnished.
| 6.6M THB.
| Tel. 094-841 7772
LAND FOR SALE
Pa Daed, 2.4km from Airport
Plaza. 4 bedroom, 4 toilets. 180 sqm.
| price: 3.2 MB.
| Tel. 090-670 1116
Soi Chang Kien, Chang Puak.
14 square wah, floor area 195
square meters, 4 floors, 2 bedrooms,
fully furnished. | price:
5.5M. THB. | Tel. 093-139 3890
Near Khuang Singh Market. 2
bedrooms, 2 toilets. 21 sqw.
| 1.3 M. Baht | Tel. 094-750 7722
Changklan Area. 2 storey town
house. 3 bed., 2 bath., 3 air.,
2 water heater
| 3.1 M THB.
| Tel. 094-740 2294
See city map F6
CONDO FOR RENT
Close to Bus Station, Train
Station. 6th floor, corner room,
40 sqm. Fully furnished. 6,500
THB./month | Tel. 089-510 5885
Walking Distance to Night
Bazaar. Close to Art In Paradise.
40 sqm. fully furnished. | 8,500
THB./month | Tel. 085-617 0099
Near Central Fest. 1st floor,
garden view, large swimming
pool, fitness. 30 sqm. new.
10,000 THB./month
| Tel. 086-103 7348
Nakornping Condo. 5th floor,
42sqm., furnished. Near Central
Huay Kaew. | 12,000 THB./month
| Tel. 087-576 11 19
Hillside4. 8th floor, city view,
furnished. Swimming pool and
fitness | 10,000 THB./month
| Tel. 099-269 5415
Chang Puak DVieng Santitham.
1 bedroom 1 bathroom, partly
furnished, 31 sqm., low rise
condominium.
| 2.3 M. THB | Tel. 053-404 035
Modern & Spacious. 100 sqm.,
2 bed. 1 bathroom. 3 km. from
old city. Fully equipped, also
has air con and sliding doors.
| 2.2 Million THB.
| Tel. 085-617 0099
HOUSE FOR RENT
Near Promenada. 3 bedrooms,
3 bathrooms, front and back yard,
2 kitchen. Partly furnished
| 8,000 THB. | Tel. 086-103 7348
Meechok. Ready to move in,
500 m. from ring road.
| 13,000 THB.| Tel. 086-103 7348
Sankampaeng Road.
In a residence. 3 bed., 2 bath,
furniture. | 10,000 THB./month
| Tel. 086-103 7348
HOUSE FOR SALE
Hang Dong. RTraditional Thai
home. Land is 772 sqm. rectangle
shaped, near Big C Hang Dong.
| 2.3 M. THB .
| Tel.061-868 1700
Teak House in Chiang Dao.
Near Chiang Dao Hut Kitchen.
Secure, peaceful, beautiful.
For rent 5,000 THB./month.
| THB. 2M | Tel.082-896 8647
Farm House in Sanpatong.
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen,
garden, balcony. Located
on CM-Hangdong - Hod N. 108
1.6 M.baht | Tel. 099-269 5415
See city map G3
LAND FOR SALE
Land in Sanpulei. 536 sqm.,
with water and electricity, 10 km.
from Central Festival.
| 1.1 M. THB. | Tel. 084-905 1988
Sankampaeng. Land with small
building.Near Borsang in a quiet
village. With water and electricity.
At the end of a little soi.
| 1.3 M. THB. | Tel. 087-342 5785
See city map A6
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