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C ON T E N T S 10 Colors of the City 22 CALENDAR 24 ART EXHIBITIONS 26 OBJECTIVE PREPARE TO BE RICH! WITH MONOPOLY 28 Feature MINORITIES REPORT 44 SHOPPING TALK TO THE ELECTORS 50 THAI TALK 52 HINTS FACTORY GIRLS AND THEIR ENTERTAINMENT 56 TEST TASTE MEGUMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 58 Dining Le Jitt Coffee & Restaurant, Chompor Lanna BISTRO Euang Kam Sai LANNA RESTAURANT 60 RECIPE SALMON & MASH WITH WAKAME DRESSING @ DECK 1 THE EXOTIC SCENE & CUISINE 64 BUFFET DIRECTORY GOLD CANYON GOLF & RESORT 66 Golf Review 70 CHECK IT OUT

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ROYAL BARGE PROCESSION

A GREAT CEREMONY FOR A GREAT KING 王室水路行列−偉大な国王の儀式

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espite being a distinguished profession, Thai writers who actually write themselves (as opposed to celebrity writers) are very much in the minority. None of my childhood friends have become writers or magazine editors; instead they are now doctors, engineers, architects, lecturers, businessmen, politicians, monks, taxi drivers, and HYHQ FR\RWH GDQFHUV , KDYH QR ROG IULHQGV ZKR ZRUN LQ WKH ÀHOG RI SXEOLVKLQJ As Thai people don’t enjoy reading as a pastime, writers make a lousy wage. I am always compared with my sisters, who work as a pharmacist and doctor making almost three times as much as me. I never argue that writing is an honorable job; I just know myself that I am proud to work like this. It makes me happy that I can earn a living from writing, which is enough, isn’t it? And this is my world; it is my job. 3DVVSRUW WR 6XYDQQDSKRXP·V 2FWREHU LVVXH SUHVHQWV 7KDLODQG·V PLQRULW\ MREV WKDW KHOS WR NHHS WKH HFRQRP\ DÁRDW and that have their own unique cultures; learn more in this month’s FEATURE column. Though most jobs aren’t as cool as a pilot or doctor, if you’re a simple farmer and proud of it, I think you’re also cool.

Jirat Prasertsup, Editor

An iron server in a roast pork buffet restaurant is a job that many people look over, In fact, this position takes an important part for your dinner. He has to face the hot weather and heavy weight of iron for preparing yummy dishes. Photo by Sathaporn Kongyoo at Dung Dung Roast Pork Buffet.

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Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair #48

Kittirat Na Ranong, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Commerce Ministry, presided over the ‘Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair #48’ at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.

The Shine Condominium’s Press Conference

The Empire Chiang Mai (2009) introduced ‘The Shine Condominium’ - the new downtown luxury condominium. Remark: As the last issue (Passport to Suvannaphoum Vol. 9 September issue) we placed a wrong picture of the Shine Condominium’s news, we do apologize for our mistake.

American Express Exclusive Dinner

American Express (AMEX) organized a welcome dinner for their premium customers at Farang Ses Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai. The dinner was joined by Mr. Kevin Alcott, the Vice President & General Manager of Merchant Service - Singapore & Thailand.

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Press Conference 24th Chiang Mai Food Festival

Chuchart Keelapang, Chiang Mai Deputy Governor presided over the ‘24th Chiang Mai Food Festival’ at G floor, Central Chiang Mai Airport.

Grand Opening PATAMA Clinic

Samui Island Marathon 2011

Bangkok Airways, in collaboration with Tourism Authority of Thailand, Samui Municipal and Tourism Association of Koh Samui, launched the ‘Samui Island Marathon 2011’, to compete for the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup.

Asian Golf FAM Trip

Chao Yaowaphan Na Chiengmai presided over the opening of Patama Clinic, Chang Phuek Branch.

TAT organized the ‘Asian Golf FAM Trip’ by inviting press from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Korea and Taiwan to test golf courses in Chiang Mai. There was also a dinner held at Rati Lanna Riverside Spa & Resort.

The New President of Sacred Heart Convent School’s Alumni Association

Spanish Wine Dinner @ Le Meridien Chiang Mai

Jirakrit Sirithanawat, the Consultant to Editor in Chief of Passport to Suvannaphoum Magazine, congratulates Anchalee Kalmapijit on her promotion to President of Sacred Heart College Alumni Association.

Le Meridien Chiang Mai invited first timers and wine connoisseurs to a special wine dinner with several Spanish dishes and excellent wines at LATITUDE 18 and FAVOLA.

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Click ‘Like’ at Beloved Yaowarat by Shanghai Mansion

Shanghai Mansion Bangkok organized ‘Click LIKE at Beloved Yaowarat by Shanghai Manshion’ in order for the hotel’s Facebook members to join a cooking competition.

Real Estate Assessment and Investment Seminar

The Faculty of Business Management, Chiang Mai University, held a seminar about real estate assessment and investment at the 6th floor of the faculty. Dr. Sopon Pronchokchai, the board director of Thai Appraisal Association, lectured this seminar.

Cosmo Model Night

Hope Love and Success

Hope Institute for Society organized the “Hope Love and Success” at L Room dusitD2 Chiang Mai Hotel to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Jazz Night Thank you Party

Furama Chiang Mai held the ‘Jazz Night Thank you Party’ as a token of their appreciation for their customers at Xanadu Pub & Restaurant.

Si-­am by PIM @ Pai Singing Contest Vol.1

Cosmo Pub organized the ‘Cosmo Model Night’ – a chic party with a draw for ‘Star of the Night’ and Special Red Carpet Mini Fashion Show.

Si-am by PIM @Pai organized its 1st singing competition by selecting 12 singers to challenge in the final round.

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DESIGN EXCELLENCE BRINGS HIGHEST RECOGNITION

he Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, has shone the spotlight of recognition on several Thai companies for their outstanding achievement in design excellence, which is a major category under the Prime Minister’s Export Award 2011 that is bestowed on the crème de la crème of Thai entrepreneurs in the export sector. 7KH 30 ([SRUW $ZDUG LV WKH 7KDL JRYHUQPHQW·V KLJKHVW RIÀFLDO prize granted annually to outstanding Thai exporters of products and services, to showcase and acknowledge their top quality and high standards. Now in its 20th year, this roll of honor recognizes the superlative strides achieved by Thai entrepreneurs in 5 categories, namely: Best Exporter, Thai-Owned Brand, Best Service Provider, OTOP Export Recognition and Design Excellence Award (DEmark). The PM Export Award’s DEmark confers official state recognition on products that have scored highest in outstanding design. The winning product receives the PM Export Award and DEmark logo which the company may proudly use to exemplify its distinguished quality, giving the product an added-value boost and further promoting its status throughout the world.

2011年内閣総理大臣輸出賞―デザインエクセレ ンス賞（DEmark）

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This year, 13 companies were presented with the PM Export Award for their product design excellence. They include Deesawat Industries Co., Ltd., (product: Tiera Bench); Hygge Co., Ltd., (product: Plong Chair); Microtek Products Co., Ltd., (product: Kangvarn); New Arriva Co., Ltd. (product: Flip Cup); Zenith Enterprise Co., Ltd. (product: The Earth Collection); Aesthetic Studio Co., Ltd. (product: “Starâ€? Coat Hanger); Unexpected Studio (product: Soft Case Leather); Bathroom Design Co., Ltd. (product: I-Tree); Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. (product: mCube Mini 90); Hydro Sanitary (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (product: Erasure Urinal); Puri Co., Ltd. (product: Home Ambiance Signature Collection); Pranali Corporation Co., Ltd., (product: Pranali Aromatic Reed Diffuser); and Design Sense Ltd., Part. (product: Sino-Portuguese Package). Passport to Suvannaphoum recently contacted some of the winning companies and spoke with their top executives. Bathroom Design Co., Ltd., (www.bathroomtomorrow.com) and LWV DIĂ€OLDWH +\GUR 6DQLWDU\ 7KDLODQG &R /WG LV UHSUHVHQWHG E\ Assistant Managing Director Kittiporn Chaobankof. Both companies are the proud winners of this year’s top accolades. Bathroom Design has claimed the PM Export Award for four consecutive years, and this is the third time running that it has won the DEmark. Mr. Kittiporn revealed that it has always been his companies’ vision to create products WKDW DUH EHQHĂ€FLDO WR FXVWRPHUV DOO DFURVV WKH ZRUOG 7KH PDMRULW\ RI LWV clients have come from Europe, Japan and the Middle East, drawn like a magnet by the exceptional designs of a wide range of sanitaryware SURGXFHG E\ %DWKURRP 'HVLJQ DQG LWV DIĂ€OLDWH +\GUR 6DQLWDU\

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New Arriva Co., Ltd., (www.newarriva.com) is represented by Design Director Teerachai Suppameteekulwat. Four lifestyle products from New Arriva have been cited by the DEmark judges: the “Flip Cupâ€?, the “Polar Bear Ice Bucketâ€?, “Pupp and Kittâ€? and “Power Plantâ€?, all of which DUH FRRO DQG FXWH GHVLJQV XQGHU WKH Ă€UP¡V 4XDO\ EUDQG ,Q MXVW D IHZ \HDUV 0U 7HHUDFKDL KDV PDGH WKH 4XDO\ EUDQG famous far and wide, turning New Arriva into one of Thailand’s forefront home-grown design houses and gaining international recognition for its lovely and practical products. Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. (www.deltathailand. com), led by Executive Director Anusorn Muttaraid. :LGHO\ NQRZQ E\ LWV DFURQ\P '(7 WKH Ă€UP KDV JDLQHG PXFK recognition for its industrial products. DET is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of power management solutions and electronic components such as the DEmark winning product mCube Mini 90 in-car charger for laptops, EMI Ă€OWHUV DQG VROHQRLGV ,WV ZRUOGZLGH FOLHQWHOH JDUQHUV WKH Ă€UP D consolidated sales turnover of US$1 billion per annum. Always at the forefront of green solutions, its innovative products have made DET a name to be reckoned with across the globe. DET has production plants in Thailand, Slovakia and India, plus research labs worldwide. Zenith Enterprise Co., Ltd., (www.zenithpaper.com) led by Managing Director Sinee Damrongkitkarn, creates quality paper products. The company specializes in journals, notepads, photo albums and handmade crafted products. Its “The Earth Collectionâ€? and “Earth Bagâ€? lifestyle products involve the inspired use of waste materials, particularly paper recycled into a unique pulp. This technique of paper molding called paper recycled casting, gives its designs a three-dimensional form. Zenith has successfully introduced new product lines, such as Zeni Touch (using leather, velvet, silk, canvas and other fabrics) and high-end Zeni Craft stationery and greeting cards using mulberry paper. Aesthetic Studio Co., Ltd., (www.aesthetic-studio. com) has strengthened its brand with its “Star Coat Hangerâ€? lifestyle product. This year’s DEmark award is the company’s third in three consecutives years, during which it has also won 13 international design awards. Anurak Suchat, the company’s design director explained that the reason Aesthetic Studio got this award is because the company uses eco-friendly materials in each of its products.

´7KH '(PDUN $ZDUG UHFRQĂ€UPV WKDW ZH DUH JRLQJ LQ WKH ULJKW direction. Aesthetic Studio brings beauty, style and eco-consciousness to international customers.â€? He said. Design Sense Ltd., Part. (www.facebook.com/design-sense) led by Managing Director Kamonthip Utarnwuthipong. The company has won the DEmark award for its Sino-Portuguese Package. The company focuses on developing packaging and conceptual designs IRU SURGXFWV RI 60( FXVWRPHUV 7KH GHFDGH ROG Ă€UP LV WKH EUDLQV behind many international packaging designs, and Kamonthip UHYHDOHG WKDW WKHLU SDFNDJLQJ GHVLJQV KDYH KHOSHG WR LQFUHDVH SURĂ€WV for their SME clients by as much as 50%. Packaging design also helps domestic brands export their products to many countries around the world. “Our unique designs and style which follow cultural conservation in the form of contemporary characters is why we have won this prestigious award. I have to thank the Department of Export Promotion, which organizes this award, for encouraging Thai companies to develop products in a creative way.â€? Kamonthip said.

For more information about the PM Export Award, please contact :

The Department of Export Promotion 44/100 Nonthaburi, Amphur Muang, Nonthaburi 11000 DEP Call Center 1169 www.pmexportaward.com, www.depthai.go.th

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ROYAL BARGE PROCESSION

Chao Phraya River, Bangkok This is one of the grandest spectacles in Thailand, the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya is an ancient tradition that was revived by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1959. This breathtaking water-borne procession is reserved for nationally auspicious occasions. The water-borne royal kathin procession on October 22 will consist of a flotilla of 52 traditional-style barges arranged in five columns, based on a battle formation from ancient times. For more information Tel. 0 2618 3615 or www.king84.th

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PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL

Venue: Phuket downtown During this time, local residents of Chinese ancestry strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making. Sacred rituals are performed at various Chinese shrines and temples and aesthetic displays such as walking barefooted over hot coals and ascending ladders with bladed rungs are performed by entranced devotees known as “Ma Song”. This is the world famous event held in Phuket downtown. Don’t miss. For more information st st Tel. 08 1569 9076 or www.phuketvegetarian.com

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NAGA FIREBALL FESTIVAL

Venue: Mekong River in Phonpisai district, Nong Khai

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CHIANG MAI FLORA BLOSSOM

Venue: Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport The biggest indoor flora festival in Chiang Mai will be back again at Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. This year, the fair will bring audiences back to the classic Chiang Mai city through flora sculptures imitating iconic places in Chiang Mai such as Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Tha Pae Gate and more. For more information Tel. 0 2667 5555 ext. 4114 or www.centralplaza.co.th

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE AND MUSIC 2011

Thailand Cultural Center, Bangkok On 6th October, don’t miss the Tsar’s Opera from Russia. On 10th October, see the MOVE: Dance Company Show from Canada. Katia Guerreiro’s ‘Best Performer of Fado 2010’ & Musicians from Portugal will stage on 13th October. The last 2 days of the event October 15 and 16 feature Flamenco Dance. See more performances at its official website, and buy tickets at www.thaiticketmajor.com or call 0 2262 3456 For more information www.bangkokfestivals.com

See the annual supernatural event on Mekong River where the mystery fireballs rise up from the river during the End of Buddhist Lent. It is believed by locals that the fireballs come from the Lord Naga, the mythology creatures living underworld. Normally, the fireballs starts around 11 p.m. For more information Tel. 0 4232 5406-7

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CHARITY MIDNIGHT RUN 2011

Venue: Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok

Amari Watergate Hotel joins hand with BMW organizing the charity mini marathon on Petchburi Road, Bangkok downtown started at the night of 8th October. The profit from this campaign will donate to orphans whom their parents inflected HIV. For more information Tel. 0 2653 9000 ext.5021

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TAI KOEN OF KENG TUNG EXHIBITION

Chiang Mai Old Cultural Center Chiang Mai Old Cultural Center will organize an exhibition of Tai Koen art and culture in Keng Tung. See several pictures, textiles, crafts, paintings and more of this tribe. Open 10 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. For more information Tel. 0 5320 2993-5

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THE 7 CIRCLE OF HM THE KING EXHIBITION Venue: 116 Art Gallery, Chiang Mai

See 84 watercolor paintings by 84 artists that celebrate the 84th birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King Bhumibol at 116 Art Gallery. For more information Tel. 0 5330 2111 or www.116artgallery.com

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KWANG SALEE: THE SPIRIT AND VOICE OF NATURE Venue: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai

See Kwang Salee; the contemporary Lanna dance dance by Artist & Choreographer Waewdao Sirisook, plus traditional Kad Mua style dinner at Ruen Tamarind, Tamarind Village. For more information Tel. 0 5341 8896-9 or www.tamarindvillage.com

Now - 30th October

PANORAMAS OF PARIS PHOTO EXHIBITION Venue:

Alliance Fracaise Bangkok, South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok Alliance Francaise de Bangkok presents the panoramic view photo exhibition, ‘Panoramas of Paris’ by Thai photographer Prachaya Achatewan. He went to Paris in 2010 to shoot a series of panoramic views of the capital’s various tourist sights such as the Eiffel Tower and more. For more information Tel. 0 2670 4230

6th - 28th October

Now - 29th October

Venue: CMU Art Center, Chiang Mai University

Venue: Number 1 Art Gallery, Bangkok

WHAT TO DIP

See an international art exhibition/ collaborative project from 33 international artists from 12 countries displaying dimensional works (painting, drawing, mixed-media, doodle, sculptural work, installation, new-media, multi-media, time-based media (moving images: film/VDO/animation), print-making and performance. For more information www.uncookedculture.com

ALREADY MADE

Krit Ngamsom shows his childhood inspiration through the new collection of 3D mixed media artworks by imitating some world famous artworks into the Thai hilarious contexts. For more information Tel. 08 3445 8333 or www.number1gallery.com

Now - 27th October

Now - 6th October

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50/50 PAINTING

Tita Art Gallery, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50/50 is the painting exhibition by the students of Painting Division, the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University. For more information Tel. 0 5329 8373

SHROUD

SHROUD is an expansive show of Jakkai Siributr’s increasingly ambitious engagement with diverse materials, references to Thai vernacular aesthetics and socio-cultural critique. SHROUD includes sculptural works made from found objects, installation, and innovations in the artist’s signature use of cloth and embroidery. For more information Tel. 0 2218 2965

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PREPARE TO BE RICH! WITH MONOPOLY

amed after the economic concept of ‘monopoly’, this classic and ever-popular game can be used to explain serious concepts about land and tax. The history of Monopoly starts in 1904, when Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips created a game through which she hoped to be able to explain the single tax theory of Henry George, the author of Progress and Poverty. It was intended to illustrate the negative aspects of concentrating land in private monopolies. Elizabeth’s game was called the Landlord’s Game and was published in 1924. Parker brothers developed the Landlord’s Game into the Monopoly board game. The game was very popular during the Great Depression of the 1930s and is remembered for its logo of a senior millionaire in tuxedo. For those who’ve never played, Monopoly is a square board consisting of several areas of land available at different prices, tax-paying areas, bonus areas and more. The corners of the board feature the start, the prison, the free parking area and the bad luck spot on which players have to visit prison (and will not get their salary until they get out). The worst part of this game is getting a bankruptcy card. The most expensive locations of the game in British and American versions are London’s Mayfair and New Jersey’s Atlantic City. There are many different versions of the game and in the Thai edition Patpong, Saphanhan and Yaowaraj are the most popular locations. In 2006, a Here and Now version was produced for cities in U.S. and was decided by online voting. In 2008, Montreal was chosen to be the most expensive area at 4 million dollars while Tokyo a lowly 1 million dollars and New York was in the middle at 2.2 million dollars.

In 2010, Hasbro Company celebrated the 75th anniversary of Monopoly by launching the new version with circle shapes, sound effects, and electronic bank notes. This new version was called Monopoly Revolution.

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Source: www.wikipedia.org www.thaiboardgame.net www.voicetv.co.th http://dekcom.ogamefever.com

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t may sound an odd combination but the roast pork buffet and cabaret show at Dung Dung Roast Pork Buffet on Superhighway Rd., Chiang Mai, is well appreciated every night. Athena Band performs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the group of 10 lady boy entertainers and one guy DJ is directed by Charum Chimpong. Charum Chimpong grew up as a boy until he attended vocational college, when his lady mind came to the fore. “My mother knew for a long time that I was homosexual, but asked me to maintain a male appearance until I graduated. Also, I was afraid of my dad, so I never acted myself when I was a teenager. However, some elder transgender men working as make-up artists saw something inside me, and encouraged me to enter Miss Lady Boy contests around Chiang Mai. It was around my last year of college that I dressed as a lady and what’s more, I began to win many beauty contests,” she smiled.

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至çŚ?ă Žă‚¨ăƒłă‚żăƒźăƒ†ă‚¤ăƒŠăƒź ă‚­ăƒŁăƒ?ăƒŹăƒźă‚ˇăƒ§ăƒźďź ăƒ­ăƒźă‚šăƒˆăƒ?ăƒźă‚Żă Žăƒ“ăƒĽăƒƒăƒ• ă‚§ăƒŹă‚šăƒˆăƒŠăƒł

Special Thanks: Dung Dung Roast Pork Buffet Superhighway Rd., T. Chang Puak Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5321 7415

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Refreshers @ Star Dome Golf Club

The Refreshers (from left to right): Namphueng, Tay, Tan, Por, Beam, James

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efore visiting Star Dome Golf Club, I had never seen the appeal of golf and considered it simply a sport for old men I would never enjoy; but since my visit I have discovered its charm: the pretty girls in white sport dresses with sweet smiles holding umbrellas and driving golf carts DGRUQLQJ WKH YDVW JUHHQ Ă€HOGV 7KLV LV ODWHVW FDUHHU LQ WKH ZRUOG RI JROI DQG 6WDU 'RPH *ROI &OXE LV WKH Ă€UVW WR LQWURGXFH WKHVH Âś5HIUHVKHUV¡ WR WKH &KLDQJ 0DL FRPPXQLW\ We’re all familiar with the woman dressed in serious EOXH XQLIRUPV KROGLQJ JROI EDJV &DGGLHV SOD\ DQ LPSRUWDQW UROH IRU JROIHUV RIIHULQJ FRQVXOWDWLRQ DQG VWUDWHJ\ However, certain caddies lack inspiration and Star Dome Golf Club saw the opportunity to employ 18-25 year old ZRPHQ DQG WUDLQ WKHP LQ JROĂ€QJ SUDFWLFH EDVLF PDQQHUV UXOHV OLQHV VWUDWHJ\ DQG KRZ WR GULYH JROI FDUWV 7KH IXQFWLRQ RI WKHVH JLUOV LV WR UHIUHVK JROIHUV KHQFH WKHLU QDPH “Actually, we are not caddies; we just keep golfers FRPSDQ\ $SDUW IURP FRQVXOWLQJ ZH DUH WUDLQHG WR WDNH FDUH and cheer up golfers,â€? said the Refresher ‘Beam’ Supamas 0RROUDQJVHH 6XSDPDV LV D VWXGHQW RI WKH 'HSDUWPHQW RI $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 3D\DS 8QLYHUVLW\ 6KH OLNH KHU IULHQGV KHUH DUH DWWHQGLQJ XQLYHUVLWLHV LQ &KLDQJ 0DL “It’s a well-paid job which we can do after classes GDLO\ 7KH ZRUN VWDUWV IURP S P RQZDUGV XQWLO PLGQLJKW (Stardome Golf Club is the only place featuring night golf games in Chiang Mai),â€? said ‘Namphueng’ Pisutkan Somchat, a student at the Humanities Faculty of Chiang 0DL 8QLYHUVLW\ ´:H KDYH QR SHUPDQHQW PRQWKO\ VDODU\ EXW DW OHDVW %DKW JXDUDQWHHG D PRQWK +RZHYHU WKH golf managers always test us our golf knowledge to ensure ZH PDLQWDLQ WKH FRXUVH¡V KLJK VWDQGDUGV ,I ZH DUH IRXQG to be lacking in knowledge or break the rules, it’s the right RI WKH FRPSDQ\ WR VDFN XV Âľ VDLG Âś3RU¡ .XOODQLW :HDQQRQ Golfers here who require a refresher must pay for a golf cart, an extra fee for the refresher and tip her at least %DKW 7KH JROIHU PXVW QRW DVVDXOW WKH UHIUHVKHU DQG WKH UHIUHVKHU FDQ UHMHFW WKH JROIHU LI WKH\ DFW LQDSSURSULDWHO\

´6XUH VRPH JROIHUV DUH UXGH DQG LQGHFHQW :H KDYH to protect ourselves and know how to deal with them, DOWKRXJK RQO\ D IHZ DFW EDGO\Âľ VDLG 3RU “We accept that this work requires building a UHODWLRQVKLS ,W¡V D JRRG FKDQFH RI XV WR PHHW SHRSOH especially businessmen, which may benefit us after JUDGXDWLRQ ZKHQ ZH DUH ORRNLQJ IRU ZRUN $OVR WKLV MRE teaches us to be service minded and handle various kinds RI SHRSOH Âľ VDLG %HDP

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Special Thanks: Star Dome Golf Club

100 M.3 T. Suthep Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5327 0599 or www.stardomegolfclub.com

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THE ELEVATOR MAN Boonyong Aukham with

his 2 x 1.5 ZX T VÄ„JL ' +VP :\[OLW used to think that an express way ticket collector ZDV WKH PRVW ERULQJ FDUHHU WKHUH ZDV %XW DIWHU , decided to go up Wat Prathat Doi Suthep by elevaWRU , FKDQJHG P\ PLQG Boonyoung Aukham spends about 4 hours per day, GD\V SHU ZHHN LQ D [ P2 HOHYDWRU +LV GXW\ LV WR press the button to open the elevator’s gate, press the FORVH EXWWRQ DQG WKHQ SUHVV WKH ÂśXS¡ EXWWRQ ,W WDNHV DERXW WKUHH PLQXWHV SHU ULGH DQG WKHQ KLV Ă€QJHU ZRUNV again to press the ‘open’ button before transferring passengers, closing the gate and pressing the ‘down’ EXWWRQ )URP XS WR GRZQ WKH WULS WDNHV DERXW PLQXWHV During busy periods, the six minute trip can be cramped and horrible and I can’t imagine how Boonyong deals ZLWK LW ´, MXVW WROHUDWH LW Âľ VDLG WKH HOHYDWRU PDQ %RRQ\RXQJ $XNKDP KDV GRQH WKLV MRE IRU \HDUV $W Ă€UVW KH worked as an elevator mechanic, helping to construct elevators in buildings in Bangkok and Chiang Mai such as Bai Yoke 2 (the recent tallest building in the country) DQG D KRVSLWDOLW\ EXLOGLQJ DW 6XDQ 'RN +RVSLWDO $URXQG 11 years ago, his team was in charge of constructing the OHDQLQJ WZLQ HOHYDWRUV XS WR :DW 3KUD 7KDW 'RL 6XWKHS For Boonyoung, there were two challenging aspects to WKLV SURMHFW )LUVW LW ZDV WKH Ă€UVW OHDQLQJ HOHYDWRU KH KDG HYHU EXLOW 7KH VHFRQG WKLQJ ZDV ZKHQ WKH SURMHFW Ă€QLVKHG WKH DEERW RI :DW 3KUD 7KDW 'RL 6XWKHS DVNHG %RRQ\RXQJ WR ZRUN DW WKH WHPSOH

´, ZDV ERUHG ZLWK WUDYHOLQJ %HLQJ D WHFKQLFLDQ required me to visit construction sites and I was too ROG WR ZRUN 6R ZKHQ WKH DEERW DVNHG PH WR ZRUN IRU WKH :DW 3KUD 7KDW 'RL 6XWKHS )RXQGDWLRQ , DJUHHG ´7KH MRE UHTXLUHV PRUH WKDQ VLPSO\ SUHVVLQJ EXWWRQV ,Q WKH PRUQLQJ , FKHFN WKH HOHYDWRUV EHIRUH LW RSHQV DW D P $V WKH\ DUH VLWXDWHG RQ D PRXQWDLQ the mist causes problems to the censors so I have to PDLQWDLQ WKHP UHJXODUO\ $OVR , KDYH WR KDQGOH SRZHU cuts and on occasion safely remove passengers from WKH ER[ ZKHQ WKH HOHYDWRU VWRSV ZRUNLQJ “Apart from my four hours work in the elevator, another four hours is spent helping ticket keepers RXWVLGH VR KDOI WKH GD\ LV QLFH DQG UHOD[HG $OVR DV , OLYH RQ 'RL 6XWKHS , HQMR\ WKH IUHVK DLU HYHU\ GD\ Âľ

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THE PENGUIN NANNY Ubonwan Jansee with the gang @ Penguin Zone, Chiang Mai Zoo

he group of Humboldt Penguins scattered fast when they saw a camera in the hands of the photographer who was DSSURDFKLQJ WKHP 3HQJXLQV DUH QRW DIUDLG RI KDYLQJ WKHLU photo taken of course; they’re just afraid of anything new DFFRUGLQJ WR 8ERQZDQ -DQVHH 6RRQ DIWHU WKH\ ZHUH FDOOHG EDFN LQWR D JURXS E\ PDNLQJ OLJKW VKDGRZV ZLWK D PLUURU Apart from eating mackerels, penguins like to play with VRPHWKLQJ WKDW JOLVWHQV DQG UXQ DIWHU WKLQJV WKDW PRYH 7KHUH DUH RQO\ WKUHH RIĂ€FLDO ]RRV LQ 7KDLODQG ZLWK penguins, so only a handful of people in the country know KRZ WR IHHG WKHVH XQĂ DSSDEOH ELUGV 8ERQVZDQ LV RQH RI WKH SULYLOHJHG IHZ ´$W Ă€UVW , KDG QR LGHD DERXW SHQJXLQV $IWHU JUDGXDWing, I joined the koala project at Chiang Mai Zoo; however, the koalas had yet to arrive so the board sent me to replace ROG SHQJXLQ NHHSHU ZKR KDG TXLW ´<HV WKH\ DUH ORYHO\ DQG SOD\IXO ,¡YH ORYHG WKHP HYHU VLQFH , Ă€UVW WRRN FDUH RI WKHP DQG KDYH VSHQW VL[ \HDUV JURZLQJ XS ZLWK WKHP 6RPH ROG SHQJXLQV SDVVHG DZD\ DQG ZH KDYH EUHG QHZ JHQHUDWLRQV , KDYH D SDVVLRQ IRU WKHP VLPLODU WR D PRWKHU DQG FKLOG ´, WDNH FDUH RI HYHU\ FRUQHU RI WKLV XQLW $SDUW IURP feeding and taking care of the penguins, I also have to clean their room, look after and inform audiences, plus bring audiences to feed the penguins (normally the feeding WLPH LV D P DQG S P Âľ 6KH LV OLNH D VLQJOH KRXVHZLIH ZLWK HLJKW FKLOGUHQ IURP 3HUX

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Special Thanks: Chiang Mai Zoo

100 Huay Kaew Rd., T. Suthep, Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5322 1179 www.chiangmaizoo.com Facebook: @penguinfanclub

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3L[ÂťZ [VHZ[ OLY KHUJL ' )HUNZHLU 7\I & Coyote Chiang Mai

MXVW ORYH WR GDQFH :KHQ , JR WR QLJKWFOXEV VRPHWLPH , GUHVV VH[LHU WKDQ WKLV ,W¡V MXVW D MRE OLNH any other, although I don’t want my classmates and IDPLO\ WR Ă€QG RXW DERXW LW Âľ VDLG 3HHSRH DOLDV QDPH RI WKH \HDU ROG FR\RWH JLUO DQG Ă€UVW \HDU VWXGHQW DW &KLDQJ 0DL 5DMDEKDW 8QLYHUVLW\ Bangsaen Coyote is the only pub that features FR\RWH GDQFHUV DQG VH[\ VKRZV HYHU\ QLJKW ,W¡V D UHDO QLJKWFOXE WKDW IRFXVHV RQ PHQ 7KHUH DUH JLUOV LQ sexy dresses dancing in the early evening, and then a DJ HQWHUWDLQV WKH FURZG EHIRUH UHWXUQLQJ WR FR\RWH GDQFLQJ (YHU\ EOLVVIXO QLJKW HQGV ZLWK D PRGHOV VKRZ SXW RQ by another group of coyote dancers, featuring topless ZRPHQ ZLWK RQO\ YLYLG VWLFNHUV RQ WKHLU QLSSOHV ,W¡V OLNH WKDW HYHU\ QLJKW QLJKWV GULYHQ E\ OXVW DQG GHVLUH ´, DOZD\V VDYH P\VHOI DV , KDYH D ER\IULHQG DOUHDG\ , ZRQ¡W JR RXW ZLWK JXHVWV Âľ VDLG 3HHSRH 7KH FOXE LVQ¡W concerned if their girls see customers out of hours; the main purpose of the nightclub is to use sexy girls to HQFRXUDJH JXHVWV WR GULQN DV PXFK DV SRVVLEOH ´&R\RWH JLUOV JHW PRQH\ IURP HYHU\ GULQN RUGHUHG We sit with the guests and talk sweetly with them and when they drink that means I’m getting paid,â€? said 3HHSRH , DVNHG ZKDW KHU ER\IULHQG WKLQNV RI KHU MRE ´+H XQGHUVWDQGV +H LV Ă€QH ZLWK LW DQG NQRZV ,¡OO FRPH EDFN KRPH HYHU\ QLJKW Âľ ´0\ PRWKHU GRHVQ¡W NQRZ DERXW P\ MRE I used to send her a lot of money which I got from the nightclub and I lied that I got the money from winning WKH ORWWHU\ “Yes, I think it’s a good job as long as I don’t JR RXW ZLWK JXHVWV +RZHYHU ,¡P VR VK\ WR UHYHDO P\VHOI LQ SXEOLF 0RVW SHRSOH HTXDWH FR\RWH

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Special Thanks: Bangsaen Pub & Coyote

301 Charoenraj Rd., T. Wat Ket, Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 08 3517 4423

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:HTVYU <KVT [OL -PYZ[ -SV^LY 4LYJOHU[ H[ 2Y\IH :YP^PJOHP :OYPUL ost visitors to Chiang Mai will head up to Doi Suthep, but if they don’t have time then Kruba Sriwichai Shrine LV D PXVW :KHQ SDUNLQJ DW WKH VSDFH LQ IURQW RI WKH VKULQH WKH Ă€UVW VRXQG RQH KHDUV DUH WKH WHQ ZRPHQ ZKR VWD\ LQ WHQ FRQFUHWH VWDOOV FDOOLQJ \RX WR EX\ WKHLU Ă RZHUV 7KLV LV WKH familiar scene of Chiang Mai locals who always come to SD\ KRPDJH WR WKH VKULQH $OO WHQ VKRSV VHOO VLPLODU Ă RZHUV DW WKH VDPH SULFH VWDUWLQJ DW %DKW $PRQJ WKH ORXG FDOOLQJ YRLFHV RI WKH PHUFKDQWV , ZRQGHU ZKHWKHU WKH\ HYHU DUJXH ´1R ZH MXVW WU\ WR VHOO ,I FXVWRPHUV GR QRW EX\ Ă RZHUV IURP PH LW¡V Ă€QH Âľ VDLG 6DPRUQ 8GRP WKH PHUFKDQW IURP VWDOO QR 6DPRUQ ZDV WKH Ă€UVW PHUFKDQW WR VHOO Ă RZHUV KHUH and has done so for over 40 years, when the road up to Doi 6XWKHS ZDV PXGG\ DQG LQ D SRRU VWDWH ´1RW VR ORQJ DIWHU the Shrine of Kru Ba Siwichai was made, as I lived nearby I SODQHG WR GR VRPHWKLQJ IRU PRQH\ $W WKDW WLPH , ZDV MXVW D VWXGHQW DQG VWDUWHG WR EX\ Ă RZHUV IURP .DG /XDQJ RU .DG 7RQ /DP\DL WR GLVWULEXWH IRU WKRVH ZDQWLQJ WR SD\ KRPDJH DW WKH VKULQH ´7KH IHHGEDFN ZDV JUHDW XQWLO RWKHU SHRSOH FRSLHG PH $W Ă€UVW WKH 7DPERQ $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 2UJDQL]DWLRQ PDQDJHG

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THE HIPPIES @ Love 70’s, Singharat Road

54/5-7 Singharat Rd. T.Sri Phoum, Muang Chiang Mai, Tel. 0 8915 1505

eerawoot and Ajima Jamrastrakul love to dress up in FORWKHV LQVSLUHG E\ WKH ¡V $PHULFDQ SHULRG 7KH\ originally moved from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai and opened a small shop distributing second hand clothes behind Chiang Mai University, and now they have a large store on Singharat 5RDG QHDU WKH ROG 6LDP 79 “Around 10 years ago, vintage dresses were not so popular LQ &KLDQJ 0DL 2XU VKRS ZDV RQH RI WKH Ă€UVW WR KDYH D KLSSLH ambience and the feedback has always been positive,â€? said $MLPD ´7KH FKDUP RI VHFRQGKDQG FORWKHV OLHV LQ WKHLU XQLTXHQHVV 3DWWHUQV GHVLJQV DQG VW\OHV DUH H[FHSWLRQDO 6XUH \RX KDYH WR WDNH WLPH WR VHOHFW WKHP EXW WKDW¡V KDOI WKH IXQ ´:H XWLOL]H VHYHUDO GLVWULEXWRUV DQG PRVW RI WKH SURGXFWV FRPH IURP 3DNLVWDQ 2XU VWRFN LQFOXGHV %RKHPLDQ 0H[Lcan and 70’s American style clothing, shoes, bags and other DFFHVVRULHV :H KDYH DQ DJHQW WR Ă€QG XV FORWKHV IURP 3DNLVWDQ ZKR YLVLWV XV HYHU\ ZHHN 5RQJ .XH 0DUNHW LQ $UDQ\DSUDWKHW district, Sa Keao province, is also a good source, as products KHUH RULJLQDWH IURP WKH 8 6

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Secondhand product distribution is a niche industry that has become important to the economy as the products that can be found at secondhand stores are unique and often hard to get hold of. Author Bodin Mongkolthep visited three different tasteful secondhand stores in downtown Chiang Mai and discovered how successful they are.

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THE WAREHOUSE HOLDERS ' 4\HL :OVW 5VUN /VP Chiang Mai - Lamphun Rd. T.Nong Hoi (near Nonghoi Intersection) Muang Chiang Mai, Tel. 0 6919 2210

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THE ON SALE LIBRARIAN ' ( )VVR :LJVUK /HUK )VVR :OVW 407 Superhighway Rd. T.Nong Pakrung (opposite Makro Superstore) Muang Chiang Mai, Tel. 0 86915 3738

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COME - ON RESIDENCE ࠞࡕࡦ࡮࡟ࠫ࠺ࡦ࠻

Nestling amidst lush garden in a quiet corner of an old Chiang Mai, Come On Residence awaits for your coming to experience tranquility and comfort as you were home.

15/26 Bumroongburi Rd., T.Phrasingh, Chiang Mai Thailand. Tel. 0 5327 8936 E-mail: comeon@loxinfo.co.th See Inner Chiang Mai Map D1

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FACTORY GIRLS AND THEIR ENTERTAINMENT ike most big cities, the majority of people in Bangkok aren’t natives. The city is an amalgamation of people from across the country who have come to seek work in the metropolis, with the majority coming from Isan. Traditionally, men work in the heavy industrial factories whilst women work in the fabrics industry. Thai people often call working women ‘Sao Rong Ngan’ (factory girls). Factory workers tend to live and work in the industrial estates around Bangkok and their living conditions is poor (though recently, the government has planned to raise the minimum wage to 300 Baht per day). Some work over 12 hours a day to get overtime, but this extra money comes at a cost to their health, especially those that are in constant contact with chemicals. Taxi driving also seems to be a well paid job, although drivers must barter with their health and state of mind DV WKH\ GHDOLQJ ZLWK XQEHDUDEOH WUDIÀF MDPV RQ D GDLO\ EDVLV Living in a metropolis invariably means living in cramped conditions; from the work rooms to their bedrooms. Hence, their downtime is spent in front of the TV and listening to the radio. Pleng luk tung, or folk songs, are very important for their lives; a form of entertainment that represents their lives well. From the remote and poor regions of Isan to the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, they have to struggle to survive in the big city whilst also dealing with heartache, which is a common theme in these songs. Phai-Pongsathorn is a very famous singer LQ WKLV ÀHOG DQG LV UHQRZQHG IRU WKH VRQJ ‘Khon Baan Diew Kan’ (the same region people) that tells about the friendship of migrated workers in the big city. Siriporn Amphaipong is also the queen of folk songs after Pumpuang Duangchan, both of whom are very popular with factory girls. Television programs are also their favored means of escapism; especially on channel 7 at around 8.30 – 10.30 p.m. every day: the time of dramatic soap operas. The programs support the idealistic lives of worker, with maids falling in love with wealthy men, and laborers achieving little in their lives. Amongst a bitter and cruel life in the metropolis, TV and radio give them a trace of hope and a sense of togetherness.

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THE SOPHISTICATED SENSE OF A GUESTHOUSE @ SEVEN SENSES uesthouses were once a cheap and poor option for tourists on a strict budget who couldn’t care less about their living conditions; a place for them to simply sleep and go. In recent times things have changed, evidenced by Seven Senses. As its name suggests, Seven Senses focus on the recreation of all the senses with its beautiful image satiating our sense of sight. The room combines a Thai contemporary style with ÀQH DQG FR]\ GHFRUDWLRQV EDODQFLQJ WKH QDWXUDO OLJKWV ZLWK the rooms’ electric lights well. Shades and tones are neatly designed to support relaxation with furnishings beautifully appointed. There are 7 different Thai style rooms: Ayuthaya Room, Rattanakosin Room, Manorah Room, Chiang Mai Room, I-San Room, Pai Room and Chiang Khan. Apart from the site, its service attracts the other senses; ensuring visitors

have a sense of living at home: free WIFI internet, spa, laundry and dry cleaning services, and an on-site restaurant serving a daily continental breakfast and Thai and American cuisine. What’s more, the hotel is very close to many attractive places downtown such as Central Kad Suan Kaew and City Moat and is less than a ten minute drive to Chiang Mai Airport.

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13 Soi Raya, YMCA, Hasadisavi Rd. Chang Puak, Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5321 1471 and website: www.sevensesguesthouse.com

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MEGUMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT n Another Homemade Japanese Taste

hile there are uncountable Japanese restaurants in Chiang Mai, not many places are able to serve the authentic tastes of Tokyo, Kyoto or other areas in Japan. Located on Huay Kaew Road, Megumi Japanese Restaurant is one of the very few. Yoshi and Emi Tokuda never planned to settle in Chiang Mai and had recently opened a Japanese bistro in the U.S. before a friend invited them to visit the north of Thailand. Thanks to their friend the couple fell in love with the city and they are now running a bistro in the building belonging to their friend. Megumi was named after the wife Emi and is regarded as a hidden gem, popular with Japanese expats and those with a preference for native tastes. It’s also the favorite dining place of DJ Mee-Pravit Teeranon, the owner of At Nimman Hotel. )RU WKRVH ZKR DUH IDPLOLDU ZLWK WKH *\R]D served at the many food stalls around town, you will be impressed by its taste here and is UHFRPPHQGHG DV DQ DSSHWL]HU )ROORZ LW ZLWK the delicious Salmon Teriyaki, or the Saba Miso, which goes wonderfully well with sake or beer. The crispy fried pork with the mellow curry and hot rice; Katsu Curry; and the Chicken Bowl, a teriyaki chicken with rice in a big bowl, are other superb main dishes. If you are bored with your permanent Japanese bistro, and want to make a change, check out the very well priced and excellent Megumi.

めぐみ−手作り日本料理店

Open 12 p.m. - 11.30 p.m., closed on Wednesday 125 Huay Kaew Rd., Suthep, Muang Chiang Mai (Opposite Hillside Condo 4) Tel. 08 7003 8669

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easting on French cuisine often requires one to be formally attired and familiar with dining etiquette. But what if one wants to enjoy a supper DW D ÀQH )UHQFK ELVWUR ZLWK DQ LQIRUPDO DPELHQFH" /RFDWHG QHDU 6XDQ 'RN *DWH RQ 5DWFKDPDQNKD 5RDG /H -LWW LV D )UHQFK VW\OH UHVWDXUDQW ZLWK D FR]\ and relaxed atmosphere where diners’ clothes and manners are considered LQVLJQLÀFDQW 'HFRUDWHG LQ D FRQWHPSRUDU\ FKLF VW\OH LW PDLQO\ VHUYHV )UHQFK cuisine, whilst also offers a smattering of international and northern Thai food. Try the superb Grilled Salmon with Crumbly Parmesan and Basil along with white wine followed by Warm Chocolate with ice cream and 0L[HG %HUU\ <RJXUW 6PRRWKLHV 3ULFHV DUH UHDVRQDEOH DQG VHUYLFH LV ÀUVW class; WIFI internet is also available.

Open daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 184 Ratchamanka Rd., T.Pra Singh, Muang Chiang Mai Tel 0 5381 4759 ext. 888 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Jitt-Coffee-and-Restaurant/

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he owner of the stylish boutique hotel ‘9W’ recently launched a new Lanna restaurant downtown which we would like to recommend: Chompor Lanna Restaurant, located on Phrapokklao Road, Soi 12. Decorated tastefully in a Lanna contemporary style, the restaurant presents an alternative choice of Lanna traditional food and fusion cuisine with exceptional tastes. Try Jack Fruit Curry, Fried Rice with Green Chili Paste and Spaghetti with Sai Ua (Chiang 0DL VDXVDJH DQG Ă€QLVK WKH PHDO ZLWK FULVS\ 'HHS )ULHG %DQDQD ,W¡V VXLWDEOH for young diners who prefer traditional tastes of Lanna food as well as more senior folk wanting to experience fusion cuisine.

Phrapokklao Rd., Soi 12 near Wat Duang Dee, Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5332 6457

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ituated in the Chiang Mai Cultural Center, Euang Kam Sai is a traditional Lanna restaurant boasting original recipes WKDW KDYH EHHQ XVHG IRU ÀYH JHQHUDWLRQV IURP WKH NLWFKHQ RI Luang Anusarn Sunthorn, a Chiang Mai business V.I.P. Though the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center is famous for its Lanna style khan toke dinner, Euang Kam Sai features much more than the traditional khan toke such as Tai Lue, Tai Yai, Tai Yuan, Lua and Mon traditional dishes with over 160 to choose from. Try ‘Kao Bai’ (steamed bamboo leaf-wrapped sticky rice with salty pork and eggs), traditional ‘Sai Ua Lue’ (spicy minced pork in Galangal leaves) and authentic ‘Keang Hinlay Euang Kam Sai’ (northern style pork curry). For those who are looking for a genuine organic Lanna taste without MSG, keep Euang Kam 6DL ÀUPO\ LQ \RXU WKRXJKWV

Open daily 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center Mahidol Rd.,Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5320 2993-5, 0 5327 5097 www.oldchiangmai.com

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eck 1 Restaurant is a forefront restaurant in Chiang Mai featuring beautiful views, exceptional ambience and a sumptuous menu. Located opposite Rarinjinda Wellness Spa & Resort by the Ping River, the restaurant is very neatly set amongst shady trees and modern decoration. It serves modern Asian fusion cuisine, and Salmon Mash with Wakame Dressing is a great example of this.

0UNYLKPLU[! Fillet salmon (180 grams), mash (60 grams), wakame dressing (made of wakame algae, butter, whipping cream and Aji Mirin sauce) and caviar (1 teaspoon)

4L[OVK! *ULOO WKH ÀOOHW VDOPRQ ZKLFK ZDV IHUPHQWHG E\ SHSSHU DQG salt until it is cooked. 2. Flavor mash up to your favorite taste. 3. Prepare Wakame dressing by soaking Wakame algae until it reverts. Fry algae with butter, fresh milk, whipping cream and Aji Mirin sauce. 4. Pour Wakame dressing onto the mash. Place the grilled salmon near the mash and decorate it with caviar. 5. Let’s dine!

Open daily 7 a.m. - midnight 1, 14 Charoenrat Rd., T.Wat Kate Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5330 2788 and website: www.thedeck1.com

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT CHIANG MAI MAE RIM DISTRICT

Sunday Lunch Buffet: wide selections of premium international cuisines every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Price: 1,200++Baht per person and 1,600++Baht (include alcohol drinks) Call: 0 5329 8181-5

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RIVER TERRACE RESTAURANT HOLIDAY INN HOTEL CHIANG MAI

International Lunch Buffet: wide selections of international cuisines from Thai, Chinese, Japanese to European from Monday – Friday; 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Price: 199 Baht net per person Call: 0 5327 5300

LE CRYSTAL RESTAURANT CHIANG MAI PATON ROAD

World Buffet: Fresh French oysters, Pan-fried foie gras, Australian Wagyu beef, Wide selection of cheeses and many more. Available only last Saturday of every month; 6.30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Price: 1,200 Baht net per person includes a glass of welcome drink, free flow of soft drinks, fruit juices and coffee or selection of fine tea. 1,800 Baht nett per person includes a glass of welcome drink, free flow of select wines, soft drinks, and coffee or selection of fine tea. Enjoy our house wine at only THB 180 nett per glass. Call: 0 5387 2890-1

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IMPERIAL MAE PING CHIANG MAI SRI DONCHAI ROAD

Dim Sum Buffet: every day from 11.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: 295 Baht net per person on Monday - Saturday and 460 Baht net per person for Sunday, plus special premium Chinese menus. Call: 0 5328 3900

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FAVOLA RESTAURANT LEMERIDIEN HOTEL, CHANG KLAN ROAD

Workday Brunch & Dinner Buffet: every day from 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Monday - Sunday from 6 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Price: 400 Baht net/ person for brunch buffet and 500 Baht net/ person for dinner buffet Enjoy for 4 persons, pay only for 3 persons. To make a reservation, please contact 0 5325 3666 or lemeridien.chiangmai@lemeridien,com

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NIMMAN BAR & GRILL KANTARY HILLS CHIANG MAI, NIMMANHAEMIN ROAD

Cavalry Night Buffet: for meat lovers every Wednesday nightfrom 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: 490++ Baht per person Call: 0 5322 2111

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WONDERFUL SUNDAY FAMILY BRUNCH ! @ CENTARA DUANGTAWAN HOTEL, CHIANG MAI

Every Sunday from 11.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Enjoy your International Buffet Brunch with lovely family & friends with our special food corners; includes European food carving station, healthy salads, Thai food stall, fruit juice and children’s activities zone. 350 Baht++ per adult and175 Baht++ per child under 12 years At Tawan Restaurant, on the 2nd floor Reservations, please call 0 5390 5000 Ext. 3227 132 Loykroh Road, Muang , Chiang Mai 50100 E- Mail: cdc@chr.co.th wwww.centarahotelsresorts.com

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Golf Review

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GOLD CANYON GOLF & RESORT old Canyon Golf & Resort is like a diamond hidden in the mountains of Pa Sang district in Lamphun. Though this golf course is hidden amongst peaceful and remote mountains, it is crowded with golfers every weekend. Established by Methee Wuthichayanan it is now taken care of by Pro Kawin Thammanut, the one and only golf pro who has developed it into one of the best golf courses in Lamphun. We had a chance to play golf at this course with Siwadol Jiragan, the Managing Director of Red Star Notebook and Smartphone Shop. He is a young successful business man from Chiang Mai addicted to golf. Siwadol believes hat Gold Canyon has the perfect fairway with obstacles that challenge golfers which are tricky yet enjoyable. The greens are strong so golf balls run from expected points so golfers here

must therefore adapt their game to play this course well and it helps develop one’s tactics. The layout of this course has both easy and hard zones and is suited to weekend golfers who have similar skills. Siwadol chose the 541 yard par 5, hole 4 as his favorite due to its dogleg on the right, and tricky green where two putting is very easy.

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FACTS: Gold Canyon Golf & Resort

18 Holes Par 72 length 6666 yards and 7329 yards for the Black Tee 9 holes the first place fairway up down the hill hillside grounds semi-Link Course. Location: 231 Moo 9, Muang Chi sub-district. Muang Lamphun, Located on Pasang - Maetha . Easily travel from Chiang Mai. Using the Super Highway, Chiang Mai – Lampang Road. Doi Ti intersection. Turn right to Lamphun. Cross the railway and turn left to Pasang district, turn left at Paha intersection to Maetha district about 5 miles to see the golf course on your left

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Everyday 600 Bath Green Fee + Caddy 1,000 Bath Green Fee + Caddy + Golf Cart 1,500 Bath Green Fee + Caddy + Golf Cart + Room + ABF

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‘OKTOBER FEST’ IN STYLE @ CENTARA DUANGTAWAN

Enjoy a long and lazy evening with your friends at Beer Terrace, Marco Polo Restaurant at the basement of Centara Duangtawan. It serves Thai premium draught beer together with OKTOBER FEST imported German draught beer and many more beers from around the world. Enjoy steak and an Italian buffet or choose various German sausages; available throughout October from 5 – 11 p.m. For more information Tel. 0 5390 5000 ext. 3227 or www.centarahotels.com

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HORROR ROOM BUFFET @ AKALIGO

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi’s Akaligo Restaurant will host a frighteningly entertaining evening on Saturday 29th October. The Horror Room buffet dinner at Akaligo promises to be a gourmet extravaganza, while Horn Bar is the place for you to party the night away. The dinner is available from 6.30 -10.30 p.m., and is priced at 880 Baht++ per person, or 1,700 Baht++ including a free flow of wines. At Horn Bar, special cocktails are 200 Baht net per glass from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. For more information Tel. 0 5388 8888 or www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai

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FAVOLA’S NEW MENU & PROMOTION

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Enjoy a discovery experience with Favola’s new menu inspired by authentic Italian flavors. Discover the refined cuisine of our iconic restaurant combined with fine wine tasting. Get 20% off your entire dining experience when reserving in advance before 5 p.m. and enjoy a 20% discount when ordering the new ‘Wine of the World’ menu served with homemade bread. Open daily 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. For more information Tel. 0 5325 3099 or e-mail: favola.chiangmai@lemeridien.com

V VILLAS HUA HIN

Luxurious and peaceful, V Villas Hua Hin is the sophisticated resort with 13 exclusive pool villas, each with an inviting living space, welcoming bedrooms, spacious en suite bathrooms, and a secluded garden with a large private pool, designed for discerning guests in search of romance, revival, and recreation. The resort’s personalized service starts prior to check-in to fulfill your every need. Guests can enjoy a life of luxury with outstanding facilities, 24-hour butler service, pillow menus, in-villa iPads, full Bose sound systems, Aigner bath & body products, and much more. For more information Tel. 0 3261 6039 or www.v-villashuahin.com

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JING JAI HOBBY MARKET RECOMMENDED

Located on Assadathorn Road near Kad Kam Thieng, Jing Jai Market is an interesting antiques shopping spot downtown where you can find many antiques and retro decorative items, plus rare amulet collections, vintage bikes, cars and more from several shops in the area. Open daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information Tel. 0 5323 1520

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GO GREEN CAMPAGIN @ DUSIT D2 CHIANG MAI

Dusit D2 Hotel Chiang Mai offers a green package for organizations planning to hold eco-seminars or global concerned meetings. The package includes one day meeting at 1,050 Baht net per person (includes 2 refreshments and lunch) and a half day meeting at 950 Baht net per person (includes a refreshment and lunch). Every 50 Baht the hotel gets from the each participant will be donated to organizations that are running an environment conservation campaign. For more information Tel. 0 5399 9999 or www.dusit.com/dusit-d2

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SHIEK ISTANA HOTEL; A NEW ROMANTIC DESTINATION HOTEL

Located beside the Ping River, Sheik Istana Hotel is a unique Morocan-styled boutique hotel in Chiang Mai. The design of the 35 luxuriously appointed guest rooms was inspired by Moroccan and Asian architecture, making the hotel ideally suited for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. The convenient location and beautiful, cosy and elegant atmosphere will however equally appeal to business people. For more information Tel. 0 5327 3142 or www.sheikistanahotel.com

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AMARI EMERALD COVE KOH CHANG GETAWAY PACKAGE

Escape the daily grind and be rejuvenated by treating yourself to the Amari Emerald Cove Koh Chang Getaway Package. Available from 1st November – 23rd December 2011, the package consists of three nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room including daily breakfast for 2 persons, roundtrip Trat Airport transfer, welcome drinks upon arrival and one set dinner for 2 persons at The Cove Terrace or Just Thai restaurant. Rates start from 15,990 THB per 3 nights for 2 persons (exclusive of VAT and surcharge). For more information Tel. 0 3955 2000

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Consulates

Useful  Telephone  Numbers

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Telephone Information

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%PNFTUJD -POH %JTUBODF 4FSWJDF *ODMVEJOH .BMBZTJB "OE 7JFOUJBOF

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Tourism

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Emergency Numbers

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Luang  Prabang

Police Stations Next to the parking building of Ton Lamyai Market, there is a local bus station where you can ride a minibus or cab to many districts in the province as well as Lamphun. All bus leaves every 15 minutes.

3FE $BC to anywhere started at 20 Baht

#MVF $BC UP -BNQIVO

( There are also shuttle buses with air-condition from Chiang Mai to Lamphun for 20 Baht)

8IJUF $BC

to Bo Sang in San Kamphaeng district and to Doi Saket district

:FMMPX $BC

to Mae Rim district

(SFFO $BC

to Mae Jo in San Sai district

Accommodations

5PVSJTU 1PMJDF )JHIXBZ 1PMJDF .VBOH %JTUSJDU $IBOH 1IVL %JTUSJDU

Hospitals

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