Monday 

Jam night at Boy Blues Bar every Monday from 9 p.m. Kalare Night Bazaar

GLEE Concert at Nakornpayap Auditorium. May 28th. Free concert but donations gratefully accepted. Featuring Dance 1 / Gleem and introducing The Cherios Starts 7pm

Celebrated Hungarian Tenor Xavier Rivadeneira Performs Concert Masterpieces at 137 Pillars House- Monday 4 June.Accompanied by Pianist Jonas Dept. The concert will be held in the original Teak Homestead and will begin with canapés and drinks from 6.00-7.00pm with the concert from 7.00 – 8.15pm. The Program consists of a collection of songs by Manuel de Falla, Scarlatti, Tosti, Schumann, Boehm, Arias from the Operas Rigoletto and Turandot and all-time favorites such as Granada, Besame Mucho and O Sole Mio. The Reception and Concert are priced at Baht 1,800 per person and the Reception, Concert and Gala Dinner (limited seats available) following the concert are Baht 2,400 per person and include service charge and tax.

Hash House Harriers Monday Hash (Bi-weekly): Male only hash, presently, runs start @ 5.00 PM. Directions can be found on a notice board near the male toilet @ Number 1 Bar. Free bus to the run departs Number 1 Bar, Loi Kroh Soi 1@ 4.00 PM. Dyke Converter on 0817241313. http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm

Theatre Playshop at Healing Light: Drop in sessions 250B, Mondays 6-7.30pm at Healing Light, Suk Kasame Rd (off Nimmanheiman Rd ).

Tuesday

Sax Night at The Chedi Chiang Mai: Every Tuesday & Wednesday evening from 17-9 PM at The Terrace Bar and Cigar Lounge located on the second floor. Ladies buy one get one free of the same item. Valid on standard drink and house wine. Any snack for 200 baht per item. Reservation is highly recommended. 053 253 385 or restaurant@chedi-chiangmai.com

Tuesday Merengue Dance night: 2^nd Floor Gallery: from 8:30 to 11:30 PM. Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection (above Kodak Store).

Quiz Night at The Olde Bell, 8.30 p.m. 087-811-9468, oldebell@gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. 084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.

Hash House Harriers (Bi-weekly): Male only hash every other Tuesday at 5.00pm. Pick up point is Number 1 Bar, Loi Kroh Soi 1 at 4.00pm. Great running great fun and raise a beer with resident. Dyke Converter on 0817241313. http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm

The Grand Opera Society Of Chiangmai: If you wish to be a member and attend these evenings which include a delicious pot-luck buffet, email Dr. Howard: howardgraves@gmail.com.

Wednesday

Wednesday Live Music Night at Yummy Pizza: from 7 PM.

Beginning Painting for Adults: www.sangdee.org/Beginning_Painting.html. Wednesdays 2:00-5:00

Quiz Night at the Garden Bar Lotus Hotel Chang Puak. Teams of 4 - if you cannot put a team together - come along and we will try to find you a team. categories this month include General knowledge, literature, the oscars,  current affairs, geography, disco music and 5 difficult questions. lotus@loxinfo.co.th

Co-dependants Anonymous: Support group for those having problems with healthy relationships with others. Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. 085-863-9898

Chiang Mai Photographic Group: Wednesdays at 7.00pm every fortnight at  Airport Greenery Hotel. and all those with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited. For details of meeting dates please visit http://www.cmphotogroup.com/ . meetings are conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.

The Royal British Legion, Chiang Mai. Social meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. at The Olde Bell British Pub on Loi Khroh Road. Not just for UK ex-servicemen and women, but for anyone who supports the Legion’s aims and objectives. New members welcome.

Chiang Mai Chess Club: 7pm, Wednesdays, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.

Open Mike Night at the UN Irish Pub every Wednesday, from 8.30 p.m. Instruments provided or bring your own, Lindsay on 089 523 1363.

Chiang Mai Friends: The last Wednesday of every month. 300 THB for member and 350 THB for non-members. for further info or reservations: retireinchiangmai@gmail.com. 350bht dinner or 80bht meeting. for further details retireinchiangmai@gmail.com 

Chiang Mai Photographic Group: Wednesdays at 7.00pm every fortnight in The Red Mango Bar and all those with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited.  For details of meeting dates please visit www.cmpg.igroops.com.  Meetings are conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.

Thursday

Sizzling Salsa Night: every Thursday, 2nd Floor Gallery, Ratwithi & Ratchapakinai Intersection. From 8 PM. Free with a 100 baht minimum purchase per person to support the venue.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info: 084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.

JJ Market: Jing Jai Market Walking Street, every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 11 PM

Quiz Night at the UN Irish Pub. 053-214-554

Meditate with the Green Papaya Sangha in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Yoga Studio 65/1 Arak Road. Beginners welcome. greenpapayasangha@gmail.comgreenpapayasangha@gmail.com .

Open night at Sangdee Gallery: all are welcome to perform. Sirimangkalajarn Soi 5 from 8 PM.

Friday

“Buy A Brick And Build A Dream” charity event at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, June 1, 2012.The Theme of this event is “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream” contact the Dhara Devi for information.

Chiang Mai ToyRide: On Friday, 8 June- ride to a school located behind a temple in Chiang Dao. This school provides for some 60 children of various ethnic and Hill Tribe backgrounds. Also attending will be 30 children from a nearby nursery school (1.5km), which is not easily accessible due to it’s mountain location. CMTR will be providing the children with many personal items, book bags, and of course a fun day of partying with toys, games, clowns and snacks. Although the event will be held at the temple location, both schools will receive school supplies, books, lockers, tables, chairs and playground equipment, as requested by the teachers, and more. Come join us! As usual for our giveaway events we are only asking for your participation. All items have been purchased with donations and sponsorship money that we received through our annual main Chiang Mai ToyRide celebration in February.We will assemble at Tesco Lotus Kamtieng and depart at 10:30AM. The ride to Chiang Dao is 65km on Highway 107. It will be all paved roads to the temple/school event location. We will NOT be riding to the more isolated nursery school. This will be a rain or shine event. http://chiangmaitoyride.com/?p=1634

Chiang Mai Expats Club Coffee Morning:  2nd Friday of each month, 10 am - noon. Brix Bar and Restaurant, Hotel M (formerly Montri) inside the Old City at Thapae Gate. info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com or www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com

Life Cycle Yoga with Preaw at The Yoga Tree (Soi M Apartment), 65/1 Arak Road. Asana, Pranayama and guided relaxation. Therapeutic yoga which works on all levels(physical, emotional and mental): Postures represent each period of life from birth through maturity and back to the source. All levels welcomed, no experience required

Every Friday evening at 5.30pm. 250THB

JJ Market: Jing Jai Market Walking Street, every Thursday and Friday from 5 to 11 PM. 084-043-9821.

Alliance Francaise Films: Every Friday at 8 PM. Friday, June 1st, 8 PM. Les Enfants De Timpelbach (2007) de Nicolas Bary avec Gérard Depardieu. Friday, June 8th, 8 PM: Ceux Qui Restent (2007) de Anne Le Ny avec Vincent Lindon. Friday, June 15th, 8 PM: Comme Les Autres (2008) de Vincent Garenq avec Lambert Wilson. Friday, June 22th, 8 PM Le Couperet (2005) de Costa Gavras avec José Garcia Friday, June 29th, 8 PM; Welcome (2009)

de Philippe Lioret avec Vincent Lindon

Saturday

Garage Sale at LIST:  Lanna International School, Hang Dong Rd. 26th May 2012, 08.00 - 11.00. 20 Baht entrance fee for buyers at the gate; 200 Baht for vendors to rent space/table. Vendors please book early to avoid disappointment. Phone Ms Ree: 053-805528. Two vendors admitted free per table/space booked; vendors admitted from 07.30 am. Food, drink stalls also welcome.

Honda EURO 2012 Event at Central Plaza Airport May 26,  games for all football lovers to win a ticket to see EURO 2012 in Ukraine. Get free t-shirt, food, prizes as well as concert by Palmy, Instinct and Zeal.

May Meeting of Chiang Mai Expats Club: Saturday, 26 May at 10 am for social time; 10:30 am start of the meeting. Shangri La Hotel, Chang Klan Rd. 120 baht for members, 170 for guests; includes coffee or tea, ice water, sweet treat and fruit. Speaker will be Ken Foster, new U.S. Consul General in Chiang Mai. Information: info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com or www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com

Recital for piano viola and clarinet: June 2nd. Santi Music School Soi 5 Sirimongkalajarn 6.45 lecture on max Brunch / 7.30 for recital for reservations or further info 0840434554 paitoon44pom@hotmail.com

Chiang Mai Community Chorus presents “Midsummer Melodies”. Saturday, 2 June 2012 at 19:30 PM at Chiang Mai International School auditorium. 200 Baht (Children 100). Reservations through: corey-pat@gmail.com

Zoe in Yellow is excited to welcome back home Wayne Lloyd (formally known as DJ OZMETRO) for one special night. Wayne is back in style with a whole new look and wants to invite you to experience the sound he is internationally famous for! Zoe In Yellow along with Wayne Lloyd, will be hosting the biggest premier electronic event in Chaingmai on Saturday June 2nd 2012 and will be supported by fellow DJ - Dj Speedy and MC Double-T.

Support For Community Service; The Rotary Club of Chiang Mai West will be holding their second annual Kantoke Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, the 16th of June at 7:00PM.  The event will be held at the Kantoke Palace on Chang Klan Road next to the Park Hotel.  Ticket pricing is 500 Baht per ticket. There will be door prize drawings and a silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by the Kantoke Palace dancers and the students from Wat Baan Lao School. Funds raised will be used to finance Rotary projects in Northern Thailand. For ticket purchase contact: rogerklindley@gmail.com, 089-430-8067; or rachan.man@bbl.co.th, 081-288-1756; or, jhgiles@mac.com, 088-095-7805.

Barcamp Chiang Mai 5 (2012). There is no audience, only participants. The whole idea is to get smart people that love technology together to collaborate, network, and learn. Barcamp Chiang Mai 5, Saturday, June 30, 2012, 9.00 AM - 5.30 PM.At Chiang Mai University, CAMT building. barcampchiangmai.org

Chiang Mai Expat Group meets at the Shangri La Hotel -every 4th Saturday of the month - meet at 10am. guest speaker - world renowned hypnotherapist and Chiang Mai resident Stephen Books Starts 10.30am www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com

A Traditional 2nd hand market - Every Saturday morning from 5 AM near Prince Royals College

Flea Market at JJ markets First Saturday of every month at JJ Market. Shopping, food, listen to the free live music. To book a stall: Tina : 0801268215 chiangmailiving@yahoo.com

Live music at 2^nd Floor Gallery: Every Saturday night from 9 PM. Ratwithi and Ratchapakinai Rd. Intersection (Above Kodak Store).

Al-anon: Support group open to those affected by alcoholism in a relative or friend. Every Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m, Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. Info: 087-300-4668, .alanonthailand.org, @alanonthailand.org..

Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Foundation holds Experience in Meditation every Saturday 3 p.m-4:30 p.m. at 218/6 Chotana Rd. 053-214-904.

Hash House Harriers: hash runs every Saturday at 4.30 pm  Catch a free bus to the run site at 3.30 pm from The Hash Pub in Kampaengdin Road phone 053-449695 or from the Hash House in Moon Muang Road. http://hash-house-harriers.org/asm/)

Chiang Mai Chess Club: Saturdays 2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.

Art Film Space:  At Media Art& Design Building, Chiang Mai University Art Museum 6:30 PM. Tel. 053 944 846. Film Space in May: CMU Art Centre: May 12 Confession, May 19, Samaria, May 26 The White Ribbon. Every Saturday at 7 PM. 053 944 846

Fairs and Festivals

Chiang Mai Music Awards 2012 at Kad Suan Kaew: May 29. Apply to compete between now and May 18.Call 081 531 1893 for info.

Exhibitions and seminars

Basic Photo and film workshop at Documentary Arts Asia: May 26/27th  1000bht per day money back guarantee!. for further info or reservations info@documentary-arts-org 081387470

Personal Health Developent Seminar with Dr. Suchada Marwah: an Ayurveda health practitioner. June 8. 10:30-12:30 at PTIS. an Ayurveda health practitioner. We are offering a taster session, open to the public, to come along and meet Dr Suchada and hear about her passion. The taster session is free. Attending this session does not commit you to the later courses. Dr Suchada will outline her future courses: Enhance your creativity with Ayurveda, Herbs the Magic Healers and Stress management with Ayurvedic Aromatherapy. For more informattion call 053-301 500 (ext: 5031). www.threegeneration.org

This week at Documentary Arts Asia: Saturday 26th & 27th May - Basic Film & Photography Workshop 10-4pm $1000 per day. Saturday 26th - In discussion with Yusuke Hishida- Come and join us with the photographer as he talks about his exhibition BORDER KOREA on display now until 31st May. for further info contact nick@documentary-arts-asia.org

Enjoy Your Body (Basic Mime Workshop) 3 Days And Show Case !! by Professional Mime Actor from Bangkok. 25 - 27 MAY 2012 at Chiang Mai Troupe (15 - 25 years old). 1,000 Baht/12 hours. 0898556642 or Facebook : Chiang Mai Troupe , contact@chaingmaitroupe.com (0n 3 Floor Kin Cen Restaurant in front of CMU)

Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) in Chiang Rai, Thailand in June 13-14, 2012 at the Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai. http://mekongtourismforum.org/site/travel/mtf-2012/.

Antique Textiles from South East Asia at 137 Pillars House; May 5- July 30, 2012. 2 Soi 1 Nawatgate, 053-247-788. All textiles will be for sale.

Art Relief International proudly presents 'The playing field', an exhibition of the artworks created by the Young Lions Global Art Program. at 2nd Floor Gallery in Chiang Mai until May 31, 2012.

Ye Win Aung: A Second Piece of Life: 2^nd Solo Show at Suvannabhumi Gallery, 116-118 Charoenrat Road. www.suvannabhumiartgallery.com.

Silent Wish at Tita Gallery, Mae Rim from May 1-31. Acrylic on canvas painting show with a strong sense of modernity by Pearapong Khiriwong. 053 298 373

Miracle Tourism Forum at the Holiday Inn: 26-29 May 2012

Global Issues Camp for Students at PTIS: June 16-24. Please contact jaytanat@threegeneration.org. See the website for full details and application form http://camps.threegeneration.org.

Groups

Chiang Mai International Group of AA meets every morning at 9:30 and every evening at 6:30. All meetings are open. McCormick Hospital Bldg 11. 133 Kaeonawarat Road Wat Ket. If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want help to stop drinking, that's our business. 2 AA meetings a day, 7 days a week, call us at 0821862518. We are here for you.

Chiang Mai Back to Basics Group of AA meets Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m.  All meetings are open.  Suan Buak Haad (Park)

Pavillion on the pond.

Chiang Mai West Group of AA meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.  All meetings are closed.  Room 1207, Chiang Mai YMCA,

Chiang Mai New Beginninngs group of AA meets at 10:00 Sunday. The meeting is open and meets at the  Lemon Tree Restaurant, 2nd floor 26/1-2 Huai Kaew Rd Chang Phueak

First Northern Thailand Toastmasters Club The Confidence Builders. Whether you're speaking to one or one thousand, Toastmasters can help you speak clearly and confidently. The First Northern Thailand Toastmasters Club has been providing a safe and fun environment for more than 5 years to Thais and expats who wish to practice their speaking skills. Our meetings are the second and fourth Saturday of every month at 6pm. Join us to discover how you can "find your voice".www.fnttc.toastmastersclubs.org 053-214-309, 08-1861-2284 or 08-9138-4757

Rotary Club Chiang Mai West: Meets every Tuesday evening at the Kantary Hills at 7 PM.  Meetings are dual language - English and Thai. For information email: rogerklindley@gmail.com.

Chiang Mai Computer Club: meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at D'Lite Food and Bakery, directly across from Immigration. http://chiangmai-geeks.phpbb3now.com.

The Baptist Group meeting for old-time worship and fellowship every Sunday morning at 11.00am at the CH Hotel (soi opposite Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel, off Sidornchai Road).084 378 1440 jgreencmthailand2008@hotmail.com.

Chiang Mai Chess Club: Saturdays 2-4 PM, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. John on 085-7109-926.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the YMCA’s Nawarat Room. Info: 084-485-0100, chiangmaiwestaa@yahoo.com.

Chiang Mai Bridge Club: The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Sunday, 1:15 pm, duplicate bridge. Monday, 12:45 pm, bridge coaching session. Wednesday, 12:45 pm, duplicate bridge. Friday, 12:45 pm, relaxed duplicate bridge. bridgethailand@live.com

Dining Out Group: Once a fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500 baht per head. diningoutcnx@hotmail.com.

Chiang Mai Readers & Book Discussion Group: Monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book. cmreadersgroup@gmail.com

Travel Club: Monthly at Tuskers.:dorothy.engmann@googlemail.com

Chiang Mai Gay and Lesbian Club: http://gaychiangmai.wackwall.com/. Regular meetings.

Nicotine Anonymous: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m., Building 11, behind McCormick Hospital. 086-194-6300 or 081-027-6836

Baha'i Faith -Why ?: Nasser 0817 652 003/053252382

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, spiritual master. Study and discussion group for Chiang Mai devotees. Info: 053 261 582 or 08 1473 0430, 8 AM to 10 PM

The Gentleman’s Club: The Pub, first Monday of the month. Beer and a roast lunch. Info: 053-211-550, email thepub@home.in.th

The Chiang Mai International Women’s Book Club: English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday of month. ChiangMaiBookClub@gmail.com

Online forum for Dutch people in Chiang Mai: http://nlclubchiangmai.proboards.com

Chiang Mai Photographic Group: Wednesdays at 7.00pm every fortnight in The Red Mango Bar and all those with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited.  For details of meeting dates please visit www.cmpg.igroops.com.  Meetings are conducted in English but all nationalities are welcome.

Courses, classes, educational opportunities

Art Classes: Sangdee is now offering art classes for both children and adults. Sirimangkalajarn soi 5. http://www.sangdee.org/Art_Classes.html. shawn@sangdee.org.

FISU courses now in Chiang Mai: www.fisu.org

Reiki training courses: all levels. info@asianhealingartscenter.com or www.asianhealingartscenter.com

Advanced Aromatherapy and Energetic Aromatherapy classes: contact Cory for full details including tuition, classes are limited to 4 and start in August. asianhealingartscenter@yahoo.fr

Sport

Judo: Meet at the MMA club near the Railways station on Tuesday evenings and Saturday Morning. Contact Nigel on 0819264210

Chiang Mai Golf Festival: 800 Baht a day at participating golf courses around Chiang Mai and the North, throughout May and June. For further information, contact the TAT Chiang Mai office. Tel: 053-248604, 053-248607, or the TAT Call Centre 1672.

Three-Generation Football Academy - 2012 Youth Football Camps. Where the Dream Begins - 5-day camps for advanced players ages 8-16 Traidhos Community Center; home of the PTIS International School – 234 Moo 3, T.Huay Sai, A. Mae Rim. 17-21 June- 13-16 years, Advanced, 21-25 Oct -        8-12 years, Advanced, 27-31 Dec - 13-16 years, Advanced. Daily, 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 2500 B - Academy players 5-day course.  3000 B - Other players 5-day course. +6000 B - Residential Camp players (Apr/Jun). +7000 B - Residential Camp players (Oct/Dec). Supervised Residential Camps include: Shared accommodation, 3 meals per day, supervised activities when not in training, elephant riding, a trip to the Night Safari. Alan Sparks: alans@threegeneration.org, http://football.threegeneration.org

Badminton: Every Tuesday from 2-4 PM at the Municipal Stadium Badminton Hall. Open to all. 20 baht/session.

Tai Chi Classes: Yang &Chen style Tai Chi guide you to find internal soft Chi flow and intensive energy in your own body! 085-5211-528, greatsam88@hotmail.com

Chiangmai International Taekwondo: All ages taught in your own home, private lessons by World Master Tom Zuza, 8th Dan. 0834761752, mastertomzuza@yahoo.com

Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons. 084-600-5268, liangxiaochenmen@gmail.com

Tai Chi – Chi-Kung every Monday and Wednesday 8 am at Suan Buak Hat Public Park by Master Patrick Stahl.  085 276 4700. patrick@zensabai.com or www.zensabai.com.

Karate Practice: Monday/Wednesday 5.30 p.m, Free. CMU’s Student Services building. Karatedo Fed. Wado-kaj karate. admin@japankarate-cnx.net.

Yang style Tai Chi class for beginners/intermediate students.  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 AM to 10:45 AM at Hillside 4 Condo, 4th floor, exercise room.  Call 0899-5553-350 or www.taichichiangmai.com.  Private classes also available

Chiang Mai University Judo Club: Training Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 830 AM to 10:30 AM. Contact Khun Nigel 0819264210. nigel@tttmaxnet.com

Chiang Mai Fencing Club: Classes for all ages. "Chiang Mai ChinaTown" complex, just off the Superhighway, left at the beginning of the  Mae Rim/ Chang Pueak exit road at the Chiang Mai ChinaTown sign.08 -1382-8124 (English) 08-7325-5476(Thai).

Ongoing:

Professional photographer Elena Jung welcomes to free portrait photosessions in Chiang Mai in April - May. Portfolio at www.elenajung.com.  You can choose place and book your day: photo@elenajung.com, 090-07-09-458.

The U.S. Consulate encourages all American citizens to register with the US Consulate General.  Please visit https://travelregistration.state.gov to register and/or update your current information. American Citizens are reminded that all services are provided by appointment only. To make an appointment or view additional information on our services, http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/service.html

"De Mortuis: the story the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery" : Stories of the 150 persons buried in the foreigners' cemetery since 1898 a pocket history of some aspects of Chiang Mai life and of some of the foreigners who lived and died there. 200 baht, available at the Cemetery, The Pub, The Writers Club, Gymkhana Club. Or, by post A. C. Tucker, PO Box 228 CMU, Chiang Mai 50202. Cheques to "A. C. Tucker" Baht 230 (mailed to Thailand), 5.50 £, and US$ 9.00 (worldwide).These donations used for maintenance and upkeep of cemetery.

Dining

Olde Bell: Sunday Lunch for you from 1pm – around 9pm. Roast Pork, Roast Chicken, Roast Beef or Roast Lamb are on offer –served up with Roast Potatoes, Onion Mash, Yorkshire Puddings, Veg and Gravy - if you can’t make up your mind which roast to have, why not try our Sunday Sampler of Pork, Beef and chicken, or our Super Sampler with all the above plus Lamb? Olde Bell in June: Sunday 3rd June is HM the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Jubilee committee have decided to hold a Big Sunday lunch. This is a communal occasion in which groups get together to celebrate the Queen’s Reign. The Jubilee Committee have decreed that pubs will be at the centre of the activity. We at The Olde Bell are a registered venue for this event and will be pulling out  all the stops for the occasion. There will be songs from the War Years. Freeflow wine and Beer, a cheese course,  a raffle in aid of The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and more. Places are limited to 40 so do get your tickets soon. The lunch starts at 1pm and the Air-con will be on!! 985 Baht per person

Specials at the Steak House: Tuesday is Ladies night buy 1 get 1 free on selected beverages, Wednesday All You Can Eat Buffet, 499 Baht, with 2 glasses of wine 599 Baht. Thursday Kids Night, kids receive 1 menu item for free. Live music every night. 053-224-123. Open only for dinner.

Giraffe Restaurant at the Chiang Mai Night Safari: Buffet lunch 139 Baht, Buffet Dinner 149 Baht. 053-999-040.

Four Seasons Hotel Sunday Lunch: 1,300 Baht per person including free flow of juices and soft drinks 1,800 Baht per person including free flow of juices, soft drinks, beer, martinis and Prosecco. Live jazz all afternoon at the Terraces Restaurant from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. For more information or reservations, 053-298-181 or e-mail fb.chiangmai@fourseasons.com.

Business Lunch at SiriPanna Villa Resort & Spa: from Monday to Saturday, lunch buffet, Noon- 3 PM at Slee Banyan Restaurant. 189 Baht. 36 Rat Uthit Road, Wat ket, fbc@siripanna.com 053-371-999

Sunday lunch at Slee Banyan Restaurant, SiriPanna Villa, from 12 noon to 3 PM. 599 Baht per person. 36 Rat Uthit Road, Wat ket, fbc@siripanna.com 053-371-999

High Tea at Slee Banyan, SiriPanna Villa, tea, homemade scones, macaroons, and more. 2 PM to 6 PM 450 Baht per person. 36 Rat Uthit Road, Wat ket, fbc@siripanna.com 053-371-999

Every Wednesday is Half Price Wine @ Perns Restaurant until January 4, 2013. 086 111 7766. Get 50% discount off house wine and 20% off all bottles. Each and every Wednesday! Get half cut for half the price! Huay Kaew Road opposite Shell station.

Hom Taam Muan Jai @ Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa until 31st May. Experience a variety of dishes in a relaxed atmosphere at Slee Banyan Restaurant. You can collect stamps and receive gifts. Each 100 baht spent counts as 1 stamp. 1 stamp is valued at 10 baht at Slee Banyan Restaurant and Panna Spa. 053 371 999

Unforgettable Flavours from the Punjab with guest Chef Shehrezad Kapadia from Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai at the Four Seasons Resort. From May 24-29, 2012. To make a booking, call 053 298 181, or email fb.chiangmai@fourseasons.com.

Farang Ses: Mandarin Oriental Dhara Devi: White asparagus promotion from May 7-26 6 pm- 10:30 pm Market price. 053-888-888 or boondarw@mohg.com

Fujian at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Devi: Crab takes Center stage in May. 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Market price. May 1-31. 053-888-888 or boondarw@mohg.com

Le Grand Lanna at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Devi: Mango May 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. 100 baht per dish or 200 for set of three. May 1-31. 053-888-888 or boondarw@mohg.com.

The Oriental Shop at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Devi: Choux choux: 10 am to 9 pm, 110 Baht with coffee or tea.

Kad Kafe at the Shangri La: Starting from 1 May 2012, Kad Kafé presents seven internationally theme evening buffets for the enjoyment of guest, each at just THB466 net per adult. Monday is American Night. Tuesday is The Best of Asia. Wednesday is Mediterranean Cuisine. Thursday is Taste of India. Friday is Seafood Extravaganza. Saturday is International Fare and Sunday is Northern and Classic Thai. Sunday brunch with ham, salmon and seafood. Bouncy castle for kids, available from May 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at THB470 net. From Monday to Saturday the buffet lunch is priced at THB355 net per adult. 053-253 888 or

f&b.slcm@shangri-la.com

Rio Restaurant & Wine Bar, Rati Lanna Resort: Churrasco Brazilian Style! Experience our premium wine in the excellent condition buy - one - get - one - free at 18.00-19.00 hrs. plus live DJ performance daily. Reward yourself with an all-you-can-eat BBQ Buffet on every Fri. - Sat. or Mixed Grill BBQ Set serve on Mon. - Thu. Priced only 590++/person.  Special promotion Come 4 Pay 3 on every Fri. – Sat. available from 1 April – 30 September 2012. Open : 18.00 - 23 . 00 hrs . (closed on Sun.). arthittaya.n@ratilannachiangmai.com.

Time for Tea: Experience a stylish pastry and canapé set with free flow high-class of coffee, tea and pure herbal juice. Price only THB 590++/couple. From 1st April – 30 June 2012   Time 13.00 – 16.00 hrs. At Malin Pavilion. RSVN at 053 999 333 ext. 5410.

Last Sunday of every month dusitD2 Buffet. noon until 3pm. 699bht per person food only / 399bht child.

TGIF at 137 Pillars House: We are proud to introduce our weekly “Thank God It’s Friday” degustation dinner. Chef Jaiphak na Chiangmai create weekly specials for one night only @ THB 789.00 ++. 2 Na Watgate Soi 1, www.137pillarshouse.com Find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/137pillarshouse

Le Coq D’Or: Alaska King Crab special May 1-31. 11 soi 2 Kohklang Road. 053-141-555.

Birds Nest Promotion at the Imperial Mae Ping: 11:30- 2 PM and 6:30- 10 PM at the Gold Leaf Restaurant. Until May 31, 2012. rsvn@imperialmaeping.com 053-283-900.

Saba Promotion at the Shabu Shabu at the Imperial Mae Ping. Saba specials during the month of May. rsvn@imperialmaeping.com 053-283-900.

Dim Sum Buffet Lunch: All-you-can-eat Dim Sum is on offer daily with over 30 arrays of mouthwatering at Baht 290++ per adult /Baht 145++ per child under 12 years. From 11.30 – 14.30 hrs.Centara Duangtawan. 053 905000 Ext. 3227

Set Menu for Couples our chef prepares mouthwatering set meals designed for couples and smaller groups of guest. Now you can taste many different dishes also when dining in smaller groups. Price is only Baht 777++ per couple. @ Sunflower Chinese Restaurant, on the 24th Floor, Centara Duangtawan Hotel,  053 905000 Ext. 3227

Kantary Hills Hotel Italian Festival: June 6 -10, Chef Davide Pritoni will be offering a mouthwatering selection of sumptuous Italian dishes at the Nimman Bar and Grill Restaurant in the Kantary Hills Hotel. You can savour the flavours of this rich cuisine in a la

carte form or enjoy them in a special Buffet Dinner, which will be held on the evenings of June 6, 8, 9 and 10 from 6pm -10pm. The Buffet is only Baht 490++ per person. Children under 12 years receive 50% off.

Bordeaux Magnums Wine Dinner On Sunday 3 June Farang Ses at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Devi will host the Bordeaux Magnums Wine Dinner. Set menu by Executive Chef Dominique Bugnand h with Pomerol and Saint-Emilion wines. These will be served in 1.5L Magnum bottles, largely considered the optimum bottle size for aging wines of such distinction.The Bordeaux Magnums Wine Dinner is priced at THB 3,500 net per person, including a welcome drink from 7 pm and four glasses of wine in the set menu. 7.30 pm. For reservations please call 053 888 888 ext. 8549. *Dine in Style benefits are applicable for this promotion

World of Wine Dinner at Le Crystal Restaurant on 8th June 2012 and every 2^nd Friday of the month. More information & reservation please call: +66 53 872 890-1, e-mail: info@lecrystalrestaurant.com.

Kafe Otto Buffet - happening every Thursday starting 7.00pm at Kafe Otto Turkish Restaurant (inside the JJ Market). Delicious Turkish and Mediterranean food, including a lot of vegetarian dishes, all you can eat for 200 Baht. The restaurant accepts reservations, so book your table by calling 0894441162 or check the Facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/kafeotto.

Le Crystal Restaurant World Buffet. May 26th - Fresh french oysters / pan fried fois gras/ australian wagyu beef etc etc - 6.30 until 10pm 1200bht net includes welcome drink & soft drinks / 1800bht free flow wines for reservations or further info info@lecrystalrestaurant.com

Silver Oak Wine Dinner on Saturday 2, June 2012 at Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa, Chiang Mai