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MAY ALL GLORY AND HONOR ON THE EARTH

BELONG TO THE MOTHER OF THE NATION-HER MAJESTY QUEEN SIRIKIT-

12th August 2011

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

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About one hundred years ago the train was the most modern and popular form of public transport in Thailand. Nowadays, when thinking about the train, one has visions of a retro transporting machine. Apart from the big change to diesel from steam locomotive, trains in Thailand remain unchanged. The railways do not support the high speed lifestyles of modern people, yet it is still very important for those who live in the countryside as well as for travelers with a chilled spirit.

What you get from a train ride is not only arriving at your destination but also a glimpse into simple folks lives, a colorful journey and memories; especially on the northern line which crosses valleys and runs through tunnels, where the scenes are exceptional. Listen to the sound of metal wheels running on the rail, feel a relaxed breeze blowing through the windows and admire the lives and nature through the windows. It is enjoyable to spend some of your leisure time exploring the country by train.

It will be great if the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) added regional connections such as a railway that connected Chiang Mai to Nong Khai or to Buriram. It would be far better for passengers as they wouldnt have to waste time changing trains at annoying Bangkok.

Jirat Prasertsup

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PARADORN PHONAMNUAI Por is the founder of the North Gate, famous jazz pub near Chang Puak Gate, and the Bird Nest Cafe. He contributed us the cool memo of Trans-Siberian railway trip in TRAVEL FEATURE.

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Sansern Ngaorangsee, Deputy Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand, held the press conference of Chiang Mai Best Deal at Suthep Room, Kantary Hills Hotel Chiang Mai.

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Mai International Food Festival 2011 at Chiang Mai Hall, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.

Chiang Mai International Food Festival 2011

U.S. Ambassador of Thailand held a photo exhibition City of Angles at 2nd floor Northern Village, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. Paul Nevil, the U.S. Deputy General presided over the event.

City of Angels Photo Exhibition

Chao Duangduean na Chiengmai presided over the grand opening of Into Your Destination project at Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai.

Into Your Destination

International Training Massage School celebrates opening of new building Chalermsak Suranan, the Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand,

Chiang Mai Office, presided over the opening of International Training Massage Schools (ITM) new building

Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiang Mai Office, held the conference One price for 3 Zoos admission to support tourism this green season. The participating places are: Chiang Mai Zoo, Aquarium, Night Safari, and Ratchaphruek Garden.

One Price for 3 Zoos and a Garden in Chiang Mai

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Wawee Coffee celebrated its 10th anniversary by launching Wawee Feel Drip Bag Coffee helping everyone to become baristas by making instant fresh coffee using drip bags.

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Boonchai Suwatsakulsawasd, General Manager of Centara Duangtawan Hotel, presented gift vouchers to lucky winners of the 7th Anniversary celebrating the Face-book fan page at Doi Luang Room, Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai.

The 7th Anniversary of Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai

Le Crystal Restaurant joined hands with the Wine Gallery in holding a Wine Training event for wine fans and staff of Le Crystal Restaurant and The Steak House, lectured by Pirach Intaput, Thailands top best sommelier.

Wine Training @ Le Crystal Restaurant

Khun Noi - Busarin Larpadisorn, the owner of Wine Gallery Chiang Mai, hosted a Wine Tasting event at Magnolia.

Wine Tasting @ Magnolia by Wine Gallery Chiang Mai

Makarin Phromyothi, General Manager of Kantary Hills Chiang Mai, congratulated Doi Kham at Kantary Terrace for the opening of their new branch.

Doi Kham at Kantary Terrace

Luxe Royal Co. Ltd. (Thailand) held the X-Generation campaign in Chiang Mai donating a playground to Baan Tong Kai School, T. Nong Kwai, Hang Dong district, Chiang Mai.

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The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel organized the 4th Vintage Wedding Fair at Imperial Grand Hall.

The 4th Vintage Wedding Fair @ The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

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Comp&Digital Chiang Mai 2011 at CMU Convention Center.

Comp&Digital Chiang Mai 2011

The IT Business Association held A&A Solution Day at the ballroom on 3rd floor of Centara Duangtawan Chiang Mai to introduce new technological solutions.

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16Chaipattana Transport Chiang Mai Co. Ltd. - the owner

of Green Bus, held the Green Bus Young Fashion Designer Contest 2011 to find young designers to create new uniforms for the Green Bus.

Green Bus Young Fashion Designer Contest 2011

Levis Jeans Company held Levis 501 Man Search to find new presenters at G Floor, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport.

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Venue: Thailand Creative Design Center (TCDC), Bangkok

The festival showcases the creative works of students and young individuals who have some cool ideas of wide ranges from art to business creativities. The event is held on the Exhibition Hall 2 of TCDC, 6th floor Emporium Shopping Complex. For more informationTel. 0 2664 8448 or www.tcdc.co.th

Venue: Media Arts and Design Building, CMU Art Center, Chiang Mai

This month FilmSpace presents the month of Drifter showcased 3-Iron by Ki-Duk Kim (6th August), The Edukators by Hans Weingartner (13th August), Chunging Express by Wong Kar-Wai (20th August) and Visitor Q by Takashi Miike (27th August). For more informationTel. 0 5394 4846

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6th, 13th, 20th and 27th AugustFILMSPACE: THE MONTH OF DRIFTER

Bangkok University Theater Company presents the Repertoire 2011 the play by students of Bangkok University showing Kafka & I (The Agony of Being in the Seemingly Democratic Country where the Society is Doomed to Collapse). It is a surrealist social critical play relating the famous Metamorphosis novel of Franz Kafka. The show starts on 6 p.m. on 25th 28th August, 1st - 4th and 8th - 11th September 2011. Ticket is 300 Baht (student is 200 Baht). For more informationTel. 0 2262 3456 or www.facebook.com/BUtheatercompany

25th August - 11th September 2011KAFKA AND I

Venue: Hua Hin Beach, Prachuap Khiri KhanThe famous jazz festival on the beach is coming

back. Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2011 is held on the beach of Sofitel Centara Hua Hin and Intercontinental Hotel. Come to join many famous Thai and international jazz singers and bands. For more informationTel. 0 3251 3885 www.jazzfestivalhuahin.com

26th - 27th AugustHUA HIN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011

Venue: the 31st Century Museum of Contemporary Spirit, Chiang Mai

The 31st Century Museum of Contem-porary Spirit (Soi Wat U-mong, Chiang Mai) is now organizing free creative workshops for everyone to participate. This month is the workshop of basic drawiwng techniques for illustration by Cholticha Sujaritpinij on Saturdays 9 - 12 a.m.; 6, 13 and 20. Admission is free (reservation is required). For more information Tel. 0 5381 1555 or www.31century.org

6th, 13th and 20th August02CREATIVE SHARING WORKSHOP: ILLUSTRATION

Venue: Black Box TheaterBangkok University, Bangkok

Venue: Khao Chon Kai Military Camp, Kanchanaburi Chick Mountain Music Festival is the big music festival which is the 2nd series

of Big Mountain Music Festival in Khao Yai last year. There are many famous Thai pop and rock bands such as Paradox, Bodyslam, Palmy, Jet seter and more staged from 5 p.m. till dawn. Ticket is 900 Baht and dress theme is military.For more informationTel. 0 2262 3456 or www.facebook.com/chickmountainmusicfestival

27th AugustCHICK MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Venue: Bangkok Art and Culture Center, BangkokSee the abstract sculpture exhibition by 4 national

honored artists in sculpture such as Inson Wongsam, Chamrung Vichienket, Nontiwan Chanthanaphalin and Khemrat Kongsuk. For more informationTel. 0 2214 6630-8 or www.bacc.or.th

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Venue: DOB Hualamphong Gallery, Rama 4 Road, Bangkok

The exhibition Close-knit presents artworks focusing on the love Ruthairat Kumsrichan has toward the traditional Thai ways of life that still mostly rely on nature and are closely connected to religion and agriculture. The artist applies folk wisdoms such as handicraft work, sewing, patching, and embroidery techniques to create fascinating installation art that radiates coziness and also reminds viewers of the Thai root to which, for some people, their beloved ones belong.For more informationTel. 0 2237 5592 www.ardelgallery.com

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Now - 18th SeptemberFINDING ABSTRACTION

Venue: 100 Tonson Gallery, Ploenchit Road, BangkokJapanese Artist Takanobu Kobayashi showcases

his oil paintings in the theme of life between Thailand and Japan. The gallery is opened Thursday Sunday; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more informationTel. 0 2684 1527

Now - 21st AugustDREAM, DREAMING US

Venue: Gallery N, Withayu Road, BangkokS.E.A Write Awarded Writer Prabda Yoon is

now displaying his painting collection. Prabda started to think about painting portraits of im-aginary machines when he started to feel that contemporary technology is becoming increasingly flat, characterless, too slick. He decided to make them up in his head, then try his best to translate the images in his head into paintings. For more informationTel. 08 6601 7111

Now - 13th AugustPORTRAITS OF IMAGINARY MACHINE

Venue: 116 Art Gallery, Charoen Muang Road, Chiang Mai

Thong Udomphong and Dr.Kamthorn Thammaprasert display their painting collections about Lanna environment, dogs and cats. The gallery is opened daily except Monday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.For more informationTel. 0 5330 2111 www.116artgallery.com

Now - 18th SeptemberLANNA LANDSCAPE AND STORIES OF DOGS & CATS

Venue: Gallery Seescape, Nimmanhaemin Soi 17, Chiang Mai

See the cool art exhibition by well-known Chiang Mai based artists and friends such as Kade Javanalikikorn, Kamin Lertchaiprasert, Thaiwijit Poengkasemsomboon, Udom Taephanich and more. This is the exhibition to celebrate the new image of Gallery Seescape. For more informationTel. 08 7304 8674 or www.facebook.com/galleryseescape

Now - 31st AugustLOUNGE WARMING PARTY ART EXHIBITION

20 ARCHITECTText: The Center for Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University Photo: Sathaporn Kongyoo

RADITIONAL NORTHERN THAI HOUSE FROM MAE TAENG@ Lanna Traditional Houses Museum

Of the 6 ancient houses (and 2 rice granaries) at the Lanna Traditional House Museum, the Center for Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University, the Northern Thai House from Mae Taeng district seems to be the most simple and one that can still be found in certain parts of upcountry Chiang Mai. However, the rapid decrease of the old houses in rural areas has impacted the traditional houses as many have been demolished and with them the influential architecture of our ancestors. So, we have to say a big thank you to the Center for Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University for being a great source of Lanna ancient architecture.

The Nor thern Thai house from Mae Taeng district exhibited in the Lanna Traditional House Museum was constructed in 1917 in Baan Pa Phai, Tambon Chor Lae. The house was originally owned by Father Noi Ping, and later inherited by Mrs. Kan Takham. In 2008, the house was re-constructed and re-moved to the Center for Promotion of Arts and Culture, CMU.

Th e fo r m o f t h i s h o u s e w a s developed from a local single house and would have accommodated a small family of 3-5 members. Hardwood is used throughout, with its roof, made of din kor or clay tiles, covering a large front porch and the front terrace. From the hom lin, or porch, a hallway runs to the

Special Thanks: Lanna Traditional Houses MuseumThe Center for Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University Canal Road, T. Suthep, Muang Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5394 3626, 0 5394 3629 or www.art-culture.chiangmai.ac.th

bedroom at the back of the house. There is a gutter on the joint of the gables eaves, and gables jut out to cover the toen (shady porch) and jarn (sunny porch). The posts of the house are teak, which uses a beam system.

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Nuts & bolts are essential ele-ments when it comes to assembling

something properly; whilst bolts are also useless without nuts, and vice versa.

A bolt or screw is a type of fastener characterized by a helical ridge, known as an external thread,

wrapped around a cylinder. Most screw threads are designed to mate with a complemen-tary thread, known as an internal thread or a nut.

The bolt was first created by the Romans by fastening wood plates, and was made of brass or silver by carving or melting into the screw form. This kind of screw, however, disappeared with the collapse of the Roman Empire.

Modern nuts & bolts were found in 14th century, and were generally rough and handmade, with users having to find the appropriate shape of nut for fastening their bolts with. Today there are many kinds of screws and nuts such as the deck screw, drywall screw, eye screw, cap nut, and barrel nut.

NotesThe worlds most popular bolt type is the sheet metal

screw which has a short strand body. Bolts today are most commonly made from carbon

iron, stainless steel and alloys. Eli Whitney was the first person to produce a bolt that

could be used with all nuts in 1801.In the late 1400, world famous German artist John

Guttenberg used the strain screw for his piece mould, which was his first printing work.

Though the screw-cutting machine was first invented by Jaques Besson in 1568, Leonardo Da Vinci designed this machine in the 14th century.

Rugg & Barnes Factory was the first factory to produce nuts & bolts in 1840. At that time, the company could produce 500 pieces of fine iron bolts and nuts per day.

In slang terminology, nuts & bolts refers to detailed practical information about how something works or how something can be accomplished.

References: www.ehow.com and www.abc.net.au Special Thanks: Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)Emporium Tower, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2664 7667 and www.creativethailand.org

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is the world speed record of the worlds fastest train, the Japans Maglevs MLX0, a speed reached when testing the train without passengers.Source: www.wikipedia.com

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is the distance of railways in Thailand. 31 out of 77 provinces in Thailand still have no railway (in 1960, there was a plan to build a Denchai Chiang Rai railway. 51 years later, the project is still in pro-JUHVV,Q*HUPDQ\WKHUVWLQYHQWRURIWKHUDLOZD\V\VWHPVDLGWKDWLQQRYLOODJHVLQGermany were further than 18 kilometers from the railways.Source: www.railway.co.th and www.answer.com

4,346 kilometers

was the original width of the Thai railway according to German standards. However, as neighboring countries of Malaysia, Burma and Cambodia have a 1 meter-railway width, there was a big change in the country in 1916 to suit its neighbors. Nevertheless, Malaysia is the only country connected to Thailand by railway. Source: www.railway.co.th

1.435 meters

is the length of the worlds longest train. The train was from Nouadhibou to Zouerat in Western Sahara. It carried thousands of tons of crushed rock in a chain of wagons up to three kilometers long. There were 3 or 4 diesel-electric General Motors 3300V locomotives at the head of the train and about 200 cars each carrying up to 84 tons of iron ore, and a variable number of service FDUV7KHWRWDOWUDIFDYHUDJHVELOOLRQWRQVSHU\HDUSource: www.fogonazos.es/2007/01/longest-train-in-world.html

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The Shanghai MaglevTrain reached 431km/h from Shanghai to Pudong

International Airport (30 kilometers distance).

Alta Velocidad Espanyol (AVE) reached 365km/hr from Madrid to Barcelona (660

kilometers distance).

Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway reached 350km/hr (114 kilometers).

Train a Grande Vitesse (TGV) reached 350 km/hr from Paris to Dijon (865 kilometers).

Nazomi Shikansen reached 300 km/hr from Tokyo to Hakata (1,068 kilometers).

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there, Por said about the origin of his arduous trip in April 2009: he had chosen the Trans-Siberian railway to save money. Initially he accessed Laos from Chiang Khong district, and then entered China at Dali, before catching a bus to Beijing. After traveling around the east of China the long trip had begun.

A memorable event of the trip was when Por lived in a guesthouse in Ulaan-Baatar, Mongolia. He found a Matouqin (traditional Mongolian bowed string instrument) here and when the owner of the guesthouse saw that Por was interested in it, he asked Por to have a jam with his saxophone. The music he played was very exotic. Just by the melody I could tell about the greatness of Mongolia and it left a big impression on me. At that time I dared not to play my saxophone as he was just too good.

From China via Mongolia to Moscow, the views are breathtaking. In Mongolia, the sun sets around 11 pm and the scenery is constantly chang-ing from snowy forests through glorious lakes to YDVWHOGV :KHQHYHU ,JRWXS WKH WLPH]RQHwould have changed, so I never knew if it was day or night. It was like sitting in a time-machine...a classic time machine.

My daily activity on the train was sketching. Once a passenger saw my work and asked me to paint his picture. After that other passengers started to form an orderly queue. I painted over ten people a day covering Chinese, Mongolian, Russian and European backpackers. It was a great way to pass the time on a long and exhausting trip. Many Mongolian merchants take the train frequently between China to Moscow for trading, spending over 20 days per month on the train. It is very boring, yet, it is their work. So, making relationships on the train is better than sitting quietly. For me, just staying on the train for a few days was boring, as even though the views outside was beautiful, I had to do something to burn time.

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The most exciting event during the trip was when I arrived in Moscow. The Russian immigration police did not believe that I was a tourist. At that time I had only 200 Euros and the police wondered how I would return to Thailand. So, I spent 12 hours in prison. After the long trip on the train, I was so H[KDXVWHG DQG WKH UVW SODFH , UHVWHG LQZDV Dcage, he grinned.

I asked Por about how he felt before and after this trip. He took a few seconds to think and answered I was afraid every time before I traveled especially when I had to travel alone. I wouldnt know what I would face during the trip, and was afraid that someone might steal my saxophone. When I slept on the street, I had to tie the saxo-phone to my shoelaces. However, despite my fear, WKHUHZDVVWLOOFRXUDJHWRQGVRPHWKLQJQHZVR,never gave up. Just having something to eat and a place to rest, I can go anywhere. I wasnt too nervous before this trip because if you think too much you start to worry. Just know how to get a YLVDIRUHDFKFRXQWU\QGLQIRUPDWLRQIURPJXLGH-ERRNVDQGQGWKHWLPHWRJR0RQH\LVQRWWKHbiggest problem as if you havent got too much money, you can travel cheaply. I believe theres no one thats died because of having no money to buy food during a trip.

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ts around six in the morning; the sun has begun to rise and the streets in Chiang Mai are quiet and tranquil. A few people have prepared monks alms and the elderly walk slowly on the pavements to exercise. At the railway

station, however, the scene is very different.Crowds stand in line to purchase tickets; the announcement

E\WKHWUDLQRFLDORYHUWKHROGDQGEURNHQORXGVSHDNHUVLVnoisy and inaudible; men with their luggage are rushing out from the train; red taxi drivers are shouting at alighted passengers SOHDGLQJIRUWKHLUQDOGHVWLQDWLRQPHUFKDQWVVHOOLQJEUHDNIDVWare trying to make a sale. As the next train thats leaving is not air-conditioned, some passengers are taking their dogs too and the barking is adding to the annoying noises.

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One morning, we were a part of this scene. Showing our ID cards to the ticket sellers to get free tickets, we were going to Lampang at 6.45 a.m. Free tickets are available for 3rd class trains for Thai citizens. The free run has no air-conditioning and the seats are narrow and stiff. If you come alone, you have to sit next to a stranger in a small seat and face two others. Its not convenient but some people are convinced its charming, as conversations can be struck up throughout the slow, laid-back journey.

Compared to the bus, a train ride is like a turtle racing a rabbit. An average bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes about 9 hours, whilst a 1st class rapid train takes over 14 hours and a general train often takes over 20 hours!

Nevertheless many people opt for the railway as their primary means of transportation. Safety may be a reason for senior passengers; foreign backpackers claim to enjoy the beautiful views; whilst workers enjoy the free fares. Regrettably even after various demands, the railway system in Thailand is hugely under developed.

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) was founded in 1890 before Japan FRQVWUXFWHGLWVRZQRFLDOUDLOZD\V-DSDQHVHHQJLQHHUVYLVLWHG7KDLODQGto study how to manage the railway system, and now it is at the forefront of railway systems in the world, and has the worlds fastest train reach-ing speeds of up to 300 km/h in Shinkansen. However, the Thai railway remains a classic.

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lines in reverse as to how they work originally constructed. Starting from Hua Lamphong, Bangkok, King Chulalongkorn ordered to construct the 1.435 meters width railway leading from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in 1887.

The northern line started from Lopburi to Nakhonsawan, Phitsanulok, Uttradit and Lampang. Since constructing a rail between Lampang and Chiang Mai was a very difficult task as the area has deep forests and high mountains, especially in Khun Tan district of Lampang, it is said that over 1,000 workers died during the construction of Khun Tan Tunnel due to jungle fever, suffocation and general accidents. It took 11 years (from 1907 1918) for workers to drill through the mountain of Khun Tan, which at 1,352 meters long is the longest railway tunnel in Thailand. Finally, people from Bangkok were arriving in Chiang Mai by train in 1926. The total distance of northern railway from Lopburi is 661 kilometers.

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How to drill a tunnel?First, the workers used hand drills or

knocked on the solid granite bedrocks to make a small hole which was enough to put in dynamite. For huge rocks where workers could not use dynamite, they would heat the granite then splash cold water on it to break them. Workers had to drill both sides of the mountain which took about 8 years to converge the drill at the middle of the mountain. Then, workers took another 3 years to make the concrete wall inside the cave and laid the iron railway. Before laying the railway through the tunnel, many workers died during this process because the railway had to trail over 3 high abysses where it was easy to have a fatal accident.

For those who live in a metropolis and have never taken this trip, the landscape from Chiang Mai to Lampang is fantastic; the paddy fields, peaceful mountains, rivers and villages along the railway make for impressive images. A while before arriving at Khun Tan Station, the White Bridge welcomes the train with beautiful landscape. The outstanding white bridge over the green fields of the golf course makes a classic scene, whilst the small charming village in front of Khun Tan Tunnel is very quaint. Some-times, the train stops here for a while waiting for other trains to pass through

the tunnel first whilst local woman hawkers with food come into the train selling boiled eggs, fried pork with sticky rice, mangoes, pineapples and beverages. Normally, they come with three other companions. All of them walk in a line from the first bogie to the last. If you miss the first hawker, the second person comes after in few seconds followed by the third and the fourth shortly after, all selling the same things.

For nature lovers, we recommend stopping at Khun Tan Tunnel at Doi Khun Tan National Park. The entrance to the National Park is situated at the railway

station. However, we bypassed the National Park, and went through the dark tunnel and 8 kilometer Iron Bridge over the deep abyss. Running over the forest, the view from the trains windows are soul-stirring and exotic. After the train passed through the forest, the colonial style buildings and the white clock image on the platform indicated we had arrived. It was 10 a.m. and about 3 hours from Chiang Mai to Lampang; 2 times longer than the bus and almost 3 times longer than by car. Nonetheless, many passengers are still happy to travel by rail.

We don know the exact reasons why they are satisfied with this slow and old long worm, but after our short trip, we had our own reasons... We think that the train is a form of on land transportation epitomizing the passion of a journey that you cannot find from other vehicles.

If you have the time, we recommend you to try a free ride once, its a lot of fun.

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y friend once joked that the fountain in front of the railway station opens only after trains arrive, after that it shuts down again. A hawker told me that its open every day whilst the owner of a food shop nearby said it opens every other day. It may well add to the charm and enhance the classic architecture of the Lampang Railway Station, but I thought it simply blended in nicely with the landscape.20 Baht everywhere, a cab driver said. Everywhere means anywhere in downtown Lampang. I asked him where I could find a horse carriage. Yes, 20 Baht is very cheap to travel around Lampang, especially when compared to a 300 Baht trip on a horse carriage, yet tourists prefer to pay more for low cost (and living) vehicles, especially in Lampang.

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e asked the cab to pick us up at the Old City Hall one of the parking stations of the horse carriage. There are five in total: Old City Hall (or beside the Shrine of

Lampang City Pillar), Tipchang Hotel (near the Clock Tower), in front of the Municipal School 4, Wieng Lakor Hotel and Lampang Wiang Thong Hotel. Akin to the train, the

horse carriage will bring you back to the good old days of Lampang. Used as a means of transportation in Lampang province during the reign of King Rama

V, the first horse carriage was bought from Bangkok. When the railway station was built, the city was starting to become developed and horse carriages were widely used. The first train to go on the northern route to Nakhon Lampang Station was on 1st April, 1916 during the reign of King Rama VI. Passengers were brought from Nakhon Lampang Station to the city by horse carriage, called Rot Ma Taxi.

The wheeled vehicle in Lampang was founded by Khun Uthankhadee in 1949, 39 years after the horse carriage. In 1952, Chow Boonsong Na Lampang changed the name of the wheeled vehicle to horse carriage and today there are almost 200 carriages available for daily Lampang city tours.

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south side of downtown for 200 Baht and a long route on both north and south sides for 300 Baht that takes about 30 - 45 minutes. You can hire the jockey to go anywhere you want which is 300 Baht per hour.

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tarting at the Old City Hall, we rode eastwards on Boonyawart Road and crossed Khelang Bridge to

Northern Wang River at Tamah-O community. Ratpattana Road is a very interesting place, built

during the period of teakwood trading with Burma, so the road has many beautiful teak houses. Baan Saonak House (the wooden house of 116 teak pillars) is located in this area. Not far from Baan Sao Nak is Wat Pong Sanuk, a temple awarded the Award of Merit by UNESCO in 2008, revealing the path of cultural preservation and historical architecture. Furthermore, though the carriage does not pass by it, we also recommend a visit to Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao, the prominent temple of Lampang where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined. Interesting structures include the large Chedi containing the hair of the Lord Buddha, a Burmese-style Mondop (monks residential quarters), an ancient Viharn and a museum exhibiting ancient relics of the Lanna era.

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ack to the south side of the city via the classic white Ratsadaphisek Bridge, the next attraction was Kad Kongta or the old China

market. The market is located beside the Wang River. In the past, the market was the centre of business and shipping of Lampang downtown. Many colonial style buildings in various styles such as ginger bread, Manila and Thai panya styles are evidence of Lampangs glory days around the bank of Wang River. Also, it is very good to see that Lampang people have preserved these old buildings. Dont forget to visit Lampang Art Museum the only private art museum in Lampang presenting monthly exhibitions. Every weekend, Kad Kongta hosts a lively Walking Street while the peaceful weekdays make the scene very pleasant.

The next passage way, Wat Sri Rong Muang is situated on the right, a famous Burmese style temple. The outstanding structure is exquisite and decorated with colorful mirrors and teak wood-carvings primed with black lacquer and covered with gold leaves. It was built by Burmese teak merchants who lived n Lampang during the 1920s.

We returned to downtown through Chat Chai Road via the Clock Tower and Boonyawat Road. Luckily, we ZHUH QRW RQFH GLVUXSWHG E\ WUDFjams and throughout the route, we admired the different periods of Lampangs history through different buildings; the ancient time during 13 24 BE via Wat Pong Sanuk and Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao; the classic time about 100 years ago via Kad Kongta, Ratsadaphisek Bridge, Baan Saonak House, Wat Sri Rong Muang and Lampang Railway Station; and modern Lampang via the Clock Tower, Seree Plaza and public parks.

We caught the cab back to the railway station in the evening. I forgot to notice that the fountain in front of the station was closed as I wasnt particularly interested. I was more concerned with the classic scenes around Lampang where old teakwood houses and ancient temples feature attractively beside colonial concrete buildings and modern row-houses; the mix of regional architecture blends well with Burmese and European LQXHQFHV/LYHVGRZQWRZQDUHODLGback and importantly people have a sense of preservation, ensuring Lampang city will remain a classic.

Train from Chiang Mai to LampangRapid: 6.45 a.m.General: 9.20 a.m.Rapid: 2.50 p.m.Free tickets are avilable only 3rd class. For more info, contact 0 5324 2094or visit www.railway.co.th

Lampang people have a sense of

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galite is a book shop which has the cool concept of equality of writers and read-ers. Located at the old classic colonial building near Kad Kong Ta, it provides many interesting books about social, politics, travel as well as literature and

poems. There are many rare books which you cannot QGIURPRWKHUPDLQVWUHDPERRNVWRUHV7KHDWPRV-phere is relaxed and friendly; and its great to chill out with various choices of coffee. Egalite Loi Lom is the signature drink of this cafe: a jelly black dessert served in a drink. With the cool concept of equality between writers and readers, this cafe is the place for discussing about books and social affairs, making it an intellectual hub of culture for Lampang residents.

OLD BUILDING, BOOK AND COFFEE

Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.78 Tipchang Rd., T.Hua WiangMaung LampangTel. 08 4894 9975 www.facebook.com/egalite.bookshop

noodle shop located in front of Wat Muang Sart 7HPSOH 1L\RP 2FKD or

widely known as Pu Yong Noodle is an old noodle

shop offering homemade delicious pork and beef balls. The dishes are favorite in many Lampang residents and visitors. It also distributes take home meat balls in both wholesale and retail. The restaurant is in old style and the ambience is friendly.

Open 10.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Soi Sa-ard, Boonyawat Rd.T. Hua Wiang, Muang Lampang Tel. 0 5421 8251

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ake a cool break with a cup of coffee with Glimpse. Located opposite Lampang Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, Glimpse Cafe & Restaurant is a modern and chicly designed hangout space in Lampang

ZKHUH QH IRRG LV PDUULHG ZLWK DQ DUUD\ RI beverages and a casual and creative atmosphere. Glimpse is a great hideaway for a sunny day, serving fresh coffee, fruit punch and a variiety of cuisines such as Thai, Asian, seafood and American styles. Recently, it started to offer a set menu promotion for 69 Baht for a choice of fried rice dish of fried noodle with chicken with Italiand soda (kiwi, strawberry and apple).

Open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 190/1-2 Phahonyothin Rd., T. Suan DokMuang Lampang Tel. 0 5422 6908

LAMPANG CHICGlimpse Cafe & Restaurant

54 $'9(5725,$/Text: Passport to SuvannaphoumPhoto: Sathaporn Kongyoo/ Apple Tree

uang Pan District is well known for being home to Chaeson National Park (around 70 kilometers from

Lampang downtown), which features the breathtaking 6-level Chae Son Waterfall and 83C hot springs over rocky terrain, in addition to more waterfalls and a variety of plants and wildlife in this near perfect natural environment.

Just two kilometers from the national park, Raiya Chaeson Resort is situated in the vast garden of a small tranquil village. Set on over 300 rai of land, the resort features four different types of guesthouses located amidst beautiful scenery. The highlight of the resorts accommodations is the Lyara House, a large wooden house featuring six rooms on different levels. All rooms overlap each other on GLIIHUHQW RRUVPDNLQJ LW IHHO OLNH WKHrooms are situated on the branches of a huge tree. The concrete rooms with air-condi t ioning are called the Leelawadee and Kasalong Houses located around the main lawn. Baan Rim Tarn House is also recommended, situated beside a peaceful brook on the other side RIZKLFKLVDQLFHSDGG\HOG

The resort is also great for seminars as it boasts two large meeting rooms, the Ratchaphruek Room (20 people capacity) and Yanasin Hall (150 people capacity), plus entertaining facilities for big events, like karaoke or an extended space for concerts. In terms of leisure activities bicycles are available to ride around the vast area of land on or you can chill out on a paddleboat. A mini rabbit farm near the main lawn, gooses, birds and peacocks also make for a lively scene.212 M.11 Baan Sri Don Moon T.Chae Son, Muang Pan

district, Lampang Tel.0 5426 3048 www.raiyachaesonresort.com

THE TREE HOUSE & LIVELY GARDEN@ Raiya Chaeson Resort

n the vast area of Raiya Chaeson Resort can be found an organic farm and the Chae Son Young Farmer Center - where children are educated about organic farming.

The owners concept was to create an organic resort; so the vegetables grown at the farm are used in the dishes served

at Rim Nam Restaurant and Toob Kham Restaurant. There is DOVRDSDGG\HOGWKDW\LHOGVKHDOWK\EURZQULFHZKLOVWWKH

farm also sends its fresh vegetables and passion fruits to markets and other restaurants in Lampang.

At dinner time, we sampled some of the products from the resorts farm at Rim Nam Restaurant, a peaceful waterside dining space of the resort. Apart from fresh ingredients from its farm, the UHFLSHVDUHDOVRXQLTXH7KH.DH=DUHGNDHYHJHWDEOHGXPSOLQJstuffed with pork) with sweet dressing is like Japanese Gyoza but more healthy; and the signature Yam Kai Nam Rae (eggs boiled at 83C in the hot spring at Chae Son National Park with spicy salad) LVDPXVWDVWKHKRWVSULQJPDNHVWKHZKLWHHJJXLGEXWWKH\RONwell cooked, which coupled with a spicy dressing makes for a GHOLFLRXVQLVK$OWHUQDWLYHO\WKH3OD1LO-LDQ7DNUDLIULHGWLODSLDZLWKlemongrass) is mouthwatering with hot brown and white rice. Other vegetable dishes are also tasty and dont miss to try them with passion fruit or mango smoothies, which are superb.

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Rim Nam Restaurant in Raiya Chaeson Resort 212 M.11 Baan Sri Don MoonT.Chae Son, Muang Pan district, LampangTel. 0 5426 3048 www.raiyachaesonresort.com

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ix Bar & Restaurant is the stylish hangout located at the end of chic Nimmanhaemin Soi 1. This three year old restaurant was created by renovating the old house and add-ing a garden, landscape, furniture

and other elements. The result was a modern oriental style mixed with Arabian, Indian and &KLQHVHLQXHQFHV7KHUHVWDXUDQWERDVWVDQHO\GHVLJQHGPHQX

with images and tastes from Chinese, Thai and European cuisines. Over 300 different dishes have been created by experienced chefs, and are quality controlled by the restaurants owner. Also, *HUPDQ DQG%HOJLXPEHHUV QH FRFNWDLOV DQGmore than 100 worldwide famous wines support the demands of customers for cozy family lunches, romantic dinners, chilled hangouts and parties.

Open 11.30 a.m. - 2.15 p.m. and 5.15 p.m. - midnight Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 1, Muang Chiang MaiTel. 08 1472 9664 and 08 2188 2099 www.facebook.com/mixrestaurantandbar

The restaurant always develops and mixes its menus to be fresh and interesting. Try Grilled Tasmanian Salmon with Spicy Miso Dressing, Spaghetti with Soft Crab in Cream Sauce, Caprese Salad, Baked Alaska (Ice cream cake covered with meringue and top with cointreau), and Baked Duck Leg with Red Wine.

Come to try the art of mixing in a beautiful setting. All menus are delicious and reasonably priced.

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ocated on the 17th floor of Furama Hotel Chiang Mai, the Grill Pub & Restaurant is a classic French restaurant featuring breathtak-ing 360 degree views of Chiang

Mais downtown and a great view of Doi Suthep.

It is also a sophisticated hangout where you can enjoy wine and BBQ or steak. For this RECIPE column, the Grill has recommended Grilled Salmon with Risotto & Bell Pepper Sauce.Ingredients;Salmon, risotto rice, chicken stock, onion, wine, parmesan cheese, prime leaves, wine, saffron, bell pepper, butter, and salt & pepper.Method:

Fry risotto rice with butter and add diced onions and wine into the pan. Boil the rice

with chicken stock without pouring out the water. The rice will then be cooked outside whilst the inside will remain a bit crispy. Add saffron and parmesan cheese into the dish and season with salt and pepper.

Ferment the salmon with salt, pepper and prime leaves. Then grill on a medium heat

until the salmon looks crispy.Make the dressing by frying the bell pepper until savory; then boil it to make it soft. To

complete, spin the bell pepper and VLPPHUXQWLOOLTXHHG

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The Grill Pub & Restaurant Open 6 p.m. - midnight WKRRU)XUDPD+RWHO&KLDQJ0DL54 Huay Kaew Road, Muang district, Chiang MaiTel. 0 5341 5222 www.furama.com/chiangmai

GRILLED SALMON WITH RISOTTO & BELL PEPPER SAUCE@ The Grill Pub & Restaurant

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ith an array of boutique hotels in Chiang Mai, all with

similar styles and high standards, it is hard to select one that really

stands out. To answer this question, we have to go back to see the main and original function of accommoda-tion being cozy and comfortable enough like your own home.

Word by word...Baan means house, U means living and 6DEDLPHDQVQHRUFRPIRUWDEOH/LYLQJXSWRLWVGHQLWLRQLQThai, the hotel is comfortable and based in a unique location of Chiang Mai, and will make you feel like youre at home.

Built entirely out of teak wood and decorated with exquisite craftsmanship, the hotels two-story boutique building LVDPDJQLFHQWZRUNRIDUWDVZHOODVDSDUDGLVHIRUDQ\ZRRGenthusiast. Baan U Sabai Boutique House offers 14 classic guest rooms with modern and complete accommodations; 9 Superior and 5 Deluxe Pool Access rooms where you can relax on the patio of the swimming pool right in front of your bed.

Apart from the cozy and friendly atmosphere, the hotels staffs will treat you as a member of their family by offering great service and utmost care. Here you can be laid-back and relaxed at your home away from home.

213/7 Mahidol Rd., T. Chang Klan Muang Chiang Mai (5 minutes from Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport) Email: revervation@baanusabai.com Tel. 0 5390 4444

Absolute Soul & Lifestyle Luxuriously modern designed accommodations that will ful!ll your every desire for pleasure

or business stay. Located along the Mekong River in Chiang Saen district, where you can witness a spectacular river view, tastefully decorated in each of our four unique styles extended rooms, spa, !tness center, sauna,

swimming pool, pool bar and a large auditorium room, plus romantic riverside restaurant.

267 M.9 Rimkong RoadTambon Viang , Chiang Saen , Chiang Rai 57150

Mob: +66(0)82 790 1741, +66(0)82 790 1742 Tel: +66(0)53-651115-7 Fax: +66(0)53-651119

E-mail: info@siamtriangle.com reservation@siamtriangle.com

www.siamtriangle.com

SIAM TRIANGLE HOTELChiang Rai Thailand

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PATTAWEE From Folk Intellect to the Countrys Standard Herbs

or over thousands years herbs have been used for several purposes: cook-ing, medicine and cosmetics as well

as sacred ceremonies and pest control. Thai herbs are known worldwide for their multi-purpose properties; however, there

are only a few brands that everyone can trust, and one such legendary brand is Pattawee.

This well-known herbal cosmetic brand produces a wide range of products such as liquid soap, facial lotion, rice bran oil, and Moringa enriching tablets. Pattawee is also the name of a herbal recipe, developed using rare Thai wisdom inherited over hundreds of years. In the past, people used Pattawee for coating nostrums for its aromatic, fresh and skin-brightening properties; also people who were bitten by ants or mos-quitoes, as well as those suffering with pimples and nausea would use this herb and it was very popular with aristocrats in the past.

Over time, Pattawee has been incorporated into products including turmeric, Zingiber, sedges camphor, menthol and non-alcoholic pure distilled water which is great for ones health and skin. Packaged into convenient bottles, Pattawee is

ideal for use in the home and when travelling. Turmeric and Zingiber in Pattawee make your face soft and clean while jungle explorers can use it for relieving itchy bites. Also, divers hurt by plankton or marine insects that cause skin rashes can use Pattawee to relieve them of pain.

As the price is reasonable and product is good we highly recommend buying it.

Find Pattawee at leading drug stores throughout the country or www.pattawee.info 7KRVHZKRDUHLQWHUHVWHGFDQRUGHUSURGXFWVDWZZZIDFHERRNFRPSDWWDZHHRFLDOor call 08 4656 6060, 08 4659 0404 3DWWDZHH0DLQ2FH6RL1DZDPLQ5RDG%DQJNDSL%DQJNRN

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GOLF TRIP WITH YANG COME VILLAGES PRESIDENT

@ Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort

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e were recently honored to play golf with Khun Chitapong Kuawong, President

of Yaang Come Village (the Tai Lue style boutique hotel near Chiang Mai Night Bazaar)

and his wife Khun Varee Kuawong, the Managing Director of the hotel, at one of Khun Chitapongs favorite Chiang Mai golf courses: the Chiang Mai Highland Golf and Spa Resort.

They came to this golf course after returning from an awards ceremony at which Yaang Come Village received the 7KDLODQG(QHUJ\$ZDUGVLQWKHHOGRI7URSLFDO%XLOGLQJdesign from the Ministry of Energy. This golf trip was like a reward for their success, whilst also being their usual leisure activity.

Khun Chitapong said that as hes played golf in many courses around the country he is well placed to assert that Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Course is one of the best golf

courses in the North. The course is always maintained in a perfect condition in every season, and has many challenges, especially the par 4 12th, where golfers have to drive up the KLOO WR D IDVW JUHHQZKHUHSXWWLQJ LV YHU\ GLIFXOW ,I JROIHUVdont plan for this course, it is very easy to make a high score. ,OLNHWKLVKROHWKHPRVWVDLG&KLWDSRQJ7KHFKDUPRI

Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Course is that many holes require tactics, whilst some holes are relaxed to play. The course is ap-propriate for weekend golfers to relax as well as to develop their golf skills. Whats more, this standard course with sophisticated DFFRPPRGDWLRQLVQRWIDUIURPWKHFLW\VRLVYHU\DFFHVVLEOH

Facts: Location: 30 minutes drive from the center of ChiangmaiPar and Yardage: 18 Holes - Par 72 Championship 7,227 YardsGrass Varieties: Fairway - Asian Zoysia Green - Tiff Eagle Contact: Chiangmai Highlands Golf And Spa Resort Monphyaprom Co.,Ltd. 167 Moo 2 On-Nuar,Mae-On Chaingmai 50310 Thailand Tel. 0 5326 1354 -9 Fax. 0 5326 1360 Website: www.chiangmaihighlands.com Email: sales@chiangmaihighlands.com

HECKIT OUT&

Amari Emerald Cove Koh Chang presents Just the Two of Us Package including 3-night accommodation in Superior Room with daily breakfast for 2 persons, round trip Trat Airport transfer, welcome drink upon arrival, romantic room decoration and set-up with rose petals on the bed and in the bathtub, as well as a bottle of house wine (white, red or sparkling). Rate starts from 16,900 Baht++ per 3 nights for 2 persons. Available from now until 31st October, 2011.For more informationTel. 0 3955 2000

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Planeta is the new boutique shop distributing natural thread clothes such as bed sheets, overcoats, children clothes and more. All products are designed in fascinating Japanese style. Feel the organic threat of nature, soft and comfort at Japanese Shopping Village at JJ Good Taste Market, Chiang Mai. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.For more informationTel. 0 5323 1520 ext.108

PLANETA ORGANICA @ JJ MARKETS JAPANESE SHOPPING VILLAGE

Lapin, the new European homemade restaurant located on San Pakoi 5RDGQHDU1DZDUDW%ULGJHQHO\VHOHFWVRQO\KLJKTXDOLW\ LQJUHGLHQWV WR create a number of delicious European dishes, served in the cozy and friendly atmosphere of the restaurant. The restaurant is now offering Thursdays pizza promotion; 20% discount for all menus of pizza only on Thursday. For more informationTel. 0 5330 2335, 08 1530 9815

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From 1st August to 12th September, the Peninsula Bangkok honors the delicious Peninsula Moon-cake. Executive Chinese Chef Jackie Ho and his team will produce 128,000 moon-cakes. 7KHGHOLFLRXVWUHDWVDUHDYDLODEOHLQWZRDYRUVORWXVVHHGSDVWHand egg custard. Sales at 520 Baht per box of eight. Between 1st to 29th August, purchase of 10 boxes gets one box free. Available DWWKHKRWHOV*RRUDQG0HL-LDQJ5HVWDXUDQWFor more informationTel. 0 2861 2888 or www.peninsula.com

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View Talay Marina is the Thai and Balinese hotel located in Pattaya. The hotel os now presenting special promotion in this green season; for family package the resorts high end Pool Villa; just 15,000 Baht for 2-bedrooms-Pool Villa with 2 nights consecutive stay and 21,000 Baht for 3-bedrooms-Pool Villa with 2 nights consecutive stay. This promotion is available until 31st October 2011. For more informationTel. 0 3870 6355 or www.viewtalaymarina.com

VIEW TALAY MARINAS PROMOTION

Mae Jo Golf Club & Resort offers weekdays promotion for Thai golfers who play golf on weekdays afternoon (12.00 hr. onwards) can join the promotion A; 1,700 Baht per person for green fee, caddy and golf cart. The promotion B also provides come 4 pay 3 which is only 3,600 Baht. For more informationTel. 0 5335 4431-2 or www.maejogolfclub.com

MAE JO GOLF CLUB & RESORTS WEEKDAYS PROMOTION

Laab Pla is a favorite dish in northern Thailand and its Le Grand Lanna restaurants monthly promotion this 1st to 31st August, 2011. For an exotic lunch with a difference, at %DKWSHUSRUWLRQ/DDE3ODLVPLQFHGULYHUVKVDODGQRUWKHUQVW\OHZLWKIUHVKKHUEVPromotion hours: 11.30 a.m. -2.30 p.m. daily.For more informationTel. 0 5388 8888 or www.mandarinoriental.com/chiangmai

EXOTIC RIVER FISH SALAD

Enjoy succulent steaks and roasts in Chiang Mai every Wednesday on &DUYHU\1LJKWDW7KH1LPPDQ%DU*ULOOLQ.DQWDU\+LOOV,WIHDWXUHVDEXIIHWRIWKHQHVWFXWVRISULPHURDVWEHHIODPESRUNDQGSRXOWU\DFFRPSDQLHGby a large selection of gravies, sauces, side dishes and salads, plus mouth-watering desserts. Served from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for only 490 Baht++ per person, children under 12 receive a 50% discount.For more information Tel. 0 5322 2111 or www.kantarycollection.com

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Managed by XCEED Hotel Group, Chiang Mai Boutique House is a new stylish boutique hotel on Ratchapakhinai Road. The hotel is located Pratu Chiang Mai Market and Saturday Walking Street Market; it offers 32 rooms, salted swimming pool and more accommodations.3ULFHVWDUWVDW%DKWDQLJKWZLWKEUHDNIDVWDQGIUHH:,),

2 Ratchapakhinai Rd., T. Phra Singh, Muang Chiang MaiTel. 0 5327 9391-3 or www.chiangmaiboutiquehouse.com

This is a new boutique apartment located near Chiang Mai Old Cultural Center on Wua Lai Road. See more details of this hotel at SLEEP column. Price starts at 650 Baht, exclude breakfast. Tel. 0 5327 5527-9

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Located on Tha Pae Road, Thapae Boutique House offers a peacful surroundings at the heart of Chiang Mai old city.3ULFHVWDUWVDW%DKWDQLJKWZLWKEUHDNIDVWDQGIUHH:,),

4 Soi 5 Tha Pae Rd., T.Chang Klan, Muang Chiang MaiTel. 0 5328 4295 or www.thapaeboutiquehouse.com

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THAPAE BOUTIQUE HOUSE

05 VIANGBUA MANSIONSuperior starts at 900 Baht per night, included breakfast.

Viang Bua Road, behind Thanin Market Tel. 0 5341 1202 or www.viangbuamansion-chiangmai.com

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Managed by Royal Peninsula Hotel team, RoyalPenerai Hotel RIIHUVH[FHOOHQWVHUYLFHVHFXULW\FOHDQDQGFRQYHQLHQFH,WKDVOX[XU\guestrooms. Price starts at 799 Baht per night,Near JJ Market Tel. 0 5323 4567 or www.royalpeninsulahotel.com

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This budget but luxury hotel is situated near Chiang Mai ,QWHUQDWLRQDO$LUSRUW&HQWUDO3OD]DDQG$LUSRUW%XVLQHVV3DUNPrice starts at 490 Baht per night. Mahidol Rd., Soi 1, T. Hai Ya Tel. 0 5320 1951 or www.airportresident.com

The 32 suites in the main building are also enclosed with tropical, impressive gardens and have private balconies. 5RRPVHUYLFHZLUHOHVV,QWHUQHWDFFHVVDQGSRVKFRPIRUWare staples here.Price Starts at 850 baht per night.1 Likkasithradvidhee Road Nong Pakrag Muang, Chiang MaiTel. 0 5324 7790-6 Email : chiangmai@eurasiahotels.com

(FR5HVRUW&KLDQJ0DLDQDIOLDWHGRI,PP+RWHO*URXSoffers valueaccommodations for the naturelovers. With ecological and environmentalawareness, the hotel creates theservices and designs that cater to the basic needs of discoverers.Price starts only 250 Baht++ per bed for shared room. Bamrungrad Rd.,T. Wat Kate, Muang Chiang MaiTel. 0 5324 7111or www.ecoresortchiangmai.com

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This budget hotel offers high standard service like a forefront hotel. There are also swimming pools and Presidential Suite for those who prefers luxury stay. The west side features SDQRUDPLFYLHZRI'RL6XWKHS,WLVDOVRORFDWHGQHDU&KLDQJMai Night Safari and 10 minutes to Chiang Mai Airport.

Price starts at 750 Baht per night. Canal Rd., T. Suthep Tel. 0 5332 9333 or www.b2hotel.com

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Nestling amidst lush garden in a quiet corner of an old Chiang Mai, Come On Residence awaits for your coming to experi-ence 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.thSee Inner Chiang Mai Map D1

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:FMMPX$BCto Mae Rim district

8IJUF$BCto Bo Sang in San Kamphaeng district and to Doi Saket district

#MVF$BCUP-BNQIVO( There are also shuttle buses with air-condition from Chiang Mai to Lamphun for 20 Baht)

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.

(SFFO$BCto Mae Jo in San Sai district

3FE$BCto anywhere started at 20 Baht

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