From the President's Desk

With the help of many members, the Club is developing so many new and interesting programs to delight and entertain you.

We have introduced a new section - This week's Club Specials - which our sponsors and our friends from the Chiang Mai Area will be adding to as time goes by.

Following our circulating the Club's Revised Constitution last week, I have had a number of emails questioning various aspects of the Constitution. Please have any comments to me (info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com ) by Tuesday 20th May so that I can discuss any changes with the Board of Director. I will address this and other aspects of the Club's future development at The Expat Connection meeting on the 24th May before a vote is taken.

Please look at the two speakers we have for the Expat Connection meeting. A real departure from the past. Do come and join us.

I look forward to seeing you all there. Please register with the link further in this newsletter.

Have a good week.

Robert Brake

President

This week's Club Specials 

Traidhos Summer Camp 2025 in Mae Rim

Adventure awaits this summer! Join the fun-filled Traidhos Summer Camp 2025 in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai with exciting activities for kids 4 - 14!

Special 10% discount for Chiang Mai Expat Club members.

Regular Meet ups with Members and Friends

Our speakers for this meeting are:

Suman C. Tharan "The Rhythm of Life: How Music Enriches Our Golden Years"

With 33 years of experience calling Thailand home, Suman C. Tharan is not only a seasoned expatriate but also comes from the world of stage and film. It is only in the past two years that Suman has taken us on a new, melodic adventure—singing! Interestingly, Suman has found that the timeless classics of icons like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin resonate deeply with the cherished memories of Chiang Mai’s older community.

and

Amandine Lecesne "“Saving Strays: Life and Challenges of Street Dogs in Thailand”. She will give an overview of the street dog issue in Thailand, the scale of the problem, and what Hand to Paw and other organizations in Chiang Mai are doing to help.

She is a dedicated animal advocate in Chiang Mai, Thailand, helping improve the lives of street dogs since 2005. She co-founded Care for Dogs in 2006 and now heads up Hand to Paw with a key focus on mass spaying, vaccinating, and rescuing street and roaming dogs. In a calendar year, Hand to Paw currently helps over 5,000 animals in our community.

Amandine’s passion is passing on knowledge and helping show how easy it is to help animals in our community.

Swimming and board games

The latest offering for your attention and enthusiastic support is the swimming group and the board games group run by Alan Williams and helpers which kicks off on Monday 02 June. Come and support this new event programme.

The above is a picture so I am repeating the contact detail:

Contact Alan on 09-5505-1185 between 8pm and 9pm if you want to have a discussion with him.

Both the Swimming and the Board Games are at the same venue.

The place is Na Non Restaurant, Pool & Gym. Map coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gKNGuXmZ3vQMaYEN7?g_st=am

SATURDAY BRUNCH - Duke's on 07 June 2025

Don't miss out on the upcoming Saturday Breakfast at The Duke's - Ruamchok on 07 June Breakfast buffet runs from 9:30am - 11:30am. This is the best breakfast buffet in the city, with hand-carved meats, a fruit and salad bar, a waffle station, a dessert bar and all kinds of mouthwatering side dishes.  It's no wonder the breakfast sells out regularly. Come join us in a beautiful place for a morning with great food and good friends - you might even make some new ones.

Pricing is 345฿ if you make a reservation, 445฿ without a reservation.

If the breakfast is sold out those without reservations will be asked to remain outside until seating is available.  Kids are only 245฿, and a coffee/tea only option is available for 100฿.  

Come Join Us at The Wine Connection

Every Tuesday from 17.00 to 20.00

The Wine Connection restaurant at Central Festival - they host us for free. They have easy parking, a great selection of food and drinks for members to buy, and a separate area we can use. This is scheduled to be a regular event every Tuesday between 17:00 and 20:00. We have arranged for a host/ess to be present each time to get people mingling.

Please plan to join us!  No reservations!  No fees!  Just come and socialize with your fellow expats in a delightful venue.

Expat Ladies Lunch, Thursday 22nd May, 12 pm

CHOW CHOW Thai Contemporary

 Restaurant

This restaurant is fairly new, situated 17, 4. Charoen Prathet Rd, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Near the Iron Bridge. Serving Contemporary Thai food with an Asian fusion twist

It has followers already.   

Please make your reservations by Wednesday 21st May, before noon Reply to: ladiesdolunch44@gmail.com

For details of travel and more about the restaurant open the following: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2EAuiWfwcZmDi58c6 

Parking:  Available in adjacent venues and on street.

See you there, Stephanie

Thank you to our valued sponsors

Please support them when possible and say that you are from the Chiang Mai Expats Club

Route 66 Diner is your go-to spot for authentic American flavors from breakfast through dinner.  Their phone is 092-425-0630 and their website is www.route66chiangmai.com

What to do this coming week

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May 13 – 20 Dharma Course Inner Fire & the Path of Bodhicitta - A 7-day bilingual retreat rooted in authentic Dharma.

May 14 Lifelong Learning Payap presents Excursion to The Highland People Discovery Museum.

May 16 Aussie Comedy Night at UN Irish Pub – 8pm- Three visiting Australians and a Scouser!

May 16 Indian Spiritual Music Festival at 360Art Center for a celebration of Indian classical music and kirtan 11am – 4pm

May 16 Temple Game Fun Night at Wat Tung Yu – 6pm until 8pm - Temple Game Fun Night "Think, Strategize, Have Fun, Make New Friends, and Enjoy Food and Drinks" Price: No Cost

May 17 Pole Dance Competition at Puravida – Top Floor One Nimman - Pole dance competition starts 8pm, Doors open at 7:30pm. 

May 17 An enchanting evening of Indian classical music! at the Consulate of India - We're thrilled to host renowned Tabla artist Sudip Chatterjee and Mohan Veena maestro Amitesh Basu at the Consulate of India in Chiang Mai on May 17th, 6:00 pm.

May 17 Lifelong Learning Payap presents Stretch for Balance: Gentle Exercises for Better Mobility and Balance

May 19 Meet British Ambassador in Chiang Mai - Opportunity for British nationals living in Chiang Mai to meet in person

May 21 Lifelong Learning Payap presents From Bean to Bar: An Excursion to Siamaya Chocolate Factory for Chocolate Making and Tasting.

May 23 – 25 FREE Music Concert at The Chiang Mai Chalerm Prakiat Park

There are too many restaurents/cafes to be listed or recommended - enjoy the eating and dining out in relaxed Chiang Mai.

The Chiang Mai Expats Club (CEC) publishes various types of information for the purpose of helping fellow expats become acclimated and thrive in Chiang Mai. While we try to keep such information current and accurate, we do not have sufficient resources to provide assurance as to timeliness and accuracy. We advise members to confirm the information for themselves.

To contact us

Email: info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com which is the preferred method of communication.

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