• ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Now – 16th August
DIVERSITY OF IMAGINATION
@ CMU Art Centre
An exhibition of paintings inspired by the artist’s imaginations and thoughts, by Suwatchai Tubtim, Pongsiri Kiddee, Nirot Jarungjitwitwat, Kreingkrai Kulphan and Suwat Boontham.
10th – 24th August
THAI – OKINAWA EXCHANGE ART EXHIBITION
@ CMU Art Centre
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Chiang Mai University, there will be 60 artworks on show by Okinawa Prefectural University and Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Fine Arts’ lecturers.
9th – 31th August
CURCUMA: SIAM TULIP FESTIVAL
@ Royal Park Rajapruek053 114 110 – 5, www.royalparkragapruek.com
Go to admire thousands of beautiful tulips, there is also an insect exhibition.
• FAIRS & FESTIVITIES
9th August
P-047
@ Major Cineplex, Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
P-047 is a world premier Thai indie film at 8 p.m. which was played at the Venice International Film Festival.
24th – 26th August
CHIANG MAI BEST SHOPPING FAIR
@ Kad Saun Kaew
Shop for all kinds of products such as cars, food, handicrafts, home decorations and loads more.
4th August
WEDDING FAIR
@ Holiday Inn
053 275 300
Planning for the big day? Here you can find everything associated with weddings, such as wedding suits and dresses, wedding organisers, catering, cakes, venues and much more.
9th – 13th August
INNO GO INTER
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
053 304 346
The 8th Northern Innovation Market, where you can find all sorts of creatively and innovatively designed products.
10th – 19th August
CHIANG MAI FIRST CAR SHOW HOME & DECOR
@ Big C Arena
Eco cars and home decoration as well as an off-road competition.
11th – 13th AugustELDERLY HEALTHCARE EXHIBITION@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport053 945 609 Held in honour of Mahidol Day, the exhibition includes informational panels on common diseases that afflict the elderly, advice and consultations on health problems and free health-checks as well as activities, prizes and shows.
• SHOW & CONCERTS
7th August
BODYSLAM WORLD TOUR 2012
@ Infinity Club
053 400 085
Don’t miss the last concert of Bodyslam’s world tour. Tickets cost 300 baht.
9th August
BALLENTINE’S PLAN B
@ Warm Up Café
089 757 9875
Enjoy the battle between two famous singers; Stamp and Scrubb.
11th – 13th August
MASK RIDERS LIVE 2012
@ Kad Saun Kaew
053 224 444
Masked Rider Show from Japan. Tickets cost 200, 300, 400 and 500 baht.
• COMPETITIONS
5th, 15th and 25th August
AIS REGIONAL LEAGUE FOOTBALL COMPETITION
@ 700 Years Stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com
Chiang Mai FC will play home games on 5th August against Nan FC, on 15th August against Sukhothai FC and on 25th August against Paknampo NSRU FC. Tickets cost 40, 60 and 80 baht. Kick-off 6 p.m.
8th, 12th and 19th August
THAILAND PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL COMPETITION
@ 700 Year Stadium
www.ttmfc.net
TTM Chiang Mai will play home games on 8th August against Wauchon United, on 12th August against Army United and on 19th August against Osotsapa M-150 Saraburi. Tickets cost 60 and 100 baht. Kick-off 6 p.m.14th – 23rd August
NAKORNPING GAMES@ 700 Year Stadium and Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium A region 5 sport competition including 36 sports. Free admission.
• FILM PROGRAMMES
Every Saturday
FilmSpace Starts 7 p.m. @ CMU Art Centre
053 944 846
This month runs under the theme of emotional crisis. On 4th August ‘Clean’ (2004), on the 11th ‘Poetry’ (2010), on the 18th ‘Tarnation’ (2003) and on the 25th ‘Solaris’ (1972).