The local media were invited to cocktail party at Le Crystal Restaurant to announce their 14 Anniversary next month. – Details below:

Chiang Mai’s award-winning French restaurant set to wow foodies with a week of special set menu dinners in May 

Since 2005, Le Crystal restaurant has been serving the finest French cuisine in Chiang Mai. Ajava-Riddhi Diskul, the 2nd generation owner, combines classic French flavors with modern presentation. The restaurant’s architecture also reflects this dual vision of the old and the new, where teakwood and Lanna stylings are complemented by modern architectural finishes.

On May 8, 2019, Le Crystal officially celebrates its 14th anniversary with a special 5-course Champagne Dinner for just THB 2,500, featuring three distinctive champagnes from the renowned house of Nicolas Feuillant.

In addition to the Champagne Dinner, Le Crystal will be offering a special Anniversary Set Menu during their anniversary week, available on May 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11. The menu’s exquisite epicurean delights include: Crab Meat with Lemon Dressing in Lemongrass; Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Pomegranate Reduction; Scallop Ravioli in Lobster Consommé; Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Strawberry Sauce; Pan-Fried Tiger Prawn with Exotic Sauce; Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Red Wine Sauce; Poached Pear with Maple Syrup and Chocolate Ice Cream; and Orange Crepe Soufflé. Diners can choose the number of dishes they wish to sample, and each combination is priced accordingly: 4-Dishes 2,000 THB; 5-Dishes 2,300 THB; 6-Dishes 2,600 THB; 7-Dishes 2,900 THB; and 8-Dishes 3,200 THB.

Seats for the Champagne Dinner and the Anniversary Set Menu dinners are limited, so make your reservations now by calling 053 21 8059. All prices are net, inclusive of applicable government tax.

Dress rehearsal of ‘To the Cowardly’. To The Cowardly will be performed on Wednesday 24 April at 7pm at Chiang Mai University Art Museum Theater.

Big Gulp and  The Swan & The Gooseberries at Hard Rock Café Chiang Mai

Easter Sunday at 137 Pillars House with an enchanting day full of exciting Harry Potter themed activities including afternoon tea, quidditch matches and Easter Egg hunts!

Easter Sunday Brunch at Anantara Resort, including an Egg Hunt Race, a bouncy castle and painting eggs for the kids

Easter Sunday Brunch at Kad Cafe at Shangri La Hotel, including an ‘Easter Egg Hunt Race’.

Opening of Freedom Within Studio on Changklan Road, with a free ShAkEuP to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

The 4/20 Comedy Smoke Show at 3 Little Pigs. This was a benefit comedy show for ‘stop the smoke’ with half of all ticket sales donated to Warm Heart Foundation.

Contestants of the Mister Model International 2019 visited Khum Khantoke at the Chiang Mai Business Park. The Mister Model International 2019 will take place at Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center on 27 & 28 April 2019. On Saturday 27 April, from 8pm onwards there will be national dress & Lanna dress competition, then on Sunday 28 April, from 8pm onwards there will be a swimwear and formal wear competition; after which the winner will be announced.

A press conference was held to announce the Mister Model International 2019 will take place at Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center on 27 & 28 April 2019. On Saturday 27 April, from 8pm onwards there will be national dress & Lanna dress competition, then on Sunday 28 April, from 8pm onwards there will be a swimwear and formal wear competition; after which the winner will be announced.

Some of the Mister Model International 2019 competitors were invited for lunch at the new International buffet on the 17^th floor at Furama Hotel. The competition involving models from around the world will take place at Maya Lifestyle  Shopping Center on 27/28 April 2019. On Saturday 27 April, from 8pm onwards there will be national dress & Lanna dress competition, then on Sunday 28 April, from 8pm onwards there will be a swimwear and formal wear competition; after which the winner will be announced.

Local media were invited to sample the new International Buffet on the Executive Floor (17^th Floor) at Furama Hotel. This new aircon restaurant, with panoramic views across Nimman area, is open for lunch from 11.30am until 2pm. 189thb net person (if a customer shares their experience on social media they can get a 15% discount). Price also includes fresh coffee, tea and water.

The menu consists of Singaporean, Thai and European food. Salad bar, main dishes such as Red curry with pork, chick bell pepper, grilled sausages,  Bak Kut The, Hok Kien Mee, Lek Sa, Prawn Mee Soup and much more besides (changing most days). The special dessert is one of the highlights: Monday and Thursday honey toast with vanilla ice cream / Tuesday, Friday and Sunday brownie with vanilla ice cream / Wednesday and Saturday Crepe Suzette with vanilla ice cream.

For reservations or further info 053-415-222 line @furama.chiangmai or their face book page.

The 1^st and 3^rd Friday of every month is Chiang Mai Expats Club Breakfast Club at The River Market at the foot of the Iron Bridge on the west side of the Ping River. Come enjoy a fabulous breakfast buffet (250 baht for members, 300 baht for guests) or just coffee/tea (80 baht for members, 140 baht for guests) and with cinnamon rolls and coffee cakes á la carte for 40 baht.

NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort donated necessary goods to Wat Phrabaromathat Doi Koeng in Doi Tao after the temple was damaged from fire.