Nicky's Today's Events Archive 2012

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 11, 2012

Bar-be-cue Party Every Wednesday there is a bar-be-cue party on the terrace at Boy Zone, Chaweng.

Garden Bar Quiz Night 8:00 pm At the Garden Bar of the Lotus Hotel, Chiang Mai

Bingo Night 9:00 pm Bingo night at The Bondi, Jomtien

ONGOING EVENTS

To 11 January - Norwegian Artist 10:00 am Norwegian artist Erik Ask will display his paintings at Dokmai Garden. The opening on 11th December is between 3 - 6 p.m. Thereafter the exhibition is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday to Sunday. Free entrance to the exhibition. Location: Dokmai Garden, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai info@dokmaigarden.co.th

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 12, 2012

Dining Out Group goes to Issan One Million Per cent on Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai Starts 7pm. for reservations or further info contact "Paul Schoenkopf" <diningoutcnx@hotmail.com>

Buffet Night 8:00 pm Weekly every Thursday, Connect's buffet start at 8 PM at Connect Guesthouse, Phuket

New Year Celebration 8:00 pm A Chamber Music Recital for New Year Celebration, D&M Music presents a program for violin, piano and woodwind quintet. 8 PM, Goethe Institute Auditorium, Bangkok тАУ 500, 250 Students

Party Heat 9:00 pm MyBar, Dusit Thani Bangkok. Named Party Heat, this funky evening features fantastic promotions and superb music, pulling in BangkokтАЩs coolest crowd with a party late into the night. And for those looking to get their groove on, with DJ Tuche in control of the decks, a great night of partying is guaranteed.

Mor Lam 9:00 pm 3rd Road Pattaya

ONGOING EVENTS

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 13, 2012

Golden Triangle Riders Welcome Motorbike Travellers at the Riders Corner Inn and Restaurant, Chiang Mai for the 6th Annual Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting. January 13 and 14 are slated to be the largest gathering of motorcycle travel enthusiasts to ever assemble in Asia. Attendance both nights is free with 15% off on food and swill. Media representatives will be present reporting on travellers, tours, destinations, motorbikes, and travel tales. More information can be found at www.horizonsunlimited.com and www.rideasia.net, the sites for serious motorbike travellers.

Expat Coffee Morning 10:00 am Chiang Mai Expat Coffee Morning at BRIX M Hotel, Chiang Mai 10am - 12 Noon. (Located on the inside of the moat at Thapae Gate). info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com

Music Night 6:30 pm Friday night is a live music party at Ganymede, Jomtien. Check out the тАЬtunesтАЭ

Two Pianos with Percussion 7:00 pm 20th-Century Two Pianos with Percussion, Gustavo Romero, Eri Nakagawa and TPO percussionists play Bartok, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky 7 PM, College of Music Auditorium Mahidol University Salaya, Bangkok тАУ 200, 100 Students

Traditional Dance 7:30 pm At the Tawana Hotel, Bangkok - every Friday

25 4 25 10:00 pm Thai Boys aged between 20 and 25 get Chang beer for 25B at All of Me, Sunee Plaza between 10pm and 1am.

House of Gaga 3 10:30 pm At the Copa Showbar, Boyztown

ONGOING EVENTS

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 14, 2012

Crown and Gown Party At the Paradise Complex, Phuket

Bike for Elephants Join Bike for Elephants event to support Thai elephants, in collaboration with the Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai. The dates for 2012 are: January 14 and 15.http://www.bring-the-elephant-home.org/bike-tour-en/en

One day Trip Workshop at Bhubing Palace Gardens, Chiang Mai. 116 Art Gallery has a painting workshop by Tjasa Iris subject COLOUR The workshop consists of Saturday 14th evening one hour slide lecture at 116 Art Gallery and Sunday 15th morning painting at Bhuping Palace Gardens Please confirm by January 10th for info and bookings contact 053 302 111 or 086 6700153 wanthipn@gmail.com

Golden Triangle Riders Welcome Motorbike Travellers at the Riders Corner Inn and Restaurant, Chiang Mai for the 6th Annual Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting. January 13 and 14 are slated to be the largest gathering of motorcycle travel enthusiasts to ever assemble in Asia. Attendance both nights is free with 15% off on food and swill. Media representatives will be present reporting on travellers, tours, destinations, motorbikes, and travel tales. More information can be found at www.horizonsunlimited.com and www.rideasia.net, the sites for serious motorbike travellers.

Gay Day Tour 11:00 am The Gay Day Tour is great fun, every Saturday. Revellers convene at 11:00 a.m. at the Connect Guest House in the Paradise Complex, Phuket and then go by minivan and then speedboat to a Koh Yao Yai private beach.

Manco li cani 7:30 pm Manco li cani (Not Even Dogs) Cabaret тАУ The Italian and European taste of comedy in Thailand 7:30 PM each Saturday, All Soul Chamber Theatre, 302/1-2 Srinakarindra 24 Rd, Bangkok тАУ 300 Baht

Lucky Draw! 8:30 pm On SaturdayтАЩs Panorama Pub, Boyztown has a weekly lucky draw.

Sexy Underwear night 8:30 pm On Saturday there's a "Sexy underwear night" at Funny Boys, Boyztown. The guys model the latest fashion from Sexy Body, Tukcom from 8.30pm onwards.

Team Club Martini 10:00 pm Clublicious Chiang Mai. We break new ground in the city's nightlife and music scene. For the first time ever Team Club Martini brings you an entire season of parties EVERY SATURDAY! For full info pls visit: http://www.teamclubmartini.com/main/events

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 15, 2012

Bike for Elephants Join Bike for Elephants event to support Thai elephants, in collaboration with the Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai. The dates for 2012 are: January 14 and 15.http://www.bring-the-elephant-home.org/bike-tour-en/en

Mountain Mist Muan Rally At Sobmoei, Mae Sa Riang, Mea La Noi, Chiang Mai Tel.053 611 385 Join the mountain bike rally along the beautiful scenery of Sob Moei, Mae Sa Riang and Mae La Noi route, in Mae Hong Son.

One day Trip Workshop at Bhubing Palace Gardens, Chiang Mai. 116 Art Gallery has a painting workshop by Tjasa Iris subject COLOUR The workshop consists of Saturday 14th evening one hour slide lecture at 116 Art Gallery and Sunday 15th morning painting at Bhuping Palace Gardens Please confirm by January 10th for info and bookings contact 053 302 111 or 086 6700153 wanthipn@gmail.com

Playhouse Dance Awards A night of Undiscovered Talent, Chiang Mai. Tickets 150bht. for further details of this amazing evening contact playhousecm@gmail.com

Concert in the Park 5:30 pm Sunday afternoons at 5:30 PM - Enjoy the Bangkok Sympony Orchestra in the beautiful setting and relaxing atmosphere of Sala Bhirom Bhakdi, Lumpini Park. Bring along families, friends and your hamper baskets and enjoy popular tunes from classics, pop-classics, movies, Broadway and legendary Thai songs with outstanding guest vocalists. Admission is free. For more information please call 02-255-6617-8 or visit www.bangkoksymphony.org.

The Fusion Mania Group 6:00 pm Duriyasilp The College of Music, Payap University present The Fusion Mania Group Concert at 6 PM CCI Hall, Payap University, Chiang Mai (Kaew Nawarat Campus) Ticket: 100 baht Tel: 089-835 6022

Superstar dinner 7:30 pm At Claudio's restaurant, Jomtien. Dinner with the works of Puccini, Mozart and Verdi - 450B

BBQ Buffet party 8:00 pm Weekly every Sunday, Connect's BBQ buffet start at 8 PM at Connect Guesthouse, Phuket

Quiz Night 9:00 pm DucтАЩs Coffee Shop, Sunee Plaza has a monthly quiz on the 15th. Amusing and interesting. Starts at 9pm.

Pig Roast 9:00 pm At the Bondi, Jomtien Beach. Come along and hear Willy and Mandy sing from 9.00. Happy hour before that.

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 16, 2012

Sing for Life 6:30 pm Sing for Life, тАЬSummer SerenadeтАЭ, A singing course for older adults with teachers Eugene Eustaquio and Christopher Rojanakit. 6:30-8 PM Mondays, PlayAct Academy, 891/1 Siam Motors Building, 12th Floor, Bangkok тАУ 5300 Baht

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 17, 2012

German Open Air Cinema 7:30 pm Every Tuesday at 7.30 pm - When it is possible to enjoy the cool evenings in Bangkok, it is time for the annual German Open Air Cinema season, which brings you the best movies from German speaking countries. The festival has become quite a highlight for cinema lovers, not only due to the unique setting in the peaceful garden of the Goethe Institute, but also because of the high quality programme of renowned contemporary German films shown in German with English subtitles. Admission is free. For more information please call 02-287-0942-4 or email pr@bangkok.goethe.org. For a schedule of the films please visit German Open Air Cinema.

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 18, 2012

Bar-be-cue Party Every Wednesday there is a bar-be-cue party on the terrace at Boy Zone, Chaweng.

Bingo Night 9:00 pm Bingo night at The Bondi, Jomtien

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 25 February - Fringe Festival 12:00 am Hua Hin has its own Fringe Festival, featuring artists and performances from all over the world. Produced under the guidance of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, it is supported by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture. For a schedule and information please visit www.vichuahin.com. Reservations are available online or call 032 827 814-5.

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 19, 2012

Good View Bar Party The Good View Bar & Restaurant, Chiang Mai 053 241 866 www.goodview.co.th Celebrate the 16th anniversary of The Good View Bar & Restaurant with the party.

The 11th Winter Journey 7:30 pm Songs, Arias and Operatic Ensembles performed by the singers and pianist who participated in the Agalin Music Camp 2012 7:30 PM, Goethe Institute Auditorium, Bangkok тАУ 300, 200 Students

Buffet Night 8:00 pm Weekly every Thursday, Connect's buffet start at 8 PM at Connect Guesthouse, Phuket

Party Heat 9:00 pm MyBar, Dusit Thani Bangkok. Named Party Heat, this funky evening features fantastic promotions and superb music, pulling in BangkokтАЩs coolest crowd with a party late into the night. And for those looking to get their groove on, with DJ Tuche in control of the decks, a great night of partying is guaranteed.

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.

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TODAY'S EVENTS January 20, 2012

International Balloon Festival Chiang Mai International Balloon Festival at The Next Mee Chok Intersection. www.mgroupcm.com more than 30 balloons from 15 different countries Stand a chance to win a ride in a balloon....

Sexy Man Show At Babylon Sauna

Music Night 6:30 pm Friday night is a live music party at Ganymede, Jomtien. Check out the тАЬtunesтАЭ

TPO Concert 7:00 pm Concert at the Mahidol University, Bangkok Program. Benjamin Britten: Violin Concerto No.1 op.15 - Anton?n Dvorak: Slavonic Dances No.1 тАУ 8, op.46

Traditional Dance 7:30 pm At the Tawana Hotel, Bangkok - every Friday

25 4 25 10:00 pm Thai Boys aged between 20 and 25 get Chang beer for 25B at All of Me, Sunee Plaza between 10pm and 1am.

ONGOING EVENTS

To 29 January - Photographic Group Exhibition 11:00 am Chiang Mai Photographic Group Exhibition 2012 2nd Floor, Northern Village, CentralPlaza, Chiangmai Airport The Chiang Mai Photographic Group will be holding their fourth annual exhibition at Central Plaza in January and invite you to enjoy a remarkably diverse collection featuring over 100 pictures by 25 photographers from half a dozen countries now living in Chiang Mai. This yearтАЩs exhibition will be opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University on Saturday 14th January at 4:00pm and runs daily from 11:00 to 8:00pm through to 6:00pm on Sunday January 29th.

To 2 February - тАЬNocturne, June Rain and Saffron RobesтАЭ Thep Thavonsouk - Tita gallery, Chiang Mai proudly presents you a painting exhibition of an international renown artist - Thep Thavonsouk. Thep's oil on canvas and watercolor on rice paper has been in museum and corporate collections; namely the Glenbow Museum Calgary Canada, the Singapore Museum, the Gulf Oil, Swedish Forestry, and Canadian Airlines There is nothing modern, much less contemporary about Thep's "Nocturne, June Rain and Saffron Robes" paintings which is part of their appeal. His relentless working on paintings made over several decades mostly in Calgary Canada transformed him into a master at flattering subject with luminous light and soft focus effect. In short, his paintings are minimalist of maximum beauty Thep's paintings exhibition at Tita gallery, Chiang Mai is going to run through 2nd February 2012

To 14 March - Royal Flora Festival The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Fair in Chiang Mai is aimed to mark and celebrate the three auspicious occasions тАУ HM King Bhumibol AdulyadejтАЩs 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, Queen SirikitтАЩs 80th birthday anniversary and Crown Prince Maha VajiralongkornтАЩs 60 birthday anniversary in 2012.

To 30 April - Hat Yai Lantern Festival Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Songkhla Province The lantern festival in Hat Yai is divided into 7 categories: Amazing Small World, Amazing Floating Lantern, Amazing Animal Planet, Amazing Lantern of the East, Amazing Chinese Lantern, Amazing Bird Paradise and Amazing Sculpture Lantern. The exhibits are both Thai and international. There are also cultural performances.