Chiang Mai is well-known for its ancient architecture and cultural diversity. Focusing on some of the political history of the past century, anthropologist Jane M. Ferguson discussed Shan histories and border-crossing cultures, their historical relationships with both Shan States in present-day Myanmar as well as Northern Thai Lanna kingdoms and later struggles over ethnic identities and national belonging.
This lecture was followed by an excursion to 3 local Shan temples in Chiang Mai.
On a beautiful sunny, cool Monday, 19 January 2026, 25 participants from Lifelong Learning Payap visited Nirotharam Bhikkhuni Aram in Cham Tong province. It was a memorable experience for everyone. Located in a large, peaceful forested area, the aram was founded in...
On December 8th, a group of 25 Lifelong Learners met at the la.moon cold cafe shop located in the historic Anusarn building in Sanpakoi ready to learn about and explore the area. Ajarn Ajrapa Pradit gave us an excellent introduction to the history of Sanpakoi and the...
Lifelong Learning Payap’s annual Open House The sky was clear and blue for Lifelong Learning Payap’s annual Open House on December 3 2025. Martha Butt opened the program with introductions of and thanks to staff and committee members, and Payap University president...