Description: A Zoom presentation by the authors of The Social Life of Teak (River Books, 2023), sharing photographs and stories from the book, and discussing the process of making this book. Tracing human interactions with the world’s most famous tropical timber species, The Social Life of Teak maps worlds revolving around teak forests, trees and […]
Description: 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 will discuss the historical background of the ethnic Shan, their historical relationships with both Shan States in present-day Myanmar as well as Northern Thai Lanna kingdoms and later […]
Description: Swees - Plant-Based Cheese Factory Tour and Tasting “At Swees, we truly care about quality, taste, and our environment. That’s why we only source certified soybeans, grown locally in Chiang Mai. All of our plant-based cheese is free from preservatives, GMO ingredients, and any artificial ingredients. Our wholesome cheese is handcrafted with passion and […]
Description Join us for a relaxing afternoon of listening and sing-along to songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s with guitarist and vocalist, Teh Kittikul. Niratisai (Teh) Kittikul is a professional musician who has performed in may venues in Chiang Mai over the past 40 years. A 1984 graduate of Berklee School of Music in […]
Description: Ethnic diversity in Northern Thailand goes back centuries. This is the first in a series of talks that will present an overview of the cultural heritage of our Tai communities. The talk will introduce documentation and research done by explorers, archaeologists, linguists and anthropologists from the area. This lecture will provide an outline of […]
Description: Tai communities in Chiang Mai share a unique ethno-linguistic background. It has linked them across borders from China to Thailand through Burma and Laos. Our Southeast Asian historian, Dr. Rattanaporn Sethakul, will introduce us to three Tai groups that have made important contributions to the history and culture of Chiang Mai. Presenter: Dr. Rattanaporn […]
Description: Join our photography interest group, dedicated to bringing together individuals who share a passion for photography. Whether vou are a seasoned photographer or a beginner just starting out, our meetings will provide an engaging and supportive environment where you can learn, share tips and tricks, and review each other's work. The group will explore […]
Description: In this workshop, we will learn how to better communicate with non-native English speakers in general, and Thai speakers in particular. How can you bridge this language gap? How can you better understand the unique English that Thais speak? How you help Thais better understand the unique English that you speak? We will put […]
Description Having just updated his introductory book on modern Thai history and politics, James Wise will talk about how Thailand’s political, social and legal systems have developed since the 19th Century. Thailand’s 2023 election results energised some Thais and traumatised others. Voters and analysts alike were astonished that a youthful party aiming to transform the […]
Description: Since the legalization of marijuana in 2022, Thailand’s cannabis industry has grown rapidly. The law permits Thai corporations to produce cannabis (ganja) for therapeutic purposes, as well as conduct beneficial research and development in science and agriculture. According to a study conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), the cannabis […]