LIFELONG LEARNING PAYAP

Description: 7-Eleven stores are strikingly important in modern Thai life. Over a couple of decades their significance has become increasingly clear to the presenter. One obvious indicator is the ubiquity of their distinctive red, white, green, and orange signs across the country. Their importance is also demonstrated in less obvious ways: Former rice farmers now […]

Description: During our 6-session morning course, we will focus on a series of standing movement and breathing exercises with the intention of strengthening selected internal organ systems. We will begin by focusing on the stomach organ system, which plays a major role in digestive health, as well as the health of our other organ systems. […]

Description: In our 6-session afternoon course, following the morning practice sessions, we will go deeper into a range of topics related to organ system balance, specifically as we age. The course will begin with a close examination of the Stomach organ system, from an oriental medicine view, followed by both theoretical and experiential lessons on […]

Description: Learning to draw and paint are two powerful ways to enhance your ability to see the world and to express how you see it! Exploring Watercolor is a five week course designed for students of all levels, whether you haven’t picked up a brush since grade school or already have a practice in the […]

Description: Payap Lifelong Learning, in collaboration with Thai Tribal Crafts, presents Meet the Makers, a full day excursion to a Karen village in Mae Tang where you will meet the women weavers who make the beautiful handicrafts sold at the TTC Fair Trade shop. Participants will not only learn about and observe the process of […]

Description: Local author Ron Emmons talks about all things teak – its magical properties, its use in Thai art and architecture, as well as a brief history of the teak boom in the late 19th century and a short reading from his novel Teak Lord. About the Presenter: Ron Emmons, a British writer and photographer, […]

Description: In thinking about how to live healthily and happily, we need to draw on many wisdoms, those of the ancient world, the Indigenous world, the non Western world, and modern science. Unhealthy living contributes to huge societal costs. My focus will be on strategies to realize a “health dividend” for both individuals and societies. […]

Description: Do you love chocolate? Who do you know who loves chocolate? Learn how Chiang Mai based award winning Siamaya Chocolate handcrafts delicious all-natural chocolate bars using Thai cocoa beans and sugars and infuses them with Thai flavors. We’ll begin with a tour to see where it all happens at Siamaya’s beautiful new factory located […]

Description: LLL Tech Support: Mobile Banking App 101 Learn how to use your mobile banking app to: Scan QR code and pay Make payment to Propmtpay or other bank accounts Pay your utilities bill Top up money for other services on your phone ** Participants must have their mobile banking app installed and logged in […]

Description: An overview of Museums in Chiang Mai, their role in the preservation and communication of natural and cultural heritage with Rebecca Weldon, retired advisor to museums in Northern Thailand. Find out about the development of museums in Chiang Mai, and learn about their role in preserving and communicating the natural and cultural heritage of […]