LIFELONG LEARNING PAYAP

Description: On 1 January 1922, after 15 years of construction, the Chiang Mai Railway Station finally opened. In this illustrated talk, Graham JefCoate, will introduce us to the Northern Line project that linked the northern capital by rail with Bangkok (1907-1922). He will also explain the significance of the project for Chiang Mai and the […]

Description: After having learned about the construction of the railway from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, we will experience it first hand by taking the train from Chiang Mai to Lampang, passing through the 1.3 kilometer Khun Tan tunnel and stopping on the way back at the iconic Khun Tan station.  The excursion also includes a […]

Dates: Saturdays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Cost: 1,500 THB for six sessions (includes honorarium for instructor) Description This six-week course is designed to improve agility and balance and correct posture through gentle stretching and strengthening exercises. The course will be taught by trained […]

Description This is the story of Sorn Silapabanleng, a gifted Thai musician who started to play the ranad ek when he was six, beginning a journey to establish himself as the best player in the country.   Set in Ratchburi Province and Bangkok, the film cuts back and forth between the early incidents that helped him […]

Description Join our photography interest group, dedicated to bringing together individuals who share a passion for photography. Whether you 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 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 Boston, USA, Teh earned money to support his studies by busking in the Boston subways. He loves to perform, especially “oldies” from the 50’s […]

Description Ayurveda is based on the theory that everything in the universe is connected. If your mind, body and spirit are in harmony with the universe you are in good health. When this balance is disrupted you become ill. A disruptor can be genetic in origin, for example, or it might be a birth defect, […]

Description 8.30 Depart from LLL Payap Center to Lamphun 9.30 Arrive at the National Museum of Lamphun. The main exhibition hall is on the upper floor where the exhibition of antiques is divided into three periods: prehistoric, Hariphunchai, and Lanna; with Buddha statues, Buddha images, heads and deities. Regroup for a briefing on the history […]