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SUMMARY:Inspiration from Thai and Northern Thai Culture in Music Composition
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis lecture explores how Thai and Northern Thai music and cultural traditions can inspire contemporary music composition. Through selected works by the composer—including Dances of a Hill Tribe\, Fall (Variations on Colors)\, and Loi-Krathong (The Light Festival)—the session demonstrates how traditional melodic gestures\, rhythmic patterns\, improvisational practices\, tuning systems\, and cultural symbolism can be transformed into modern chamber and ensemble works. \nThe session highlights the coexistence of Thai and Western tuning systems\, the adaptation of hill tribe drum patterns\, and the role of improvisation in Thai classical music. Combining cultural insight with accessible musical analysis\, the talk offers participants a deeper understanding of how local traditions\, personal narrative\, and contemporary compositional techniques can merge to create distinctive and meaningful works. \nThe talk is designed to be engaging for both musicians and non-musicians\, making cultural and compositional concepts clear and approachable. \nThroughout the talk Aj. Chaipruck will share his compositions\, giving detailed explanations of his compositional choices. There will be opportunities for Q & A both during and after the presentation. \nPresenter:\nAj. Chaipruck Mekara is a well known composer\, conductor and educator. A native of Chiang Mai\, and graduate of Payap University\, he went on to earn a Master of Music degree\, double majoring in Music Composition and Clarinet Performance\, from Roosevelt University. In 2003\, Aj. Chaipruck received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Composition from Northwestern University. \nLike many Asian composers who pursued education abroad\, Mekara realized the value of his native culture while in a foreign land. His music seeks to blend the aesthetic philosophies of the East with the compositional techniques of the West. His works have been performed by the Thai Youth Symphony Orchestra\, the Chiangmai Philharmonic Orchestra\, Northshore Symphony Orchestra\, Whitworth\nWind Symphony\, Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra\, at the China-ASEAN Music Week (2015)\, and by various ensembles including the TIMF Ensemble (Korea) and TICF artists-in-residence (Thailand). His compositions have also premiered at the World Choir Games (2012\, Cincinnati\, OH)\, the International Trumpet Guild (2011\, Minneapolis\, MN)\, the Thailand International Composition Festival\, and the Asian Young Musicians’ Connection. \nAj. Chaipruck was invited as a conductor and composer in residence for the prestigious China-ASEAN Music Festival from 2015 to 2019\, held in Nanning\, Quangxi\, China. In 2005 he founded the Chiangmai Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation which includes The Chiangmai Philharmonic Orchestra and The Chiangmai Philharmonic Band\, and where he still serves as conductor and music director. Additionally\, he is an assistant professor at the College of Music\, Payap University\, where he teaches Music Composition\, Clarinet\, Saxophone\, and other subjects. \nIn September of 2025\, Aj. Chaipruck’s talk at Lifelong Learning Payap on Using Thai Elements in Western Music Composition was well attended and received overwhelmingly positive reviews. His informal presentation style\, clear English\,humor\, and ability to make complex musical concepts accessible to non-musicians make him an excellent presenter. \n  \nCOST : 350 THB
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/inspiration-from-thai-and-northern-thai-culture-in-music-composition/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:MASTERING FUNDAMENTALS THROUGH MONOCHROME DRAWING: FORM\, VALUE\, CONTRAST\, TEXTURE
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 18\, 25 June and 2\, 9 July 2026\nTime: 10:00 am to noon or 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nDescription:\nIn today’s fast-paced art world of vibrant colors and digital tools\, it’s easy to overlook the core elements that give drawings true strength and realism.This class invites you to slow down and return to the essentials— working exclusively in monochrome\, i.e. shades of a single colour By stripping away the distraction of HUE\, monochrome drawing sharpens your FOCUS on what really matters. \nFundamentals:\nForm:\nRebuild your artistic foundation with clarity and confidence \nValue:\nLearn to sculpt convincing three-dimensional volume and structure on a flat surface \nTexture:\nMaster the language of light and shadow—the key to creating depth\, realism\, and believable illumination \nObservation:\nDiscover how to suggest surface qualities through subtle variations in tone and mark-making. Train your eye to see accurately and capture the “truth” of how light reveals the world \nSimplicity:\nEliminate unnecessary complexity so every mark carries purpose and power \nThe course will be taught by a Khun Thanase Chatchawanchaisup\, a licensed physical therapist who specializes in fitness and balance for seniors. Khun Tanase first offered Stretch and Balance at the Lifelong Learning Center in 2024\, to excellent reviews. \nDiscover the strength of simplicity.\n1. Introduce tools and basic techniques\, practice basic forms\n2. Basic forms of daily objects\n3. Reflections and reflective materials\n4. Organic forms\, fabrics\n5. Organic forms – fruits\n6. Organic forms – vegetables\n7. Charcoal / pastel / graphite stick\n8. Combinations\nNote: There is a limit of 8 people in each session. To secure your space in either the morning or afternoon session\, please send in your transfer slip showing payment of 1\,800 THB to Khun Taew (lllpayap3@gmail.com) immediately after you register. \nPresenter:\nRichie Cheung has been teaching art for over 12 years in art studios\, NGOs\, universities and has given private art lessons. He was also commissioned in mural paintings and portrait paintings\, and has held workshops for private companies and institutes. Richie can instruct in English and Chinese. \nCOST : 1\,800 THB
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/mastering-fundamentals-through-monochrome-drawing-form-value-contrast-texture/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260629T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260629T120000
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SUMMARY:From Missionaries to Spies: The Impact of the Young Family in Southeast
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 29: From Missionaries to CIA Agents (1868-1952)\nMonday\, July 6: CIA Role in Laos Secret War (1952 – 1975)\nTime: 9:30 am – noon\nDescription\nThe Young family has had a profound impact on the religious\, military\, and political milieu of Southeast Asia\, particularly among highlander populations. Bill Young was undoubtedly the most famous\, spending almost his entire life in the Mekong region. \nWilliam Young\, Bill’s grandfather\, was the first in the family to arrive in Asia. As a Baptist missionary in the so-called “Unadministered Territories” of British Burma\, William survived multiple assassination attempts and performed over 40\,000 baptisms — amassing the largest number of converts in the history of the American Baptist Foreign Mission. \nIn 1942\, William’s two sons\, raised amid these tribes\, left missionary work to join America’s spy agencies as “tribal experts.” Their assignment: to convert their Christian flock once again\, this time into guerrilla battalions to fight the invading Japanese. The Young family\, at the CIA’s behest\, would later deploy these Baptist warriors against communists across Southeast Asia. \nBy the 1950s\, every male in the family was working for the CIA. By the 1960s\, Bill was able to capitalize on his family’s reputation as missionaries-turned- intelligence-operatives to amass a multi-ethnic army of more than 5\,000 guerillas\, part of America’s secret army in Laos of around 30\,000 men — the largest armed force in the history of the CIA. \nThis course will offer a detailed look into the many generations of the Young family and their influence and impact in the Mekong region. \nPresenter:\nDavid Lawitts was born and raised in Brooklyn\, New York. He first arrived in Thailand in 2002 on a study abroad program. \nHe has been a research fellow at Chiang Mai University\, where he became fluent in Thai\, proficient in a number of hill tribe languages\, and earned a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development. \nDavid has filmed a number of documentaries about the politics of ethnic minorities in Southeast Asia. Many of these minority groups (the Wa\, Lahu\, and Shan to name a few) were converted to Christianity in the 1800s by American missionaries\, and many later joined the CIA during the Secret War in Laos in the 1960s. \nDavid has spent the last decade interviewing these Christian secret warriors\, many of whom will appear in the documentary films shown in this Life Long Learning course. \nCOST : 350 THB per session or 600 THB for both sessions
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/from-missionaries-to-spies-the-impact-of-the-young-family-in-southeast/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260704T113000
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SUMMARY:Stretch and Balance – Gentle Exercises for Better Mobility and Balance
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 July and 1\, 8 August 2026\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am\nBrief Course Description:\nThis six-week course is designed to promote balance for seniors through easy stretching and strengthening exercises. The program will help improve flexibility\, muscle strength\, mobility\, and posture while preventing injuries related to improper muscle use. \nMore Information:\nBalance is a crucial aspect of your fitness that combines flexibility\, strength\, core stability\, and agility. But your balance can diminish with age\, affecting mobility and increasing your risk of falls. Stretching not only improves balance but also reduces the risk of injury caused by improper use of muscles. It promotes muscle relaxation that rejuvenates the body and energizes the mind. \nThis unique course for seniors teaches specific exercises to improve static balance\, for standing or sitting still\, and dynamic balance\, for moving about. The exercises are simple\, safe\, and effective for improving overall well-being. Participants can learn and practice the exercises sitting or standing\, whichever is more appropriate to their individual needs. \nAnyone who wishes to improve their mobility and balance is encouraged to join this group class of 10-20 participants. \nInstructor:\nThe course will be taught by a Khun Thanase Chatchawanchaisup\, a licensed physical therapist who specializes in fitness and balance for seniors. Khun Tanase first offered Stretch and Balance at the Lifelong Learning Center in 2024\, to excellent reviews. \nThanase Chatchawanchaisup\, Physiotherapist\nEducation: Department of Physical Therapy\nFaculty of Associated Medical Sciences\nChiang Mai University\, Thailand (2006-2009) \n\nLicensed Physical Therapist (2009-2024)\nPhysiotherapist at Sansai Hospital\, Community base Rehab (2009-2023)\nPhysiotherapist at Sansai Hospital\, Neurological Department (2023-2024)\nCommittee of Chiang Mai Physical Therapists Club (2010-2024)\nCommittee of Caring for Osteoarthritis Knee and Falling Risk in Elderly\, ChiangMai Physical Therapists Club (2015-2023)\nCommittee of Caring for the Elderly Chiang Mai Province\, Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office (2015-2023)\n\nCOST : 1\,700 THB for 6 sessions (includes honorarium for instructor)
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/stretch-and-balance-gentle-exercises-for-better-mobility-and-balance/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260707T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260707T150000
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SUMMARY:Bangkok Nightlife: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis talk\, delivered by two presenters in conversation\, includes two subject areas which meet. \nFirst\, Benjamin Tausig will offer a history of Thai nightlife in Bangkok and other cities beginning during the long American war in Vietnam. This period was the genesis of what we think of as “nightlife” in the country — a loosely regulated network of commercial opportunities in entertainment contexts. Thai nightlife today has its roots in the R&R (“rest and recuperation”) economies of the 1960s and 1970s\, and involves many layers organized by ethnicity\, class\, and sexuality\, among others. This talk presents a general history of this historical period and the ways that it shaped the centrally important nightlife economies of the present. \nSecond\, Rory Fewer will present on the cultural politics of electronic dance music in Bangkok’s contemporary nightlife. Electronic dance music\, which has its roots in the queer nightlife scenes of 1970s New York disco\, 1980s Chicago house and Detroit techno\, and 1990s Berlin techno\, has historically been associated with forms of “underground” nightlife catering to non-mainstream tastes\, marginal identities\, and counter-cultural ideaologies. In the context of Bangkok\, however\, “underground” nightlife is increasingly viewed as an economic engine and form of soft power by Thailand’s political and business establishment. By surveying different nightlife formations in Bangkok\, this talk will show how a lineage of “underground” electronic dance music is expedient to both subculture and mainstream forces. \nPresenter:\nBenjamin Tausig is a professor of music at SUNY-Stony Brook University in New York. His research focuses on sound and politics in Southeast Asia\, particularly Thailand. His first book\, Bangkok Is Ringing: Sound\, Protest\, and Constraint\, was published in 2019\, and adapted into an audio edition the same year. His second book\, Bangkok After Dark: Maurice Rocco and Cold War Global Nightlife\, is a historical ethnography of cosmopolitan nightlife encounters in Thailand during the long American war in Vietnam\, recently published by Duke University Press in 2025. Benjamin’s 2024 talk at Lifelong Learning Payap on the expatriate life of\nMaurice Rocco was well received. \nRory Fewer  is a doctoral candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of California\, Riverside. His work explores the intersections of popular music\, queerness\, materiality\, and affect\, particularly as they culminate in the vernacular practices of nightlife. His writing has been published in Southeast of Now: Directions in Contemporary and Modern Art in Asia\, Documenta\, and Dancecult: Journal of Electronic Dance Music Culture. He is currently working on an ethnography of queer rave collectives in Bangkok’s underground electronic dance music scene. \nCOST : 350 THB
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/bangkok-nightlife-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260714T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T020347
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SUMMARY:Micro Documentary Film Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Tuesday 14 July and Thursday 16 July 2026\nTime: 9:30 – 12:00 pm\nDescription\nThis Micro Documentary Workshop provides a unique opportunity to learn the basics of filmmaking from an independent filmmaker. Participants will gain hands-on experience making a short self-portrait video that serves as a mirror and a way to remember them. The instructor will teach simple filmmaking techniques such as archival footage\, voice-overs\, and basic video editing. \nThe two-session workshop is designed for introductory-level filmmakers\, but those with film production experience are welcome to attend. While making the video\, participants are invited to recall a moment in their lives that had a significant impact. \nThe films will be created using mobile phones with cameras. All participants must bring a mobile phone to both sessions of the Workshop. \nPresenter:\nSaul Chan Htoo Sang (b. 1998) is an independent filmmaker from Yangon\, belonging to the Chin/Zo indigenous people in highland Myanmar/Burma. In 2017\, he studied Ethnography and Media Studies at Grinnell College in Iowa\, USA\, approaching documentation through interdisciplinary practice. He is currently working as a freelance filmmaker in Chiang Mai while managing YOYAMAY\, an ethnographic textile gallery. \nEnrollment is limited to 15 participants so register soon to reserve your place for the workshop. \nCOST : 750 THB (for both sessions)
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/micro-documentary-film-workshop/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260717T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T020347
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SUMMARY:Lampang’s Commercial Heritage in the Early 20th Century: An Illustrated Talk
DESCRIPTION:Time:\n10:30 – noon \nDescription:\nIn this illustrated talk\, we’ll be finding out about Lampang (Chiang Mai’s sister city in the North) in the early 20th century\, its commercial life and its foreign communities. \nWhat special factors made Lampang such an important commercial center in the period? What did foreign visitors and residents report from Lampang? During the talk\, we’ll also have the chance to see some rare and unpublished photographs from the period. \nThe talk is intended as a prelude to the weekend excursion to Lampang\, July 18-19\, but it can be enjoyed independently and is open to all! \nPresenter:\nGraham Jefcoate is the editor of Enchanted Land: Foreign Writings about Chiang Mai in the Early 20th Century and In Bangkok: Siam’s Capital Through Foreign Eyes\, 1895-1935. He has given many presentations at Lifelong Learning Payap focusing on the foreign community in Thailand during the early 20th century and led many excursions including the 2024 rail excursion to Lampang. \nCost: 350 THB but included in the cost of the overnight excursion
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/lampangs-commercial-heritage-in-the-early-20th-century-an-illustrated-talk/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260718T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260719T160000
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SUMMARY:Overnight Excursion to Explore Lampang’s Commercial Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Time:\n7:00 am Saturday morning – 4:00 pm Sunday evening \nDescription:\nIn August\, 2025 a rail excursion to Lampang brought us to some of the highlights of the region’s railway heritage\, including the Chompoo Bridge and Khun Tan station. This year\, we’ll be returning to Lampang for a weekend in which we’ll learn more about the city’s architectural heritage and especially about its history as a commercial center during the early 20 th century. \nItinerary:\nSaturday\, July 18\n\n07:30 Depart Chiang Mai by train\n09:30 Arrive at Lampang train station\, board vans\, then visit Baan Pong Nak\, residence of King Rama VII and his wife when they visited the North in 1927\nLunch at Baan Phraya Suren\, located in a historic house\nAfternoon – Explore Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum\nCheck in at The Coconut Hotel\n17:00 – leave hotel for our guided walking tour of the old commercial district along Kad Kongta Walking Street. Enjoy dinner on your own at your own leisure after the tour.\n21:00 return to the hotel\n\nSunday\, July 19\n\nBreakfast at the hotel\nVisit Louis Leonowens House and other historic teak houses in the area north of the river\nLunch at Krua Mookda (famous for grilled chicken and papaya salad)\nAfternoon – Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang\, then return to Chiang Mai\n16:00 arrive Chiang Mai\n\nCost includes transportation by train and van\, hotel\, tour and faculty guides\, 1 breakfast\, 2 lunches\, insurance\, admission fees\, pre-excursion talk on July 17. Does not include dinner Saturday night (We will be on the walking street with multiple food vendors to choose from.) or beverages at lunch other than water. \nPresenter: Graham Jefcoate\nGraham Jefcoate is the editor of Enchanted Land: Foreign Writings about Chiang Mai in the Early 20 th Century and In Bangkok: Siam’s Capital Through Foreign Eyes\, 1895-1935. He has given many presentations at Lifelong Learning Payap and led many excursions including the 2024 rail excursion to Lampang. \nCost:Limit 15 persons. Payment due by June 30.\n\n5\,600 THB with shared twin or double room\n6\,000 THB with single room
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/overnight-excursion-to-explore-lampangs-commercial-heritage/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260727T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260612T020347
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SUMMARY:Seconds Save Lives: Guarding Your Heart and Brain
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis presentation by a prominent local cardiologist will provide essential information for preventing heart attacks and strokes. There will be an opportunity for Q & A after the presentation. Specifically\, the presentation will help you to: \n\nIdentify Early Warning Signs (Learn to recognize the crucial symptoms of heart attacks and strokes before they escalate)\nPractice Lifestyle Interventions (Gain actionable tips on lifestyle changes and early medical interventions to reduce risks)\nProtect Your Vital Organs (Master the preventive measures necessary for a healthier\, longer life.)\n\nPresenter:\nDr. Thanawat Benjanuwattra\, a prominent cardiovascular specialist in Chiang Mai\, has established himself as a leading figure in the field of cardiology with a career spanning over three decades. His journey in medicine began at the prestigious Mahidol University\, followed by specialized training in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Thanawat’s expertise in interventional cardiology\, honed at Green Lane Hospital in New Zealand\, has positioned him as a go-to heart specialist doctor in Chiang Mai for complex cardiovascular procedures. \nCOST : Free
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/seconds-save-lives-guarding-your-heart-and-brain/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260811T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260811T150000
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SUMMARY:Eco printing
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nItinerary:\n8:00 am – Meet at the Lifelong Learning Payap Center and depart together for Bua Bhat Factory.\n9:00 am – Arrive at Bua Bhat Factory for a hands-on Eco-Printing workshop led by Ouke.\n1:00 pm – Depart for Bua Restaurant and enjoy lunch together.\n3:00 pm – Arrive at Lifelong Learning Payap Center. \nDiscover the beauty of nature through Eco-Printing\, a unique textile art technique that transfers the natural colors and shapes of leaves and flowers directly onto fabric. In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to create beautiful botanical prints using real plants\, natural fibers and traditional steaming techniques. Each piece is completely one of a kind\, inspired by the colors and textures of nature. Perfect for beginners\, artists\, nature lovers and anyone interested in sustainable textile art. \n\nThe workshop\, led by Ouke at Bua Bhat Factory includes\nIntroduction to eco-printing techniques\nPlant and leaf selection\nFabric preparation\nBundle rolling and steaming process\nTwo eco-printed pieces created by you!\n\nIn addition\, you will also enjoy perusing products and artwork created using Eco-\nPrinting. Bua Bhat Factory was founded in 1987 and has received many awards. It\nwas created with the intention to produce unique design products other than those already on the market. After the workshop\, we will travel to the beautiful Bua Restaurant and enjoy lunch together before returning to the Lifelong Learning Payap Center. \nCost: 1\,500 Baht Including Transportation and Lunch
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/eco-printing/
LOCATION:Bua Bhat Factory\, 134 Tambon Buak Kang\, San Kamphaeng District\,\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50130\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Learning Payap":MAILTO:lllpayap@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260907T233000
DTSTAMP:20260612T020347
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SUMMARY:Amulets\, Tattoos and Other Sacred Objects in Thai Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Time:\n10:00 – 11:30 am \nDescription:\nThrough an anthropological perspective\, this lecture explores the historical background\, meaning\, functions and uses of amulets\, tattoos and other sacred objects in Thai Buddhism. The transformation of sacred objects and tattoos will also be highlighted to understand the changing roles of those sacred objects. In addition\, through the lens of amulets and sacred objects\, this lecture will discuss how Buddhism and Animism (also Hinduism) have been syncretized in the Thai Buddhist context.\nThis lecture discusses religious objects that are popular and have been a part of Thai Buddhism for many centuries. However\, there is a question of whether these objects can be regarded as being Buddhist. The ambiguous status of amulets\, tattoos and other sacred objects in Thai Buddhism intrigues scholars as well as practitioners to further explore their historical background\, meaning\, and functions. \nPresenter:Amnuaypond Kidpromma\nAmnuaypond Kidpromma\, PhD\, (Ajarn Nong) is an assistant professor in Religious Studies at Chiang Mai University. Her research focus is on vernacular Hinduism and popular Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia. She has spent extensive time completing field work on Vaishnava Sadhu in West Bengal\, India\, learning and living with locals. In addition\, her research includes studying the lives of marginalized Buddhists in Thailand. She currently is conducting research on the relationship between women and sacred-religious items such as amulets as well as Burmese male sex workers and Buddhist Ethics. \nCost: 350 THB
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/amulets-tattoos-and-other-sacred-objects-in-thai-buddhism-2/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Learning Payap":MAILTO:lllpayap@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T020347
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SUMMARY:Displacement\, Buddhism and Sex Workers
DESCRIPTION:Time:\n10:00 – 11:30 am \nDescription:\nBased on ethnographic research of displacement and Myanmar sex workers\, this talk provides insight into the lives\, spiritual aspirations and “hope” of Myanmar migrants who engage in sex work as a means of improving their and their family’s livelihoods. \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of:\nThe nature of Myanmar Migration in Northern Thailand\nThe nature of Myanmar sex work\nReligious aspiration and hope of Myanmar sex workers. \nThis talk touches upon an existing phenomenon that has rarely been addressed or discussed. \nPresenter:Amnuaypond Kidpromma \nAmnuapond Kidpromma\, PHD (Ajarn Nong) is an assistant professor in Religious Studies at Chiang Mai University. Her research focus is on vernacular Hinduism and popular Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia. She has spent extensive time completing field work on Vaishnava Sadhu in West Bengal\, India\, learning and living with locals. In addition\, her research includes studying the lives of marginalized Buddhists in Thailand. She is currently conducting research on the relationship between women and sacred religious items such as amulets as well as Burmese male sex workers and Buddhist Ethics. \nCost: 350 THB
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/displacement-buddhism-and-sex-workers/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Learning Payap":MAILTO:lllpayap@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20261126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20261126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T020347
CREATED:20260604T154505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T154505Z
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SUMMARY:Many Ways of Knowing: A Biomimicry Journey
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis half-day workshop introduces biomimicry as a way of seeing and relating to nature through multiple lenses\, from biological systems to the local wisdom of Thailand. Participants will engage in guided activities and a nature observation session that encourages new ways of understanding and connecting with the living world. \nThe workshop highlights how different ways of knowing\, analytical\, creative\, intuitive\, and cultural\, can coexist and enrich one another. By fostering appreciation for the many ways nature can teach us\, the experience supports a deeper sense of connection and respect. \nAs an introduction to biomimicry\, the session emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary thinking\, both within individuals and across teams\, as a foundation for more thoughtful and integrated approaches to working with nature. \nPresenter:\nSirikhanate “Moowan” Sakulyong holds a Master’s degree in Biomimicry from Arizona State University and is a certified Biomimicry Professional (BPro)\, trained through Biomimicry 3.8. \nAn award-winning industrial designer with professional experience in California\, she is the founder of Sapience and a part-time lecturer at Thammasat and Bangkok Universities. Her work bridges science\, design\, and local wisdom\, fostering meaningful connections between people\, culture\, and the living world. \nCOST : 400 THB
URL:https://www.lllpayap.com/event/many-ways-of-knowing-a-biomimicry-journey/
LOCATION:Lifelong Learning Payap Center\, Lifelong Learning Payap Center Payap University\, Kaew Nawarat Campus\, Unnamed Road\, Wat Ket\, Mueang Chiang Mai District\, Chiang Mai 50000\, Thailand\, Chiang Mai\, Chiang Mai\, 50000\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Learning Payap":MAILTO:lllpayap@gmail.com
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