Description: This event features the screening of the 2021 documentary movie, “Piano Lessons: The Life and Art of German Diez-Nieto”, followed by an interview with Bennett Lerner and filmmaker and pianist, Francesca Khalifa, and a discussion with the audience. In addition, throughout the discussion, there will be piano demonstrations by our presenters. The film tells […]
Description This 4 week seminar is designed to engage newcomers to Thailand, as well as seasoned expats through presentations, Q&A, and discussions. Improving on last year’s highly acclaimed series, this year’s content will be more focused on actual everyday situations that expatriates may experience. It will help expatriates to better understand and thus more easily interact […]
Description The presentation examines Thailand’s wars in Laos from the early 19th century, how these wars have shaped Thai culture and society, and how they reflect Thai beliefs. It explores how Thai and Vietnamese rivalries affected current attitudes and cultures, and how unusual migration and population movements were caused by war. The lecture demonstrates one […]
Description: In February, 2024, Lifelong Learning Payap in conjunction with the Chiang Mai Expats Club hosted the highly acclaimed “End of Life” series. Many participants expressed an interest in visiting some of the care facilities for seniors that are available in Chiang Mai. Lifelong Learning thus arranged a visit to four facilities over two days. […]
Dates: Tuesdays, October 29; Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Cost: 1,300 THB for six sessions (for all five weeks) Description Yoga can help you learn to move with awareness and find balance physically and mentally. In this introductory course, participants will learn practical yoga movements that can be […]
Description This 4 week seminar is designed to engage newcomers to Thailand, as well as seasoned expats through presentations, Q&A, and discussions. Improving on last year’s highly acclaimed series, this year’s content will be more focused on actual everyday situations that expatriates may experience. It will help expatriates to better understand and thus more easily […]
Dates: Tuesdays, October 29; Nov 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Cost: 1,300 THB for six sessions (for all five weeks) Description Yoga can help you learn to move with awareness and find balance physically and mentally. In this introductory course, participants will learn practical yoga movements that can be […]
Description This talk will explore the situation of Thai women in the deep south of Thailand who are faced with the consequences of the Tak Bai incident and their ongoing struggle for peace and justice for their families and their community. This includes collective efforts to address the situation, to formulate strategies and create positive […]
View the Stars with Experts from NARIT Astronomy Park A unique opportubity to view the stars, constellations, planets and other objects in the November night sky at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). Experts will be on hand to align telescopes to ensure stunning views of Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and even the rings […]
Kham Mueang Learning, Using, and Retaining Kham Mueang, the Northern Thai language in Chiang Mai This presentation is based on what our presenter, Dr. Michael Calavan, has learned through interviews with 20 Chiang Mai women and men who range widely in age, education, and occupation. He will share with us their experiences and insights about […]