Description “What is Bangkok like?” asked an American visitor rhetorically around the turn of the last century. Some sought to answer the question by evoking its “oriental” atmosphere or by relying on clichés like “Veniceof the East.” Others insisted its contrasts and contradictions made an easy description impossible. Bangkok in the early decades of the […]
Description Elephants have held an important role in the cultural history of Northern Thailand. They are iconized in sacred settings, their images reminding all of their relationship to the foundations of Northern Thai society. Originally used as beasts of burden, they facilitated the development of regional trade networks through difficult mountainous terrain as well as […]
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14, 21, & 28; February 4 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: 1,000 THB for all 4 classes Description In this 4-week course, we will explore a series of standing Qigong movement and breathing exercises to build sophisticated body awareness, improve physical balance, and develop skillful reflexes to protect against falls. […]
Dates: January 16, 23, & 30; February 6, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: 1,800 THB for the four-week series Description This 4 session art course will explore the basic concepts of art in a fun way. Attendants will be challenged to draw a self portrait without observing, to draw the negative space […]
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14, 21, & 28; February 4 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: 1,000 THB for all 4 classes Description In this 4-week course, we will explore a series of standing Qigong movement and breathing exercises to build sophisticated body awareness, improve physical balance, and develop skillful reflexes to protect against falls. […]
Cost 9,500 THB per person for shared twin room; 10,700 THB for single room Description This three-day, two-night excursion will offer participants the opportunity to see and learn from Lanna scholar and professor, Dr. Ratanaporn Sethakul Ph.D., about the history, culture, architecture, and way of life of the people in Phayao, a charming city located […]
Dates: January 16, 23, & 30; February 6, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: 1,800 THB for the four-week series Description This 4 session art course will explore the basic concepts of art in a fun way. Attendants will be challenged to draw a self portrait without observing, to draw the negative space […]
An opportunity to get individualized help with using your iPhone or Android mobile phone. Attendees will get 30 minutes of one on one help from a coach. What will participants gain/ learn from this course? Get your questions answered on issues such as: Phone settings and functions Installing and configuring Apps Customizing your phone Using […]
Itinerary 8:30 am Depart from Lifelong Learning Payap Center 9:00 am Arrive at the Mae Jo cherry processing facility. Our guide, Richard Mann, will explain the different wet milling processes that they use, as well as some new processes that they are developing. Cherry pulping and drying will be available to see. 10:30 am- Head […]
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 a […]