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 […]
Description What does it mean to treat elephants ethically? How do we identify ethical elephant sanctuaries? How do we choose an ethical elephant sanctuary to visit? What are the challenges in operating an ethical elephant sanctuary? Please join us for informative and interesting presentations about the various issues surrounding ethical treatment of elephants and elephant […]
Description Susan Conway’s talk is based on her book, Tai Herbalism, that analyses an early 19th century Shan manuscript about herbalism and magic. Against all the odds, the author succeeded in achieving a translation of the manuscript with the help of a handful of elderly villagers able to read the ancient Shan script, and scholarly […]
Description Since the February 2021 coup, a new wave of democracy activists have taken up arms against the Myanmar military, joining hands with ethnic armed organisations, several of which have for decades been struggling for autonomy against the militarised state. Dr South will base his talk on recent travels to the war zones, including a […]
Description We will leave the LLL Center promptly at 8:30am and ride in air-conditioned vans for approximately 45 minutes to the new ChangChill location which is in the San Patong area. Upon arrival, we will be greeted in the welcome center where there we will learn about the elephants, their daily lives, what they eat, […]
Description The Doctor Prince Mahidol Museum (under Royal Patronage) honors the legacy of HRH Doctor Prince Mahidol, the “Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand.” Experience the spiritual inspiration of McCormick Hospital’s historic house where Dr. Edwin C. Cort, Superintendent of the American Presbyterian Medical Mission, and Dr. Prince Mahidol lived and worked […]
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 Dr Tamthai, who earned rave reviews from LLL Payap for his talk on the Challenges of Peacebuilding in Thailand, is a polymath with a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from Indiana University. He is currently a faculty member of the Peace Studies department at Payap University. Formerly he was a member of […]
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 […]