LIFELONG LEARNING PAYAP

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. […]

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 […]

K-Dramas and Why We Should Watch Them Like many people around the world, I’ve quite recently become hooked on K- dramas, that is Korean-language TV dramas which are typically spread over 16 or 20 hour-long episodes. The production values are generally high, the acting is usually good (and sometimes very good), and the stories are […]

Itinerary 9:00    Leave Lifelong Learning Payap Center by van 9:30    Visit Dok Kaew Gardens at McKean Senior Center: Meet with Heather Smith, long time administrator at McKean, tour the facility, Q & A 12:00   Lunch at Lanna Life Lofts 13:00   Meet with staff at Lanna Life Lofts, tour the facility, Q & […]