Description: Unlock the secrets of the Land of Smiles with our seminar series titled “Behind the Smile: Understanding Thais and Thai Culture” It will be a journey of discovery as we delve deep into the fascinating intricacies of Thai culture, unveiling the hidden meanings behind the Thai Smile. Gain invaluable insights into the unique customs, […]

Description: Drawing is a powerful way to enhance your ability to see the world and to express how you see it! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned sketcher, you’ll benefit from this course focusing on composition, line, and value. We’ll work from a variety of subject s and sources including landscape, still life, and streets […]

Description: Unlock the secrets of the Land of Smiles with our seminar series titled “Behind the Smile: Understanding Thais and Thai Culture” It will be a journey of discovery as we delve deep into the fascinating intricacies of Thai culture, unveiling the hidden meanings behind the Thai Smile. Gain invaluable insights into the unique customs, […]

Description: Drawing is a powerful way to enhance your ability to see the world and to express how you see it! Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned sketcher, you’ll benefit from this course focusing on composition, line, and value. We’ll work from a variety of subject s and sources including landscape, still life, and streets […]

Description: Join our photography interest group dedicated to bringing together individuals that share a passion for photography. Whether you’re 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 […]

Description: Phra Kyo Kyo has taught thousands of people to meditate. In this two and one half hour session we will learn basic principles of Buddhism and the foundational practices of Buddhist meditation. There will be a guided mediation practice and time for Questions and Answers. The session will be structured as follows: 2:00 p.m. […]

Description: Unlock the secrets of the Land of Smiles with our seminar series titled “Behind the Smile: Understanding Thais and Thai Culture” It will be a journey of discovery as we delve deep into the fascinating intricacies of Thai culture, unveiling the hidden meanings behind the Thai Smile. Gain invaluable insights into the unique customs, […]

Description Today, we’re going to explore the campus of Prince Royal College which boasts one of the largest concentrations of heritage buildings from the early 20th century in Chiang Mai. They include houses for teachers, dormitories for pupils, a dining hall, a theatre, and a chapel – the latter being one of the finest heritage […]

Description: Located at the center of the old city of Chiang Mai, Lanna Folklife Museum exhibits and documents the cultural heritage of Lanna. Through artifacts, installations and photography, the museum shares with us the Lanna culture that the people of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand have inherited.   Download Flyer here:

Description: For non-Thais, who have chosen to live in Thailand, it is important to know what we must do now to be prepared if/when we happen to die here. Dr. Khettai Langkarpint, former Dean and faculty member of the Payap University Faculty of Law, and the Head and Lawyer of Legal and Business Associates Attorney […]

Description: Lifelong Learning Payap participants will first have a short presentation by the Director of KALM Village, a new art, craft and culture center located in the Chiang Mai old city.  Following the introduction to KALM, we will have a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the Chin People and Culture through a talk by […]

Description: Learning to draw and paint are two powerful ways to enhance your ability to see the world and to express how you see it! Exploring Watercolor is a five week course designed for students of all levels, whether you haven’t picked up a brush since grade school or already have a practice in the […]

Description: Salak Yom in Lamphun is an annual event held in September, among the ethnic “Yong” of Lamphun Province. The Salak Yom Festival features the presentation of elaborately decorated “trees of gifts” to the Buddhist monks and novices of Wat Phathat Hariphunchai. The tall bamboo pole, the centerpiece of the ritual is decorated with thousands […]