Educated Thais increasingly prefer to watch English 'soundtrack' movies rather than versions dubbed into Thai. Foreign visitors might like to sample a film from the Thai movie industry, which has produced some memorable footage over the years.
Vista Cinema
English soundtrack, Thai subtitles.
Vista 1-4 Kad Suan Kaew, Huay Kaew Road Tel: 224444 ext. 15002 &
Vista 1 & 2 at 12 Huay Kaew opposite Kad Suan Kaew. Tel: 404374.
Midi theaters show latest Hollywood blockbusters with dynamic surround sound. Long term schedules are not available. To find out what is playing at any Vista theater, call the Vista Hotel (252 Phrapokklao Road Tel: 210663-4 Fax: 214563)
Vista Charoen Muang Road 1 & 2, Thai soundtrack, 459/5 Charoen Muang Road Tel: 260372
Vista Maha Nakhorn Cinema, Thai soundtrack, Chang Phuak Road Tel: 221675
Vista Thiphanet Cinema, Thai soundtrack. 124-6 Thiphanet Road Tel: 275682
Take a course for a view on the culture as well as an opportunity to meet people.
Buddhist Meditation:
Wat Rampoeng Tapotaram, Soi Wat U-Mong, Tambon Suthep, Chiang Mai 50200.
One month residential meditation courses.
Tel: 278620, 810197
Wat U-Mong Suan Putha-tham, Soi Wat U-Mong, Tambon Suthep, Chiang Mai 50200.
An informal discussion, in English, is held at the Chinese Pavilion on Sundays 15:00hrs.
Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School, 1-3 Mun Muang Road.
Three day course. Days may be taken individually.
Tel: 206388 Fax: 206387
Lanna Muay Thai, 64/1 Soi 1, Chang Khian, Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai 50300.
Day and monthly training rates for Thai kick boxing. Tel: 01-9513164
Thai Kitchen Cookery School, 25 Mun Muang Soi 9, Chiang Mai 50300. Hrs. 09:00-21:00. Tel: 219896 Fax: 418191
All golf clubs welcome non-members. Depending on weather, players may tee off around 06:00.
Chiang Mai Green Valley Country Club, H108 Chiang Mai-Fang, KM.15, east turn, Closed Tuesdays.
A course over flat ground close to the River Ping. A very modern club-house. Tel: 298220-3, 298249-51 Fax: 297386
Chiang Mai - Lamphun Golf Club, R1147 KM.24 - east turn 3 km.
Modern course in a small side valley offers some of the best golf in the Chiang Mai area (Official venue for 1995 SEA Games). Tel: 880880-4 Fax: 880888
The Gymkhana Club, Chiang Mai - Lamphun Road.
Tennis, squash and nine-holes of golf very close to the city. The club is the second oldest sports club in South-east Asia and has a magnificent old rain tree in front of the club house. Tel: 241035 Fax: 247352
Lanna Sports Club - Golf, KM.1 Chotana Road.
A course with 27 holes close to town. The complex includes a driving range as well as facilities for horse riding, tennis, badminton, fitness and shooting. Tel: 221911 Fax: 221743
Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club, R1001 KM.26 east turn 4 km. Par 72 course set in low hills. Modern facilities include a 56 room hotel as well as clubhouse. Tel: 849301-6 Fax: 849310