We've heard your feedback from the recent CEC member survey and are pleased to announce a new option for the Breakfast Club: Continental Breakfast.
It's a perfect lighter option for those who are watching their
waistline or early risers who eat breakfast before 9:30 am, but want
something extra at Breakfast Club.
Join us this Friday, April 22nd from 9:30 am - 11:30 at CEC sponsor 'The River Market' in a beautiful setting on the River Ping next to the Iron Bridge. Click for map.
Here are your options:
Full Breakfast Buffet: All-you-can-eat buffet of breakfast casseroles, pancakes, potatoes, bacon, sausage, ham carvery, sausage gravy, biscuits, Thai food, salads, make-to-order omelettes and waffles and all the options of the Continental Breakfast. 250฿ (members)/ 300฿ (non-members). |
Continental Breakfast: pastries, bread, yogurt, granola, fruit, juice, coffee, tea for 150฿ (CEC members-only)
Coffee, Tea, Water: 80฿ (members)/120฿ (non-members).
Not yet a member of CEC? You can join at Breakfast Club!
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Email if you decide to cancel your reservation -- even if it's just an hour before. And if you or a friend forget to RSVP -- that's OK, please come anyway. There's always room for a few more!
Normally,
Breakfast Club is on the first and third Friday morning of the month,
but the schedule has been changed for April because of the Songkran
holidays. Please note the dates will return to normal for May: Friday, May 6th and Friday, May 20th, 9:30 - 11:30 am, at River Market Restaurant.
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Songkran
madness descends on Chiang Mai "officially" from April 13-15, but many
expats and locals alike travel away during the month of April. Thus, CEC
traditionally doesn't schedule a Saturday morning General Meeting in April.
Our next General Meeting will be Saturday, May 28, at Le Méridien Hotel. Arrive at 10 am for 10:30 am start. The program will feature an interview with author Ric Richardson about "White Settlement of Australia" and a presentation by Mr. Tjeert Kwant, President & CEO of Promenada Resort Mall about future plans for the mall.
Click here
to see photos from the CEC General Meeting last month, Saturday, 26th
March when Laurie Simmons, foreign volunteer with the Muang Police Force
talked about "Expats and the Thai Police"
Laurie had so many photos depicting the many ways that expats
"interact" with the local police, that he didn't have time for questions
from the audience, but he remained after the meeting to talk with
people one-on-one. Laurie has agreed to return in a few months to talk
about "Personal Safety" and to allow time for audience questions.
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Laurie did address an issue on everyone's minds these days: Must we carry our passports with us at all times?
Laurie said, no, in the case of recent police raids to check on
foreigner visa status, it has been sufficient for a foreigner to show a
copy of the photo page of the passport and current visa and entry stamp
to demonstrate legal status in the country. No -- a Thai Drivers License
isn't sufficient to establish legal status with the police. It is OK to
show the police images of your passport, visa, entry stamp, permission
to stay stamp, etc on your phone, according to Laurie.
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Great Decisions, a discussion group focusing on world affairs, will have their next meeting this Thursday, April 21th, 4:30 pm at Sangdee Gallery, 5 Soi 5 Sirimankhalajarn Rd.
The discussion will focus on Cuba. Please email Gayle_Avant@baylor.edu for a short advance reading assignment. All English-speaking folk welcome!
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April 30, 2016, Sat. Eve. 17:30 pm @Promenada Resort Mall
Escape
from tedious music and discover a brand-new musical experience! If you
are a real international rocker in love with legendary rock bands from
the 80s-90s like AC/DC, Deep Purple, Van Halen, Scorpions, Bon Jovi,
White Snake, Pink Floyd, Gun N’ Roses, Aerosmith, To To, U2, Metallica,
etc, you definitely do not want to miss this music festival! Enjoy the
best rock bands that are the pride of Chiang Mai such as Lords of Rock,
E.M.G (EakMuti Group) and New Old Stock. Also featured are shows by
Silly Fools Feat, Dax Big Ass and Black Head in a totally different
style. We guarantee that you will have a lot of fun! Tickets will be
available soon at Thai Ticket Major and every branch of Rim Ping
Supermarket. During this event, all motor bikers and rockers will also
have a chance to win rewards such as air tickets, Levi’s sunglasses,
five-star hotel rooms and many more from the people’s choice big bike
& chopper voting activity. See you soon. Let’s Rock! Ticket: 450 Baht, includes 1 free drink.
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Admittedly,
many of Chiang Mai's resident expats schedule holidays during "smokey
season", but that doesn't mean that all activity has ground to a halt.
Looking for ways to stay active and make new friends? Check out the
websites and Facebook pages of the CEC's Community Sponsors and Outside Group Activities.
Our two church sponsors, All Saints Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Community Church
always welcome newcomers each week. Each congregation gathers at a
different time on Sundays, so you can visit both on the same day!
Chiang Mai International Rotary Club
meets weekly in the Old City with interesting programs related to their
mission of community service and welcome visitors interested in
learning more about Rotary. The members of The Royal British Legion
gather twice monthly for social time in the Night Bazaar area and
welcome visitors. Please contact CMI Rotary and RBL for meeting details.
Some of CEC's Outside Group Activities,
or "Clubs-Within-a-Club" take a break during the hot season, but many
continue to meet regularly. Bridge Club, Computer Club, Dining Out
Group, Ladies Lunch Group, Pickle Ball and Writers without Borders are
just a few of the OGAs that maintain an active schedule year-round.
Please contact any OGA of interest since each maintains their own email
contact list.
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Burgers are the simple masterpieces of western food. It's a dish that is the true product of its parts and that's why Le Méridien Chiang Mai
is giving you the opportunity to build the perfect burger. Select every
component and create that masterpiece in your mind and onto your plate!
Price: 399 THB for your burger, 1 side dish and 1 beverage (beer or soft drink)
Available daily at Latest Recipe Restaurant on Level 1 from 11.30 - 22.00
telephone 053 253 666
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Recently,
we ran an article about how how to do 90-day reporting on-line and via
post in several editions, with illustrations and links to the excellent
description on the website of the Chiangmai Christian Community Classifieds.
Judging by the number of "click thrus" that article generated, we'll
keep the link as a permanent feature of this e-Newsletter: Immigration 90 Day Reporting "Simplified"
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Songkran is over but the heat is still here. That may be the reason that everyone one contacting CEC Sponsor Perfect Homes
right now is looking to rent or buy a property with a pool! Let’s take a
look at these properties, for sale and rent, that will allow you to
cool off, any time you wish!
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Stunning High Quality Home
If money is no is issue then surely this is the property to go for. It boasts a large pool, ideal for lengths, with shaded decking and mister systems just to aide in keeping cool! The property includes a separate guest house and maid's room. |
Attractive Home with a Pool
in a popular development in Hang Dong is fully furnished with tasteful
decor. The large fully-fitted, western kitchen includes an oversized
refrigerator. The home boasts master bedroom and guest bedroom suites
plus two additional bedrooms.
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For
those not looking to buy but rather to rent take a look at this
secluded home in the hills close to Chiang Mai. This property is ideal
for artists or someone who just enjoys the peace and quiet. The pool
isn’t too big but while soaking you can enjoy the stunning views of
nature.
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When
talking about pools, we cannot forget D-condo Sign. This condo building
offers great value rental properties, boasts what is probably the
biggest pool in Chiang Mai and a quality gym.
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Perfect Homes is now able to accomodate short term rentals
for your family and friends. Or perhaps you're someone considering a
move to Chiang Mai. The best way to see if life in Chiang Mai is right
for you is to come try it out for a few weeks and live like an expat. Perfect Homes
can place you in an short-term rental in an area popular with resident
expats so you can experience the lifestyle to determine if a long-term
move to Chiang Mai is right for you.
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Chiang Mai Expats Club
(CEC) helps expats expand friendships and improve their quality of
life. CEC is a non-profit social organization operating with a theme of
“Expats Helping Expats” to reside safely and legally in Thailand and to
adapt and understand the local customs and traditions.
It
is our hope that the members of the Chiang Mai Expats Club will build
friendships and contribute to the local community through our club's
programs and diverse activities of our many Outside Group Activities (OGAs) and Community Sponsors.
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