THE 84TH HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
When: 2nd - 4th December
Where: JJ Market

We Love the King Club (International) is to hold an event to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of HM's 84th birthday this coming 5th December. The concept of the event is 'All Nations Celebrate His Majesty.' The purpose is for foreign and Thai residents throughout the Kingdom to show solidarity and harmony in loyalty and love towards His Majesty and together to create an event which would highlight our appreciation of all that His Majesty has done for the nation. The event will be held between 9 a.m - 9 p.m. Additionally, see the International and Ethnic Culture parade at Tapae Gate to JJ Market from 3.30 p.m. onwards.

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CMU BOOK FAIR
When: Now - 3rd December
Where:  CMU Library

Shop for books, novels, academic writing, and more.

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CHIANG MAI BIKE FOR KING
When: 10th December
Where: Chiang Mai Municipality Stadium

Balloons, big bikes, parades and concerts, to celebrate the King.

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CHIANG MAI INTERBREWS FESTIVAL
When: 15th December 2011 - 15th January 2012
Where: JJ Pavilion, JJ Market Chiang Mai

Info: joon@horecasupply.com

Chiang Mai Interbrews Festival will be a month long event highlighting more than 300 labels of world class beer; showcasing Asian and European styles in the arts of brewing.

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THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXPOSITION: ROYAL FLORA RATCHAPHRUEK
When: 16th December 2011 - 14th March 2012
Where: Royal Park Rajapruek

http://www.royalflora2011.com

Flora exhibition. Tickets are available now.

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Family festival
When: 3 December to 3 January 2012
Where: 700th anniversary stadium, Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province.

“It’s a new event and it should help to restore the mood to travel in the country once more,” said TAT deputy governor for domestic marketing, Thawatchai Arunyik.

Floods hit Thailand last August and Chiang Mai was one of the first northern provinces to suffer with 16 districts inundated resulting in an estimated damage of Bt8 billion. However, the water receded quickly and had little impact on tourist arrivals since.

Hosted by Keng Karj Kijjakam Company, the family event will feature nine activity zones: Doraemon House; Kid Theater; Play Zone; Tunnel of Fun; Kite Show; Food Zone; Kid House; Game Zone and Stage.

“We are targetting 600,000 domestic visitors,” said Keng Karj Kijjakam managing director, Passara Kasemsuwan, who said it would probably attract the most visitors from surrounding districts and provinces.

Very little publicity has been given to the event and it is unlikely to have an impact on Bangkok residents who still face a serious flood threat to their homes and livelihoods.

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Botanical Garden Fair
When: 4-12 Dec 2011
where: Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden Fair 2 will be held in honour of His Majesty the King from 4-12 December 2011 at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. Besides the opportunity for botanists and those interested in plants to meet and network, the event has a wide variety of other activities for people from all walks of life. Some of these activities include: sales of trees, plants and flowers, concerts in the park, singing contests, activities on stage, prize raffle and much more.

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FLOWER & AGRICULTURAL FAIR
When: Now - 11th December
Where: Maejo University

Info: 053 873 971

Agricultural exhibitions, orchids and flower contests, speeches from scholars, Miss Maejo contest, pets contest, local market, performances and concerts.

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ACT FESTIVAL
When: 15th - 18th December
Where: Three Kings Monument

Info: 084 344 4124

ACT Festival - arts, culture and theatre. Join with a diversity of artists, International (Laos, Burma, Philippines) and local, independent artists working in or with CBO-NGO, to celebrate the use of ART as a tool of creative expression to promote human rights. Participate in workshops, enjoy performances, music, folk and contemporary, see exhibitions taste food, buy art products, there will be children's activities, films and more!

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5TH PAIMACULTURE FESTIVAL
When: 9th - 11th December
Where: TacomePai Organic Farm Amphur Pai, Mae Hong Son

Info: 086 112 3504

Celebrate the rice harvest festival 3 days 3 nights at TacomPai Organic Farm in Pai. Listen to music, songs, folk songs and tribal songs.

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4TH CHANG FOOD FESTIVAL
When:  Now - 4th December
Where: Prasertland (Kad Cheong Doi)

Selections of food from restaurants in Chiang Mai, as well as concerts, traditional shows, and a Miss Elephant Contest.

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CHIANG MAI RED CROSS AND WINTER FAIR
When: 30th December 2011 - 8th January 2012
Where: Chiang Mai Provincial Office

Stalls, toys, and entertainment to celebrate the Red Cross's annual get together.