 | Hello everyone… This will be brief, I don’t want you to feel like I’m beating a dead horse. I hope you can make it to our next General Meeting this Saturday, March 23, at the Melia Chiang Mai. Check the TV screen at the registration desk for which room we’ll be using, and join us for coffee/tea and snacks, and the opportunity to talk with our sponsors beginning at 9:45am. Speaking at the meeting will be Jerry Nelson, who will discuss child trafficking in SE Asia, and Thailand in particular. Jerry will also share with us what his organization, Rotary Action Group Against Slavery, is doing about it and how we can help. Also speaking will be an expert on Thai cultural celebrations, Manaswat Chutima, who will speak to us about the various celebrations in Thai culture, and of course, Songkran, which is right around the corner. Finally, Thomas Carden does not really have an update for us on the potential tax on money coming into the country, but he will conduct a short Q&A session and then be available after the meeting as well. That’s it, I hope all is well and you’re dealing with the smoke, and please stay safe. -Kent | Speakers on March 23rd 2024 (1) Manaswat (Kim) Chutima, the director of the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center will speak about "From Thai to Lanna: Understanding the diverse traditions of celebrations" (2) Jerry Nelson, the Thailand Coordinator for the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery Group, will speak about the child human trafficking situation in Thailand and South East Asia, especially what Rotary is doing to combat the situation and what the members of our community can do to help. | It's time once again for an Expats Ladies Lunch It's time once again for an
Expat's ladies' luncheon, to be held at The House by Ginger, on 28th March at 12:00pm. This is a delightful Cafe with Strong focus on a lovely Thai rustic colonial cuisine. Please make your reservations by Wednesday, 27th March, no later than noon. Reply to: ladiesdolunch44@gmail.com The restaurant has a full bar,
plenty of parking at restaurant. See you later, Stephanie | Hi guys, Our Friday Night Buffet is back!! with special exclusive offer only for CEC Members. The wonders of international flavors are ready to be served at our TGIF Dinner Buffet! There is no better day to gather your family and friends and celebrate a long-awaited Friday night with our sumptuous buffet at Laan Na Kitchen. Date: 29 March 2024
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Price: THB 999 net per person
Special offer only CEC members: 25% discount for buffet (final price at 771.96 THB) Book your table NOW via my Email (Sebastian)
Restaurants@meliachiangmai.com or Call 052-090601 | When: April 6th at 9:30am. Where: The Dukes Ruamchok. Cost: Click the link below to reserve your seat(s) and save 100 baht, lowering your breakfast cost from 395 baht (without reservation) to 295 baht by clicking the link below and reserving your seats. | | If for any reason you make reservations and can't make it to breakfast, simply email info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com by 9am the morning of the breakfast with the full names of those who can't attend. This will be much appreciated. | We are mainly a Burger and Fries place, set in a 1950s-60s American Diner motif. The Fonz, Richie C and the whole Happy Days Gang may walk through the door any time. Aaayyy! | Corned beef and cabbage dinner 399 per person Saturday, March 17th, St Pattys day. Free big Chang beer if they purchase the dinner and wear green. | We have sliders with 50 grams of beef or pork, patty melts with 100 grams of meat, regular burgers with 250 grams and the "belly buster" 500 grams of burger! If anyone can eat the 500-gram burger and large fries in a half hour, it's free.... | We also serve all-beef, foot-long hot dogs, milkshakes and Gelato, as well as wings, chicken nuggets, and pancakes and waffles. We have big bottles of Heineken Asahi. Tiger, Federbrao, San Miguel Light, Budweiser and Singha Reserve as well as the big 3 local beers. | For farang that aren't from America, we have Bratwurst, Bangers and mash, and Frikandell. We also have a Pad Ka Pao burger for Thai wives and partners. We are located in Hang Dong, on Canal Road, and our operating hours will be 11.30 AM To 9 PM 7 days a week starting March 1st, our grand reopening. | | We would like to offer all CEC members 10% discount on all orders excluding beer, when presenting their CEC membership card, for the month of March and April. | With just over a month to go with standard filing season, our offices are flat out with new customers getting their tax returns filed. If you want to us to file for your expat extension until June 15, please call or email Chris 094-681-9734 and we will make that happen. We all know first filers are generally first with getting their refunds so you probably want to hurry up. | Experience The Authentic with Thai Tribal Crafts Fair Trade (10% OFF for members) - Backstrap Weaving Class
- Hand Embroidery Class
- Meet The Makers in the village For inquiry, please contact: info@ttcrafts.co.th OR thaitribalcrafts@gmail.com | | “Enhancing Quality of Life through Learning within a Multicultural Community” | Lifelong Learning Payap announces upcoming courses. For more information, to register for a course or to be added to our mailing list, please go to our website, www.lllpayap.com. | Is your group or organization looking for a room to rent for a meeting or event? Payap Lifelong Center has rooms available Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. 300 baht per hour. For more information, please contact us at lllpayap@gmail.com | TGIF! Dinner Buffet at Laan Na Kitchen from 6pm – 10pm. Promotion on 26 January, 23 February and 29 March 2024.
Price: THB 999 net per person, and THB 499 net per child aged 6 to 12 years old.
Special offer: 15% discount when booking at least one week in advance with a non-refundable deposit. | Gourmet Leaf Tea Set at Ruen Kaew Lounge from 2pm – 5pm. Promotion period from 8th January – 31st March 2024.
Price: THB 599 net per set for two persons. | Coffee and biscotti delight at Ruen Kaew Lounge from 10am – 2 pm. Promotion period from 8th January – 31st March 2024.
Price: THB 250 net per set for all-you-can-eat biscotti and a selection of coffee. | Spa Indulgence at YHI Spa. Promotion period from now until 31st March 2024 / daily from 10am – 10pm.
The combination of massage with palm pressure and aromatherapy, complemented by your chosen blend, soothes your mind and body. Pair it with our herbal compress massage ball for an elevated relaxation journey and well-being
Price: 90-min Spa Indulgence, special price at THB 2,500 net per person Body Exfoliation at YHI Spa. Promotion period from now until 31st March 2024 / daily from 10am – 10pm.
Price: 60-min Body exfoliation, THB 1,200 net per person (from normal price at THB 1,400 net per person) Early Bird Promotion. Promotion period from now until 31st March 2024 / daily from 10am - 3pm.
Enjoy 20% discount from the spa menu for bookings between 10am - 3pm. | GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE Club sponsor CNX insure has arranged a special group discount of 10% for club members with the respected London-based health insurance company, HealthCare International. 1. 10% discount for Expat club members
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One life. Live it full. Do it safe. | Real Life Legal Anecdote* Expat Life In Thailand - Keep your wits (and good manners) about you!
John, a foreigner living in Thailand for many years was an equal partner in a Guesthouse and Bar in Chiangmai with a long-term Thai friend. After several years John, the investor, became unhappy with how the business was being run as well as the need for him to be there constantly. A meeting was held between John and his business partner and the manager. The meeting became “heated” with the outcome being John refused to invest more money to keep the business going unless changes were agreed. After the meeting nothing changed and John remained heavily involved.
Around six weeks later John was arrested and initially detained by Police overnight. Next morning Immigration Police picked John up from the Police station and transferred him, still under arrest, to Immigration Detention in Bangkok, from where he would be deported. His lawyers and his wife were unable to help. After eleven months detention, loads of legal work and negotiations our staff were able to secure bail for John while he fights his business dispute case in the Chiangmai Courts. This matter is ongoing as at today. OUR RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. Be very careful not to upset or abuse Thai partners or any individuals, especially with verbal or written abuse which can become defamation in Thailand. A criminal offence. NOTE: It is possible for anyone to lodge defamation charges against any other person under Thai law, by accusation alone!. 1. Be aware that if you are arrested your VISA is automatically VOID, and you will be turned over to Immigration for deportation.
2. Undoing the situation is almost impossible once you are detained by Immigration. Once deported you will be blacklisted from re-entering Thailand again for between 5 years to 99 years at Immigrations discretion. The is no court of appeal for Immigration charges.
3. Obtaining bail from Immigration Detention is virtually impossible. Only very limited circumstances are approved. Perhaps one case in one thousand.
| 1. | Be aware that if you are arrested your VISA is automatically VOID, and you will be turned over to Immigration for deportation. | | 2. | Undoing the situation is almost impossible once you are detained by Immigration. Once deported you will be blacklisted from re-entering Thailand again for between 5 years to 99 years at Immigrations discretion. The is no court of appeal for Immigration charges. | | 3. | Obtaining bail from Immigration Detention is virtually impossible. Only very limited circumstances are approved. Perhaps one case in one thousand. | *N.B: LION RAMPANT Thailand: This anecdote is based on a true story and actual events. Only the names of people concerned have been changed to maintain client confidentiality.
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alan@smms.asia | Lanna Lawyers, the Expat Law Firm “We Are Here to Help” Legal Issues for Expats in Thailand www.lannalawyers.com | | Venue for meetings: Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club (https://goo.gl/maps/WEZCeQmvVU9WJpTB8) Phone #053 241 035 | The Chiang Mai Expats Club (CEC) publishes various types of information for the purpose of helping fellow expats become acclimated and thrive in Chiang Mai. While we try to keep such information current and accurate, we do not have sufficient resources to provide assurance as to timeliness and accuracy. We advise members to confirm the information for themselves. ** | | |
