Chiang Mai News Clips - Thursday 24th September 2009

* October Festival from Thailandfreunde Organization:
Thailandfreunde Organization will handle for the First Northern Thailands October Festival for social projects on the 17th of October 2009 at Rati Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai.

With famous TV chef Yingsak Jonglertiesdawong, the original bavarian food with a lots of fun. Entrance tickets is 250 Baht for adults, children under 12 years 100 Baht.

Fireworks starting 10.30 pm, Limbo dance contest, fire dance, magic show and much more. For more information, pls call Tel No. 085-729-4510 or visit the Thailandfreunde Organization website.

* Nakornchai Air Bus Ticket Can Now Pay at 7-11:
One of the most luxurious buses from BKK to CM. With new service you can buy the ticket easily by calling at their call center No. 02 936 0009 and pay by ATM or at counter service at 7-11. And then take the slip to receive the ticket on the departure day. Visit the Nakornchai Air Bus website for more information.

* Chedi Kiew (The white pagoda):
Chedi Kiew is situated in front of Chiang Mai Municipality Office. It is a round-base cone shaped chedi, 6 meters wide and 8 meters high.

A legend was told that once a Burmese King led his troops to surround the city and challenged the ruler of Chiang Mai to bring the best diver to compete with the Burmese. “Lung Piang” an old man was a volunteer and he was a winner because he tied himself to the post and was drowned in the river. This Chedi was built to be a monument for his bravery.