jko Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Spent a very pleasant day there yesterday at the Convention Centre on the Canal Road. Ends on 13 September. It features a huge and impressive variety of all things Lanna, where you can spend many interesting hours browsing. Lots to buy. Pleasant ambiance. Very polite officials and staff. A lovely experience all round. Recommended if you enjoy this kind of event. Surprisingly, very few farangs present. Great pity it is not promoted overseas. I could not even find an English language web site. The Convention Centre itself is a splendid architectural achievement, and worth experiencing - just a pity there are not more examples of this in our concrete-concentrated city. Place this aesthetic gem alongside horrendous structures like Central Festival, and you really do have an example of Beauty and the Beast. Enjoy Lanna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 How long is this going to be there? Might stop by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Sorry. Just saw the dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicketkeeper Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely take a look. Always good to know what is going on in CNX, something that Thai Visa could do more thoroughly I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliebadenhop Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 What city is this taking place in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggg88 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 What city is this taking place in? Chiang Mae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 The last Lanna Expo (about two months ago) was terrible! Hope this is better. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kannikapor88 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 We were there yesterday too, okay to get something to eat and watch some thai dances etc. Not surprised only to see a few foreigners there since all the Lanna Expo posters and signs are only in thai as far as I have seen ... Too bad they dont have a shuttle going from around Night Market to Convention Center - I bet lots of tourists would come see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 We were there yesterday too, okay to get something to eat and watch some thai dances etc. Not surprised only to see a few foreigners there since all the Lanna Expo posters and signs are only in thai as far as I have seen ... Too bad they dont have a shuttle going from around Night Market to Convention Center - I bet lots of tourists would come see it Perhaps the organizers aren't interested in tourists attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Excuse my ignorance, but where is the Convention Centre? I know the OP said it was on Canal road but which end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Excuse my ignorance, but where is the Convention Centre? I know the OP said it was on Canal road but which end? go towards Mae Rim, it is about 1/3 of way to 700 yerar stadium on the same(mountain) side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beng Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Excuse my ignorance, but where is the Convention Centre? I know the OP said it was on Canal road but which end? Near the 700 year stadium https://www.google.co.th/maps/@18.836567,98.9674632,15.08z/data=!5m1!1e4 Edited September 6, 2015 by Beng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Dreams Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 We were there yesterday too, okay to get something to eat and watch some thai dances etc. Not surprised only to see a few foreigners there since all the Lanna Expo posters and signs are only in thai as far as I have seen ... Too bad they dont have a shuttle going from around Night Market to Convention Center - I bet lots of tourists would come see it They do have free shuttles running to and from - Lotus Hagdong, Lotus Kamthieng, and Wororot Market, and they don't have to wait until the vehicle is full so there is no waiting around! The sign on the side of the Songhtau is in Thai though, of course. I took a Shuttle from the Expo and was dropped off at the address of my choice. A very good service. The Expo was very worthwhile and quite uncrowded on a week day. There was 20% Sale on alot of goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 We were there yesterday too, okay to get something to eat and watch some thai dances etc. Not surprised only to see a few foreigners there since all the Lanna Expo posters and signs are only in thai as far as I have seen ... Too bad they dont have a shuttle going from around Night Market to Convention Center - I bet lots of tourists would come see it They do have free shuttles running to and from - Lotus Hagdong, Lotus Kamthieng, and Wororot Market, and they don't have to wait until the vehicle is full so there is no waiting around! The sign on the side of the Songhtau is in Thai though, of course. I took a Shuttle from the Expo and was dropped off at the address of my choice. A very good service. The Expo was very worthwhile and quite uncrowded on a week day. There was 20% Sale on alot of goods. The wife usually does better than 20% discount any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luther Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The last Lanna Expo (about two months ago) was terrible! Hope this is better. Thanks. Agreed, it was so bad last year, everyone I went with said, never again. I wonder if someone out there who has gone this time can make a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flare Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I checked it out on Sunday- it was OK and there were some interesting handicrafts on display, but I doubt I'd go again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking7113 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I just got back from the Lanna Expo. The convention center is huge. It must cover a couple football fields> It is interesting from a design stand point. There were a huge number of exhibits covering a vast assortment of goods and services. There are concerts, dancers and lots of music. There is an incredible selection of food to view and sample. Its a great way to spend a couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes, I was there this weekend and, if nothing else, it's a good way to get some indoor exercise. I found the collection of merchandise and services on display amazing. Something for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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