can a non-member have coffee at the Gymkhana Club ?

[orang37]

Sawasdee Khrup, CM TV friends,

 

I assume that a non-member can only slurp their java there if they are the guest of a member.

 

But, on the off-chance that is incorrect, this flea on a tick in a mangy three-legged soi dog's ear dares to ask this question.

 

thanks, ~o:37;

[Bill97]

Restaurant open to public in the past.

[Chiengmaijoe]

A non-member can do almost anything at the club other than vote at it's meetings. You can play golf, cricket, tennis, squash and part-take of all of it's facilities whether with or without a member. 

 

Or simply sip coffee on the terrace over-looking the magnificent tree.

 

I believe there are regular cricket matches on a Sunday if watching mad-dogs and English men out in the mid-day sun is to your liking.

[NancyL]

There is a members-only aircon room inside that no one seems to want to use anyway.  Certainly anyone can come, sit on the terrace, attempt to get the attention of their wait staff (who may be inside in the aircon room if it's hot) and order from the menu.  It is lovely surroundings.

[cmsally]

Brilliant idea ! My friend is visiting from the States next month. She has been to CM many times but never the Gymkhana; she'll love it ! It's on our list !

[Cockwomble]

It's a lovely spot, and i enjoy rhe cricket at the weekens there. It's also the home Chiang Mai international cricket 6s, which is a huge event 

[jonwilly]

As a Non Member I have been able to use their facilities many times. 

Generous of the Members to allow use of their club.

 

john

[NancyL]

13 hours ago, cmsally said:

Brilliant idea ! My friend is visiting from the States next month. She has been to CM many times but never the Gymkhana; she'll love it ! It's on our list !

While you're out that way, consider dropping by the Foreign Cemetery for a look around.  They have some interesting characters residing there.

[cmsally]

Strange you should mention that Nancy, as my friend's grandfather is buried there! He is the reason I ended up in Chiang Mai in the first place!

[jonwilly]

54 minutes ago, NancyL said:

While you're out that way, consider dropping by the Foreign Cemetery for a look around.  They have some interesting characters residing there.

A good friend of mine Allen Tucker passed away last year and is buried there.

Please accept this as a comment on a mate and our sense of humour.

Allen was treasurer for the Foreign Cemetery Commit, he was a UK Chartered Accountant, Scottish Devision.

Way back when I first got to know him, He jokingly told me the tale over a few drinks, of one guy who was buried and then as folk where leaving his widow had a cement wagon in and poured the contents into the grave.

'Made sure he wasn't getting out'  We had a laugh over this matter.

When Allen passed away, about 15 years later, his widow carried out same procedure.

I was talking to another mate and was on point of saying 'Wouldn't be able to take my Stake and Hammer down' when he cuts in and says

'You know why they do that don't you John' ?

Er No.

Well every few year the river floods and they have had coffins float up.

I should have known as I was here for the floods of 05 and 11.

 

john

[OneZero]

So then, other than a membership fee, what benefits does being a member give you?

[Chiengmaijoe]

4 minutes ago, OneZero said:

So then, other than a membership fee, what benefits does being a member give you?

 

Not paying to play.

[Sparkles]

Always take visitors  its one of the few "green" spaces left in CM.

 

Sittting on the terrace near those magnificent trees has a great ambience. 

 

Haven't been for quite a while and my only complaint is the food is fairly average and the coffee even more so

Loads of potential there for a good operator who could provide a little more variety without  turning into a high priced dining experience

 

 

 

[WinnieTheKhwai]

On 1/28/2017 at 6:31 PM, cmsally said:

Brilliant idea ! My friend is visiting from the States next month. She has been to CM many times but never the Gymkhana; she'll love it ! It's on our list !

 

Hmm.. I'd take a look by yourself first.   I really wish it was a nice, relaxing neo-colonial experience but the restaurant and service is just not good enough by present-day Chiang Mai standards. 

 

We are often in the area and I would love to have it as an option but as it is I wouldn't take anyone there unless they were also playing golf or using other facilities.

 

For an 'old Chiang Mai' experience there are several places on the river that do that very well, at any price point.  Ranges from doing high tea at the Anantara to cheap but nice places on the river near Gymkhana like Mamia and the new restaurant next door (Mamia's old location). 

 

 

On 1/29/2017 at 7:58 AM, NancyL said:

While you're out that way, consider dropping by the Foreign Cemetery for a look around.  They have some interesting characters residing there.

 

Yes, much like Thaivisa.  Some are even in better shape. :)

 

13 hours ago, Sparkles said:

Always take visitors  its one of the few "green" spaces left in CM.

 

Sittting on the terrace near those magnificent trees has a great ambience. 

 

Haven't been for quite a while and my only complaint is the food is fairly average and the coffee even more so

Loads of potential there for a good operator who could provide a little more variety without  turning into a high priced dining experience

 

 

Yes!

[cmsally]

1 hour ago, WinnieTheKhwai said:

 

Hmm.. I'd take a look by yourself first.   I really wish it was a nice, relaxing neo-colonial experience but the restaurant and service is just not good enough by present-day Chiang Mai standards. 

 

We are often in the area and I would love to have it as an option but as it is I wouldn't take anyone there unless they were also playing golf or using other facilities.

 

For an 'old Chiang Mai' experience there are several places on the river that do that very well, at any price point.  Ranges from doing high tea at the Anantara to cheap but nice places on the river near Gymkhana like Mamia and the new restaurant next door (Mamia's old location). 

 

 

 

Yes, much like Thaivisa.  Some are even in better shape. :)

 

 

Yes!

 

No worries WTK  I 'll  take my own butler

 

Actually it sounds ideal for us , we both appreciate somewhere that hasn't been Nimmanhaemified.

We'll probably have lunch and then take Henry some flowers !

[WinnieTheKhwai]

19 hours ago, Sparkles said:

Always take visitors  its one of the few "green" spaces left in CM.

 

As an aside, how many more green spaces were there 20 years ago, that you could visit and hang out for a bit?

[scottiejohn]

43 minutes ago, WinnieTheKhwai said:

As an aside, how many more green spaces were there 20 years ago, that you could visit and hang out for a bit?

That comment may be worth a new topic so we don't stray of topic here.