U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai’s Youth Mural Painting Project “Friends for FREEDOM” The U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai cordially invites students to join its Youth Mural Painting Project “Friends for FREEDOM”, celebrating the Consulate’s 60th anniversary, highlighting the strong bonds between the US and Northern Thailand.
2010 Summer Work And Travel Program (SWT) Information For Students
The United States Consulate General in Chiang Mai announces a special website for foreign university students interested in the 2010 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Program. SWT Program participants have the opportunity to participate in daily life in America through temporary work and travel during their school breaks. On the SWT website, students can find official program information and a list of local agencies that are familiar with our special SWT visa application procedures. The list also has contact and fee information for each of these agencies.
Holiday Travel Reminder
As the holiday travel season is rapidly approaching, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai would like to remind all American citizens to take a proactive approach in travel planning, whether your trip will be for business, pleasure, or study. The best way to ensure a carefree and relaxing trip is to prevent problems before they happen, and the more you learn about passports, visas, customs, immunizations, and other travel basics, the less likely you are to have difficulties during your travels.
Consular Section Closure
The U.S. Consulate General Consular Section will be closed November 30-December 1, 2009 for staff training. During this period, the Consular Section will be closed to routine services such as passport services, issuing Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, performing notarials, and distributing federal benefits checks.
The U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai's 60th Anniversary Logo Contest
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Join “The U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai’s 60th Anniversary Logo Contest” Celebrating the Strong Bonds between Northern Thailand and the U.S. The winner will receive Bt 10,000. |
According to U.S. Consul General Michael K. Morrow, the Wall Street Journal, a widely-read newspaper in the United States based in New York, covered Chiang Mai in its City Walk column, promoting this former Lanna kingdom’s capital. The U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai is pleased to announce that the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is calling for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2010. The deadline for submitting applications is December 10, 2009.
Wall Street Journal highlights a city walk to explore Chiang Mai’s old alleyways
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai calls for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
Independent Ambassador Program or i-am
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U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai looks for student volunteers for Independent Ambassador Program or i-am. The following volunteer opportunities are opened to university students in Chiang Mai. Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2009. |
Consul General of the United States Visits Baby Panda
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On September 30, 2009, U.S. Consul General Michael K. Morrow led members of the Consulate community to visit baby panda Lin Ping, highlighting American missionaries’ participation in the founding of the Chiang Mai Zoo over half a century ago. |
Yes We Can! U.S. Embassy Sponsors Arts Scholarships
The Embassy of the United States of America is offering full tuition and scholarship to interested students to attend the “Youth Excellence on Stage (YES) Academy Thailand 2009” organized by American Voices, in cooperation with Silpakorn University Faculty of Music. This new week-long performing arts training academy for Thai youth makes its debut October 17, 2009. Workshops and classes will continue daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm through October 24. Please visit www.yesth.com for more information and application forms
NOTICE TO U.S. CITIZENS
The United States Consulate General in Chiang Mai recently received the following notice from the Royal Thai Government’s Department of Business Development. At their request, we are disseminating it so American citizens in Thailand are aware of Thai government policy regarding investment by foreign nationals in farming and real estate.
The U.S. Consulate, Chiang Mai is on FaceBook!
Where to Go, What to Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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