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Tell Bangkok about YOUR event! Local Bangkok What's On: today Bangkok: Central (website) Art & Exhibitions The 31st Bua Luang Paintings Contest From: Friday, August 07, 2009 To: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Bangkok Bank Foundation has played an important role in promoting Traditional Thai Paintings, Semi-Traditional Paintings and Contemporary Paintings through the Bua Luang Paintings Contest for the past three decades. The Contest is one of the highly recognized awards in the Thailand art society, helping to encourage and inspire new generations of artists to create valuable works of art. This 31st Contest marks the auspicious beginning of the fourth decade and presents 177 artwork submissions from 129 artists. Nine prizes are awarded and an additional 49 works are selected to be on display. At The Queen's Gallery, 101 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd. Tel: 02-281-5360-1. Stories from Her - DOB Gallery Hualamphong From: Thursday, October 15, 2009 To: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Exhibition by Kasalong group, the 6 emerging female artists who reside in Chiang Mai. They have created contemporary art works together with their own unique inspiration, concept, style, and presentation which all come from imagination and passion about natural environment, experiences from each recollection, custom, tradition, and the beliefs that link to the society and its local culture. At the DOB Gallery Hualamphong 4/F DOB Building, 318 Rama 4 Road. Open daily from 10:30 to 19:00. Tel: 02 237 5592. 12th Tiger - Grand Mercure Fortune Hotel From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Saturday, December 05, 2009 An exhibition by the Thai artist Sippavit Polsingha at the Grand Mercure Fortune Hote. l1 Fortune Town Bldg., Rachadaphisek Road, Din Daeng. Tel: 02 641 1500. Children & Family Events Dusit Zoo Every day Over 1,500 animals including elephants, hipos, lions, tigers, rhinoceros and gibbons. Situated around a lake with paddleboats and restuarant. Open daily from 08:00-18:00. 71 Rama V Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300. Tel: 02 282 7111-3. Kreative Kidz Academy - Drama Courses Every Sun, Sat From: Saturday, September 05, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Kreative Kidz Academy and Professional Caravan Theatre theatre classes for students age 3-15 years. There will be 4 classes: For 3-4 year olds, children engage in various forms of imaginative play such as story-telling and story-building through poetry, music, dance and art. For 5 to 7 year olds, movement, music, and mime. For 8 to 11 year olds, greater understanding of theatre terminology and practices, and of the acting process. Children from 12 to 15 years learn what acting is about and how to begin. 3,600 B per course with a 5% discount for registration before 3 of September. All classes at Satorn Center and Sukumvit Center (a location close to the BTS station); parking is available. For more information contact Binita Shah at 081 699 2038 or kreativekidzz@gmail.com or creativekidzz@hotmail.com. Dance & Ballet Performance KHON Hanuman the Mighty - Thai Masked Dance Every Fri, Sat A new episode of Khon Masked Dance entitled “Hanuman Chankamhaeng”, an excerpt from the Ramakien story. Involving traditional singing, dancing, acting, acrobatics and music. More details on website. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre, Charoenkrung Road, Pranakorn. Tel: 02 262 3456. Tango in Bangkok Every day You can learn to dance Tango in Bangkok most nights of the week. For more information on courses, venues and times please visit the website of Tango Bangkok. Dancing: Latin & Salsa Salsa in Bangkok Every day You can dance Salsa in Bangkok most nights of the week. For more information on venues, times and courses please visit the website of Salsa Bangkok. Salsa Bangkok Fiesta 2009 From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 4 nights with 4 different styles of fun at the Salsabangkok Fiesta 2009 with international DJs, dance performances, dance workshops and a Salsa Social dance competition. For more information please visit website. Events, Festivals & Fairs Bangsaen Bike Week From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Big bikes and classic bike festival at LaemThaen, Bangsaen Beach, Chonburi. Sports Events 2nd International Futsal League Every Sat From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Saturday, July 31, 2010 All teams are welcome to compete in a 30 game league organised by Bkk Sportivo and Goal Fever with some huge prizes for the winners. For more information and registration please call Alex on 084 20 69 222 or Miss Ju: 086 563 5131. Every Saturday at Goal Fever on Ramkhamhaeng Rd, opposite Major Cineplex, from 15:00 until 18:00. Formula Drift Thailand From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 First time in Thailand for a Drift International competition. At the Wonderworld Park Ramintra, Thailand's newest racecourse from 10:00. Talks & Workshops Freedom Software for Schools: Conference & Workshops From: Friday, October 30, 2009 To: Monday, November 01, 2010 World-famous software-rights activist and author of the GPL, or Free Software License, Richard M. Stallman will explain the importance of "Freedom" Software for schools; why we should care, and how to find out more about it. Following Mr. Stallman's speech, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be two full days of workshops on Free and Open Source Software for education. Presenters will be teachers and school administrators who have experience using these programs and advice for newcomers. There will be workshops on do-it-yourself interactive white boards, programming languages for students, teachers' Web site-building tools, online course tool-choices, student database choices, and library software, to name a few. For more information and registration please visit website. At KIS International School, 999/124 Kesinee Ville, Pracha-Utit Road. 4 Day Digital & 35mm Workshop From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 The course includes 3 days production including ‘hand on’ use of camera and one day of post incl. screening prints from a Red v 35mm ‘Shoot Out’ (following DI and Red post work flows) Conducted in English. Tel: 082 782 3040. Theatre & Shows Siam Niramit Show Every day Performance of Thailand's arts and cultural heritage with special effects. A journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Thailand. Open daily from 17:30-22:00. More details on website. Tiamruammit Road, Huaykwang. Tel: 02 649 9222 Calypso Cabaret Theatre Every day Cabaret in Bangkok with an evening of performances, dancing and singing with more than 50 beautiful 'women' and a lot of fun. Two shows a night at 20:15 and 21:45. Open daily from 20.00. More details on website. Main Lobby, The Asia Hotel, Phayathai road. Tel: 02 653 3960-2 Walks & Visits Absolute Explorer Bicycle Safari Every day Simple, fun and leisurely bicycle trips suitable for adults and children over seven. Small groups and interesting routes taking you to places rarely seen in Bangkok. Tel: 087 077 9696. Children's Discovery Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Play areas, toys and fun activities in an educational environment. Nature, environment and technology themes. Open Tuesday to Friday 09:00-17:00 and weekends 10:00-18:00. Northern edge of Chatuchak Market. Queen Sirikit Park, Kamphaengpetch Rd. Mo Chit BTS. Tel: 02 615 7333. Bangkok: Lumpini (website) Art & Exhibitions Dusk - Art Republic Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Saturday, December 26, 2009 A solo exhibition by Olarn Plubplon at Art Republic. OPen 11:00 to 19:00. 3rd Floor, Peninsula Plaza, 153 Rajadamri Rd., Lumpini. Bangkok: Riverside (website) Food & Wine Events Lord Jim's Buffet Lunch - The Oriental Bangkok Every day Seafood restaurant at The Oriental Bangkok which is well known for it's magnificent seafood buffet lunches. Open daily for buffet lunches and a la carte dinners. 48 Oriental Avenue. Tel: 02 659 9000 ext 7680. Afternoon Tea - The Oriental Hotel Every day The Authors' Lounge at The Oriental hotel, a colonial tearoom on the Chao Phraya river. Scones, sandwiches, savouries, sweets, ice creams, cakes, wide selection of teas and coffees. Afternoon tea from 12:00 until 18:00 daily. 48 Oriental Avenue. Tel: 02 659 9000. Afternoon Tea - The Peninsula Bangkok Every day Afternoon tea at The Peninsula Bangkok in The Lobby. Ideal place for friends to meet, share snacks and the latest news, or for business associates to gather for a quiet meeting, all against the magnificent backdrop of the Chao Phraya River. The ambience is elegant yet casual. Afternoon tea from 14:00 until 18:00. 333 Charoennakorn Road, Khlong San. Tel: 02 861 2888. Afternoon Tea - Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok Every day Daily afternoon tea at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok in the Lobby Lounge with a choice of over 80 teas. Weekend special afternoon tea buffet with live music. 89 Soi Wat Suan Phlu, Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak. Tel: 02 236 7777. Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Jazz at The Bamboo Bar - The Oriental Bangkok Every day Renowned for its nightly live jazz and large selection of cocktails in a relaxing jungle like atmosphere. From now until the 31st October, nightly except Sunday, Denise Thimes will perform. Telephone for more details. At The Oriental Bangkok, 48 Oriental Avenue. Tel: 02 236 0400 Theatre & Shows Studio 9 - Dining Theatre by the River Every Fri, Sat The Friday & Saturday Dining Theatre programme samples today’s Thai performing arts by some of the country’s best talents and award-wining artists supported by Patravadi Theatre. A wide repertoire of performances including music, dance, puppetry and theatre are delivered in a crossover of classical and contemporary flavours. Dining theatre starts at 19:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Patravadi Theatre. Taksin BTS and then take a boat. Opposite the Grand Palace. 69/1 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Rd, Siriraj 10700. Tel: 02 412 7287-8 Walks & Visits Benjarong River Cruise Every day Daily cruises on the Chao Phraya River including trips to Ayutthaya, over night cruises, sunset cocktail cruises and special events such as New Year's Eve, Valentines and the Loy Krathong festival. Check website for further details. Tel: 02 943 4047. Thai River Cruise Every day Daily cruises on the Chao Phraya River including special dinner cruises, sunset cocktail cruises, Ayutthaya cruises and special events such as New Year's Eve, Valentines and the Loy Krathong festival. Check website for further details. Tel: 02 476 5207. Thanatharee Rice Barge Cruise Every day Unique river cruises to visit parts of Thailand rarely visited by tourists including bicycle tours. Two and three day tours available. Visit website for further details. Cycling Tour with Manohra Cruises Every Sun, Sat Cycling tour to the Nam Pueng floating market starting on the Manohra converted rice barge for a river cruise and ending up at the floating market where a leisurely cycle tour will commence. 257 Charoennakorn Road, Samrae, Thonburi. Tel: 02 477 0770. Study Trip to learn Thai rural life with the Siam Society On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 The life of Thai people living in fruit orchards along canals and rivers outside the Bangkok Metropolitan area is a reminder of the time when life in Thailand was simpler and Bangkok was known as the "Venice of the East". To have a glimpse some of this past, the Siam Society is organizing a leisurely one-day trip to several sites of interest in the orchard areas along the canals and rivers of Samut Songkhram Province. For more details please visit website. Bangkok: Siam Square & Ploenchit (website) Art & Exhibitions Thai Wisdom Through Metal Crafts From: Friday, October 02, 2009 To: Thursday, December 31, 2009 Organised by the Department of Archaeology at Silpakorn University the exhibition highlights Thai metalcrafts and culture through the ages. At the Siam Paragon. Open 11:00-19:00. Siam BTS. Rama I Road. Tel: 02 690 1000. Suicide Mind - Whitespace Gallery Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, October 24, 2009 To: Sunday, December 06, 2009 An exhibition by Pornpraseart Yamazaki at the Whitespace Gallery. Open Tuesday to Fridays 13:00-19:00 and weekends 11:30-20:00. Room #260, 2nd Floor, Lido Bldg., Siam Square Soi 3, Rama 1 Road. Tel: 02 252 2900 ext 315. Amari Watergate Hotel & Spa From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 Art exhibition by artists from the Yard-Fon Group. At the Amari Watergate Hotel & Spa from 09:00 to 21:00. 847 Petchburi Road. Tel: 02 653 9000. Business & Networking 2009 Thailand Property Awards On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Annual property awards with gala dinner. For more information please visit website. At the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel. Film Paragon Cineplex From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Friday, November 13, 2009 Large cinema with various screens (including an IMAX theatre) and VIP seats. This week showing The Box, Scandal Maker, Taking Woodstock, Vanquisher, The Rebound, Ma Ha Lai Sayong Khwan, Cheun, Slice, Surrogates, Law Abiding Citizen, Rod Fai Fah Ma Ha Na Teur, The Ugly Truth, G-Force and This is It. Check the website or telephone cinema for the exact schedule. 5/F Siam Paragon, 999/1 Rama I, Pathumwan. Tel: 02 515 5555. SFC MBK From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Friday, November 13, 2009 Modern cinema with various screens and VIP seats located in a well-known shopping mall. This week showing Bad Lieutant, The Box, Cheun, Doraemon 2009, Law Abiding Citizen, Mahalai Sayong Kwan, This is It, Suay Samurai, Rod Fai Fah Ma Ha Na Teur, The Rebound and Surrogates. Check website or telephone cinema for exact schedule. National Stadium BTS. 7th Floor, MBK Center, 444 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan. Tel: 02 268 8888. Apex Lido From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Friday, November 13, 2009 Located next to Siam Square this cinema has easy access from the Siam BTS station. This week showing Surrogates, Taking Woodstock, Kafoo Waiting for Happiness and Broken Embrace. Opposite Siam Centre, Rama I Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok. 10330. Tel: 02 252 6498. At the Scala Theatre (Tel: 02 251 2861) the film New York, I love You is being shown. At the Siam Theatre (Tel: 02 251 3508) the film The Brothers Bloom is being shown. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact schedules. Krungsri IMAX From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Friday, November 13, 2009 World class cinema with IMAX 3D and surround sound system. This week Harry Potter, Transformers, Jurassic and Under the Sea. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact schedules. Paragon Cineplex, 5th Floor, Rama1 Road, Pathumwan 10300. Tel: 02 129 4631. SF World Cinema From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Friday, November 13, 2009 Flagship multi-plex with fifteen screens showing many English-language films. Digital capability. This week showing The Box, The Brothers Bloom, This is It, Scandal Makers, Doraemon, Cheun, New York I Love You, The Rebound, Scandal Makers, Suay Samurai, Rod Fai Fah Ma Ha Na Teur, Law Abiding Citizen, Surrogates and The Ugly Truth. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact schedules. Siam or Chitlom BTS. 7/F World Central Plaza, Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan. Tel: 02 268 8888. World Film Festival of Bangkok From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Quality, non-mainstream films from all over the world at the World Film Festival of Bangkok. A showcase for independent films and new work from rising talents to cinema masters. More than 80 international films will be screened at the festival featuring works from the European Union Film Festival, Latin America, Asia and Southeast Asia and including short films, experimental films, documentaries and animation productions. There will also be film-related talks such as a Master Class Workshop and other special events. The festival, in co-operation with the Festival of Three Continents and Produire Au Sud from France, also runs a workshop to guide film producers seeking funds for their new projects. At the end of the workshop, the most interesting film projects in Southeast Asia will be selected to receive funds and the makers will be invited to the final selection in France. For more information and schedule please visit the website. Food & Wine Events Afternoon Tea - InterContinental Bangkok Every day Afternoon tea with a chocolate buffet and a harpist, guitarist or live jazz. At the InterContinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenchit Road, Pathum Wan. Tel: 02 656 0444. Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Jazz at The Diplomat Bar - Conrad Hotel Every day Well known bar in central Bangkok with live jazz most evenings. Tiffany Abril will be playing until the 14th February on Monday to Fridays from 19:30 and Saturdays from 21:45. Telephone ahead to check schedule. At The Diplomat Bar, Conrad Hotel. 87 Wireless Road, Phatumwan. Tel: 02 690 9999. Walks & Visits Siam Ocean World Every day Seven different zones including deep reef, living ocean, rocky shore, open ocean, penguin, shark feeding and glass bottom boat trips. Open daily 09:00-22:00. Near Siam BTS station. B1-B2 Floor, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Road. Tel: 02 919 7200. Bangkok: Silom & Sathorn (website) Art & Exhibitions Portraits of Women - catherine schubert fine art Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 To: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Photo exhibition at the catherine schubert fine art gallery. Open Wednesdays to Sundays from 14:00-19:00. 11 Yen Akard Soi 3. Tel: 02 287 0819 / 085 177 8348. Longevity and the River of Sufficiency - Garden Gallery & Café Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, October 31, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Longevity and the River of Sufficiency is a unique exhibition by Thai photographer and jeweler designer Thirach Rungrangknokkul. For this exhibition Thirach uses mixed media techniques such as copper, silver, metal etching, casting, gem setting, texturing, enameling and photography as well. In the Garden Gallery & Café at the Neilson Hays Library. Open Tuesday to Sunday 09:30-17:00. Located near Silom Road at 195 Surawong Road. Tel: 02 233 1731. Exotic Worlds - Garden Gallery & Café Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday, October 31, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Italian artist, Mario Prencipe, will show oil paintings on canvas, mixed media paintings and sketches from cultures and different environments in his Bangkok debut exhibition “ Exotic Worlds”. In the Rotunda Gallery at the Neilson Hays Library. Open Tuesday to Sunday 09:30-17:00. Located near Silom Road at 195 Surawong Road. Tel: 02 233 1731. A Real Man ls Coming - Gossip Gallery Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, October 05, 2009 To: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Today’s average man tends to have stereotypical characteristics. In western society and even in Thailand, women characterize an ideal man as ‘tall, dark and handsome’. However to Arkom Thongprong, an ideal man is represented by more than his physical appearance. His idea of a real man includes common traits that reflect a man’s desires and actions. An exhibition by Arkom Thongprong. At the Gossip Gallery from 10:00 to 20:00. 3rd Floor, Unit 331, The Silom Galleria, 919/1 Silom Road. Tel: 02 237-5568. Concrete to Canvas & Sitting Pretty - Hemisphere From: Thursday, October 15, 2009 To: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2 art exhibitions by Marlene van Jaarsveld at Hemisphere Home Furnishing Store. 44/15 Convent Road, Silom. Tel. 02 632 26 25. Kwan - Number 1 Gallery From: Thursday, October 08, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 While we are finding the way to have a happy living, we should not forget the core of living. Exhibition “Kwan” by Teerawat Kanama. In Thai we know “Kwan” as our Mind Power. At the Number 1 Gallery open from 10:00 to 19:00 and Sunday 11:00 to 18:00. Unit B15, The Silom Galleria, 919/1, Silom Rd., Soi 19. Tel: 02 630 3381. A ballad for Natacha - Alliance Francaise From: Monday, November 02, 2009 To: Monday, November 09, 2009 Exhibition by 14 French artists at the Alliance Francaise. This exhibition was born following the creation of Nat Association in April 2005 which, through its humanitarian actions in Thailand, continues the work started by Natacha Zana, only child of Elisabeth and Jean-Claude, who disappeared during the tsunami on 26th December 2004. 29 Sathorn Tai Rd, Sathorn. Tel: 02 670 4200. The Disabled - H Gallery Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 An exhibition by Ohm Phanphiroj at the H Gallery. Open daily except Tuesday from 10:00-18:00. 201 Sathorn Soi 12, Sathorn. Tel: 081 310 4428 - Children & Family Events Storytelling - Neilson Hays Library Every Sat Every Saturday morning, storytelling for children aged from 3 to 7 years old from 10:30 for one hour. Afterwards there are art and craft activities as well as a large collection of picture books and easy reader. At the Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Road. Tel: 02 233 4999. IWICA Chess Academy Every Sun, Sat From: Saturday, August 29, 2009 To: Sunday, December 13, 2009 Chess courses for children and adults every weekend by the IWICA Chess Academy. For more information please visit website or telephone 081 699 2038. Bangkok for Kids On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Bambi member Laura Perry presents Bangkok For Kids. Places to go and things to do with children in and around Bangkok. Come to “The Moon & Stars” storytelling and crafts held in the library at the same time. Bring along a stone and make your own “moon rock”. B100 donation requested. At the Neilson Hays Library from 10:30. Located near Silom Road at 195 Surawong Road. Tel: 02 233 1731. Lire en Fête From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Saturday, November 14, 2009 The Alliance Française de Bangkok is pleased to celebrate reading and literature for young people, with special events to be held on Saturday, November 14th. The program includes competitions, readings, workshops, book presentations about the many pleasures of reading for children and young people. You are all welcome to come and participate in Lire en fête! We wish you all wonderful and interesting reading discoveries. There are many books to win and a special Jury prize !! At the Alliance Française de Bangkok, 29 Sathorn Tai Rd, Sathorn. Dance & Ballet Performance Thai Classical Dancing Show Every Fri, Sat Three different types of Thai classical dancing at the Blue Elephant Restaurant: Northern, Southern, and E-sarn. Every Friday and Saturday night. First show starts at 20:00, second at 20:30, and last at 21:15. Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant, 233 South Sathorn road, Close to Surasak BTS. Tel. 02 673 9353. Food & Wine Events 2 Friends.....2 Cities.....Infinite Flavors From: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 To: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Enjoy modern European cuisine cooked by two chefs who met as apprentices 26 years ago. Extremely talented and seriously competitive, you can choose between Henry’s menu from the gourmet temple of Europe, Traube Tonbach hotel – the holder of 3 Michelin stars restaurant, or the über gifted Executive Chef Degan Septoadji, who recently cooked for a million Baht charity dinner. Pier59 is the stage and you can be the judge. 21/100 South Sathorn Road, Sathon. Tel: 0-2679-1200. Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Niu's On Silom - Nightly Live Jazz & Blues Every day Jazz, blues bar and restaurant with daily live music. For exact schedule telephone or visit website. Located between Silom Soi 17 and Soi 19 at Baan Silom Arcade. Tel: 02 266 5333. Rodel & Ricardo - The Zuk Bar Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday, October 23, 2009 To: Saturday, November 14, 2009 Bangkok’s ultra-classy Zuk Bar in The Sukhothai Bangkok is the ideal place for aperitifs or after-dinner drinks, light snacks, select product launches or a private cocktail party. And now this unique evening experience becomes even better as the jazz duo “Rodel & Ricardo” are now the resident band at The Zuk Bar. The pianist Mr. Rodel B. Rivera and bass player Mr. Ricardo R. Amoy will entertain you every Tuesday to Saturday from 18.45 – 23.45. With an unlimited flow of superior global wines for just THB 1,000++ per person, every evening from 17.30 – 20.00. 13/3 South Sathorn Road. Tel: 02 344 8888. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Live Music at O'Reillys Every Fri, Sat Beatles tribute band on Fridays and Irish music on Saturdays. Music from 20:00- 24:00. Open 10:00-01:00 daily. Close to Sala Daeng BTS. 62/1-4 Silom Road, Bang Rak. Tel. 02 632 7515. Live Music - Roadhouse Barbecue Every day Live music most nights of the week with local bands. Telephone to check exact schedule. Tel: 02 236 8010. Sports Events Muay Thai Boxing - Lumpini Stadium Every Tue, Fri, Sat One of the two most well-known and regarded stadiums for Muay Thai boxing. Open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 18:30 and Saturdays from 17:00 and 20:30. Lumpini Stadium, Rama IV Rd. Tel: 02 252 8765 / 02 251 4303. Bangkok: Suburbs (website) Art & Exhibitions Beyond Beauty Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday, October 26, 2009 To: Sunday, November 22, 2009 “Beyond Beauty” is the latest solo exhibition by Chairat Sangthong, the national awarded artist. With the strong determination to present portraits of people in the south of Thailand, the artist creates a series of realistic painting portray way of life in the countryside. Outside, traces of experience such as rough hands and wrinkle complexions reflect the truest truth of nature; the impermanence. But beyond those surfaces lies the eternal beauty that is love, compassionate and goodwill in which would be transferred to those of the next generation. At the Ardel Gallery of Modern Art. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-18:30. 99/45 Belle Ville, (Moo 18) Boromrachachonanee Rd (Km 10.5), Salathammasob, Taveewattana, Taling Chan District. Tel: 02 422 2092. Children & Family Events Dream World Every day Theme park with fantasy land, adventure land and dream garden. Rides, roller coaster and shows. Open every day. Ten minutes drive north of Don Muang airport. 62 Moo.1 Rangsit-Nakornnayok Rd, Km.7 Thanyaburi, Patumthani. Tel: 02 533 1152. Safari World Every day Safari park and marine park. Highlights include a wildlife feeding show, white tiger show, jungle cruise river ride and adventure island. Open daily from 09:00-17:00. Km 9, Ram Intra Road, Minburi. Tel: 02 914 4100. Music: Classical & Opera A Tribute to American Song - Classical, Broadway and Popular Genres On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Soprano Dana Garnett and pianist Tony Newman collaborate once again to provide a special musical evening in the very special environment of Amantee. Many will remember their outstanding presentation at Amantee in March 2007 for the Bangkok Music Society. This program is part of the Amantee jazz and classical music event series and proceeds will benefit specific organizations supported by the American Women's Club of Thailand. At the Amantee House of Oriental & Tibetan Antiques & Arts from 19:30. 131/3 Chaeng Wattana 13, Laksi. Tel: 02-982-8694-5. Mendelssohn's 200th Anniversary From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mendelssohn´s birth year, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra will kick start the 5th season with an all Mendelssohn program. The Fifth symphony magnificently captures both the joy and the suffering implicit in the subject, building to a powerful finale including variations on Luther's confessional chorale ´Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott.´ The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Gudni A Emilsson and features pianist Boris Feiner. On the 6th at 19:00 and the 7th at 16:00. At the Music Auditorium, College of Music, Mahidol University Salaya, 25/25 Phutthamonthon Sai 4, Nakhonpathom. Tel: 02 800 2525 ext 154. Social & Community Events Bangkok Hash House Harriers Every Sat For men only. Runs most Saturdays at 17:00 in Summer and 16:30 in Winter. Run usually takes one to one and a half hours to complete. Avoids roads where possible. Non competitive and it's OK to walk. Always followed by a cold beer. Visitors welcome. See website for up to date details. Sports Events Bangkok Hash House Harriers Every Sat For men only. Runs most Saturdays at 17:00 in Summer and 16:30 in Winter. Run usually takes one to one and a half hours to complete. Avoids roads where possible. Non competitive and it's OK to walk. Always followed by a cold beer. Visitors welcome. See website for up to date details. MBMG Casuals Football League Every Sun, Sat From: Saturday, September 26, 2009 To: Saturday, May 22, 2010 International football league for amateurs with a large of teams and two leagues. Matches played most weekends. For more information please visit website. Thailand International Cricket Sixes 2009 From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Organised by the Southerners Sports Club of Bangkok and the international award-winning Asian Cricket Sixes Tour, the Thailand International Cricket Sixes is an exciting annual addition to Thailand’s sporting calendar, and will be staged again at Harrow International School, Bangkok. Bangkok: Sukhumvit (website) Art & Exhibitions Imprint in Memory - ARDEL’s Third Place Gallery From: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 By applying delicate techniques to the process of creating printmaking, Pishnu Supanimit; the artist, writer, critic, and art instructor leads us to his latest exhibition “Imprint in Memory”. The combination of watercolor and his unique printmaking technique records his impression of the sights experienced throughout his own journey as well as reflects emotions and his profound thoughts. At ARDEL’s Third Place Gallery. Open 10:30-20:00. Sukhumvit 55, Thonglor Soi 10. Tel: 02 422 2092. Art Sale at Sombat Permpoon Gallery From: Thursday, October 15, 2009 To: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Affordable deco art paingings on sale up to 70% off. At the Sombat Permpoon Gallery. Open daily 09:00-20:00. 12 Sukhumvit Soi 1. Tel: 02 254 6040. Fly Me to the Moon From: Friday, October 23, 2009 To: Monday, November 30, 2009 Exhibition by Vietnamese artist, Luu Hong Phong at the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit. Daily from 09:00 to 20:00. 30 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Rd. Tel: 02 204 4000. Photocubism - La Lanta Fine Art Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday, November 01, 2009 To: Sunday, January 17, 2010 “Photocubism” by M.L. Mingmongkol Sonakul, an exhibition that records the personal biographic history of the artist’s interaction with a particular space and its surroundings at that particular moment. The work discusses the artist’s unrelated experiences from one place to another. Open daily except Sundays and Mondays. 10:00-19:00. Phrom Phong BTS. 245/14 Sukhumvit 31 Road. Tel: 02 204 0583. Children & Family Events Daddy & Me "Time to Play" Saturday Morning Class Every Sat For children from 18 months to 3 ½ years old at the IPC Club House. Our classes are designed to maximise the father and child bonding opportunities through games and team activities. We will teach the dads how to safely support their child when doing somersaults and handstands, how to use our gymnastics equipment, how to play “quietly” together and so more. Each class will be 45 minutes long. Price: 380 baht per class (members) 420 baht per class (non members). At the IPC Club House from 09:30 to 10:15. 351 Sukhumvit Soi 31. Tel: 02 261 6487 or 082 441 2328. Events, Festivals & Fairs ThaiCraft Weekly Fair Every Sat From: Saturday, October 10, 2009 To: Saturday, December 19, 2009 Top-quality handmade products direct from over 50 villages nationwide; baskets, hand-woven silk and cotton, buffalo-horn carvings, jewellery, ceramics, hill-tribe stitchwork, stainless steel tableware, spa products, recycled products, decorations and greetings cards, and so much more! Fair-Trade ensures a fair price, good working conditions and environmental care. Every week, Khon Lek Lek, meet the remarkable people behind the crafts, crafts for fun a special corner for children and the Fair Trade café. At the Jasmine City Building from 10;00 to 17:00. Above California Wow gym, entrance to Sukhumvit Soi 23. Tel: 02-676-0636-8. Film SFX Cinema - The Emporium From: Friday, November 06, 2009 To: Friday, November 13, 2009 Large cinema located on Sukhumvit Road with easy access by Prom Phong BTS. This week showing The Box, Surrogates, Law Abiding Citizen, New York, I Love You, Rod Fai Fah Ma Ha Na Teur and The Rebound. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact schedules. 6th Floor, The Emporium, Sukhumwit 24, Bangkok. Tel: 02 268 8888. Food & Wine Events Mrs Balbir's Cookery School Every Thu, Sat From: Thursday, October 01, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Interested learners can pick up great cooking tips and insider secrets to the fine art of Indian cooking from Mrs. Balbir, a celebrity television host and restaurateur, in the warm setting of her new restaurant. Each day’s menu consists of two main dishes, one condiment, plus either an appetizer, an Indian bread or a biryani rice dish. Once the dishes are complete, participants will share their meal in our exclusive dining room. Items from the restaurant menu will be added to complete our delicious meal. Classes run from 14:00 until 18:00. Classes can also be arranged upon request. Tuition is THB 2000 which includes recipes and a THB 500 gift coupon for the restaurant, an apron and a Mrs, Balbir gift bag. 155/1-2 Sukhumvit Soi 11. Tel: 02 651 0498. Music: DJ & Clubbing Underground - The Realness On: Saturday, November 07, 2009 This night is for people who love good quality electronic music only! No commercial tracks and No cheese here! With DJ Redoo, Mirror Image and DJ Stewart. At Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23 from 22:00. Tel: 087-981-4076. Social & Community Events Social Touch Rugby - Southerners Every Sat Southerners is an informal, non-commercial Bangkok club of expats and Thais who enjoy a game of sport in a friendly environment. The feature of our club is a strong, but relaxed social atmosphere that we take with us on the sporting fields, or out for the night. Every Saturday from 10:00 until 12:00, social touch rugby at NIST school. Sukhumvit Soi 15. All welcome. Sports Events Social Touch Rugby Every Sat The Southerner Sports Club holds a social touch rugby game most Saturdays from 10:00 until 12:00 at NIST international school on Sukhumvit Soi 15. For more information please visit website. Talks & Workshops Dog Training 101 Every Sat From: Saturday, October 10, 2009 To: Saturday, December 19, 2009 SCAD Bangkok is proud to offer a unique course in basic obedience and animal behaviour by Patrick Bundock, one of Thailand's best known trainers. Whether you recently adopted a puppy, or are struggling with some irksome habits of your long-time canine companion, this programme will teach you effective techniques and valuable insights into your dog's behaviour. 289 Soi Pridi Phanomyong 42, Sukhumvit Soi 71. Tel: 02 713 3354. Mrs Balbir's Cookery School Every Thu, Sat From: Thursday, October 01, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 Interested learners can pick up great cooking tips and insider secrets to the fine art of Indian cooking from Mrs. Balbir, a celebrity television host and restaurateur, in the warm setting of her new restaurant. Each day’s menu consists of two main dishes, one condiment, plus either an appetizer, an Indian bread or a biryani rice dish. Once the dishes are complete, participants will share their meal in our exclusive dining room. Items from the restaurant menu will be added to complete our delicious meal. Classes run from 14:00 until 18:00. Classes can also be arranged upon request. Tuition is THB 2000 which includes recipes and a THB 500 gift coupon for the restaurant, an apron and a Mrs, Balbir gift bag. 155/1-2 Sukhumvit Soi 11. Tel: 02 651 0498. BITEC (website) Conferences & Trade Fairs Bus & Truck 2009 / AEV 2009 From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Saturday, November 07, 2009 The 6th Thailand Commercial and Special Purpose Vehicle Exposition and The 3rd Alternative energy Vehicle. At the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), 88 Bangna-Trad Rd, Bangna. Tel: 02 717 2477. IMPACT (website) Events, Festivals & Fairs Furniture Fashion Food Festival 2009 From: Saturday, November 07, 2009 To: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 A fair with furniture and decorative items. Product range includes home decorative items, cosmetics and beauty and spa products, electronic equipments, sanitary ware, marriage related products, hotels and resorts, travel agencies, ladies and gentlemen’s clothing and ornament, leatherwear, accessories and jewellery, food products, book and learning resources, computer for education and educational institutions, housing and real estate, condominiums, traditional Thai massage, flowers, garden equipments and companies specializing in gardening and home accessory. At IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center. Located in Muang Thong Thani. 99 Popular Rd, Banmai Subdistrict, Nonthaburi. Tel: 02 719 0408. Provinces (website) Walks & Visits Muang Boran Ancient City Every day The "world's largest open air museum" highlights the architecture and arts of Thailand through the ages. Open every day from 08:00-17:00. Tel: 02 709 1644. Queen Sirikit Convention Center (website) Events, Festivals & Fairs Commart Comtech Thailand 2009 From: Thursday, November 05, 2009 To: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Large selection of IT, computer and mobile products on sale with many special offers. At the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. QSNCC Metro. 60 New Rachadapisek Road. Tel: 02 686 9009. Bangkok: Central (website) Chatuchak Weekend Market Every Sun, Sat A huge market with over 15,000 stalls selling just about anything. Fresh food, clothes, live animals, local crafts, sunglasses and CDs are just some of the products on offer. The market is organised into sections of similar products. and there is an information centre that has maps of the market but it is still easy to get lost. It's also possible to get all sorts of cooked food at the market to either take away or eat on the spot. Open from 08:00-18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. On Wednesday and Thursday mornings there is a plant market. From March 2009 a limited number of stalls are open on Friday evenings 18:00-24:00. It is not known whether this arrangement is to be permanent. Chatuchak Park MRT or Mo Chit BTS and follow the signs. Pak Khlong Flower Market Every day Pak Khlong Flower Market: Flowers and fresh vegetables can be found in this market which is alongside the Chao Phraya river, close to Chinatown. The best way to find it is by taxi or take a river boat to Saphan Phut Pier and then take a tuk tuk. A good time to visit is early in the morning soon after the deliveries of fresh produce have been made. Open all day, every day. Saphan Phut Pier. Thewet Plant and Flower Market Every day Thewet Plant and Flower Market: Close to Pak Khlong flower market, it sells a wide variety of potted plants as well as flowers. Easiest to reach by river boat or taxi, it is near the National Library. Open daily from 09:00-18:00. Thewet Pier, Krung Kasem Road. Suan Lum Night Bazaar Every day Suan Lum Night Bazaar: A more upmarket and smaller version of Chatuchak, it still has many stalls and a vast array of products on sale. Arts and crafts, clothes and CDs are a small example of what is on offer at this market, as well as Thai and international food. It is due to close down this year but has not closed to date. Open daily from 18:00-24:00. Next to Lumphini Park and BTS. Patpong Night Market Every day Patpong Night Market: Located next to many bars and strip clubs, there are clothes and CDs for sale in this market. Products tend to be counterfeit copies and the prices first quoted are high. Always bargain. Open daily from 18:00-24:00 approximately. Silom MRT or Sala Daeng BTS, Soi Patpong 1 & 2. Sampeng Lane Every day Sampeng Lane: Huge market in Chinatown that has a wide variety of goods on sale. Kids clothes, art and craft materials and toys as well as much more. The market is open seven days a week and can get very busy at weekends. Open daily from 08:00–20:00. Wanit 1, Ratchawong, Chinatown. Huaykwang Market Every day A lively night market on Huaykwang street between the Prachasongkro intersection and Ratchadapisek road. Clothes, accessories, cosmetics, gifts, flowers, fruits, restaurants and food-venders set on the sidewalk. Also a fresh market during the day with fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood. Night market from 21:00-05.00 on Huaykwang street. Huai Khwang MRT(subway). Talat Sam Yan Every day Central Bangkok market with best selection of fresh fish including grouper, snow fish, parrot fish and tiger prawns. Also a good selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, brewed coffee and tea, imported cookies and snacks, many Chinese ingredients and specialities, gourmet mushrooms, pork, chicken and many restaurants. On Chulalongkorn Soi 6 which is near the Phayathai and Rama 4 road intersection. Talat Aw Taw Kaw Every day Relatively expensive and exclusive market with high quality fresh produce selling at high prices. Organic vegetables, farm-raised chickens and imported fruits are a few of the products on sale at this market, which is widely used by chefs from some of the top restaurants in Bangkok. There are also many food vendors selling a selection of cooked food. Close to Chatuchak market on Kamphaeng Phet road. Kamphaeng Phet MRT station and use the exit opposite to the Chatuchak market exit. Ratchadaphisek Night Market Every Sat Night market selling vintage goods, 2nd hand items, variety of new goods and cooked food. Antique books, collectables, movie and advertising posters, Thai and foreign vinyl records, 2nd hand turntables, TV sets, used toys, leather accessories, portrait paintings, used clothing, car and motorcycle common and rare parts, cars (old VW vans) and motorcycles, camera and computers. From dusk until midnight every Saturday. Between the Ratchadapisek (Ratchada) and Lat Phrao Metro stations on Ratchadapisek road close to the Ratchadapisek and Lat Phrao road intersection. Phahurat Indian Market Every day Huge selection of fabrics, spices, household items and Indian cuisine every day at the Phahurat Indian Market. Located at the edge of Chinatown in central Bangkok. Provinces (website) Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Every day This famous floating market southwest of Bangkok can be reached by car or bus. Longtail boat (traditional Thai boat) can be hired to travel around the many waterways of the market. Fresh fruit, vegetables and cooked food are all for sale from the floating market boats. Most of the customers are tourists. Open from 07:00 to 13:00 daily. At Mae Khlong River, Damnoen Saduak. Amphawa Floating Market Every Sun, Fri, Sat Floating market in Samut Songkhram in the Amphawa Canal mostly visited by Thais and not tourists. Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays from about 14:00 onwards until 20:00. Fresh food, drinks, noodles, mussels, sweets and more. For more information and directions please visit website. |
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