What's On Today: Saturday, November 07, 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big bikes and classic bike festival at LaemThaen, Bangsaen Beach, Chonburi.

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.

First time in Thailand for a Drift International competition. At the Wonderworld Park Ramintra, Thailand's newest racecourse from 10:00.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A solo exhibition by Olarn Plubplon at Art Republic. OPen 11:00 to 19:00. 3rd Floor, Peninsula Plaza, 153 Rajadamri Rd., Lumpini.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual property awards with gala dinner. For more information please visit website. At the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

2 art exhibitions by Marlene van Jaarsveld at Hemisphere Home Furnishing Store. 44/15 Convent Road, Silom. Tel. 02 632 26 25.

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.

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.

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 -

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.

Chess courses for children and adults every weekend by the IWICA Chess Academy. For more information please visit website or telephone 081 699 2038.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 most nights of the week with local bands. Telephone to check exact schedule. Tel: 02 236 8010.

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.

“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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International football league for amateurs with a large of teams and two leagues. Matches played most weekends. For more information please visit website.

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.

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.

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.

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” 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.