What's On Today: Tuesday 9 February 2010

Inspired by the pioneers of ethno-photography during the Age of Exploration, such as Edward Curtis who photographed the Indian peoples of North America and Canada, Hamid Sardar-Afkhami dedicates his cameras to making a visual record of Mongolia’s last nomad tribes. This Mongolia portfolio is featured in platinum prints - considered the ‘king of visual prints’ – they display unsurpassed and long-lasting details, produced by direct exposure of negatives on platinum deposits brushed directly into the paper. At the Serindia Gallery. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-20:00. OP Garden 4, 6 Soi Charoen Krung 36, Unit 3101, 3201 Charoen Krung Road, Bangrak. Tel: 02 238 6410 / 081 428 5453.

A group exhibition by 30 aspiring artists from BBOYDCG at the ArtGorillas ArtGallery. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 20:00 and weekends 12:00 to 20:00. 260 2nd flr. Lido Multiplex Building Siam Square Soi 3 Rama 1 rd. Tel; 02 658 3975.

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.

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.

Screens independent and avant garde Thai and international films. This week showing The Men Who Stare at Goats, How to Be and Pope Joan. Check the website or telephone cinema for the exact schedule. 31/8 RCA Rd, RCA Plaza, Huai Khwang. Tel: 02 641 5177-8.

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.

An exhibition by Tawatchai Somkong. At Galerie N open from 10:00 to 19:00. 139/5 Wireless Road. Tel: 02 252 1592.

A new media exhibition by Bruce Gundersen at the 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

For those who wish to learn the secrets of Thai cooking while taking in the sights on the Chao Phraya River. Introduction to Thai fresh produce and how to cook five traditional Thai dishes. More details on website. Tel: 02 477 0770.

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

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.

“In the house by the canal” is the series of B&W portraits and videos by and under the direction of Michael Showanasai. The event was captured during late spring and early summer of 2009 during the time in the islands city on the Adriatic Sea. A group of Thailand’s leading artists in candid moments as.their trip is winding down towards the end. At the Whitespace Gallery open 13:00 to 19:00 and weekends from 11.30 to 20.00. Room #260, 2nd Floor, Lido Bldg. Siam Square Soi 3, Rama 1 Rd. Pathumwan. Tel: 02252 2900.

Amateur and professional photographers submitted more than 5,000 images from across the region, including Thailand, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Mongolia. Judges selected winners in four categories: Spot News, Feature Photography, Migrants and Refugees (a category sponsored by the International Organization for Migration for photos about the plight of refugees) and Photo Essay. In addition, the judges selected a Photographer of the Year, the contest's top prize -- with a $2000 cash award. Winning photos are on display now at the FCCT Clubhouse through February. At the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT). Open Monday-Friday 10:00 - 23:00. Close to Chitlom BTS. The Penthouse, Maneeya Center, 518/5 Ploenchit Rd. Tel: 02 652 0580-1.

Exhibition by the Rommanee Seenam Group at the Amari Watergate Hotel & Spa. Open daily 09:00 to 21:00. 847 Petchburi Road. Tel: 02 653 9000.

Large cinema with various screens (including an IMAX theatre) and VIP seats. This week showing From Paris with Love, Love Happens, The Spy Next Door, My Girlfriend is an Agent, Taai Hong, Solomon Kane, Pope Joan, Love Happens, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, My Valentine, My Girlfriend is an Agent, Mulan, Sherlock Holmes, The Men Who Stare at Goats and Avatar. 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 Avatar, From Paris with Love, My Valentine, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Solomon Kane, Taai Hong, Yak Dai Yin Wa Rak Kan, Spy Next Door and Sherlock Holmes. 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 Brothers, 20th Century Boys, Avatar and I Give My First Love to You. Opposite Siam Centre, Rama I Rd, Pathumwan, Bangkok. 10330. Tel: 02 252 6498. At the Scala Theatre (Tel: 02 251 2861) the film From Paris with Love is being shown. At the Siam Theatre (Tel: 02 251 3508) the film Dorian Gray is being shown. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact schedules.

Flagship multi-plex with fifteen screens showing many English-language films. Digital capability. This week showing Dorian Gray, From Paris with Love, How to Be, My Valentine, Avatar, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Pope Joan, Taai Hong, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, Sherlock Holmes, Pope Joan, Solomon Kane and Spy Next Door. 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.

Uses Imax technology and regularly shows Imax 3D films. This week showing Avatar and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D. Check the website or telephone cinema for the exact schedule. Located on the 5th floor of the Siam Paragon department store. Siam BTS. Rama I Road. Tel: 02 515 5555.

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.

International piano bar entertainer Pierre Eugene is performing at the Red Sky Bar now through April 23 atop the Centara Grand at CentralWorld. "Unforgettable, in every way ..." describes the silky smooth sounds of this Australian resident and Caribbean-born pianist, guitarist and vocalist. He has an entertainment career that has taken him from the USA to Japan, and from Europe to Australia. Pierre has done everything from session work for Motown Records in Hollywood to singing in Tokyo nightclubs. Catch his act Monday to Saturday, 19:00 to 24:00 at the Red Sky Bar, Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

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.

This 'German Jazz' exhibition reflects the history of German Jazz from the Berlin jazz scene in the 1920s to the persecution of jazz musicians during the Nazi era and from post-War developments in East and West Germany to the musicians, labels and festivals of the 21st Century. At the Goethe-Institut Bangkok. 18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathorn 1. Tel: 02 287 1829.

Contemporary art by the artist Jean-Marc Louis. At the V9 bar & Restaurant. Open 17:00-02:00 daily. Chong Nosi BTS station nearby. 188 Silom Road. Tel: 02 238 1991.

A Photography Exhibition by Janine Charlotte Buhrman-Montagne. Janine Charlotte captures the ultimate moment of the awakening of the flowers and succeeds in recording the beautiul reflection from the lights and the shades the flowers bring to a landscape. These photographs are a tribute to Jean Claude Monet, the well known French artist. At the Rotunda Gallery & Garden Gallery. Open Tuesday to Sunday 09:30-17:00. Located near Silom Road at 195 Surawong Road. Tel: 02 233 1731.

This exhibition by Gi-ok Jeon will suggest the question of correlation between an individual and a society in the form of a beautiful landscape. At the Garden Gallery & Café in the Neilson Hays Library. Open Tuesday to Sunday 09:30-17:00. Located near Silom Road at 195 Surawong Road. Tel: 02 233 1731.

An exhibition by Tawan Wattuya. At the Tang Contemporary Art gallery. At the Silom Galleria open 11:00 to 19:00. 919/1 Soi Silom 19, Silom Road, opposite Crowne Plaza Hotel. Tel: 02 630 1114.

A plateau in the middle northeastern of Thailand in Kalasin province, is the land of civilization, elegancy of arts and culture inherited from generation to generation. Several artists including many national artists have originated from this province. Chumrueng Vichiankett , Sanya Pansawaichai, Suradej Wattanapaditchai, Patt Polchai, Jessada Khongsomat and Ek-narin Khlewkhlong present paintings and sculpture at the Silom Galleria Art Space. Daily from 10:00-19:00 and from 11:00 to 18:00 on Sundays. Unit B24,25 The Silom Galleria, 919/1, Silom Rd., Soi 19. Tel: 02630 3381.

Art exhibition by Kriangkrai Kongkhanun. Human passion couldn’t resist the eternity desires. Be taken until the passion things became victims. At the Number 1 Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00 and Sundays 11:00-18:00. Unit B15, The Silom Galleria, 919/1, Silom Rd., Soi 19Tel: 02 630 3381.

Series of paintings showing the Path to Enlightenment by Komkrit Sawatdirom until 3rd February and by Paramat Lueng-On until the 27th February. Silom Galleria, Unit 331 on the 3rd Floor. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00. 919/1 Soi Silom 19, Silom Road, opposite Crowne Plaza Hotel. Tel: 085 166 5678.

Business networking and referral organization for members to share ideas, contact and business referrals. First English speaking chapter in Bangkok. Meets every Tuesday morning from 07:00 at Pantip Court.

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.

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.

In the past, Bali traditional dancing was performed to worship the Trimurti, the Hindu Gods. The local music and the movement of the dancers fit perfectly together. The dancing is still a fine combination of graceful yet powerful movements. The garments and their design display golden patterns so shiny and glittery as to captivate the audience, impressing and exciting them. Meanwhile the audience will be fascinated by the extravaganza and mastery of the techniques and talents of the old artists. Currently, Bali dancing is facing the same situation as Thai dancing insomuch that it has to endure the invasiveness of the modern world. Rearngsak Boonyavanishkul presents an impressive new series of paintings, created to add value to these beautiful moments as well as fulfilling what has been gradually missed from the contemporary world. An exhibition by Rearngsak Boonyavanishkul at the Ardel Gallery of Modern Art. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30-19:00 and Sundays 10:30 to 17:30. 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.

Elizabeth Romhild's latest work in sculpture and painting offer a robust vision of the pleasures of sensuality. Her full-figured female forms celebrate their bodies with an exceptional sense of immediacy. They move, turn, gesticulate and dance; and occasionally the artist includes symbols that enhance the physicality of the works. At La Lanta Fine Art. Open daily except Sundays and Mondays. 10:00-19:00. Phrom Phong BTS. 245/14 Sukhumvit 31 Road. Tel: 02 204 0583.

A photography exhibition by Marc Schultz. The Urban Lines project is a collection of unique photographs captured in Bangkok which exhibit elements of a developing Asian city in transition. This series of retrospective pictures portrays details of a growing urban landscape in which industrializing interests struggle to modernize, resulting in a sacrifice of some of the city's intrinsic beauty from its past. Sukhumvit Soi 38. Tel: 02 713 6048.

ARDEL’s Third Place Gallery presents the first exhibition of 2010 by Seiji Kunishima a world renowned sculptor whose art works have been represented in the collection of museums and other famous places around the world. “Seiji Kunishima: Sculpture Wrapped Memory” exhibition showcases several sculptures created by a Nagoya-born sculptor who for this exhibition has worked mostly with metal, stones and things that can be found in everyday life. The combination of the man-made metal and natural stones shows the use of materials that are of different type of object. Nails, light bulbs, newspaper, clothes hangers and so on are wrapped in which some pieces are dated as if to be a reminder and as evidently stated as in the title, the record of the artist’s memory. Seiji Kunishima creates work of art that not only fascinates viewers with his expertise but also let them be part of his memorable experiences. Open Tuesday to Saturdays 10:30-19:00 and Sundays 10:30-17:30. 137-137/1 Sukhumvit 63 (Thonglor soi 10). Tel: 02 422 2092.

PPI's "Professional Hour" networking event at the Temples Irish Bar & Restaurant, Sukhumvit Soi 11. Please feel free to bring along colleagues and/or fellow professional colleagues. As before, we will be holding a lucky dip to win a fabulous prize! Remember to bring your business card for entry to this prize draw. The more people you bring the more of your own business cards can be put into the lucky dip, increasing your chances of winning a great prize! Please be sure to join us at Temples Irish Bar & Restaurant. Excellent buffet and free flow of house beer, wines and soft drinks starting from 18:00 through until 21:00. We would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance by email to professionalhour@ppi-advisory.com

Art and Music Playgroups for toddlers 1–3 years: Tuesdays & Thursdays 09:30am-11:30, Wednesdays 15:00-17:00. Cost: 300 baht (IPC Club House Member), 350 baht (non-member). Includes child's snack and materials. At the IPC Club House, 351 Sukhumvit Soi 31. Tel: 02 261 6487 or 082 441 2328.

The IPC Club House community centre is now offering Big Kid Classes for 5-11 year olds. With an activity running Monday to Friday at the time of 16:00 to 17:00 your Big Kids will never get bored. Mini Athletics, Circus Fun, Mini Scientists, Mini Musicians, Gymnastics and Fantastic Fridays,. Member Price: Only 2,160 baht (6 sessions) Non Member Price: 2,760 baht (6 sessions). At the IPC Club House, 351 Sukhumvit Soi 31. Tel: 02 261 6487.

Large cinema located on Sukhumvit Road in the Emporium shopping complex. Easy access by Prom Phong BTS. This week showing From Paris with Love, My Valentine, Avatar, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Dorian Gray, Solomon Kane, Spy Next Door and The Men Who Stare at Goats. Check the website or telephone cinema for exact schedules. 6th Floor, The Emporium, Sukhumwit 24, Bangkok. Tel: 02 268 8888.

Mrs Balbir's Indian Restaurant is now serving a Thali Indian Set Lunch. Thali includes Tandoori appetizers like Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Samosas and at least three different curries, Salad, Raita, Indian Pilau Rice with a variety of breads. Deserts included with a delicious cup of Masala Chai. Vegetarian Set Lunch for only 280 baht and Non Vegetarian Set Lunch for 320 baht. 155/1-2 Sukhumvit Soi 11. Tel: 02 651 0498.

International House. Minimum age 20 and I.D. required. Open from 22:00. 500 Baht entrance fee includes 2 drinks. Q Bar - Sukhumvit Soi 11. Tel: 02 252 3274.

Live one man band with a mix of Irish tunes, modern and yesteryear classics at the Australian Pub & BBQ. Explicit lyrics! 37 Sukhumvit Soi 11. Tel: 02 256 0800

Live music with the Vertigo at Hanrahans Irish Pub from 21:00. Close to Ploenchit BTS. Map on website. Located at 12/1 Sukhumvit 4. Tel: 02 255 0644.

Weekly quiz night held at the Dubliner Irish pub. Starts at 19:30. Followed by Lee Shamrock the one man band and his own take on classic tunes. 440 Sukhumvit Rd, (Washington Square, Soi 22). Tel. 02 204 1841.

An evening of beautiful music – from the Classics of Mozart to Gershwin’s Broadway with Pamela Hinchman, soprano and Laurence Davis, piano. This will be a charity event to benefit “Spirit to Serve,” the Marriott associates’ charitable association. The first half of the program will feature two colorful arias of Mozart, followed by some intimate songs in German by the creative Hugo Wolf, ending with three atmospheric French songs by Chausson and Poulenc. After intermission, they will perform songs in English by American composers including Aaron Copeland and Leonard Bernstein, as well as a medley of George Gershwin’s greatest Broadway hits. Tickets to the concert are 490 B., which includes a welcome drink. For ticket reservations and further information, call the Pattaya Marriott Hotel at (038) 412-120 ext. 1485. From 19:00 at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel. On Pattaya Second Road, adjacent to Royal Garden Plaza.

Two of the rising stars in women’s tennis, Sabine Lisicki of Germany and Sorana Cirstea of Romania have confirmed their entry to the US$220,000 PTT Pattaya Open, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tennis tournament, which will be held at the Dusit Thani Pattaya. 240/2 Pattaya Beach Road. Tel: 02-3113414-5.

Fear discourages a human’s need to stay alive. Fear is also the feeling slowly eats up the human’s mind every single minute. The chronic violence appeared in the south of Thailand causes the same kind of fear. It hurts and harms people in the society, keeping them away from happiness, especially children who have been completely affected by the situation. Nuratna Hawae is an upcoming Muslim artist from Pattanee whose semi-abstract woodcuts in the “Melancholic” exhibition convey the idea of atrocity that is taking its toll on the children’s mind. The cracks crossing over the playthings depict schism in the society which in turn putting the seed of sadness in their hearts. Liveliness and laughter are replaced by sullen color and sorrowful ambiance. Either Buddhists or Muslims, they are all victimized by the wicked excuse about the difference in religion. Southerners nowadays are like living in a nightmare because there is no safety even in their playground. At the Rose Garden Gallery Riverside. Km 32 Pet Kasem Road, Sampran, Nakorn Pathom. Tel: 08-6890-2762.

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.