JUNE 2011

Until 4
SAWADEE.COM REGATTA 2011

This leading lifestyle and sporting event attracts competitive and social sailors from around the world. The five-day regatta is one of Asia's most glamorous sailing events and is also part of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championships. The Sawadee.com Regatta is about fun parties, and is firmly established as a 'must attend' event on the international sailing circuit. Where: Koh Samui // Contact: http://www.samuiregatta.com/

24-26
PHI TA KHON & BUN LUANG FESTIVAL
Held once a year, The Phi Ta Khon festival is part of a grand merit-making festival known as the "Boon Luang" festival. The origins of the festival can be found in the tale of Lord Buddha's last great incarnation before attaining Enlightenment. In Buddhist accounts, it is said that when Prince Vessandara, the Buddha's penultimate incarnation, returned to his city, it was such a joyous occasion that the village spirits came forth to join the welcoming parade. This very colorful and vibrant Phi Ta Khon procession is the central focus of the celebrations. Full story on Page 14. Where: Dan Sai district, Loei district and province // Contact: Loei Tourism Coordinator Center at 042 812812

15-15 Aug
AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's annual shopping extravaganza offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10-80 percent and promotional offers. See page 44 for the full story. Where: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Samui, Hat Yai, and Phuket // Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand at 02 250-5500

12
LAGUNA PHUKET MARATHON
A six-strong team from the TV reality show, "The Biggest Loser Asia" -- with a combined weight loss of 314kg; equivalent to the weight of a baby elephant – will put their new fitness lifestyles to the test when they take on the "Laguna Phuket International Marathon (LPIM)." LPIM – dubbed "Run Paradise" – is a fun event that sees runners of all ages competing over a mainly flat course through rubber and pineapple plantations, beach vistas, local villages and the tropical lagoons of Laguna Phuket. As well as the full and half marathons there's a 10.5km run, 5km family walk and 2km children's race. Online registration is available until June 4. Where: Phuket // Contact: www.phuketmarathon.com

10-12
HUA HIN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011
Every year, the charming beach resort town of Hua Hin organizes the "Hua Hin Jazz Festival" – one of the most awaited events in the resort's calendar since its inception a few years ago. The now annual festival brings together some of the best practitioners of the genre -- Thai, Asian, and international musicians -- in three days of fun and music. Stages are scattered in different locations around Hua Hin to make sure visitors get to explore the wonders of this city. Many hotels are also offering special room packages for those who are attending the event. Where: Phonkingphet Public Park (Main Stage) Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province // Contact: visit www.jazzfestivalhuahin.com

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1-19
CHIANG MAI NOW

Since April this exhibition has been demonstrating processes of occurrences, activities, and experiments of contemporary culture that are currently happening in Chiang Mai. Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BTS: National Stadium) opposite the MBK Shopping Center // Contact: 02 214-6630/1

Until 12
WHERE WOULD YOU PLACE THEM?
"Where would you place them?" is a question posing through artworks of various means: art installation, live performance, photographs, video art, writing, music and poems. Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BTS: National Stadium) opposite the MBK Shopping Center // Contact: 02 214-6630/1

1-30
ART THESES FESTIVAL
Students from nine colleges in Thailand collaborate for this exhibition. Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BTS: National Stadium) opposite the MBK Shopping Center // Contact: 02 214-6630/1

Until 25 Aug
FOR WALL PAINTING 2
The idea of a 'Brave New World' as presented by 16 Post Graffiti artists, who bring the experience of a modern city and its emotions through paintings. Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BTS: National Stadium), opposite the MBK Shopping Center // Contact: 02 214-6630/1

1-29
YOUNG PROGRAM
Lu Jun, a recipient of 2009 Florence Biennale's Gold Prize in Photography, photographs the paths of the ink with a camera. Then, through digital manipulation, he carefully gathers strands from each image to weave into a new form. Through this process, the ink becomes both the subject and the medium. "How Far From Us" is a continuation of Lu Jun's group exhibition in the National Gallery in Bangkok. Where: La Lanta Fine Art (BTS: Phrom Phong), 245/14 Sukhumvit 31 Road // Contact: 02 204-0583

1-19
ANCIENT OTAKU
The second solo exhibition of Thosapol Boriboon. The exhibition title comes from the Japanese term "otaku," which is used to refer to people with obsessive interests. Where: DOB Hualamphong Gallery, DOB Building 4F, 318 Rama 4 Rd// Contact: 02 422-2092

9-9 JULY
TEMPTATION
In this exhibition, the artist Lim presents works linked to an ancient fable from his childhood: "A man named Zhang had saved his money. Thinking to be intelligent, he dug a hole in the ground, where he buried his savings. Returning home, and having second thoughts, he decided to go back to the site and leave a note saying 'The money is not buried here'. The doubt that underlies our security is the central theme of this cycle of works, which have two points of view: one clearly visible and a second that is imagined and contradictory to the original message. Where: Tang Contemporary Art, Silom Galleria, Silom Road Soi 19, Bangkok // Contact: 02 630-1114

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RENEWABLE ENERGY ASIA

Renewable Energy Asia is an international event for renewable energies and their applications. The exhibition encourages this promising new market offering operational and reliable alternatives for the housing, service sector and individual markets. Where: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangna, Bangkok // Contact: 02 642-6911

1-4
PUMP AND VALVES ASIA
"Pumps & Valves Asia" will be a magnet for the international community - a unique meeting point. This is truly a specialist show that is focused exclusively on buyers, decision makers and manufacturers. It is open only to trade visitors and people related to the industry, a genuine VIP club - with a lot of clout! Where: BITEC, Bangna, Bangkok // Contact: 02 642-6911

4-5
AMARI LOVES WEDDINGS
Amari Don Muang Bangkok invites those planning a wedding to meet with experienced wedding planners to help making sure all preparations for their wedding is just perfect to their liking, from a wide range of flower arrangement styles, ice carvings, wedding and meeting packages, to best of the best delicious food and beverages menus, and tempting special vouchers. Where: Amari Don Muang, Bangkok // Contact: 02 566-1020

15-18
PHARMATECH BANGKOK
This is a showcase of the rapidly progressing scenario of the pharmaceutical industry of Thailand. Alongside Thailand companies, a large number of International companies will provide a global overview of this sector with new innovations and research techniques that are already on or in the anvil. Where: BITEC, Bangna, Bangkok // Contact: 02 615-1255

15-18
PROPAK ASIA
"Propak Asia 2011" will be one of the most predominant events for the processing and packaging industry in Southeast Asia. The event will primarily concentrate towards the processing, filling and packaging requirements of industries related associated with health care, confectionery, brewing, beverage, food, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and seafood industries. Where: BITEC, Bangna, Bangkok // Contact: 02 615-1255

16-18
LIGHTING AND BUILDING THAILAND
Dubbed as "the greatest lighting exhibition in Thailand," the event is much awaited by industry players, and attended by light manufacturers from overseas. Where: BITEC, Bangna // Contact: 02 615-1255

28-30
CLEAN POWER ASIA CONFERENCE AND EXPO
"Clean Power Asia 2011" is Asia's most comprehensive conference and exhibition focusing on the latest global and regional clean power technologies, projects and initiatives. Key stakeholders from conventional and renewable energy generation companies will gather and discuss the impact of the evolution of clean power technologies on their business processes and investment strategies. The targeted exhibition will provide an excellent opportunity for visitors to discover the latest technologies and solutions to make their next clean power steps more successful. Where: InterContinental Hotel, Bangkok (BTS: Chidlom) // Contact: +65-6-590-3981

8-10
THAILAND TRAVEL MART PLUS (TTM +)
TTM+ has achieved worldwide recognition for showcasing Thailand's renowned tourism products as well as its important position as the gateway to the natural, cultural and historic treasures of the Greater Mekong Subregion. Where: Impact, Hall 5-6, 99 Popular Rd, Nonthaburi, Bangkok // Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand at 02 250-5500

8-12
THAILAND TOURISM FESTIVAL 2011 (TTF)
The annual TTF includes many activities to promote the preservation of Thai culture, traditions and local lifestyle along with stage performances and local art, craft and food of the four provinces in Thailand. Visiting TTF would be a good opportunity to discover Amazing Thailand's destinations as well as the wide range of tourism products and activities nationwide. Where: Challenger 1-3, Impact, 99 Popular Rd, Nonthaburi, Bangkok // Contact: Tourism Authority of Thailand at 02 250-5500

18-19
CONRAD WEDDING FAIR
Discover new wedding trends and ideas from our selected wedding partners at "Conrad Wedding Fair 2011." Under the theme, 'Your Perfect Day at Conrad," the fair offers everything you need to plan for a memorable wedding. Meet other wedding couples, fashion designers, jewelry experts, slimming trainers, skin doctors and more. There are even lucky draws and booking discounts and packages to look forward to. Where: Conrad, Bangkok, All Seasons Place, Wireless Road (BTS: Ploenchit) //Contact: 02 690-9293

25-3 July
FURNITURE SALE
Get the best of furniture designs and deals all in one roof. Where: Hall 1 – 4, Impact, 99 Popular Rd, Nonthaburi, Bangkok // Contact: Union Pan Exhibition at 02 314-0855

25-3 July
WEDDING GRAND SALE
Find all that you need for a wedding in one place. Where: Hall 1 – 4, Impact, 99 Popular Road, Nonthaburi, Bangkok // Contact: Union Pan Exhibition at 02 314-0855

25 -3 July
THAILAND'S GRAND SALE 2011
Get the best bargains in fashion, jewelry, food and books with a variety and range of unbelievable widths. Where: Hall 1 – 4, Impact, 99 Popular Rd, Nonthaburi, Bangkok // Contact: Union Pan Exhibition at 02 314-0855

25-26
WEDDING FAIR AT HILTON PATTAYA
Pattaya's wedding event of the year, the two-day wedding fair at the Seaboard Ballroom of Hilton Pattaya, will be held June 25-26. Hilton Pattaya's professional wedding gurus will be there to make your dreams a reality and will be on hand to help develop your ideas and design fabulous themes and color concepts to suit your desires. Every couple who book and pay their deposit for a wedding package during the wedding fair will receive a special deal, treatment at luxurious eforea Spa at Hilton plus romantic honeymoon package from Hilton Worldwide hotels & resorts. The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Hilton Pattaya, Pattaya // Contact: 038 253-000

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1-30
A TASTING MENU

Experience an array of different dishes from different parts of Thailand in one meal. Chef Renu Homsombat brings you the best of Thai cuisine within her carefully designed 9course degustation menu. Where: Saffron Restaurant, Banyan Tree Bangkok. 21/100 South Sathon Road, Sathon Contact: 02 679-1200

1-30
BARMAN'S WAY
Try from a selection of Thai cocktails made using all the Thai ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, chili, and exotic fruits and the not-to-be-missed world famous Siam Sunray. Where: Latitude Lounge, Banyan Tree Bangkok, South Sathorn Road Contact: 02 679-1200.

Every Friday
THAI TAPAS NIGHT AT BLUE ELEPHANT
The Blue Elephant Restaurant in Bangkok is offering "Thai Tapas Night" every Friday from now until the end of the year. The "Thai Tapas Night" is for business colleagues and friends to get together, relax and enjoy some delicious Thai tapas with cool cocktails or wine accompanied by live music playing a selection of HM the King's compositions," said Blue Elephant founder and master chef, Nooror Somany Steppe. It will be held at the Blue Bar of the over 100-year-old Blue Elephant restaurant building. Two menus of Thai tapas will be offered for guests' selection at only Bt600 net per set inclusive of two cocktails or glasses of wine every Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Guests can use the "Thai Tapas Night on Fridays" as a 'rendezvous' prior to going out on the town or a pre-dinner aperitif before having dinner at the main Blue Elephant restaurant downstairs. Where: Blue Elephant Restaurant, Sathorn Road (BTS: Surasak) // Contact: 02 673-9353/8; E-mail: cooking.school@blueelephant.com

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