National Events and Festivals
Where: Nationwide
When: February 3
More info: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) at 02 250 5500 ext. 4545-48; prdiv3@tat.or.th
What: The last month for visitors to enjoy the “Red Lotus Sea” in the KumPavapi district. The best time to see the red lotuses is in the morning 6 a.m.-11 a.m. but tourists can take a boat tour to go sightseeing around the lake at any time of the day.
When: Until February 28
Where: KumPavapi district, Udon Thani
More info: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Udon Thani Office at 042 325 406-7; tatudon@tat.or.th
What: An annual festival that celebrates the flower season in the North. Enjoy the floral parade, a Miss Chiang Mai Flower competition, displays and exhibitions, a host of entertaining activities., and more
Where: Chiang Mai
When: February 6-8
More info: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) at 02 250 5500 ext. 4545-48; prdiv3@tat.or.th
Sports
What: On the occasion of her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn’s fifth cycle anniversary this year, Centara Hotels and Resorts and Father and Son Co. Ltd. are organizing the “Centara Bangkok Cycling Championship” with the first place trophy to be awarded by HRH Princess Sirindhorn. The length of the cycling road for this competition is 40 km. Part of the proceeds will go to HRH Princess Sirindhorn’s sponsored project called the “Fund for Children and Youth Development in Destitute Areas.”
When: February 8
Where: Bangkok
More info: www.centaraBangkokCycling.com; www.centarahotelsresorts.com
Arts & Culture
What: Maverick Restaurant’s casual-elegant interior and heartfelt French food creations form the inspired backdrop to the works of Adam Arthouros Martinakis, a Polish artist renowned for his 3D sculptures, ceramics, computer graphics, and photographic art. Maverick will host five unique pieces, including “The Prostitute,” “The Kiss,” and “The Inevitability Of Time.” The artist’s work echoes the distinctions between past and present, To echo the theme, Executive Chef Dessi de Vries and his team will serve classic French dishes brought up-to-date with extravagant colors, textures, and personable modern motifs.
Where: Maverick Restaurant, Ocean Tower 11, Sukhumvit 21
When: Ongoing
More info: 02 665 2772
Where: Oriental Arcade, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok
When: Daily, until February 29
More info: 02 659 9000
Where: Jim Thompson Art Center, 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Rd., Wang Mai, Pathumwan, Bangkok
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. until March 31
More info: 02 762 2562
When: From 6 p.m., daily until March 8
Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center, 939 Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok (BTS: National Stadium)
More info: 02 214 6630 /8
Where: Tang Contemporary Art, Room B-28, Basement/F, Silom Galleria, 919/1 Silom Rd. Bangkok
When: Daily from 6 p.m., daily until February 8
More info: 02 630 1114
Where: Artha Gallery, 5-7 Charoen Krung Soi 36, Bangkok
When: Daily from 6 p.m. until February 28
More info: 02 630 9489
Trade Fairs & Shows
What: Fifty different craft groups will display handcrafted products and sell them at reasonable fixed prices, ensuring good value for you and a good deal to artisans. Beautiful furnishings for your home, accessories for your wardrobe, decorations, and many different kinds of gifts for the whole family – will be available in one place at one time and produced by hand with loving care.
Where: Jasmine City Building ‘L’ Floor, Sukhumvit Road at the entrance to Soi 23 (BTS: Asoke Exit 3, MRT: Sukhumvit Exit 2)
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., until February 28
More info: www.thaicraft.org
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., February 7-15
How much: Free entrance
More info: www.unionpan.com
When: February 24-28
Where: Challenger 1-3, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
How much: Entrance THB 100
More info: 02 630 1390-7; info@bangkokgemsfair.com
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., February 27-March 1
Where: Hall 3, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
More info: 02 650 8287; www.movaexhibition.com
Where: Zone C-Grd, C-2, Plaza, Atrium, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road (MRT: QSNCC)
When: February 5-8
More info: www.thailandbabybestbuy.com
Where: Zone C Ground, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road (MRT: QSNCC)
When: February 12 -15
More info: www.mac-exhibition.com/
Where: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road (MRT: QSNCC)
When: February 25-March 1
More info: www.titf-ttaa.com/
When: February 5-8
More info: 02 967 9999
When: February 8
Where: Bistro 33, Bangkok
More info: bonniez@sala.net or call 081 869 1104
When: February 20-March 1
More info: www.homeworks.co.th/02 904 5000