National Events and Festivals
Where: Nationwide
When: April 13-15
When: Ongoing until Aug. 20
Where: 11 tourist attractions in Trat: TAT Trat Office, Ban Namchieo community village, Trat Airport; Trat Bus Terminal, Trat Museum, Thammachat Ferry, Ratchakarun Beach, Makathanee Resort Ko Mak Pier, Kong Chao Beach Ko Kut, and Ban Salak Khok Ko Chang.
More info: 039 597 259 to 60
Art & Culture
When: Until April 30
Where: Vadhana Museum, Bangkok
How much: Entry fee is THB 150 for adults and THB 50 for students
More info: 02 251 3999 ext 201 – 202
When: Until April 26
Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center, 939 Rama 1 Rd, Bangkok (BTS: National Stadium)
More info: 02 214 6630/8
When: April 27-May 10
Where: Faculty of Fine Arts Hall, Chulalongkorn University, Rachatevi Road
More info: www.indianembassy.in.th; www.festivalofindiathailand.com
What: French photographer Charles Maze will showcase his work during “Anamorphoses,” the inaugural exhibition of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit’s S Gallery. The exhibition is a modern interpretation of “anamorphoses,” a distorted projection or drawing that appears normal only when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens.
When: Until April 5
Where: Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel, 189 Sukhumvit between soi 13 and 15, Bangkok (BTS: Nana/Asoke)
More info: 02 126 9999
What: Sub-titled, “A Travel Photography Exhibition in Film” is a brilliant collaboration by the i use film and BAREFOOT Magazine. The project is a selection of photographs by readers and followers of the page and the magazine who have submitted their photos, taken by film camera, throughout their travel experience in Thailand. The photos are categorized into five segements: Architecture, Nature, People, Culture, and Food. These photos are highly emotive, at times charming or wistful, unique landscape and inner feelings that rarely encountered, with such a comprehensive collection from so many artists. Special 25 photographs have been chosen exclusively for Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, to display at the Gallery for a two-month period.
Where: The Gallery on the 36th floor, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, Silom Rd
When: Until April 8
More info: 02 238 1991
What: The “What is Design” exhibition looks at how 10 countries: England, Italy, France, Germany, USA, Spain, Netherlands, Finland, Japan, and Brazil, have each interpreted their cultural uniqueness into the 20th century industrial design classics, and also explores industrial design in Thailand.
When: April 18 to November 30
Where: Gallery 1 at TCDC 6th Floor, The Emporium Shopping Complex, 22 Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok (BTS Phrom Phong)
More info: 02 105 7409; 02 664 7667 ext. 111
Trade Fair & Shows
What: Amari Phuket is holding a special Thai evening on the night of “Songkran,” from 7 p.m. onwards, with a sumptuous dinner featuring many of the most popular dishes representing world-famed Thai cuisine from the four regions of the country.
When: April 13
Where: Rim Talay Restaurant, Amari Phuket, 2 Muen-ngern Rd, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket
How much: THB 990++ excluding beverages; kids 5-15 get 50% off
More info: 076 340 106-14, ext. 8027
When: April 9-11
Where: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa, Chiang Mai
More info: 053 253 333 or email: events.chiangmai@anantara.com
When: April 2
Where: Royal Cliff Grand Hotel, Pattaya
How much: THB 300 (students), THB 500 (hotel guests), and THB 700 (public)
More info: 038-250421, ext. 2782, or email: Kirsten@royalcliff.com
When: April 19-23
Where: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangna-Trad Road, Bangkok (BTS: Bangna)
More info: www.bigandbih.com
What: The biggest pop culture festival in Asia is back, and now biggere than ever. This year’s event, dubbed as the largest ever to be held in Thailand, offers everything that fans of pop culture could ever want. The event brings together, in one roof, the best in anime. It also provides a platform for Thai fans and industry players to come together for the latest in anime technology.
When: April 30 -May 3
Where: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangna-Trad Road, Bangkok (BTS: Bangna)
More info: 089 511 2498 (PR); 02 282 3800 (Thaiticketmajor); www.bangkokcomiccon.com/
When: April 8-10
Where: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangna-Trad Road (BTS: Bangna)
More info: www.aseanbeautyshow.com