National Events & Festivals
When: Until Aug. 20
Where: TAT Trat Office, Ban Namchieo community village, Trat Airport; Trat Bus Terminal, Trat Museum, Thammachat Ferry, Ratchakarun Beach, Makathanee Resort (Koh Mak Pier), Kong Chao Beach (Koh Kood), and Ban Salak Khok (Koh Chang).
More info: 039 597 259/60
Art & Culture
Forms of DevotionWhen: Until May 10
Where: Faculty of Fine Arts Hall, Chulalongkorn University, Rachatevi Road
More info: www.indianembassy.in.th; www.festivalofindiathailand.com
When: Until May 12
Where: Ink & Lion Cafe, Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok
More info: 02 002 6874
What: Oscar-winning Polish film, “Ida,” will be shown at the FCCT headquarters courtesy of the Polish Embassy. This small, quiet, black-and-white movie has been creating a stir by the sheer strength of its understatement. It deals with issues as important as religion, war, Nazism, Communism, and with two women who react totally differently to these issues, paying a price for that.
When: 7 p.m., May 11
Where: Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand, Penthouse, Maneeya Center Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Rd (connected to BTS: Chidlom)
How much: Members: Free / Non-Members: THB 150/ Polish Zubrowka-Apple Pie: THB 100
More info: 02 652 0580; email: info@fccthai.com
What: The first solo exhibition of Istanbul photographs by Nick McGrath, curated by Oya Aydin. Nick’s works are visual representation of people on the Istanbul streets with razor-sharp meticulousness and in real setting.
When: Until May 7
Where: Rooftop by Farmari Gallery, 440/10 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), Bangkok (BTS: Thonglor)
More info: 086 600 8737
What: Provoked by the socio-cultural scene of Bangkok and its surroundings, 27-year-old artist Pongsakul Chalao mirrors ideas through all possible hues and tones of denim. The blue piece of clothing, epitome of casual wear transcends all generations, cultures, styles and classes. The artist questions and reinvents the nature of the material. He considers the possible boundaries between abstraction and reality, notions of the East and the West, wealthy and impoverished.
Where: S Gallery, Lobby Level, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (BTS: Nana)
When: Until June 8
More info: 02126 9999 ; e-mail: Martin.gerlier@gmail.com
When: May 12, 6-8 p.m.
Where: 6th Floor, Zone C, AsiaBooks, CentralWorld (BTS: Chidlom)
More info: 02 251 8571; www.inlovewithdeath.com
When: Until May 9
Where: Sombat Permpoon Gallery,
2 Sukhumvit Soi 1, Bangkok
More info: 02 254 6040
When: Until May 31
Where: TCDC, 6/F, The Emporium, 662 Sukhumvit 24 (BTS: Phrom Phong)
More info: 02 664 8448
What: The United Filipinos in Thailand (UFT) in cooperation with the Philippine Ladies Group Foundation, Philippine Thai Business Club, and Tau Gamma Phi with support from the Philippine Embassy will present “Flores de Mayo – Santacruzan 2015,” a cultural charity event this month. Guests are encouraged to wear long gowns, suits or Filipiniana dress.
Where: Grand Ballroom, Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit Soi 22
When: May 23, 6:30 p.m.
How much: THB 1,800
More info: Angie dela Rosa at 086-375-3058 or Bernadette Kongsawasdi at 081-830-8632.
Parties & Gigs
Katy Perry in BangkokWhat: Another singing superstar of today who is doing a world tour is Katy Perry, whose hits include “Roar” and may others. The youth icon is coming to Bangkok due to insistent pubic demand, but will be performing for one-night only.
When: May 14
Where: Arena, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
How much: THB 2,000, 3,000, 4,500, 5,500, and 6,500; ticket available at Thaiticketmajor.com
More info: 02 262 3838; www.thaiticketmajor.com
What: The 90s’ most phenomenal boy band makes a big comeback with a concert billed as “In a World Like This” and the tour is coming to Bangkok this month. The group has sold 130 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling boy band in history, and one of the world’s best-selling artists.
When: May 6
Where: Arena, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi
How much: THB 1,800, 3,000, 4,000, 4,800, and 5,500; tickets available at Thaiticketmajor.com
More info: 02 262 3456; www.thaiticketmajor.com
Trade Fair & Shows
Power Buy Expo 2015When: May 22-31
Where: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center, Bangna-Trad Road (BTS: Bangna)
More info: 02 101 7777; www.powerbuy.co.th/
When: May 7-10
Where: Zone C Ground, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road, Bangkok (MRT: QSNCC)
More info: www.mac-exhibition.com/
When: May 7-10
Where: All areas, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road, Bangkok (MRT: QSNCC)
More info: www.thailandmobileexpo.com/
When: May 14-17
Where: Plenary Hall 1-3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road, Bangkok (MRT: QSNCC)
More info: www.thailandgolfexpo.com/th/index.php
When: May 14-17
Where: Plenary Hall 1-3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road, Bangkok (MRT: QSNCC)
More info: www.thailanddiveexpo.com/th/index.php
When: May 14-17
Where: Zone C, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road, Bangkok (MRT: QSNCC)
More info: www.wonderfulthailand.net
When: May 28-31
Where: Plenary Hall 1-3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Rachada Road, Bangkok (MRT: QSNCC)