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The Embassy of India, in collaboration with Friends As part of their Do Not Open
of the Arts Foundation, presents a Bharatnatyam Asia Tour 2017, American
performance by Sri Bharathakala Dance Troupe of DJ and production duo, The
Tamil Nadu at Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre. Chainsmokers arrive for the
This performance is to commemorate the 70th first time in Thailand. Their
anniversary of diplomatic relations between India concert begins at 8.30pm
and Thailand. Today at 7.30pm, embark on a mystical at the Impact Challenger,
journey with the depiction of the life of Lord Krishna Muang Thong Thani. With
through dance and music. For more information, call over five billion global streams 23
02 225 8757 or visit www.fotaf.org. and multi-platinum singles of S A TURD AY
“Closer”, “Don’t Let Me Down”
and “Something Just Like This”, Expats will be delighted to know that the 19th
it’s no surprise that the duo has not only sold out at Annual Living in Bangkok is collaborating with
their own headline shows but have also booked out Bangkok Farmer’s Market today, at the 21st Floor of
at major festivals like SXSW, Ultra and Coachella. Bumrungrad Clinic Building, from 9am to 5pm. New
Tickets for their concert in Thailand range from B2,000 and existing Bangkok transplants can explore myriad
to B3,000. Get them at all ThaiTicketMajor counters services under one roof, from international schools
countrywide or online at www.thaiticketmajor.com. to gyms, to make the most of their lives in the City
of Angels. Health aficionados can also shop for fresh
organic produce and crafts at the Farmer’s Market. For
more information, visit
www.bumrungrad.com/livinginbangkok.
7 THURSD AY Life in Color debuts its renowned music festival

in Thailand with 50,000 gallons of paint in tow, at
Asiatique the Riverfront, starting at 4pm. Having
Bangkok Art Book Fair acts as a platform for played host to nearly every big
contemporary art, book and print media creators to 16 name in the EDM landscape
share a like-minded passion, through participation S A TURD AY including Hardwell and Calvin
in events such as art book fairs, talks and lectures as Harris, Bangkokians get to enjoy
well as book launches. Come and be part of the art Clean Up The World is a community-based campaign beats and performances by
publication community from today until Sunday from that inspires and empowers communities worldwide Andrew Rayel, Bonnie X Clyde,
1pm to 9pm at Bangkok CityCity Gallery, located to clean up and conserve the environment. Do your Ape Drums and many more.
at Sathorn Soi 1. Entry is B60 per person per day, part to Clean Up Bangkok River as hotels including Tickets range from B1,800 to
and children under 12 enter free of charge. For more Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Ramada B6,000. To purchase, visit
information, email contact@bangkokartbookfair.info. Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside, Chatrium Hotel www.ticketmelon.com/event/
Riverside and others, come together to tidy streets, lifeincolorthailand.
9 S A TURD AY spruce up green spaces and remove rubbish from
canals running into the Chao Phraya River. Meeting
points are at the respective hotels’ piers at 8.45am. For
more information, visit their Facebook page 26 TUESD AY
Bask in the glory of
Amitabh Bachchan Clean Up Bangkok River. SO Amazing Chefs returns for its sixth instalment,
at Yeh Hai Amitabh from today until October 1st, at SO Sofitel Bangkok.
from 7.30pm to 11.30pm 21 This exciting culinary journey will feature 12 expert
at Rembrandt Hotel THURSD AY chefs — all
& Towers. Enjoy representing a
performances, live singers, The festival of Navratri total of 12 Michelin
quizzes, DJs and food begins today. This nine-day Stars — plus six
and beverage at this celebration represents the culinary masters
celebration of all things nine manifestations of the for a six-day feast
Shahenshah (king). Tickets powerful Hindu Goddess of gastronomic
are priced at B1,500 per Durga. Visit Chinatown on proportions. The
person, which includes a any of the days to enjoy jae week will include
buffet dinner and soft drinks. For more information week, where you will be degustation dinners, private chefs’ table dining, a
and reservations, call 062 016 8700 or email stuffed with a variety of delicious, pure vegetarian food weekend brunch and cooking classes, while, the real
evento215@outlook.com. on the streets of Yaowarat. Masala Tip: On Dussehra highlight is the Culinary Showdown competition, held
(September 30th), visit Mariamman Temple Bangkok, on September 27th, where the chefs will compete
11 MOND AY also known as Maha Uma Devi Temple on Silom, as against one another. All proceeds from this occasion
the roads leading up to it are colourfully decorated to
will go towards the CCF Foundation under The Royal
celebrate the festive occasion.
Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Bangkok’s International For more information and reservations, call
Festival of Dance and 02 624 0000 or email H6835-FB3@sofitel.com.
Music returns with an 22 FRID AY Get ready for one of the hottest fashion events
eclectic and varied lineup of the season! The Style Souk Shopping Fiesta
that will keep fans of The venerable bridal lifestyle returns at Rembrandt Hotel & Towers today, from
theatre engaged until exhibition by Poonam and 10.30am to 6.30pm. Products will include high fashion
October 19th. The 19th Vandana returns today and items, interiors, bridal trousseau, jewellery, home
edition of Thailand’s tomorrow as Bridal Prive décor, beauty products and all things stylish. For more
longest cultural showcase Diaries takes over the Grand information, visit their Facebook page: @thestylesouk.
gathers world-class Ballroom of Radisson Blu
artists and performers from across the globe for Plaza Bangkok from 11am
16 performances, all of which will be held at the to 7pm. Shopaholics can
Thailand Cultural Centre. Showtimes are 7.30pm explore the finest in Indian couture, as the show
on weekdays and 2.30pm on weekends, and tickets brings together elite and upcoming Indian fashion and
range from B600 to B4,500. For more information and jewellery brands, all available under one roof. For more
reservations, visit www.bangkokfestivals.com. information, email bridalprivediaries@gmail.com.

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