Bangkok Post

FAIRS & SALES

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SHARE AND CARE (Pankan Booth, Atrium 2, CentralWor­ld, Ratchadamr­i Road, 10am-9pm,

until tomorrow) The “Our Hands for Better Thailand 2016: Pankan Star Charities” event is a chance to browse through the personal belongings of famous stars and artists including Paradox, Jetset’er, P-Saderd, Mint Sawanya, Ter Chantavit, as well as actors and actresses from the Thai series Hormones. They have given the items to the Pankan shop to help raise educationa­l funds for children at the Yuvabadhan­a Foundation. Call 02-301-1013.

TOURISM FEST (Lumphini Park, Rama IV Road,

noon-10pm, until tomorrow) Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Bangkok Metropolit­an Administra­tion (BMA), the “Thailand Tourism Festival 2016” features funfestivi­ties, exotic crafts and scrumptiou­s delicacies from all five regions. Outstandin­g products and food from 40 communitie­s in Bangkok are available and visitors will discover new routes to the “12 Hidden Gems” destinatio­ns. There is no admission fee. Call 02-250-5500 or 1672.

PRODUCTS OF PATTANI (Future Park, Phahon

Yothin Road, 11am-8pm, until Jan 19) “The Best Products of Pattani” fair features locally made items from the southern province which include hand-woven bags, decorated shells, batik fabrics, hijabs, handicraft­s as well as southern-style herbal salads, original recipes of chicken biryani with yellow rice, crispy roti and desserts. Call 02-958-0011.

COLOURS OF JAPAN (Lifestyle Hall, 2nd floor, Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, Today and tomor

row, 11am-8pm) The “Colors of Japan Tottori & Shimane” fair features outstandin­g products from the two prefecture­s including crab-based products, pears, strawberri­es and wagyu beef. There are also origami workshops, an umbrella show, folk performanc­es, a Dojo Sukui dance performanc­e, fun games and a mini concert by Kang and Ruj The Star on Jan 15. Travel companies will offer special promotions. Call 081-637-3208.

CHIC MY STYLE (Seacon Square, Phahon Yothin

Road, Today-Jan 24, 11am-8pm) The “Chic My Style” fair features a variety of trendy handmade products including clothes, handbags, home appliances and décor items from 90 shops. The fair is held under the “Industrial Style” concept inspired by industrial structures. Sumptuous foods are available and DIY workshops will be conducted every weekend at 2pm. Call 02-721-8888.

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