What’s Trending And Happening This Week
1Those looking for some new gadgets are in luck as the ‘Thailand Mobile Expo 2018’ will be taking place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from Feb 15-18. Due to rapidly changing technologies, this year’s Thailand Mobile Expo is a little different. With the theme of “Mobile Related Expo”, not only will there be great deals on mobile phones, there will also be a Camera Zone with all the latest DSLRs and an IoT (Internet of Things) zone selling technological knick knacks, and even an EV (Electric Vehicle) zone, showcasing the latest technology in hybrid cars.
2If you thought that Ikea Bang Na was big, you haven’t seen anything yet. Next month, Southeast Asia’s biggest Ikea store will open in Bang Yai taking up a whopping 50,278m², and offering over 8,000 items. Opening its doors on March 15, this is the first ever Ikea that you won’t get lost in. There will be direct entrances and exits, connected escalators and cashiers on every single floor of the store, perfect for quick and easy shopping. If you’re hungry, there are also two restaurants available, one being the first ever to sell Swedish-style healthy foods. On the occasion of the opening, Ikea is offering special deals for customers who apply for Ikea family memberships from today until March 15. New members will receive a free Ikea zipper bag. To apply, go to IKEA.co.th/FAMILY.
3Still haven’t found where to take your boo this Valentine’s day? Mandarin Oriental’s Author’s Lounge is having a special Valentines afternoon tea set served only this Wednesday, from 12-6pm. Experience the hotel’s Old World charm along with chef Christoph Sapy’s specially created Valentine’s Afternoon Tea set which includes delicious and delectable treats. The Valentine’s tea set costs 3,400 baht net for two. Call 0-2659-9000 or go to mandarinoriental.com/bangkok
472 Courtyard, the open-plan mall in Thong Lor, will be having countless Valentine’s events in all of their venues. For those who don’t have a date on that dreaded day, Evil Man Blues bar will be having a Speed Dating event where you can chat with strangers, share drinks, eat snacks and listen to some smooth jazz by Thai singer Gene Kasidit. The event starts at 8pm and is limited to 20 people (10 male, 10 female), so quickly go to the Evil Man Blues Facebook page to apply or call 0-2392-7740.
5A whole load of galleries will be having opening receptions, talks, performances and screenings tonight as the fifth edition of Galleries’ Night 2018 will be opening throughout Bangkok. With 23 galleries being involved in the event, there will be 30 dedicated tuk-tuks travelling through specific routes to take art lovers to participating venues. Interesting events include a special performance by Sareena Sattapon at Thonglor Art Space, the opening of “Pearl Earring” by Dasha Matrosova at House of Lucie, and a live painting session at Numthong Gallery by Pairoj Pichetmetakul. For a detailed map of Galleries’ Night 2018, visit the Galleries’ Night BKK Facebook page.