What’s Trending And Happening This Week
1Missed last year’s “The Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo 2017”? No need for tears, as basics giant Uniqlo is bringing one of the designs that was showcased during the exhibition into their stores. Twenty-eight leading Japanese artists were invited to create artworks featuring Doraemon, and Uniqlo is bringing the work of one of the most popular and recognised artists to your closet. Everybody’s favourite robot cat gets floral treatment like you’ve never seen before by everybody’s favourite flowery artist Takashi Murakami. A total of 15 tees will be featuring Doraemon with a splash of Murakami flowers in all colours of the rainbow. There will be a plush toy in the same Murakami style too, but for the traditionalists, check out the line of tees using graphics from the original comics. Available in Uniqlo stores and online at uniqlo.com/th.
2Movie star and poster girl for depression, Inthira “Sai” Charoenpura has just launched her book 3 Wan Dee 4 Wan Sao (3 Days Good, 4
Days Sad). Published by Bun Books, this memoir explores the questions regarding depression that the actress has never discussed anywhere before. Using her own experiences, Inthira shares what it is like to be a sufferer of depression, as well as what it is like to grow up around one — namely, her own mother. Having to go through the harrowing affair of having to send her own mother to Sri Tanya Hospital and recovering from a terrible accident may sound all doom and gloom, but Inthira offers some useful pointers on how to live with depression despite everything. Available at major bookstores for 160 baht.
3If there’s any Sunday activity to note down, make it the Domingo Fabuloso Sunday Champagne Brunch at Uno Mas. Every first Sunday of the month, the restaurant on the 54th floor throws a lavish Spanish-themed buffet that spans their usual menu of tapas, fresh seafood, cold cuts and chef signature dishes. Some of their mouth-watering delicacies include the 36-month dry-cured Iberico ham, lobster from Maine and four different types of oysters. The price at 3,555 baht per person also includes unlimited bubbly from G. H. Mumm. Make your reservations for tomorrow at 02-100-6255. Uno Mas is located at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, with brunch held from 11.30am-2.30pm.
4There’s nothing we love more than a family drama (we’re not looking at you, Dynasty). The premiere of Succession, a brand-new drama by HBO, will take place this Monday at 9am, with a same day encore at 10pm. The 10-episode series will follow the Roy family, who control one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. The drama begins when Logan Roy (Brian Cox), the ageing father, begins to step down from the company. Expect half-sibling rivalries, digital media takeovers and the youngest daughter joining a political party which happens to be the family’s main enemy. Think Game Of Thrones, but based on Rupert Murdoch’s family. Created by Oscar nominee Jesse Armstrong, the series will also be streaming on HBO Go via AIS Play and AIS Playbox.
5For fans of the cover band Boyce Avenue, get ready to sing your heart out at their very first concert in Thailand this Tuesday. Boasting over 11 million YouTube subscribers, the three Manzano brothers have made their fame covering blockbuster hits such as A Thousand Years, Roar, We Found Love and When I Was
Your Man. Get in the mood for the show now with some of their most popular covers of The Chainsmoker’s Closer, Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors and Miley Cyrus’ We Can’t Stop. The Florida natives will be playing at BCC Hall Central Lardprao, with tickets available at Thaiticketmajor starting from 1,800 baht. Doors open at 7pm. Opening act Room 39 will start playing at 8pm and Boyce Avenue will take the stage at 9.30pm.