FAIRS & SALES

THAI CRAFTS (Jasmine City Building, Sukhumvit 23, today, 10am3pm) The “ThaiCraft Fair” will feature exquisite, quality crafts, traditional and modern, from 50 artisan groups. Items include gifts, furnishings, decorations and accessories made with a Thai accent. There will be a mini-workshop showing how to create a fishy good-luck charm. Call 02-221-1330.

CLUTTER SALE IS BACK (Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, Ratchadamri Road, today, 10am-5pm) Organised by the NewsMakers, the 11th “Clutter Sale For Charity” will feature more than 70 booths selling second-hand items in almost new condition, donated and/or sold by VIPs, celebrities and the expat community. Items include international designer goods, evening wear and fashion accessories, antiques and vintage items, gadgets, gizmos, sports paraphernalia, home decor and small appliances. Designer items donated by free-spending jet-setters and socialites are also available. Email annabellesdaokaew@gmail.com or call 088-995-6956.

WEDDING FAIR (Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn’s Surasak Ballroom, Sathon Road, today and tomorrow, 10am-6pm) The “Wedding Fair 2017” will feature a vast selection of exclusive wedding offers and packages, plus a host of sumptuous banqueting combinations to cover any number of guests. Displays will include actual setups of engagement ceremonies, cocktail receptions and buffets. Also available will be exquisite bridal gowns, contemporary and classic bridal shoes, stunning floral arrangements, delectable wedding cakes, bespoke diamonds and jewellery, personalised invitation cards and souvenirs, and professional photographers. Call 02-210-8100 ext 7315.

T-SHIRT FEST (Airport Link Makkasan station, today and tomorrow, 11am-11pm) Held to celebrate Cat Radio’s fourth anniversary, the “Cat T-Shirt 4 Happy Birthday” festival features more than 2,000 new designs of T-shirts from 200 stalls, plus a T-shirt fashion show. Twenty established artists and budding bands will take turns performing on stage on both days. They include Stamp, Scrubb, Paradox, Hugo, Greasy Cafe, Flure, V Violette and Somkiat. Tickets cost 300 baht for two days including a discount coupon to buy a T-shirt from Thai Ticket Major booths (visit www. thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-262-3838).

ALL FOR DOGS (Habito Mall, On Nut 1/1, Sukhumvit Road, today and tomorrow, 3pm-9pm) The “Habito Dogs Bark N Yard” fair presents many fun activities including the country’s first “Dog Charity Run” featuring a 1km race to be held around a residential area called T77, a dog lounge offering recreational room for pets, a dog playground to train dogs’ physical strength and flexibility, a dog studio, and a dog market packed with cute toys, outfits and snacks. Visit www.facebook.com/habitomall.

FOR BOOKWORMS (Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, 10am-9pm, until April 9) The 45th “National Book Fair” and 15th “Bangkok International Book Fair Exhibition” features nearly1,000 booths offering all kinds of books from 430 publishers. This is a rare chance to witness rarely-seen remembrance books published for the royal funerals of King Rama V, VI, VII and VIII and other royal family members. Visit www.pubat.or.th or call 02-954-9560—4.

FOOD EXPO (In front of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, 10am-10pm, until April 9) Held to promote the country’s food industry and tourism, the “World Food Expo 2017” features a troop of popular restaurants of street food, food trucks, ancient Thai food and local Thai food, as well as innovative processed food from 200 leading manufacturers. There are also workshops and Thai cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs. Visit www.nfi.or.th or call 02-886-8088 ext 9206.

SCIENCE FOR KIDS (Alive Park Hall, Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road, 11am-8pm, until April 9) Held in collaboration with the National Science Museum, the “Science Park By NSM” is a demonstration of scientific activities that will widen the world of knowledge and imagination for kids. They will learn about the position of the constellations and stars and how to travel in space; and get scientific hands-on experiences with international toys, games made with local wisdom, skill development scientific toys and games. There are also light exhibitions, skeleton park and other knowledgeable innovations. Call 02-958-0011.