What’s Trending And Happening This Week

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The immediate health hazards posed by agricultural chemicals is known to most. However, few know the true extent of the problem, which lingers within various aspects of society for far longer than we realise. Come learn the true dangers of chemical farming at SVN (Social Venture Network), Thailand’s new film screening, featuring the 2015 documentary Circle Of Poison. The screening will be held today from 5-7pm at the BACC, with tickets costing 100 baht, sold at the venue only.

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With Songkran just a little less than a month away, locals and tourists alike are now taking out their old trusty water blasters in anticipation of the joyous holiday. Not to be outdone, Starbucks Thailand gets into the holiday spirit once again with their new Songkran Drinkware Collection. Offering seven different pieces of cup and container priced from 400-1400 baht. Grab yours now from any Starbucks nationwide.

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If you’d prefer to celebrate a holiday that isn’t usually associated with unruly water sports and horrific road deaths, the Mandarin Oriental Shop invites you to get into the Easter spirit with their special Easter Day Celebration. From today to April 2, head to any Mandarin Oriental Shop to sample three new Easter-themed desserts, including the Easter Cake (salted caramel with white chocolate and orange cake), Ginger Carrot Cake (ginger with carrot cake cream cheese), Bunny Cake/Chicky Cake (banana with peanuts and molten cake). Each cake is priced at 95 baht.

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This weekend, head over to Museum Siam for a special khon mask painting workshop. For 300 baht per person, learn all about the history, evolution and significance of each khon mask, as well as the techniques involved in designing and painting your very own mask. There will be two rounds of workshops each day: 10am-1pm, and 2-5pm. To more information, or to reserve your spots, call 02-225-2777 or visit the museum’s Facebook page at museumsiamfan.

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Thai fashion brand collective THAITHAI in collaboration with Sunglass Hut will be hosting a special fashion show by 14 famous Thai brands and designers, titled the THAITHAI Summer On Board 2018 event. Taking place at Central Chitlom on Tuesday, the event will also feature six limited edition T-shirts from six prominent Thai designers, such as Kloset, ASV and Janesuda, to name a few. The T-shirts will cost 390 baht each. Bring a receipt from Central Chitlom (no minimum purchase) for a further 100 baht discount when purchasing your T-shirt.