Workshops & courses

Pick> Creative Industries: Thai Fashion Brand to Global Market.  Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez, Thai/American designer Koi Suwannagate and French fashion agency Carlin International will lead several workshops and seminars. Jun 23, 29, 30. Free entry (reservations required). At Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel, 8/1 Rangnam Rd. and DEP, Rachdapisek Rd., 02-513-8545. www.depthai.go.th/design.

Sales+fairs

Pick> Asia Books Mid-year Sale.  An inventory clearance sale of up to 80%, plus buy 3 books and get the lowest-price free. Through Jul 29. At Asia Books outlets, visit www.asiabooks.co.th for details.

etc.

Pick> Dance the World in One Day.  Rumpuree’s dance instructors and students present different dance disciplines from around the world. Jun 27, 2:30pm, 7:30pm. B500. At Siam Paragon Theater, Rama 1 Rd., 08-1333-4545. BTS Siam. http://www.rumpuree.com.

Thailand International Dog Show. Canine lovers head to this 4-day fair for pet products, workshops and seminars. Jun 25-28. At IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani. www.thaiticketmajor.com

Bk pick

Brewery Tour. Know your beer: visit a brewery and sample the stuff afterwards. Participants must be over 20 years of age. Jun 27, 11:00am.- 3:30pm. B200 per person. At Thai Asia Pacific Brewery, Nonthaburi, 02-958-5001/9. www.heinekenthai.com

+OUT OF TOWN

cha am

Sode Samo.  Escape the heat and rain and head to Cha Am for Sode Samo chill-out retreat. There’s also live concert by Sode Samo Café’s bands. Jul 7-8. B500 (beverage only) or B3,000 (for a group of 3 people, food and accommodation included). At Casuarina Beach Resort, 08-3199-8045. http://sodesamo.hi5.com.