Sales/Fairs

PICK> Get Fit Asia 2009.  This debut fair offers cutting edge exercise equipment as well as sport apparel, supplements and seminars and workshops on lesser known sports. The exhibition is free. Sessions B7,990-12,990 for 1-3 day passes.  Nov 27-29. At Bangkok Convention Center, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. BTS Chit Lom. www.getfitasia.net.

PICK> YMCA International Bazaar 2009. Just in time for the season of giving, shop for the best imported products brought to you by ambassadors’ wives from over 40 countries. Nov 29-30. At CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-111. BTS Chit Lom.
Ploenchit Fair.  A day filled with fun family outdoor activities, traditional British food like fish and chips, entertainment and dozens of market stalls offering Christmas gift ideas. Nov 28, 10am-8pm. At Shrewsbury International School, 1922 Charoen Krung Road, 02-675-1888.

Lecture/Workshops

PICK> Iconography of emancipation from the Body.  Led by Dr. Vittorio Roveda, research associate of SOAS’ Department of Art and Archeology, this lecture examines the position occupied by the human body in Buddhist iconography, with examples taken from Cambodian and Thai murals and preah bot (painted scrolls) studied and photographed by the guest speaker. Dec 1, 7:30pm. B200. At Siam Society, 131, Asoke Montri Rd., Sukhumvit 21, 02- 661-6470/-7. www.siam-society.org.

FREE> Interactive Environments in Asia.  Raffles International College holds its first official workshop on interactive environments in Asia, covering topics like tangible multi-touch interaction, interactive tables, walls and floors, object- and color tracking, programming, application for artistic and commercial work and hands-on creation with action-scripting in Flash. Free admission. Dec 2-3. At Raffles Design Institute, 5/F, Silom Center, Silom Rd., 02-632-7667.

Sports

Muaythai World Championships.  Watch as over a thousand boxers from 82 countries battle it out for the title of Muaythai World Champion by International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA). The competitions start from 2pm everyday with the finals held at Sanam Luang (Dec 5). Nov 27-Dec 5. Free entry. At The Mall Ngamwongwan, Ngamwongwan Rd. www.wmcmuaythai.org

Etc.

PICK> Silent Single Party.  Find a date at Bangkok’s first no-speaking matchmaking event. Nov 27, 8pm-10:30pm. At Ezili, 2/F, Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, 08-4900-0771. www.wematch.co.th.

Auditions for Pinocchio.  Bangkok Community Theatre holds an open audition for English-speaking adults aged above 16 who are interested in performing/being a part of BCT’s production of Pinocchio. The audition is scheduled for Jan 10. For further details, call 08-1869-1104 or www.bct-th.org.

+OUT OF TOWN

Pattaya

International Balloon Fiesta 2009.  In its third year, the Chonburi’s annual festival sees themed events, concerts featuring ETC, Paradox and Calories Blah Blah, movies as well as 20 different shaped hot air balloons from around the world. Dec 10-13, 6am-10pm. At Thammasat University, Pattaya Campus. For full event schedule, visit www.pibf.info.

Saraburi

Muaklek Cowboy Festival.  Put on your cowboy boots and head to Muaklek for a weekend of music with Pongpat, Billy, Tao Somchai, Pong from Stone Metal Fire, Suea Thanapol, Pe Hi-Rock, Rang Rockchestra, Job to do, Madagascar, Teddy Ska Band, Kai-Jo Brothers, Goldred, Superglass, Tamone, The Exotic, Deep O Sea, Ska Chance, Alam Sum Sum, Joy Boy and many more. Nov 27 (6pm onwards), Nov 28 (3pm onwards). B900 (one-day pass), B1,500 (2-day pass). At Thai-Denmark Farm, Muak Lek, 02-262-3456.

khao yai

Honda Winter Fest #4.  Enjoy Khao Yai’s chill winter with Mint Maleewan, Panadda Ruengwut, Kob Songsit, Tik Shiro, Charas, Pingpong Sirasak, Surasri Ithikul and Waen Thitima. Nov 28, 3pm. B1,500. At Bonanza, Khao Yai. 02-262-3456.