Chang Chui honours late King
Thonburi walking market Chang Chui is honouring His Majesty the late King Bhumibol with a series of activities tomorrow through October 27, daily except Monday from 11 to 11.
The market on Sirindhorn Road hosts the exhibitions “From Particles to Father's Universe” with the work of 70 artists, “Heart Work” sponsored by Happening magazine, and “59 Metta Haeng Phra Baramee” by Sombat Plat Gan Chom. , Seminars, music by Silpakorn University students and documentaries and books are also on tap. Admission is free Tuesday to Friday and on weekends they charge Bt40 and give you a bottle of water. Check out http://en.ChangChuiBangkok.com.
Help out blind youth
Actress Khemanit “Pancake” Jamikorn (pictured) and pianist Jakkawal “Neung” Saothongyuttitum are the new spokespeople for the Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand. They’ll be raising funds for “Bold as One” youth scholarships. SMS donations can be made by typing “b” and sending to 4649200, or via the foundation’s Krungthai Bank account, 060-3-01161-6. Learn more at www.Facebook.com/boldasone.
Stars out for school fund-raiser
Veteran musicians Anchalee “Pu” Chongkadikij and Wasu “Jib” Saengsingkaew will be participating in the 17th annual charity walk and run at Triam Udom Suksa School on Bangkok’s Phayathai Road. |Part of the school’s 80th-anniversary |celebrations, it’s set to start at 5.55am on November 12. A portion of the proceeds goes to the alumni. Register at www.Berving.com by November 1. Get the details at |(089) 876 6055.
Overcome any challenge
“Living in the Challenge” is the topic of a “meditation dharma talk” at the Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Centre on Sukhumvit Soi 23 on October 7 at 2.30pm. The “challenge” refers to obstacles that arise in the practitioner’s path, which can be overcome as part of one’s awakening. Take the opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting and mingle with fellow practitioners. No registration is required. No fee is charged, though donations are appreciated. Visit www.Shambhala.or.th.
Towards a creative economy
The British Council (Thailand) is hosting a free-admission forum on establishing “Creative Hubs and Cities” on Tuesday (October 10) from 10am to 5pm. It’s at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre in the Grand Postal Building. Creative cities and hubs could lead to creative professionals and a creative economy across the region. Reserve seats at www.ZipEventApp.com/ e/TCDCxBritishCouncilTalk. Find out more at [email protected].
