Dancing with Yelle

Brought to Thailand as part of the French Miracle Tour and the annual La Fete event, which is now a year-long programme for those who like or want to discover arts through culture, concerts, shows and exhibitions, the performance starts at 9pm. Tickets cost Bt650 for early birds, Bt750 for advance reservations and Bt900 at the door at www.TicketMelon.com.

We are what we eat
Future Park and Thai Health Promotion Foundation are joining up for the “Green Market…Awareness of Synthetic and Toxic Substances” event and invite all customers to attend a seminar titled “Synthetic Tastes…the Danger Near You” this Saturday and Sunday at the Green Stage on the second floor (Central Zone) of Future Park. The event is designed to help the public be more selective when it comes to nutrition. A Thai traditional medication expert from Devanang clinic will talk on the topic “Synthetic Tastes…the Danger Near You”. Products that offer no danger to health and the environment will be on sale and chef Nuchanart “Ju” Sirichayaporn will run a cooking workshop and offer tastings of salads and local fruits and vegetables. Games and activities will be provided by the Salty Enough and Sweet Enough Network under the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. Register for the workshops and activities at Facebook.com/thaigreenmarket/ or call (089) 641 9283.

Treats for the tummy
Dine in style every Friday night, the Orchard Restaurant at Kantary Hotel, Nakhon Ratchasima on the international buffet dinner. Open from 6 to 10pm, the buffet features Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce, Roasted Chicken with Orange Sauce, Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage in Crab Paste and Grilled Teriyaki Saba. There’s also a salad bar and dessert corner. It’s priced at Bt490 net for adults and half that for kids under 12. Book your table at (044)- 4353 011 or visit www.KantaryCollection.com.
Tea for two
The Dusit Thani Bangkok is offering uniquely crafted traditional Thai treats, |both sweet and savoury, in its afternoon tea menu all this month and next. The delicacies include Thai Tea Macaroon, Mango with Sticky Rice, Sushi, Fried Chicken with Herbs and Lychee Scones served with Pineapple Jam and Clotted Cream, and more. The tea is priced at Bt1,100 for two and available daily from 2.30 to 5.30on at the hotel’s lobby lounge. Find out more at (02) 200 9000 extension 2345.