Out and About

About agriculture
TK Park is inviting Thai children aged 9 to 12 to join its “TK On Tour trip at the Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture” to Khong Luang, Pathum Thani on March 29. Participants will learn how the experiments and the research of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej helped develop the country’s agriculture, watch he 3D movie “Ruang Khong Phor Nai Baan Khong Rao”, visit the outdoor museum and learn to plant pesticide-free vegetables. Applications should be submitted by Sunday (March 19) along with an essay on the subject “Ngan Khong Phor Nai Khwam Songjum Noo” (“The father’s work in my memory”). The writers of the best 30 essays will be selected for the trip. For more information, visit TKPark.or.th or called (02) 257 4300 extension 224 and (089) 608 1228. 

Special price for health checks
The Bangkok Hospital China Town is offering health check-up packages starting from Bt2, 500, a women’s package from Bt1,280 and a brain package from Bt2,999. Other offers include the smart joint package for knee check-up at Bt2,500 and a heart check at Bt5,500 and all are available daily from 9am to 4pm until March 26. Book a |session at (02) 118 7888 or contact 1719. 

Spotlight on lamb
Tuck into tender lamb at the Dusit Thani Bangkok’s Hamilton’s Steak House as part of the “Premium Baby Lamb” promotion running through the end of April. Available for both lunch and dinner, the meat is served navarin style with home-made potato gnocchi, in a ragout with parmesan foam and braised in red wine sauce with risotto and |seasonal vegetables. Prices start from Bt480. Book a table at (02) 200 9000 extension 2345.

Problems with growth
The endocrine gland club of Thailand invites parents whose kids are having problems with growth and height to join a seminar on the first Growth Day on March 31. Being held at the Infinity 1-2 room on Pullman King Power’s ground floor, the seminar is being led by paediatricians specialising in growth |problems. Admission is free, Find out |more at (02) 419 5676 or email [email protected].

Bargain buys
Central invites its “1 card” holders to take part in latest “X-Treme” campaign and receive coupons giving them discounts of up to 40 per cent. AIS Serenade members receive additional benefits and the promotion is available at all branches including Central Embassy until March 31.

Fish as artworks
Sea Life Bangkok at Siam Paragon gives young visitors the chance to admire how sea creatures camouflage themselves as artworks in the “Living Art: the Art of Camouflage” campaign that starts on Friday (March 17). Tickets cost Bt990 for adults and Bt790 for children aged three to 11. Find out more at www.SeaLifeBangkok.com.