Lighting up the northern skies

The annual festival always draws the crowds for the balloon display, kite flying and fireworks. Jazz Bacanus, Hugo, Palmy and other artists and musicians will take it in turns to entertain visitors. For details of the shows, visit www.ThailandBalloonFestival.com.

 

Harvesting the organic

Hansar Samui is holds the first in its planned quarterly charity bazaars on November 30 and will be offering produce from the hotel’s organic garden and aquaponic fish farm. Guests, locals and visitors are invited to wander through and buy produce from the hotel’s latest  harvest, or taste produce from local partners selling various Thai delicacies and favourites such as som tam (Thai green papaya salad), pastries, desserts, phad thai and seafood. Activities include a fortune teller, live music and a dance performance by local students. The bazaar runs from 11am to 4pm. Call (077) 245 511 or visit www.hansarsamui.com.

 

As smooth as silk

Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand, is playing host to the International Silk Festival, “Pook Xiao” and the Red Cross Fair 2013 from November 27 to December 10. The first international silk festival will feature the sericulture and silk business of Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries. Highlights include an international seminar and business matching event plus sericulture and silk weaving exhibitions. The festival takes place in front of Khon Kaen City Hall. 

 

Walks on the wild side

The streets of Bangkok are now full of protestors and whistleblowers but for those who’d prefer a pleasurable, politics-free walk, there’s “22 Walks in Bangkok”, a guidebook by Kenneth Barrett that will help you explore the city on foot. Check it out at Bangkok’s leading bookstores.