Perfect pairings

t’s priced at Bt599 per person and runs from 6.30 to 8.30. Book a seat at (02) 266 9214 or email: [email protected].

 

Not lost in translation

Thai AirAsia is all set to connect a hot beach destination with China’s third largest city from November 6 with direct flights between Krabi and Guangzhou. The flight will depart Krabi International Airport at 8.45pm and arrive Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 1.30am. The red-eye return flight takes off from Guangzhou at 2.20am and gets into Krabi in time for an early breakfast. The airline is currently offering a promotion on the new route starting at Bt1,690 one way. Visit www.AirAsia.com. 

 

An island celebrates

Koh Sichang, a small island 12 kilometres off Chon Buri’s coastline, will mark King Chulalongkorn’s 161st birthday this weekend with a series of cultural shows and  fun activities on both Saturday and Sunday. King Rama V was born on September 20, 1853 and established his summer residence Phra Chuthathut Palace at Koh Sichang in 1892.

 

Castles in the air

Sakon Nakhon marks the end of the three-month Buddhist retreat with its famed Wax Castle Festival on October 6 and 7. The annual festival always draws more than 10,000 people eager to admire the spectacular procession of miniature Buddhist temples and shrines moulded out of beeswax that are paraded past Wat Phra That Choeng Chum. Boat races and other festivities also celebrate the end of the long retreat.