Says Aarti, “It’s a new style of presentation of poetry in motion, and I have retained some elements of the classic style. It's an infusion of styles in a contemporary setting. Many years of artistic endeavour have gone into the creation of this special piece, which continues to evolve. It will be a dynamic and exciting unfolding of artistic blends.” 
 
 
The Siam Society (under Royal Patronage) was established in 1904 with a mission to promote knowledge of the culture, history, arts and natural sciences of Thailand, as well as those of neighbouring countries. This collaboration between Aarti, The Siam Society, and the Embassy of India clearly highlights the meaningful and enduring cultural and artistic ties that exist between Thailand and India. The co-sponsors of the event are Indorama Ventures, the Indian Association of Thailand (IAT), the Thai Sindhi Association (TSA), and Masala. 
 
 
The Siam Society is pleased to have as its first event in 2021 ‘Flames of Aarti.’ Come along to enjoy a multi-level arts performance with your friends and other distinguished guests who will be attending.
 
Date: 10th March 2021, Wednesday
Showtime: 7 .00 pm (duration of show, 45 mins, no interval)
Reception: 6.30 pm (The reception is being hosted by the Embassy of India)
Venue:  The Siam Society Auditorium
 
Due to Covid restrictions, seats are limited and prior booking of tickets is mandatory. There will be no sales at the door. The ticket price includes the reception, and food and drink. Also due to Covid restrictions, guests will maintain social distancing whilst seated in the indoor auditorium. Contact for bookings: chuleeporn@thesiamsociety.org
 
Artistic Curator and Creative Director: Aarti Saikia
Concept and Art Design: Aarti Saikia
www.aartisaikia.com
 
by Robin Westley Martin

RCB Film Club’s opening film of the year, Forgiveness (Mechila), is a tale of friendship, family, love, and reconciliation. With many twists and turns, it is one of the most successful Israeli films ever. 
 
Shaul and Nissan are good friends who, due to economic problems, decide to rob a post office. But things go horribly wrong, and the strong Shaul gets arrested while the timid Nissan gets away with the money. When Shaul is released from prison, he’s not too happy to be greeted by Nissan who has become ultra-religious, and seeks forgiveness from his friend.

The story takes place during the ‘Ten Days of Atonement’, just before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, when people ask for forgiveness. Shaul refuses to forgive, and Nissan cannot continue with his life without receiving absolution for his prior action.
 
The hunt for the hidden loot leads them on many adventures. Shaul’s wife and daughter, as well as Nissan’s former girlfriend, give up hope. The fact that they all live in the south of Israel, on the Gaza border, with the regular sounds of sirens, gunfire, rocket attacks, adds to the drama of the story.
 
There’s never a dull moment in the film, which was directed by the two lead-actors. Their lively spirits and wild adventures are responsible for the high-powered energy and enjoyment of the movie. As a result, Forgiveness won Audience Awards in many festivals around the world.
 
 
What the Critics said:
 
Jerusalem Post: The most entertaining part of the film, is watching the two comic actors spar.
 
Midnight East: There are many funny scenes anchored by a message of compassion, as relationships are depicted with honesty and warmth.
 
We thank the Embassy of Israel for supporting the film event, and they will host a Reception after the screening.
 
Don’t Miss RCB Film Club’s Opening Film of 2021!
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DUE TO COVID 19, THERE WILL BE NO RCB BOAT-SERVICE ****
 
KINDLY NOTE:
 
*Due to Covid -19, Masks are necessary for the film event.
*Hand Sanitiser will be provided at the entrance.
*If you feel unwell, please do not attend the screening.
* Due to Social Distancing, the seating is very restricted.
 
TICKET: 100 BAHT ( NO RE-FUND ) ******
 
*Please show your receipt or QR code at the entrance.
*Only 2 Seats Allowed / Person.
 
FOR BOOKINGS:
 
www.ticketmelon.com/rivercitybangkok/rcbfilmisrael
 
FOR ENQUIRIES:
 
rcbfilmclub@gmail.com   

Join us on for a virtual tour of our incredible countryside campus!
There is nothing quite like seeing our campus in person - the facilities, the green space, the vibrant atmosphere. We are one of the fastest-growing British international day and boarding schools in Asia and, at a time when visiting is not possible for many of you, we are going to bring our school to you via a Virtual Open Day.

Schedule
On Wednesday 3rd March from 4pm (GMT +7) our Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Heads will welcome you on Zoom for guided tours of the school. You can join for the whole thing or just the times that are relevant to you. Here's the schedule:

Centara Grand at CentralWorld is proud to announce its participation in the Yindii initiative, which aims to help protect the environment by reducing food wastage at a local level.
 
Nowadays, 33% of all food produced globally is wasted or lost. That's close to a billion and a half tons every single year. It's an ecological disaster.
 
Yindii initiative is trying to help at a local scale. The food that we deal with here at Yindii is high-quality surplus, delicious and perfectly edible, that stores and restaurants have to throw out at the end of the day. This can range from supermarkets that have fresh groceries that weren’t sold, premium bakeries that need to bake fresh everyday or buffet restaurants that refill quality food up to the last hour.
 
While still adhering to hygiene and safety measures, the initiative is able to put food to good use from supermarkets, bakeries and hotels, such as our dining outlets here at Centara Grand at CentralWorld.
 
 
Find out more about Zing Bakery, Centara Grand at CentralWorld below:
Website: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cgcw
Facebook: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld
Instagram: Centaragrand_Centralworld

​101 True Digital Park at Punnawithi has taken new anti-COVID measures to keep every area clean and safe as home for worry-free eating, relaxing, or working. Shopper are invited to enjoy themselves at Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day with “101 More Luck More Love” cashback coupons, worth up to 1,000 baht, available up to 31 March 2021 at 101 True Digital Park.
 
Mr. Tawan Boonsnong, President of Commercial and Retail Area Management at 101 True Digital Park, said the mall has worked with its over 150 outlets to ensure visitors can shop happily and enjoy a safe break from home. Brands have embraced intensive cleaning and strict safety standards, with careful screening to enter the mall and its store. Hand sanitizer is available in all areas. Tables and chairs have been spaced out. Touchpoints such as elevator buttons, handrails, wheelchairs, tables, chairs, and toilets are cleaned every 30-45 minutes in line with health standards from the Research & Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC). A disinfection spray is used before the mall opens and cashless payment like Grab & Go is promoted reduce contact with banknotes.

CI Talks launches an online social enterprise platform in February 2021 to help young people open their minds and inspire them to take action and grow by delivering curated content created by celebrities and experts in their field. 
 
With the significant economic, social and psychological pressures brought about by the worldwide pandemic and economic recession especially impacting people in the college, university and early career demographic, CI Talk Co., Ltd., was initiated by co-founders Jennifer Paweensuda Saetan-Drouin and Fred Mouawad to serve as a catalyst of personal growth and new perspectives for the younger generation to counter the challenges brought about by the current environment.
 
CI Talks which stands for “Catalytic Inspiration Talks” is a new initiative in Thailand that provides talks hosted by local celebrities and experts, in the form of cinematic pre-recorded videos and interactive virtual workshops via its online education platform. CI Talks sets itself apart from other platforms that provide online courses by carefully selecting and inviting only the most renowned expert and celebrity coaches to share their real-life experiences and knowledge, complemented by high production values and engaging content. Beyond following pre-recorded video classes online, viewers will also have the opportunity to attend online and offline workshops, as well as other in-person events where they can personally interact with the coach. 

Today SUPERNAP (Thailand), the most advanced Tier IV certified data center in the ASEAN region, extends its partnership with the Next Generation Enterprise Network Alliance (ngena), enabling customers to expand their networking portfolio to include a fully managed SD-WAN-as a Service. The solution makes it possible to efficiently and quickly built highly standardized business networks based on Cisco SD-WAN technology. 
ngena is the only global end to end orchestrated SD-WAN as a service company, and the first to offer pre-built configuration for fast and secure deployment using its Connectivity Platform as a Service.
ngena is built on Cisco Technology and includes security built-in, essential services and pre-configured features. This makes it the only solution of its kind in the market today. It is designed for multi-cloud connectivity resulting in no more expensive hardware investments, project management or long-configuration times.

2020 may not be the easiest year, but there’s always a reason to smile! We’re excited to unveil “Smiles that Travelled a Thousand Miles”, an artwork created by The Fishtank by RippleRoot/ RippleRoot. Inspired by more than 3,000 heartwarming smiles and stories from Marriott International employees and guests, this artwork celebrates a festive end to 2020 and an optimistic outlook on the year to come.
 
We look forward to welcoming you smiles on! Stay tuned for our giveaway this week.
 
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Medical doctors in Hua Hin are advising expat residents to be extra-mindful of the risks of COVID infections this weekend, with an influx of domestic tourists from affected provinces expected”.
 
Medical experts of the Be Well Medical Center have sent an advisory notice to local residents recommending heightened precautions against COVID infections during the upcoming New Year celebrations.
 
With Bangkok having closed down entertainment venues, Hua Hin anticipates a large influx of domestic tourists during the long weekend.  Hua Hin has a large population of Thai and foreign retirees who are a higher risk group for COVID-19. 
 
The medical center recommends that local residents avoid crowded events and venues where hygiene and social distancing cannot be guaranteed. Be Well emphasizes the importance of social distancing, hygiene and masks.
 
Be Well Medical Center is a family health care center opened in December 2019.  See www.bewell.co.th.
 
Manager of Be Well is Dr Chris Taylor a former cruise ship doctor with extensive experience in the prevention of virus outbreaks: “The risk of meeting infected people increases at crowded indoor events. We encourage everyone to keep their distance, and those who are at high risk for severe COVID should consider staying away altogether”.
 
Chief medical doctor at Be Well, Dr Paemika Pidchayathanakorn: “We should all take responsibility to help each other, especially this weekend, to prevent a COVID outbreak in Hua Hin and other places not yet affected”.