Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated annual Fitz Club Tennis Tournament will return from 2 - 4 April 2021. We invite all Tennis fans to come and watch! There will be lots of food, drinks and exciting matches to keep you entertained throughout the weekend. This year’s category is 35+ Men Singles for tennis players of all skill levels. 20 players will fight it out to get their name on the Fitz Club Champions board and win lots of prizes.  What makes this event so popular is the round-robin format in which all competitors are guaranteed to play several matches in one of the best Tennis clubs in Thailand. Sponsored by Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd, Carabao Group, Yonex Thailand, Dunlop Thailand, T&T Aluminum, Fur-right, VC Fabric, Meiji and Supply Gallery, this tournament could not have happened without the support from these lovely sponsors who are supporting Pattaya with its grand vision of being a top sports destination.  Approaching its 13th year, the Fitz Club Tennis Tournament continues to promote fitness, sports, and recreation, especially to more senior players. The newly resurfaced courts have been installed with new LED lights so they will be as bright as the daylight during nighttime enabling players to experience a Grand Slam tournament vibe.  

On February 27, 2020 HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, graciously presided over the opening ceremony of “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Shopping Center. Attending were executives of the Thai Red Cross Society - Secretary General Phan Wannamethee, Treasurer Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, Director of Fund Raising Bureau Khan Prachuabmoh, Society Deputy Director of Fundraising Bureau Janprapa Vichitcholchai. Also presence were Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee of The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar and spouse of the Peruvian Ambassador Mrs. María Ximena Rios Hamann, Board of Director of Siam Paragon Katevalee Napasab and Managing Director of Royal Paragon Hall Talun Theng, together with executives of Siam Paragon’s and the event’s sponsors.
 
The Thai Red Cross Society, together with spouses of the diplomats to Thailand presented the annual charity shopping fair “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar,” under the concept “Shop the World at the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar.”   This year saw the very first hybrid Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, offering both on-ground and online experiences. This adaptive format is in accordance with the ongoing COVID-19 precaution also enables shoppers across the country to join the fair anywhere, anytime via www.dpcredcrossbazaar.com, thanks to ARIP Public Company Limited for the e-commerce platform development. Shoppers also had access to online shopping and enjoyed varieties of delivery options including Pick & Pack by Thailand Post, pick up, or order online and self pick-up at the fair. Other engaging online activities included raffle tickets,  live international performance as well as online donation to support charitable projects.       
  
On-ground activities at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon offered varieties of qualities products sourced from various countries across the globe. This year welcomed first-timer like Cambodia, and returnees like Nigeria and Panama with their local specialties like the famous Panama hat and handicrafts. All the participating countries also sourced their best and rare local products to offer at irresistible price. In addition, the Raffle tickets, priced at THB50, featured ranges of appealing prizes such as iPad Gen 8 32GB Wi-Fi, and Suzuki 125cc motorcycles. Prizes will be drawn on April 28, 2021 at the Fund Raising Bureau of Thai Red Cross Society and results will be announced on www.redcrossfundraising.org and www.facebook.com/Redcrossfundraising. Featured also were lucky draw, an auction for specially-designed shopping cart made exclusively for the opening ceremony and traditional performances, for example, from the Embassies of Russia, Indonesia and Kazakhstan.  The event strictly follows the Ministry of Public Health’s safety measures and social distancing guidelines. Application QueQ is applied to facilitate the social distancing measures.
 
Proceeds from organizing “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” will be allocated to support underprivileged children, women, people with disabilities and senior citizens according to the objectives of the event’s committee, in accordance with the Thai Red Cross Society’s framework. 
 
The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is supported by government entities and the private sector including Heritage Snack and Food Company Limited, DAKS by ICC International Public Company Limited, Phiboonchai Maepranom Thai Chili Paste Company Limited, Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. (NBTC), Fitness Excellence Company Limited.(Thailand), Mega Lifesciences PTY Public Company Limited, PM 80 Company Limited, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) and Cordy Biotech Limited.   WONDERFUL CHAIN BY SPHERE, The Association Of Thai-Africa Relations, SOFIT X CARE STEP, Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited and Royal Paragon Hall.

King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok’s landmark in the heart of Sathorn, joined 60+ Earth Hour 2021, organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF Thailand) to promote awareness towards global warming, switching off non-essential electric lights to reduce energy consumption for 1 hour from 8:30-9:30pm on 27 March 2021.
 
This year marks the third consecutive year King Power Mahanakhon has taken part in the global event since joining in 2019.  Both the exterior lights of King Power Mahanakhon’s iconic pixelated building and the signage, LED screens and non-essential electric lights of Mahanakhon CUBE were switched off as air conditioning in the building were raised by 1 degree Celsius for 1 hour between 8:30 and 9:30pm, resulting in a combined reduction of electricity usage of up to 107 kilowatt hours.
 
King Power Mahanakhon also decorated the Glass Floor of its 78th floor of Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Thailand’s highest observation deck, to display the message “60+ Earth Hour”, further promoting the energy-saving activity to tourists and visitors.

​Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa proudly presents its latest edition of “Jazz at Sea”, the compelling celebration of exceptional jazz played by The Season six-piece resident band covering everything from nostalgic classics to modern swing.
Unwind and indulge in a breezy evening on the beach. Go with the flow of Appetizer & Salad Live Station, BBQ on the Beach, and Sweets. Savor the flavors of Italian pasta salads and Nam Tok Moo among the varieties of appetizers prepared to order. The perfect preparations for toothsome BBQ favorites, from Bratwurst and Buffalo Wings to River Prawns, Squid and Spare Ribs, among others. Conclude on a crescendo of more live station preparations, from pandan waffles to banana fritters, along with ice cream, popcorn, donuts, cotton candy and more. Plus especially for the children, fried rice vegetable or chicken and Penne cream sauce or tomato sauce.  Meanwhile, sip Smoked Negroni’s, Aperol Spritzes and Margarita Sours specially crafted for the evening’s dining.
The fulsome feast unfolds from 5.30 pm. to 9 pm. at the beachfront of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa on Saturday 17th April 2021.
THB 890 NET Churrasco BBQ with signature salad bar and mouthwatering desserts (food only)
THB 1,890 NET Churrasco BBQ with signature salad bar and mouthwatering desserts, signature cocktails, ice-cold beers, and delicious wines (food + open bar)
Places are limited and pet-friendly (on leash only).
For reservations, please call +66 (0)32 708 000 ext. 1112 or email to FB.huahin@sheraton.com  
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Volvo, the premium Swedish car brand renowned for innovation and cutting-edge technology, is reaffirming its commitment to creating a future driven by sustainable clean energy vehicles. The 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show will be the launch venue for Volvo’s most exciting new car release in Thailand, “THE NEW VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC”. This is the brand’s first 100% electric SUV and it comes packed with industry leading innovations and the kind of styling, inside and out, that Volvo is renowned for worldwide. It will be on show, along with a wide variety of Volvo models with plug-in hybrid systems, at Booth A18, Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, from March 24 - April 4, 2021. And to celebrate the future of driving there will be a wide variety of promotions and financial offers for customers at the event and at Volvo workshops until the end of April.

We continue to follow government guidelines in light of Covid-19 and safety precautions will be implemented based on the latest information available.

​ Entry is free. Bring your own basket and be on time. For more information www.kvillagebkk.com or facebook.com/kvillagebkk or please contact 02-2589919 or line: @kvillagebkk *All prizes are until stock last

“It’s Time for Thai Students to Become World Leaders,” said Dr. Punnama
            As advanced technology has completely transformed the structural characteristics of today’s livelihoods—becoming the necessary part of our lives, it’s undeniable that the traditional education is no longer enough for Thai students.   
 
With this proclamation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Punnama ‘Nok’ Siriphannon, KMIDS’s director, has applied her expertise in science and administration to remodel education at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang International Demonstration School (KMIDS). At KMIDS, teachers will focus on the problem-based learning instead of lecture-based classes. 
 
Therefore, students are well prepared to reach their true potential as they are trained to solve 
real- world problems through critical thinking and the scientific method. KMIDS also includes robotics and coding in their educational curriculum in order to foster 21stCentury skills and lead the way in developing future Masters of Innovation who are full of inspiration and imagination.
On March 5th, 2021, at the Air Force Convention Hall, the Thai Social Foundation, renowned for its promotion of high ethical standards in Thai society, bestowed upon Assoc. Prof. Dr. Punnama Siriphannon the prestigious “Person of The Year 2021” title in “Organizational Development” for her dedicated leadership at KMIDS and the KMITL Office of the Registrar. 
“It’s Time for Thai Students to Become World Leaders. Here, at KMIDS, we incubate Masters of Innovation who are full of inspiration, imagination and dedication to improve society and the community,” said Dr. Nok. 
 
Admission to KMIDS is available for students Grades 6 – 10 
please click: www.kmids.ac.th/Facebook: KMIDS
For further enquiries please call: 062-595-4222

Recently, OPPO Thailand introduces “OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G”, the first smartphone in the world to “Awaken Colour” in camera and display with one billion colour experience. It is also the first flagship smartphone in the world to feature two main 50MP cameras with Sony IMX766 sensor, set to defy all the rules of design and promising to deliver a futuristic level of seamless, Alongside the launch of the OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G is the debut of “OPPO Enco X” flagship Android earphones co-created with Dynaudio for an ultimate audio experience. The OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G is priced at 33,990 baht and can be pre-ordered from today to April 2, 2021, while the OPPO Enco X earphones, co-created with Dynaudio, are available now at 5,999 baht at OPPO Brand Shops and retailers nationwide.  
 
The OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G, a new flagship smartphone with one billion colour, comes with a slogan “Awaken Colour”, perfectly fusing advanced technology and the best design to set new standards for flagship smartphones. Its highlight features include:
The first 1 Billion Colour in the world with 10-bit Full-path Colour Engine 

As part of this year’s Songkran celebrations, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel is presenting a retrospective from the "Britney Spears of Asia", Tata Young who will be performing live at Bangkok’s most exciting new underground venue - Lost & Found.
On April 3rd for one night only the sultry singer, who dominated Asia’s pop scene in the 2000s, will be performing all her best hits to an exclusive Lost & Found audience.  Tata Young became a prominent figure on Thailand’s pop scene after the release of her debut album Amita Tata Young in 1995 that went on to sell over one million copies. She enjoyed widespread mainstream popularity across Asia from Thailand to Japan with a string of number one hits including Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy, Dhoom Dhoom and El Nin-Yo.
The upcoming mini concert is just a first in a series of exciting live performances and shows the Lost & Found team will be putting on for Bangkok’s revellers in the upcoming months. Having made a name for itself as a decadent destination for eccentric extravagance and a celebration of self-expression, Lost & Found will continue pushing the envelope for what inclusivity, talent and creativity mean.
Designed by Ashley Sutton of The Iron Fairies and Maggie Choo’s fame, Lost & Found’s intimate, bunker-like space with its moving ceiling lights and steampunk aesthetics delivers a hat-trick of nightlife experiences: as a restaurant, bar and performance space for some of the city’s most unique shows and entertainers.
Lost & Found is located on the 3rd floor of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel / Riverside Plaza. Doors open at 8pm. Ticket prices start at THB 1,500 net including two drinks; a limited number of VIP tables is available. For more information and reservations, please contact lostandfound.vriv@lostandfound-bangkok.com  or call +66 (0) 2476 0022 ext. 1416.