Tributes in jazz

Jazz up the evening in honour of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with a special tribute Saturday Jazz Night at So Sofitel Bangkok. Songstress Athalie de Koning – one of the group of international artists invited to record a song in honour of the late king – and her band Jazziam will be performing songs written or composed by the beloved monarch, along with his favourites. The special tribute Saturday Jazz Night is on December 3 starting from 8.30pm at Park Society Terrace on 29th floor of SO Sofitel Bangkok. Admission is free. Call (02) 624 0000 |or email h6835-fb3@sofitel.com.

Pulling those strings

The Thailand Harmony World Puppet Festival will take place from February 20 to 26 in the atmospheric town of Kanchanaburi. Individuals and teams of puppeteers from Asia, Europe and Africa will show off their skills, making the event a must-visit for all puppet lovers. The festival was originally scheduled for November1 to 7 but has been postponed out of respect for His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Visithttp://HarmonyPuppetThailand.com.

Checking in from home

Bangkok Airways is offering a new hassle-free service to its domestic passengers. With its recently introduced “Call Centre Check-in” service, passengers can check-in by contacting Bangkok Airways Call Centre at number 1771 (24 hours) to check-in 24 hours in advance or at least two hours prior to departure. The new service is available for domestic passengers who have no checked baggage only. Call 1771 or Visit http://BangkokAir.com.

Messing about on the river

Recharge after a tiring week at the Riverside Grill at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers. You’ll enjoy an evening of beer, cider and tapas for Bt599 per person or premium imported beers and ciders for Bt999. The next Beer, Cider and Tapas buffet night is on December 2 from 6.30 to 8.30pm. A complimentary shuttle boat service is available from Saphan Taksin BTS station every half-hour. Call (02) 266 9214, email events.rosh@sheraton.com.