Chukkas for elephants

Back in Bangkok for its 2017 edition from March 9 to 12, the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament takes place by the Chao Phraya River and features 10 teams of more than 40 players, including Thai celebrities, supermodels, professional horse polo players and members of the New Zealand All-Blacks rugby team. As ever, the four-day festival will have something for everyone including an impressive Opening Parade, Children’s Educational Day, Ladies Day and fun-elephant related activities. Now in its 15th year, the tournament has become one of the biggest charitable events in Southeast Asia with more than US$1.3 million (Bt46 million) raised. Find out more at http://www.AnantaraElephantPolo.com.

A touch of “Charme”

The District Grill Room & Bar welcomes French chef Nicolas Isnard from the Michelin-starred Auberge de la Charme restaurant in Prenois from March 15 to 18 for a gustatory delight of classic French dishes with Mediterranean and Italian influences. Part of Marriott Sukhumvit, the District Grill Room & Bar is inspired by the Meatpacking District in New York City and is open every evening from 5 to 11 and for Sunday brunch. Book a table at (02) 797 0400 or visitFacebook.com/MarriottSukhumvit.

Up, up and away

The International Balloon Fiesta 2017 returns to Chiang Rai’s skies this week in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Running through Saturday, the popular hot-air balloon festival features more than 30 visually striking balloons from 14 countries around the globe including England, France, China, Japan, the United States and Thailand. Gorgeously designed and decked out in all colours of the rainbow, these striking balloons helmed by top-tier pilots will transform the skies over the northern Thai city. Check it out for free at Singha Park or take a visual tour at www.SinghaPark.com.

An island celebrates

Laguna Phuket organises the inaugural “Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival” from March 3 to 5. The aim is to heighten Phuket province’s status as a “City of Gastronomy”, launch and raise funds for the “Children First Fund”, which supports Phuket orphanages, as well as to create yet another lifestyle destination event within Laguna Phuket resort complex. The highlight, a star-studded Charity Gala Dinner with auctions, will be held on March 4 at the resort’s grand Latitude Marquee with entertainment from Black ‘n’ Blue band, Gam, Fivera and Jazziam. Enjoy it for Bt3,000 and Bt28,000 (table of 10).

Visit www.LagunaPhuket.com, call (076) 362 300 extension 1404 or email: ticket@lagunaphuket.com.