Tomorrow through Sunday, the Thailand Creative Development Centre on the sixth floor of the Emporium is hosting the annual symposium "Creativities Unfold Bangkok", addressing integration among thinkers, inventors, designers and business decision-makers from various fields. Tickets cost Bt1,500 for all three days and Bt600 for one day at Thaiticketmajor.

Bottoms up

Chatchai Puipia has charred the walls of 100 Tonson Gallery to give fellow artists "A Leg Up Society". The usually white gallery is now dark and gothic, and between the legs of each sculpture a screen shows video works by Shane Bunnag about Bangkok old and new, while two impish sculptures of a naked Chatchai observe the world's progress from the corners. The exhibition is on view until October 26 at Tonson Gallery, every Thursday to Sunday from 11 to 7. Call (02) 684 1527 or visit www.100TonsonGallery.com.

Being well in Chiang Mai

Centara Duangtawan Chiang Mai recently opened Cenvaree, a luxurious urban spa offering complete solution for personal health, fitness and wellbeing, with state-of-the-art facilities, an aerobics studio, pool bar, sauna and Jacuzzi. The East-meet-West spa offers traditional Asian remedies as well as the latest developments from Europe. Spa Cenvaree is on the fourth floor of the hotel and is open daily from 10 to 9. Call (053) 905 011 or visit www.SpaCenvaree.com

Downtown holiday

This month relax and unwind at Century Park Hotel on Ratchaprarob Road with a three-day, two-night stay in a deluxe single room for Bt5,999 or a deluxe twin for Bt6,999. Also included are an international buffet breakfast, transport by limousine to and from the airport, a newspaper and a voucher for dinner at Roberto Restaurant and Signature Bar. Call (02) 246 7800 or visit www.CenturyParkHotel.com

Treats for the senses

Until October 19, the Gaysorn shopping centre is teaming up with leading designers Disaya, Matina Amnita and Zenithorial in offering an exclusive menu to go with Elle Fashion Week. Served at Butler's Cafe and Senses Restaurant, the dishes include colourful savouries, dessert and drinks. Call (02) 656 1516.

Memories of another day

Until October 25, Gallery Ver hosts Thai-Japanese artist Yuree Kensaku's "Same Place while the Clock's Hands Pace". Her artwork tells the story of a house that stores memories and shows how everything is changed, not just by the inhabitants of the residence, but also through the nature of time. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 6. Call (02) 861 0933 or drop by www.VerVer.info.

Great deals with Marriott

Grab a good deal for the family and escape to one of four Marriott properties in Hua Hin or Phuket. The "Kids Eat Free" package, which is valid though December 15, starts at Bt3,499 and covers accommodation, meals for children under 12, daily breakfast for two and unlimited access to KidsWorld. Visit www.Marriott.com or call (02) 656 7707.

Chicken on the run

Each month executive chef Hanspeter Aschwanden introduces a great chicken menu at Mingles Pub and Restaurant at the Amari Atrium Hotel on Phetchaburi Road. This month it's buffalo wings, tandoori wings and aloha wings. Call (02) 718 2000 or click on www.Amari.com.

Vegetarian delights

Until Monday, enjoy healthy vegetarian food at the Good Earth Chinese restaurant at Bangkok's Arnoma Hotel. On the menu are mouth-watering dishes including shark's-fin soup, braised bean curd and fried yellow noodles Hong Kong style. Come by for both lunch and dinner. Call (02) 655 5555.

TO SEE

Children's theatre workshop

From October 6 to 17, Naked Masks Theatre is holding its second youth camp at its playhouse on the fourth floor of Phayathai Plaza. Primary-school children will take on "Jaochai Hoi-sang" and secondary-school kids "Midterm ... Glang Term Rak Long Pak Huajai". Both productions will be performed in December. Call (083) 005 5135 or (085) 503 4525 or e-mail NakedMasksYouth@gmail.com.

A feast of music and dance

Thailand Cultural Centre

Bangkok's 10th International Festival of Dance and Music is back with renowned artists onstage almost every day until October 26. Tickets range from Bt400 to Bt4,000 from www.Thaiticketmajor.com. See more details at www.BangkokFestivals.com.

Disney, live!

Royal Paragon Hall

The characters of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Cinderella" and "Beauty and the Beast" come alive along with Mickey, Minnie and dozens of their pals for "Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales" from October 28 to November 2. Tickets for the musical are Bt900 to Bt2,000 at www.Thaiticketmajor.com. Call (02) 262 3456.

Asian Hip-Hop Festival

Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

Thai rappers Titanium and their friends from around the world turn the arena into a giant dance floor on October 11 with Bangkok's first ever hip-hop festival, which runs from noon to midnight. Participating artists include Nas from America, Zeebra from Japan, Maximum Crew/Onesun from South Korea and Joe Flizzow from Malaysia. Tickets range from Bt300 to Bt3,500 from Thaiticketmajor.

TO DO

Make like a mahout

Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, Chiang Rai

Find out how to drive an elephant at this unique three-day mahout-training course. As well as learning the mahout commands and some log-rolling skills, guests can take their pachyderm pals for a bath. The funds raised help ensure the continued existence of the camp. Call (02) 477 0760.

A condo to change the world

Room magazine and Lumpini Co are holding a condo-design contest with the theme "Can I Change the World?" Designs must be eco-friendly and can represent condominium life from 1968 to 2058. The deadline for applying is October 31. Call (02) 422 9999, extension 4132-5, or visit www.RoomMag.com, www.LPN.co.th or www.BestBuyCondo.com.

Fuelling a great deal

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya

Book two nights or more and get Bt999 in cash back to spend on fuel, along with a 20-per-cent discount on spa treatments, fruit and flowers in your room and late check-out until 3pm. Book for four nights or more and you'll get a room upgrade. Reserve now at www.Amari.com/Orchid.

No plastic bags at Central

Until December 31, celebrate "Central … Love the Earth" by shunning plastic and paper shopping bags and buying a canvas bag decorated with zebra or leopard prints. Part of the proceeds go to the Support Foundation for environmental care, and users of The One card can win privileges shopping with the bag. Call (02) 793 7900.