Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Treat yourself and the one you love to a well-deserved break at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa where you'll enjoy all the benefits of a prime location and a relaxing haven at the heart of the action. The "Blissful Break Package" costs Bt8,000 net and covers two nights in a Garden View room, breakfast for two and a choice between a spa treatment and an F&B voucher.

For booking and enquiries, (02) 477 0755 or e-mail reservemarriott@minornet.com.

Doll Mania 2008

Central Plaza Rama III

See cool dolls designed by Thai clothes brands Tube Gallery and Theater, make your very own teddy bear and admire the trendy threads for dolls designed by university students at "The Biggest Bear" and " Colours of Winter", which run from tomorrow through October 19 as part of this fun-filled festival. For more information, call (02) 264 5555 extension 4112.

Knowledge Beyond Boundaries

Bookworms, save up your money as the annual Thailand Book Expo returns to town. Stacks of Thai books of all genres and a few English titles will be on sale at this event, which runs from Saturday through October 23 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

Kylie X 2008 World Live in Bangkok

Aussie diva and gay icon Kylie Minogue jets into Bangkok next month for what promises to be a sell out concert at Impact Arena on November 23.

Tickets priced from B1,200 to Bt9,500 go on sale this Saturday at 10am at all Thaiticketmajor outlets.

Our Endless Love

There's everything for the bride and groom at the Endless Love Wedding Fair being held at the Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel, Bangkok, on October 26 from 10 to 7. Couples planning to tie the knot will be spoilt for choice as they check out the wide range of flower arrangement styles, ice carvings, towering wedding cakes, billowing dresses, food and beverages, and wedding packages on display. Make a confirmed booking and receive a generous discount. For information, call (02) 566 1020.

Salsa Fiesta

The fourth Latin and Cultural Dance Festival comes to town next month with four nights of parties, dance performances and dance workshops from international and local dance artists taking place from November 20 to 23 at the Montien Hotel, Indus and other venues.

For more information, visit www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008/.

A Feast of Music and Dance

Thailand Cultural Centre

Bangkok's 10th International Festival of Dance and Music draws to an end next week, so don't miss the performances coming up this weekend. On Saturday, the Indian Embassy presents "Sankriti' Classical Dances while on Sunday, it's jazz with G-Strings from Germany and B-Connected from Switzerland. Monday evening, the stunning Inaki Urlezaga Group from Argentina closes out the festival with some hot tango. For information, visit www.BangkokFestivals.com. For tickets, go to www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

Splitting image

Do you think you look like Brad Pitt or Sarah Palin? If so, now's your chance to shine. World Film Festival of Bangkok is holding a "Celebrity Look Alike" contest and if you look like an actor, model, football player, reporter, or anyone remotely known, you have a great chance of winning. Just send in a 3x5 photo of yourself by Friday. For more information, call (02) 338 3333 extension 1954.

See it

All strung up

Thammasat University, Tha Prachan

Classical guitar fans are in for a treat this week with the Thailand International Guitar Festival, which runs from Thursday till Sunday at the university's small auditorium.

Activities include live performances, seminars and workshops given by the world's best classical guitarists among them Frenchman Gabriel Bianco, Spaniard Ruben Abel Pazos and Thais stars Nutavut Ratanakarn and Pongpat Pongpradit.

Tickets range from Bt200 to Bt1,500. Visit www.ThailandGuitarFestival.com.

Bangkok by design

The City of Angels already has its fashion weeks, book fairs, film festivals and celebrity food events. Now, it's the turn of artists and designers to celebrate with their very own international event - the Bangkok Design Festival, which runs from next Tuesday through October 26 at various venues. For more information, visit www.BangkokDesignFestival.com.

Smooth as Liquid Silk

Pathumwan Princess Hotel

Head to Studio Bar on the ground floor of the hotel and kick back with a stunning cocktail based on Liquid Silk Russian Standard, the number one Russian Premium Vodka. The J- Trio jazz band provide the entertainment. Call (02) 216 3700 extension 20133.

All that jazz

Dave Koz, world famous saxophonist will perform his greatest hits live in Bangkok on October 16 at Aksra Theatre , King Power Complex. Tickets range from Bt2,000 to Bt5,000 from Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262 3456.

Do it

Live Like a Superstar

The Raimon Land sponsored reality TV show "Superstar" has passed the halfway stage on its way to the grand finale on 25 October.

Now members of the public can also live like superstars thanks to Raimon Land's promotion, which cuts prices of units at The Lofts Yennakart by five per cent until October 25. For more, visit www.TheLoftsYennakart.com/En/Superstar.htm

Raimon Land still has limited tickets available for each of the Superstar Saturday Live Shows. If you're interested, e-mail usa@raimonland.com.

Pave your way to UK

PhD candidates can consult representatives of King's College University and the University of Southampton for free on October 18 at the Novotel Siam Square. Call (02) 657 5629 or (02) 657 5631.

Art of happiness

Sign your little ones up for art camp with the Art Laemkom Group this school break. Children aged from five to 12 will learn concentration and interpersonal skills as well as fundamental drawing, sketching and colouring. For information, visit www.artlaemkom.com.

Language course

Enhance your conversations in Korean, Mandarin, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic and Japanese at Kasetsart University's Language Centre (Bang Khen campus) from November 8. Call (02) 942 8888-9 or visit www.LC.HUM.KU.ac.th.