Financial help in Hat Yai

Aeon Thana Sinsap (Thailand) will be offering financial services at the Money Expo Hat Yai at Central Festival Hat Yai from March 10 to 12. They include personal loans, YourCash, cash advances, and applications for credit cards and member cards. Channel 7 star Siwat “Cee” Chotchaicharin will perform on March 10.

Ikea in a generous mood

Swedish furniture giant Ikea will be distributing gifts at the opening of its second store in Bangkok – at Bang Yai – from March 15 to 18. The first 100 visitors to both Ikea Bangna and Ikea Bang Yai those days will receive a gift card valued at Bt500. The first 10,000 customers get a souvenir. Learn more at www.Ikea.co.th.

This side of ‘Eden’

Artist-photographer Piyatat Hemmatat will have an exhibition at the Serindia Gallery on Bangkok’s Charoenkrung 36 from March 8 to May 7. “Eden” will feature microscopic photographs and bronze sculptures addressing the pros and cons of using psychoactive plants. Piyatat seeks to stimulate fresh thinking and perceptions about substance use and abuse.

EDM ‘Dreams’ come true

Blend 285 is presenting “Bangkok of Dreams”, an EDM festival, at Live Park Rama on March 9 and 10. The world-class lineup includes Vinai, Sikdope, Eptic, Germiani and Mightyfools, as well as local DJs such as Gail Werner and Sunny. Tickets cost Bt499 (Bt999 for a VIP pass).

Time for a splash

The Santorini Splash Party at the Continent Hotel in Bangkok, on March 3 will feature DJ Rui Rodgrigues and the Slum Disco Soundsystem. The Bt400 admission includes a drink. Get details at (02) 686 7000.