1. If you're a fan of Line and all its loveable characters such as Brown, Cony, Sally and more, head to Siam Square One to visit the newly launched Line Village Bangkok. The world's first Line Friends' indoor theme park covers three floors, with its 1,500m² ground packing digital adventure and retail store. Different VR games are available inside, plus there are tons of selfie opportunities all visitors can get with their favourite Line characters. See Moon's rooftop and laboratory. Sit in James' flamboyant room. Drop the bass with DJ Brown. Visit www.linevillagebangkok.com for tickets and information. Entry is 850 baht for adults and 650 baht for kids and seniors. Opens daily from 10am-10pm.
2. Get your sweet fix today at Krispy Kreme with the Back to School Doughnuts, which packed Chocolate Blossoms (dark chocolate frosting with white chocolate curls), Strawberry Blossoms (strawberry frosting and white chocolate curls) and lastly Chocolate Almonds (dark chocolate frosting and almond brittles). The three flavours are now available from all Krispy Kreme locations at 35 baht per piece. For this month's promotion, get a box of a dozen doughnuts (six original glazed and six Back to School or assorted) for just 315 baht. Visit www.krispykreme.co.th.
3. Asian pop culture is totally lit this weekend at the Asia Comic Con, held at Royal Paragon Hall. Highlights of the event include Ultraman exhibition and stage show and Dragon Quest exhibition. Thai animation The Legend of Muay Thai: 9 Satra is also getting its first exhibition, with toys and collectibles also available for purchase. English actress Jessica Henwick will make her appearance on-stage and at autograph and photo booth. A cosplay contest and the World Cosplay Summit will be held tomorrow starting from 4.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for 180 baht for one-day entry. The event will conclude tomorrow at 8.30pm. Visit www.asiacomiccon.com.
4. Central Chidlom will be hosting Central Health and Fitness fair at its Event Hall, 3rd floor, from now until June 25. Health enthusiasts will enjoy this shopping event of the year, which brings together all the must-have fitness items in one place. Do you need a blender for your chicken breast protein shake? Oil-free fryer for healthier diet? Sportswear? Sneakers? Or even a smartwatch? Shop til you drop from famous brands such as Philips, Tefal, Nike, Asics, Garmin and Fitbit among others. Different fitness classes will also be introduced at the fair. Highlights include cycling class from Ryde, boxing class from Southpaw by Galaxy Gym, and more.
5. The spirit of boy bands and girl groups is now revived with the Thai incarnation of the Netherlands' TV show The Next Boy/Girl Band, now airing on Channel 7 every Sunday at 6.20pm. In The Next Boy/Girl Band, fresh faces of hopeful youngsters converge to showcase their singing and dancing talents for their chance to debut as the country's new power group. The panel of judges include some of Thailand's biggest pop stars of 1990s to 2000s such as Tata Young, Nicole Theriault and J Jetrin, plus supermodel besties Metinee Kingpayome and Sonia Couling, rappers Golf Fukking Hero and Khan Thaitanium, as well as boxer/singer Antoine Pinto. Visit www.facebook.com/TheNextBoyGirlBandTH.
