The Khon Kaen International Marathon returns to the Northeast province on January 24....
Running through the rice fields
The Khon Kaen International Marathon returns to the Northeast province on January 24 for a 42.195-kilometre run through the rustic yet beautiful countryside along canals and through hamlets and paddy fields. The event also features 21.1 km, 11.55 km and 4.5 km distances for those who don't feel up to the real thing. Find out more at www.KhonKaenMarathon.com.
Feast for winter's end
Yamazato, the award-winning Japanese restaurant at The Okura Prestige Bangkok, is presenting new Gozen and Kaiseki set menus for the Setsubun Bean Throwing Festival, which runs from January 28 to February 6. The Setsubun Festival in Japan marks the final day of winter in the ancient Japanese calendar. Setsubun literally means the "day before Spring". The rituals include bean throwing to keep away evil spirits and the eating of an Ehomaki roll whilst facing towards the "lucky direction" for that year. The Gozen set menu is priced at Bt900 and the seven-course Kaiseki dinner at Bt3,000. Book a table at (02) 687 9000 or email yamazato@okurabangkok.com.