Photographer Laurent Ballesta and marine biologist Pierre

Descamp showcase 88 images of the deep in "Planet: Voyage to the Heart of the Marine Realm", at the outdoor area and Amphitheatre zone at Zen at CentralWorld until August 12. Descamp is the author of "Planet Ocean", an encyclopaedic overview of the amazing range of habitats and ecologies found in Earth's oceans. Call (02) 100 9962-3.

Meet the chefs

Chefs Chung Ho Shi and Yiu Kit Lam from the award-winning Golden Peony restaurant at the Conrad Centennial in Singapore will be at Liu's restaurant in the Conrad Bangkok from July 10 to 19 preparing dim sum and Cantonese cuisine. Their specialities include golden-fried prawn served with kiwi mayonnaise and mocha-infused smoked salmon. Call (02) 690 9999.

Go for the Gold

 Sign up for the Century Park Hotel's Gold Card and you'll enjoy a stack of privileges including a 20-per-cent discount on food and beverages, dry cleaning and laundry plus accommodation. During your birthday month, the hotel will spoil you with a free birthday cake and free buffet dinner when you make dinner reservations for a group of four. The card is transferable and there's no charge for renewal. Call (02) 246 7800 extension 4819.

Songs for children

The Friends Without Borders Foundation is holding a chil

 dren's-song contest. Lyrics must relate to children's rights and the 12 songs selected will be recorded for public release. The songwriters will earn Bt4,500 per song and retain copyright. Submit entries before July 30 on MP3, CD or cassette and remember to attach both lyrics and credit. Visit www.FriendsWithoutBorders.org or e-mail borders@chmai2.loxinfo.co.th.

Making an impression

Painter Chahn Sutartapong is back in Bangkok with "Chahn's Impression 2009" at the Rotunda Gallery of the Neilson Hays Library until August 2. Chahn is known for his landscapes but he also paints nudes. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9.30 to 5. Call (02) 233 1731.

The simple life

Artist Tanapon En-on examines the life in his home province of Maha Sarakham in "Simple and Decent", which continues through July 9 at La Lanta Fine Art. The gallery is at 245/14 Sukhumvit Soi 31 and open daily from 10 to 7. Call (02) 204 0583 or (02) 260 5381.

Checkmate!

The IWICA Chess Academy is conducting summer courses for children and beginners starting today at its centre on Convent Road. The classes in English are suitable for players age four and up and are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 3.30pm and in Thai on Sundays from 11 to 12.30pm. Call (081) 699 2038 or visit www.IWICAChessAcademy.

com.

All that jazz

Celebrate American jazz sounds on Saturday with the JRP Little Big Band as part of the Tea Time Jazz Festival 2009 at TK Park on the eighth floor of CentralWorld. The festival continues throughout July with shows on Saturdays at 4.30. Visit www.TKPark.or.th.

Nang Mai (Nymph)

Director Pen-ek Ratanaruang follows a young married couple into the jungle, where a mysterious tree makes their troubled relationship even more dire. Wanida "Gybzy" Termthanaporn stars. With English subtitles at some cinemas. "Cannes Version" at SFW CentralWorld.

Wongkamlao

For his latest directorial effort, comedian Petchtai "Mum Jokmok" Wongkamlao parodies soap operas, playing the head of a comically dysfunctional wealthy family. With English subtitles in some cinemas.

French Film Festival

In "Ceux qui restent" ("Those Who Remain"), Bertrand and Lorraine (Vincent Lindon and Emmanuelle Devos) meet in the hospital where they are caring for their terminally ill spouses and decide to help each other live, laugh and continue to love. It's the closing film of this year's festival. Screens at 8 tonight at SFW CentralWorld with English subtitles. Tickets are Bt100. Visit www.LaFete-Bangkok.com.

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

The talking prehistoric mammals address family issues as they contend with giant reptiles. In 3-D in some cinemas.

Week of Siam

This month's series ends today at House on RCA with "Seub Yud Sai" at 1, "Prinya Kreung Bai" at 4 and "Ai Paet Niw" at 7. No English subtitles. Visit www.HouseRama.com.

Michael Clayton

George Clooney plays a law firm's journeyman "fixer" who stumbles upon a conspiracy. Tom Wilkinson also stars.

Star Movies (TrueVisions), 8pm