Weekend picks

Published on November 30, 2007

Wednesday, His Majesty the King's birthday, is also celebrated as Father's Day. Are you planning on getting something special for your dad? If you still haven't got any ideas, Weekend recommends three outlets where you might discover an attractive present that's fit for the occasion. 

Beautiful music

 Thailand's official Apple Computer dealer carries all kinds of hi-tech products, including the ever popular iPod, speakers, headphones and other cool iPod and Mac accessories. The store is on the fourth floor of Siam Discovery Centre (BTS: Siam). Open from 10am to 10pm daily. Call (02) 658 0447.

A classic touch

 Jim Thompson offers a comprehensive range of unique and handmade silk products, ranging from home decor to quietly fashionable clothing and accessories. The store is located on Soi Kasemsan 2 (opposite National Stadium), Rama I Road. Open daily 9am to 5pm. Call (02) 216 7368.

Paternal ties

Surprise your dad with a refined necktie of printed silk featuring an elephant pattern (Bt1,300). Comes in yellow, green and yellow-blue. A yellow tie (Bt1,800) is loomed with the jacquard technique. A unique blue silk necktie case features a graphic design for Bt1,200.

Just in case

Beautifully hand-made printed silk toiletry cases and other travel cases feature leaf designs. Prices range from Bt1,300 to Bt800.

Traditional twist

Your traditionalist dad might appreciate these cotton shoulder bags, which feature striped patterns commonly found in Thai khramas. Priced from Bt1,200.

Listen up

A perfect gift for fathers who are crazy about technology and music is the newly redesigned iPod Nano from Apple. The eight-gigabyte Nano model comes in various colours, though dad will probably favour black. It's Bt8,590. The player's battery will last up to 24 hours playing music, or five hours if he's watching movies, music videos or TV shows. Hook it up to the smart-looking JBL On Time speaker (also in black). The speaker can be used on other MP3 players and computers, and features a radio, clock and dual alarm (Bt11,900).

Leather bound

Stationery supplier Theorem offers a selection of blue diaries with synthetic leather covers in A5 (Bt890) and A6 (Bt965) sizes and a black A4-size leather note file (Bt950) featuring a calculator, a notepad and a calendar. Corrado's creation also has brown organisers in B6 (Bt800) and A5 (Bt920) sizes.

Books bonanza

 At the three-storey flagship B2S branch, you can find all kinds of books both in Thai and English as well as stationery, cards, gifts and CDs and DVDs. Located on the ground floor of CentralWorld and open daily from 10am to 10pm.

Right on time

Agift set of wristwatche with a golden dial and a luxury-painting pen (Bt1,000) has been specially commissioned for His Majesty the King's 80th birthday. The collection also features Japanese-style 18k watches (Bt799) with leather straps in yellow and black. A silver watch (Bt1,199) with a golden dial also on offer.

Words and music

Treat your bookworm father to such compelling topics as Bounty Books' "501 Must-Visit-Destinations" and "501 Must-See-Movies" (Bt695). "Wok & Co" (Bt1,295), contains chef Ken Hom's Chinese recipes and "Modern Tropical Garden Design" (Bt1,695) by garden designer Wijaya Words offers garden designs in Balinese-style. Also available is the jazz album, "A Father's Love" (Bt399), and the latest compilation of songs by legendary guitarist Eric Clapton, "Complete Clapton" (Bt339).

Pattarawadee Saengmanee