Spirit of 87

The new 87 Plus bar at the Conrad Hotel Bangkok is an international live band entertainment venue in a modern setting. At 21.30, the gold curtain which separates the lounge and the dance floor is opened to

welcome the performers on stage. The venue also features a big dance floor, private booths, dancers and theme nights. Seats 100. Total capacity: 300.

Tel: (66-2) 690-9087, email: info@ConradBangkok.com.

Italian treats

Calderazzo is an Italian restaurant owned by a father – Antonio – and his son Marco, and bears the family name. The style of Marco's cooking is typically southern Italian, with the emphasis on fresh-tasting produce, which is delivered daily. Calderazzo is open daily from 11.30 to 14.30 for lunch and 17.30 to 22.30 for dinner. For the next three months, the restaurant will offer a 10 per cent discount to anyone who mentions they read this article.

Address: 59 Soi Langsuan, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Tel: (66-2) 252-8108.

Cruise on the River Kwai

The RV River Kwai, the first inland cruise ship in Thailand , is a newly built colonial-style river cruiser based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla. A Sunday night cruise on the River Kwai begins at 15.30 and finishes after breakfast. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Kanchanaburi, while breakfast is also at a local restaurant. It carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins (single deck).

Tel: (66-2) 640-1400, fax: (66-2) 246-5679, email: res@cruiseasia.net.

Lord of the sushi

Lord Jim's restaurant at The Oriental in Bangkok has a reputation for magnificent seafood. It is renowned around the world, especially for its sushi and sashimi dishes. Newly renovated, it offers a variety of

exciting seafood dishes, with aquatic themes prevalent in its sophisticated and stylish decor. Buffet lunch: Sundays 11.00 to 15.00; Saturdays and public holidays: 11.30 to 15.00. Dinner: 19.00 to 22.30 (last order).

Tel: (66-2) 659-9000, email: orbkk-restaurants@mohg.com.