8 things to do in BKK during Earth Hour 2010

The City of Angels is considered as one of the liveliest cities in Asia with its gigantic department stores, street music, flashy billboards displaying Thai latest fads and Bangkok's legendary traffic jams.

For the past 10 years, the Thai capital city has been more willing than ever to consolidate all the entertainment it has to offer with a cleaner image in terms of environment: electric public transportation, new eco labels for hotels and restaurants, eco-friendly thai designers and high investments to protect the green areas in the city such as Lumphini Park (which happens to be walking distance from Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien). In addition, the 2009 Earth Hour event in Bangkok saved 1,423MW of electricity, which reduced CO2 emissions by 900 tonnes.

If you chose Bangkok as your destination for the 'light out' event of tomorrow, 27th of March 2010, you will have a plethora of choice on how to get the best out of this hour into darkness. We share with you - what we believe - are the 8 best things to do during the Earth Hour evening:

1) Get a Thai Massage. Why not ask your regular masseur to replace the neon light and strong air conditioning with a natural scented candle. It is proven that subdued light helps to reach complete relaxation.

2) Head to Ratchada Night Market. This open-air market is only open on Saturdays from 6pm to 12am and is specialized in second-hand items - ranging from vespa retail pieces to clothes and designer bags. The perfect destination for a eco-friendly shopping (Lat Phrao MRT station).

3) Bangkok by night? Bangkok by bike. Several companies offer 'green' tours of Bangkok by bike at night. Check mountainbiketoursthailand for a 4-hours tour starting from 06:00pm.

4) Eat local. Hit local food markets or street food stalls to enjoy local products for which preparation doesn't require high energy consumption.

5) Put on a black outfit and head to Bed Supperclub. The whitest restaurant/club in town will also plunge into darkness with a special set menu using exclusively local ingredients.

6) Send a "Bangkok Snow Removal" postcard to your friends. This original postcard concept integrates the global warming issues with a serie of paintings of Bangkok under the snow.

7) Visit the Four-Faced Buddha. Being out of touch with our modern technologies might be a good occasion to meditate. Light on incense sticks and make a wish at Four-Faced Buddha Erawan Shrine located next to Chidlom BTS station.

8) A candelight show in the lobby? Yes, at Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien, we will be displaying an iconic candle arrangement to show our support to the 'light out' event.