Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
ACTIVITIES
+ 3rd TEDxChulalongkornU, KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, Oct 8
14 speakers from different walks of life and areas of expertise will give inspirational talks which are united under “Strive Forward: The World is Changing, Are You?” theme. President of Chulalongkorn University Prof Dr Bundhit Eua-arporn will talk about the Siam Innovation District, an open platform to boost, integrate and develop new ideas into meaningful innovation. Apirut Vanchaam, who’s behind a banking application designed for visually impaired users, will discuss why innovation without purpose marks just another gadget. Dr Nart Fongsmut identifies the importance of proper care facilities for the elderly in Thailand so all can age happily. If you can’t make it on that day, the talks will be streamed live via Facebook.
1-6pm. KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, Siam Square One, Rama I Road. www.fb.com/TEDxChulalongkornU.
+ Pom Pom Earrings Workshop #1, Tentacles N22, Oct 7
Learn how to make statement-making and super-kayute earrings from Coztoncandy Machine accessory brand. Pick and choose from yarn and other various materials. Go home with two pairs of earrings of your own design. Members of Tentacles N22 receive a 10% discount.
1-5pm. Tentacles N22, Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Soi 22 (Soi Taweewattana). Message m.me/tentaclesn22 to apply, for more info. B1,800.
+ Patchwork Workshop by Juli Baker and Summer, Tentacles N22, Oct 8
Breathe new life into your old pillow case, jacket or jeans with the decorative art of patchwork. Chanaradee Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, aka Juli Baker and Summer (fb.com/julibakerandsummer), is a noted young illustrator who is known for her fun and colourful work. Bring your own fabric and other items which you want to reinvent. Other equipment and materials are provided. Newbie-friendly. Tentacles N22 members receive a 10% discount. Two people who sign up for this workshop together will each receive a B100 discount.
1-5pm. Tentacles N22, Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Soi 22 (Soi Taweewattana). Message m.me/tentaclesn22 to apply, for more info. B2,200.
+ Future Workshop: Urban Beetle, FabCafe Bangkok, Oct 14-15
Children aged 4-14 years old are welcome to join this techie sesh at FabCafe to create their own beetle. The workshop includes an introduction to graphic design software and how to transfer digital files to a laser cut machine. Reserve a seat by sending your contact to FacCafe’s Facebook inbox.
1-4pm. B1,000 per person. FabCafe Bangkok, Ari Soi 1. www.fb.com/fabcafebangkok. 083-619- 9983.
PARTIES
+ SDJM, Insanity Nightclub, Oct 6
Simon de Jano and Matt Madwill, better known as SDJM, have teamed up to make many great tracks. The DJ duo from Milan is known for their breakout track The Heat (I Wanna Dance with Somebody) which received 15 million plays on Spotify in less than four months and was picked as the official theme song for Dancing with the Stars TV show. SDJM throws in their signature move of a live keyboard performance into their DJ set. They have hyped up crowds at numerous famous clubs and opened for big names such as Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Bob Sinclar, Dannic and David Guetta.
10pm-late. Insanity Nightclub, Sukhumvit Soi 11. www.clubinsanitybangkok.com/book-a-table or call 087-804-9542 for VIP tables. B400 for lads with one drink, B300 for ladies with one drink.
+ Red Bull 3Style Thailand Finals 2017, CÉ LA VI Bangkok, Oct 7
Red Bull 3Style is a search for best DJs that take place in over 20 countries around the world. Six finalists will each out-mix each other by blending three styles of music into one mesmerising set. The new winner will represent Thailand for a world champion title in Poland. Past 3Style winners will also be showing off some skills.
Door opens 8pm. CÉ LA VI Bangkok, 39/F, Sathorn Square Building, Sathon Nua Road. goo.gl/y3YiG1.
+ Tiefschwarz, BEAM Club, Oct 7
Alexander and Sebastian Schwarz, German deep house duo and brothers, will take over BEAM this Saturday. They have been touring Europe since the mid-1990s, performing at major events and clubs, especially in Germany and Switzerland. So far their DJ journey has taken them to perform at major cities across the globe from NY, LDN, MEL and now BKK. They will be supported by homegirl DJ Mendy Indigo (she’s pretty dope).
9pm-late. BEAM, 72 Courtyard, between Thong Lor Soi 16 & 18. www.beamclub.com, www.fb.com/beamclubbkk, call 02-392-7750 for VIP tables and special packages. B500 at the door.
+ KENTØ, Insanity Nightclub, Oct 14
KENTØ, Japan’s #1 open-format DJ, is a key player in electro house and EDM scenes in general in his home country. He’s very prolific, playing about 450 gigs a year in clubs and festivals as well as opening for some of the world’s biggest names. His mash-ups have also been played and shared widely in the Land of Rising Sun.
10pm-late. Insanity Nightclub, Sukhumvit Soi 11. www.clubinsanitybangkok.com/book-a-table or call 087-804-9542 for VIP tables. B400 for lads with one drink, B300 for ladies with one drink.
SHOWS
+ STRFKR live in Bangkok, Rockademy Thailand, Oct 6
Move along to the funky tunes of indie pop/indie electro band STRFKR (star-effer). These Portland guys have had some much talked-about live performances which featured instrument swapping, dual drumming, stage diving and crazy costumes. You might remember their hit While I’m Alive from the movie The Fault in Our Stars; don’t miss it being performed live!
10pm. Rockademy Thailand, Sukhumvit Soi 26. goo.gl/DgqYrz. B1,290.
+ “Whose Line?” Improv Comedy, The Comedy Club Bangkok, Oct 6
Start your weekend with a hearty 555 session of improvised comedy. This type of comedy show was made famous by theatre sports, American comedy troupe The Second City and American TV show Whose Line Is it Anyway?. The performers will take suggestions from the crowd to create the scenes. It’s like cooking up comedy on the spot.
8.30pm. The Comedy Club Bangkok, Sukhumvit 33/1 (above The Royal Oak Pub), BTS Phrom Phong. www.comedyclubbangkok.com. B400 for advanced tickets or B500 at the door.
+ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Creative Industries at M Theatre, Oct 6-7
Hopes, struggles, passions and an eclectic group of six-graders. All this spells out the hilarious Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Under the direction of Michael J Allman, Bangkok Community Theatre will be performing this entertaining winner of two Tony Awards. Book those tickets now for this I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-Y adorable show!
7.30pm with 2pm matinee on 7 Oct. Creative Industries, M Theatre, 2/F, Phetchaburi Road. www.bangkokcomunitytheatre.com. B850.
+ Dean Live in Bangkok, Moonstar Studio 8, Nov 11
Dean, aka Kwon Hyuk, is a South Korean R&B singer-songwriter. While some of you may have heard of him just now, let us tell you that the portfolio of his young artist is very impressive. Besides writing tracks for many K-pop acts since the age of 18, he also has collaborated with many American artists since his US debut in July 2015, culminating in his first EP 130 mood : TRBL which dropped last year. With only one EP, he has already won several music awards in South Korea. Two more South Korean artists Miso and Saay will open for him. Regular tickets and VIP meet-and-greet tickets are available via ThaiTicketMajor.
8pm. Moonstar Studio 8, Lat Phrao Soi 80. www.thaiticketmajor.com. B2,500, B5,000.
+ #HYHBKK Live! with JMSN, Rockademy, Nov 17
American singer-songwriter JMSN (pronounced Jameson) will stop by Bangkok as part of the Asian leg of his “Drinkin’ with JMSN” tour, with help from Have You Heard?. He released his latest and fifth album Whatever Makes U Happy earlier this year and previously lent his vocals to notable names such as Tyga, Kendrick Lamar and The Game. Listen to Cruel Intentions on YouTube and we bet he’ll make you feel so many feels. The early bird tickets were already sold out so be quick! Tickets are sold through Ticket Melon.
From 7pm. Rockademy, Sukhumvit Soi 26. goo.gl/3JhGaQ. B1,100 per person or B1,300 if buy ticket at the door.
ART
+ The Shape Of Colour (Karma’s Solo Show), Future Factory, Oct 11-12
The much loved Karma Sirikogar is bringing viewers a multi-series exhibit of beautifully vibrant paintings, drawings, wall hanging sculptures, murals, digital art and projections. This solo exhibition is a result of three years of work into Karma’s experimental developments in abstract-surrealism. Her uniquely complex and vibrant visual language is suggestively inspired by the female anatomy, music, organic shapes and geometric urban structures. Karma’s aim is to hypnotically overwhelm viewers into a meditative self-reflective trance. All hail Karma!
Tue-Sun, 1pm-7pm. Future Factory Bangkok, Phahon Yothin 2. www.fb.com/futurefactorybkk, 098-253-9356.
+ Winds Of Peace, Chula Museum, Until Oct 24
Brought to viewers by the Colombian Ambassador H.E. Dr Andelfo Garcia and Chulalongkorn University, this is a contemporary art exhibition showing works by three renowned Colombian Artists, who are celebrating the end of a long war conflict in Colombia. Mario Ayerbe, one of the Colombian artists participating, has come all the way to Bangkok to present his works, from the southern province of Huila, one of the regions that historically suffered the most from the scourge of violence.
Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm. Chula Museum, Phaya Thai Road. www.fb.com/chulamuseum, 02-218-3645.
+ World Press Photo Exhibition 2017, House Of Lucie, Oct 18 - Nov 11
Returning to Bangkok, the World Press Photo Exhibition 2017 presents the best visual journalism of the year. The annual photo contest awards photographers for the best images contributing to the past year of visual journalism. It is the world’s leading contest for professional press photographers, photojournalists and documentary photographers and is shown worldwide in 100 cities and 45 countries, reaching a global audience of 4 million people each year.
Tue-Fri, 11am-6pm, Sat 12pm-5pm. House of Lucie, Ekamai Soi 8. www.fb.com/HouseofLucie, 095-478-9987.
+ Emotion As Reason, Bangkok University Gallery, Oct 12 - Dec 16
Every day life and the history of learning dictates that we control or limit our emotions. But what if emotion is the reason... for everything? Artist Jarasporn Chumsri reconsiders emotions through paintings. She delivers her expressions through semi-abstract forms. The processes are not fixed with reasons but follow the harmony of reasons and emotions, which are the core ideas of this exhibition.
Tue-Sat, 10am-7pm. Bangkok University Gallery, Kluai Nam Thai Road. www.fb.com/bangkokuniversitygallery, 02-350-3626.
+ 10795 Days Of Bummer By Wasted Rita, Wtf Gallery & Cafe, Oct 7-29
A solo exhibition brought to you by The Embassy of Portugal in Thailand and the Portuguese Cultural Center in Bangkok, in partnership with WTF Gallery. Portuguese artist Rita Gomes presents works of her thought-provoking scribbles on colourful paper that illuminate a variety of observations of the absurdities of life, sometimes angry and always brutally honest. We’re pretty in love with what we’ve seen so far and we’re sure you will be too. Opening reception tomorrow at 7pm. Be there or be square.
Tue-Sun, 4pm-10pm. WTF Gallery & Cafe, Sukhumvit Soi 51. www.fb.com/WTFGalleryandCafe, 02-662-6246.
+ Belief Over Beauty, S Gallery Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Until Nov 1
Check out the exhibition by French photographer Jessie Lie, who investigates the mystery and magic that lies behind the age-old Thai tradition of hand-tattooing ink designs on the body as well as intriguing portraits by Lop Buri painter Jirasak Anoujohn. In this exhibition, he expresses the philosophy and beliefs in Buddhism related to The Three Wise Monkeys. Did you see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil?
Open daily, 10am-10pm. S Gallery, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit Road Soi 13-15. 02-126-9999, www.sofitel-bangkok-sukhumvit.com.
FOOD
+ A Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience With Jazz Performance, The Peninsula Bangkok, Oct 7
In partnership with the College of Music at Mahidol University, the Peninsula Bangkok is hosting a delightful afternoon tea featuring a jazz performance by Bob Trio and Ink. They will be performing a selection of songs composed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as a tribute to His Majesty. Polite and respectful attire with muted colours is recommended.
2pm-6pm. The Peninsula Bangkok, 333 Charoen Nakhon Road. Email diningpbk@peninsula.com, 02-020-2888. B1,400++ for two people.
+ Gourmet Market at MRT Lat Phrao, Ongoing
Forget having to go through the hassle of wading through crowds and struggling to go on an escalator just so you could get out of the MRT station to go to a supermarket. Do your grocery shopping right in the comfort of the underground station now that a Gourmet Market has opened at the Lat Phrao MRT station. Now you can walk out of the station, groceries in hand, like a pro.
7am-10pm. MRT Lat Phrao.
+ 7 Days Of Spain, Uno Mas, Until Nov 30
Indulge in the very best of Spanish cuisine as Uno Mas treats its guests to seven different dishes each day throughout the months of October and November. Get a taste of one of Spain’s most famous dishes, Paella (B2,350++), on Mondays; or dig into Txogitxu beef paired with of Tempranillo Campo Viejo, Rioja 2014 (THB 5,199++) on Wednesdays.
4pm-1am. Uno Mas, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Rama I Road. Visit www.unomasbangkok.com, email diningcgcw@chr.co.th, 02-100-6255.
TRAVEL
+ Thai Resident Package, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, Until Dec 19
Being a resident or an expat of Thailand entitles you to this exclusive deal (sorry, non-residents). Stay for three days and two nights in a Deluxe Garden Bungalow, which is a stone throw away from the Andaman Sea, and enjoy perks such as complimentary lunch for two at Api Restaurant & Bar. No need to worry about transfer between land and the Phi Phi islands as it is provided by the resort as part of the package. Stay active during your getaway with a range of activities on offer, including diving by the resort’s own PADI-certified Phi Phi Island Dive Village.
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, 49 Moo 8, Aonang, Muang, Krabi. www.phiphiislandvillage.com/phi-phi-package.php, 075-628-900. B19,400 for 2N stay.
+ Ur Spa Package, U Pattaya, Until Mar 31, 2018
U Pattaya will throw in a complimentary massage for two and 25% off room rates on top of daily breakfast so long as you stay for at least two nights. This offer applies to Superior, Pool Villa and romantic Beachfront Pool Villa. As with any of the U properties, guests can expect special touches to make their stay more memorable, including 24-hour use of the room, breakfast whenever/wherever and a personal selection of amenities.
U Pattaya, 70/14 Moo 8, Soi Na-Chomtien 56/3, Sattahip, Chon Buri. www.upattaya.com, 033-046-100. From B4,324 per night.
+ Sufficiency Promotion, Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, Oct 21-31
Thai residents (sorry, non-residents) can enjoy a stay at the hotel when they make reservations with a Thai IP address. Your stay comes with daily breakfast for two, a free tuk-tuk shuttle to BTS Asok/MRT Sukhumvit, free Wi-Fi, free mini-bar and more. Its central location means easy access for guests to countless malls, restaurants and nightlife spots.
Well Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 20. www.wellhotelbangkok.com. B2,499 per night in Superior Room, B2,999 per night in Deluxe Room.
+ Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2017, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Selected dates until Oct 31
In celebration of the park’s 40th anniversary, this year’s annual Halloween fest will be the largest in scale (and most scary) with 10 spooky attractions and 11 unique experiences. The highlight is Asia’s first Saw-themed attraction. The torture porn franchise has been brought to life complete with bear traps, razor wire mazes and other traps to terrorise you. “A living preview” of Jigsaw (to be released Oct 26), the anticipated eighth instalment of the Sawfranchise, also awaits you. Ocean Park will also throw a big party inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead. We don’t want to spoil it too much but it’ll be festive by day and the spooky spirits will come out at night. Tickets are on sale via the park’s website. 5% discount when you purchase online. 11am-11pm. www.oceanpark.com.hk.
MOVIES
+ Blade Runner 2049 (Directed by Denis Villeneuve)
Who’s in it?
Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling.
What’s it about?
A young blade runner (Gosling) discovers a secret that threatens humanity which pushes him to find a former blade runner who’s been missing for thirty years: Rick Deckard (Ford).
Why watch it?
Harrison freaking Ford, that’s why.
+ The Lego Ninjago Movie (Directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher and Bob Logan)
Who’s in it?
Jackie Chan, Olivia Munn, Dave Franco, Fred Armisen, Justin Theroux.
What’s it about?
The city of Ninjago is the target of constant destruction by the evil Lord Garmadon (Theroux). The only ones who stop him are a secret ninja force led by Master Wu (Chan). Ironically, one of the members of this ninja force is Lord Garmadon’s own son, Lloyd (Franco).
Why watch it?
Jackie Chan kicking butt in Lego form.
+ Paradox (Directed by Wilson Yip)
Who’s in it?
Louis Koo, Gordon Yam, Wu Yue, Tony Jaa.
What’s it about?
After his 16-year-old daughter disappears, Hong Kong police negotiator Lee Chung-Chi (Koo) travels to Thailand to search for her and will do whatever it takes to find her — even if it means being branded a criminal.
Why watch it?
We love seeing Bangkok on the big screen. Also, Tony Jaa.
NETFLIX
+ Bill Nye Saves The World (Season 1)
The Science Guy is back! Bill Nye hosts his very own Netflix talk show. Watch as he debunks misconceptions and tackles a variety of things from alternative medicine to sex from a scientific perspective that only Bill can give.
+ American Vandal (Season 1)
Twenty-seven cars. Twenty-seven phallic images. One accused teenager. Delve into the mystery of #WhoDrewTheDic*s in this Netflix mockumentary as a high school sophomore records his investigation into proving the accused teenager innocent
