Weirdly—but of course, GLADLY!—the winter breeze is (kind of) coming back to town this week, so let's keep our fingers crossed for it to stay here a little bit longer, yeah? And now that the weather outside is much nicer, let's go out and enjoy the sweat-free weekend with so many fun events, including Time Out's biggest highlight that you will see below!
Let the dazzling lighting installations 'RE:KINDLE' your spirit.
Here we are! Time Out's signature lighting festival Awakening is back just in time for the year-end celebrations, and to jumpstart the brightest series, we have brought the whole shining fest to Samyan with a total of eight showcases by local talented artists alongside over 50 shops selling food, drinks, and cool stuff.
Location: Samyan / Date: December 17-26 / Free Entry / Read more here.
Savor the taste of beautiful winter at this Michelin-starred restaurant.
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin has launched a new seasonal tasting menu, The Winter Journey, that showcases a collaboration between Chef Henrik Yde-Andersen and Chef Chayawee Suthcharitchan who seek out the best-quality ingredients to create a modern Thai cuisine.
Venue: Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, Siam Kenpinski Hotel Bangkok / Price: From B1,850++ per person / Read more here.
Get your plant-based supply ready for your upcoming Christmas party.
Goodsouls Kitchen will hold a Christmas market at the backyard, joined by a big array of plant-based purveyors coming to help you fill up non-meat goodies and festive treats. There's also live music performances and talks to have more fun with too!
Venue: Goodsouls Kitchen at Degree Square (New Petchaburi Road) / Date: December 18-19 (11:00-21:00) / Free Entry / Read more here.
Let yourself loose to the explosive electronic music at this gig on the riverside.
The city's party animal leader Bangkok Island is back with a big bang! They will be letting all party people for a blow-out event with a big line-up of DJs all night long—and here's a big catch: IT'S FREE!
Venue: Bangkok Island Beach Club / Date: December 18 (17:00-23:00) / Free Entry / Read more here.
Chill out with your gang while nibbling some cheese and sipping some fine wine.
After finishing off the hard week of work, why don't yourself a treat with a stress-free Friday night with low-key vibes at Wine Boutique, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. The swanky outlet will accommodate you and your gang with an expansive cheese board and a big selection of grape booze for you to relax.
Venue: Wine Boutique, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit / Date: December 17 (19:00-21:00) / Price: B1,636.06 per person / Read more here.
Level up your painting skills with a pro.
333Anywhere invites Somrak Maneemai, a talented artist from Phuket Art Village, to take over a painting workshop for those who wish to learn how to master this art technique.
Venue: 333Anywhere / Date: December 18-19 (11:00-18:00) / Read more here.
Explore the compelling history of the Siamese Revolution at this pop-up art exhibition.
Seeing in the Dark is a moving-image installation by Taiki Sakpisit who aims to explore political and historical sites in Khao Kho, Petchabun, a signicant locale during the Siamese Revolution in 1932 that now houses the architectural ruin of the People's Party and the remnants of the communist party in Thailand.
Venue: Subhashok The Arts Centre (S.A.C.) / Date: Until December 18 / Free Entry / Read more here.
Have fun with your little ones decorating a gingerbread house and a lunch buffet.
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit is hosting a workshop for gingerbread decoration and a scrumptious buffet for lunch. What a great way to spend the weekend as a family, you think?
Venue: The Westin Grande Sukhumvit / Date: December 18 (11:00-11:45) / Price: B1,590++ for one adult and one child / Read more here.
Broaden your knowledge about the red and white boozy grape juice.
There'll be no more pretending like you know what you just sipped, if you attend this upcoming wine tasting session hosted by Dear Tummy wherein you can learn all the basics and get to try a variety of international wine.
Venue: TOWNHOUSE SPACE / Date: December 18-19 (17:00-20:00) / Price: B2,700 / Read more here.
