The weather's still decent right now, which for Bangkok is practically a miracle. Perfect timing for a free concert in the park, then.
Music in the Park happs this Sunday December 7 at 5pm in Benjakitti Park.
It's part of the celebrations of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Thailand, put on by the Irish Embassy and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Not your typical anniversary party, but we'll take it.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra are doing orchestral versions of Irish classics, we're talking U2, Hozier, Westlife, The Corrs, The Script. Proper bangers, just with more violins than you'd expect. You don't need to be into classical music. These are songs you already know, 'With or Without You', 'Take Me to Church', 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' – just arranged for a full orchestra.
Bring a picnic blanket, some snacks and whatever you fancy drinking. Find a spot on the grass and let the orchestra do their thing. No tickets, no booking, just turn up.
How to get there:
BTS: Take the Sukhumvit Line to Asok Station, then it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Lakeside area at Benjakitti Park (Entry Gate 1).
MRT: Hop on the Blue Line to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Station. From there, Entry Gate 1 is only 5-7 minutes on foot.
Spend your Sunday evening at Music in the Park, 5pm in Benjakitti Park. Free entry.