Things to do in Bangkok today

In ‘Echoes of Us’, Molticha Pongudompanya leans into uncertainty rather than resolution. Figures drift between recognition and disappearance, suspended somewhere between memory, reflection and physical presence. Layering and double exposure shape much of the work, with overlapping bodies and objects creating a sense of movement that never fully settles. The surfaces carry just as much weight as the imagery itself. Rough brushstrokes soften into hazier textures, while scraped paint leaves behind traces that resemble dust, smoke or fading film negatives.  May 10-31. Free entry. Joyman Gallery. 11am-6pm

Skip the usual park loop and head for Bang Luang Canal instead, where Punklong’s water cycling project turns a quiet stretch of canal into an unexpectedly good weekend detour. The pedal-powered route passes weathered wooden houses perched close to the water, giving glimpses of everyday canal life as longtail boats drift by selling grilled snacks and sweets. Midway through, a sprawling century-old banyan tree throws enough shade to make the midday heat manageable. The boats run entirely on pedal power, so the whole thing stays calm, quiet and oddly meditative without losing the novelty factor. Free trial rides run until May 15, with regular pricing afterwards. At Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak. Daily 10am-6pm. Updates via Punklong's Facebook page

Small moments stack up in Some, the debut solo by Sayaporn Apornthip. Detailed paintings gather people, animals, objects and passing scenes, each one caught mid-thought or mid-action. The title does the heavy lifting: ‘some’ as fragments, ‘sum’ as what happens when they collect. A glance, a pause, a half-forgotten afternoon – all filed together as memory. Sayaporn treats everyday life with care, giving equal weight to the ordinary and the quietly significant. Nothing shouts for attention, yet everything holds it. It’s a gentle reminder that meaning isn’t fixed. At times life adds up neatly, at others it drifts. Either way, these small records stay, offering a moment to slow down and take stock. Until May 28. Free. 6060 Arts Space (white building). midday- 8pm

HOMU’s latest seasonal collaboration with crafted pistachio milk café brand Pista& feels aimed squarely at people who want coffee and dessert to quietly merge into the same thing. Everything lands soft, nutty and creamy without tipping into overload. Matcha pistachio cloud layers cold whisked matcha with salted butter notes and a pistachio kinako cloud, while pistachio kinako milk leans deeper into roasted flavours with thick kinako milk and an unexpectedly rich pistachio topping.  Meanwhile, the pistachio soymilk pudding layers silky soymilk pudding with smooth pistachio paste, finished with kinako and pistachio powder. Rich but controlled – exactly the sort of thing Bangkok cafés are fully obsessed with right now. Now until June 30 or until sold out. HOMU, Sathorn 2. Open daily 9am-6pm

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park spreads its latest seasonal push across two restaurants built around ingredients that already do most of the convincing themselves. At Pagoda Chinese Restaurant, Kagoshima A5 wagyu lands in Sichuan-style broths, Hong Kong-style clear soup, stir-fries and a wagyu pie with abalone that knows exactly how excessive it sounds. Upstairs at Akira Back Bangkok, Ora King salmon threads through pizzas, tartare, sashimi and robata skewers glazed with citrus miso. It is polished hotel dining, but not in a stiff kind of celebration where someone inevitably orders another bottle. Now until June 30. Pagoda Chinese Restaurant and Akira Back Bangkok, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Pagoda lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner 6pm-10pm. Akira Back lunch Thursday-Sunday 12pm-2.30pm, dinner daily 5.30pm-11pm

Imprint Project gathers artists from Guatemala whose works carry a strong sense of place through intricate mark-making, texture and inherited symbolism. Hosted at Arun Amarin 23 Art Space, the show moves through daily rituals, spiritual references and fragments of memory without spelling everything out too neatly. The collaboration between ml3print studio and Santa Thekla Atelier de Grabado leaves room for interpretation, which suits the work better anyway.  May 1-30. Free entry. Arun Amarin 23 Art Space. 11am-4pm

Colour takes charge in this punchy crossover show by Hugo Brun, where contemporary art meets furniture with a confident shrug. Chairs, tables and sculptural pieces arrive in vivid contrasts, each one pushing against expectation without losing its sense of play. Brun draws from both city life and the natural world, pairing organic forms with sharper, urban lines. Materials shift from smooth to textured, polished to raw, often within the same piece. The result sits somewhere between functional object and statement artwork, refusing to settle neatly in either camp. It’s bold without shouting, inventive without trying too hard, and just the right amount of unexpected. Until June 29. Free. G/F, Siam Discovery. 10am-8pm

Distance does the talking in this quietly considered show by Apichaya Wannakit, curated by Stefano Rabolli Pansera. Developed in part during a residency at Palazzo Monti, the paintings read as self-portraits with a twist. Not likeness, not direct observation, but what lingers after – fragments of memory, softened impressions, traces that refuse to settle. A series of paravents anchors the presentation. These folding screens act as both barrier and stage, concealing as much as they reveal. You catch glimpses, then lose them again. Image slips between surface and structure, never fully fixed. Until May 31. Free. Bangkok Kunsthalle. 2pm-8pm

A white room, stripped back to essentials, sets the tone at Bangkok Kunsthalle. Description Without Place brings the work of Absalon to Asia for the first time, gathering all six of his Cells in one space. These compact, geometric structures read less like architecture and more like propositions: how little do you need to live, and what does that say about who you are? Absalon treats ‘home’ as a condition rather than an address. Each unit offers a tightly controlled environment, designed for solitude, discipline and clarity. No excess, no distraction, just the bare framework of daily existence. Comfort slips, routine sharpens, and the question lingers long after you leave: what actually makes a place yours? Until May 31. Free. Bangkok Kunsthalle. 2pm-8pm

Cosmic scale meets quiet introspection in COSMOLOGY, the first Thailand solo by Shizuoka-born artist Yuko Takagi. The title hints at galaxies and star charts, yet the focus shifts closer to home, tracing links between the vast unknown above and the equally unfathomable terrain of the mind. Memory, belief and emotion stretch outward here, forming constellations of their own. Takagi works with traditional Japanese techniques, layering gold and silver leaf with mineral pigments to build luminous, textured surfaces. These materials carry centuries of spiritual weight, often tied to sacred imagery, yet appear here in a more fluid, contemporary register. Beeswax and mixed media add depth, catching light in ways that shift as you move. Until May 24. Free. Galerie Monument. 10am-6pm