The annual St Patrick’s Day shindig gathers the usual Irish suspects and half of corporate Bangkok for one unapologetically sociable evening. The Irish Thai Chamber of Commerce leads the charge, backed by the Embassy of Ireland in Thailand and a small army of chambers and societies who clearly know how to throw a party. Guinness flows freely until nine, alongside Irish whiskey, beer and wine. The kitchen sends out proper comfort food, stew and soda bread territory, with Irish coffee doing its best to keep everyone upright. Live bands handle the soundtrack, veering from trad favourites to crowd-pleasers that demand a singalong. Raffle prizes add a dash of suspense. It feels less like networking, more like a reunion you didn’t realise you needed.
March 12. B1,600-1,900 via here. Surasak 1 Room, The Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok, 6.30pm-10pm