The best things to do in Bangkok this weekend: July 9-12

In home, Chopper Pipatpong Sripeng looks at the space between who we hope to become and who we are when certainty starts to slip. Presented at GalileOasis, the solo exhibition gathers paintings shaped by love, shame, hope, fear and brief moments of calm, tracing the small negotiations that make up everyday life. Rather than chasing tidy answers, Chopper pays attention to acts of acceptance that slowly reshape us, suggesting home is less a destination than something we keep building over time.

July 4-August 3. Free entry. GalileOasis. 9am-7pm

Created with BEM and supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, The Furryways turns Park Paragon into a make-believe subway station filled with oversized sculptures, tactile installations and plenty of chances to touch, hug and interact. Familiar characters including Mushkin, Rosado, Corkin, Gally and Odey pop up around platforms and train-inspired spaces, making this less a walk-through show than a soft, strange little world to linger in. Bangkok is the first stop before the exhibition travels to other cities across Asia.

July 4-19. Free entry. Park Paragon, Siam Paragon. 10.30am-9pm

Skyline Film returns to the rooftop of River City Bangkok this July for four evenings of open-air screenings, replacing multiplex rows with wooden deck chairs, wireless headphones and wide-open Chao Phraya views. Arrive before sunset, grab a drink and watch the city light up before the opening scene. The programme mixes comfort-watch favourites and modern classics, from Midnight in Paris and The Princess Diaries to Drive, Black Swan and Notting Hill, making this one of the easiest ways to spend a July evening outdoors.

July 9-12. B500 via here. River City Bangkok. 5.30pm and 8.30pm

After pulling crowds to Song Wat Road earlier this year, Sip Thai by Song Craft returns with a week dedicated to Thailand’s independent drinks makers. Expect craft brewers, distillers and producers from across the country pouring creations built around local ingredients and regional know-how. Tastings sit alongside conversations with the people behind the bottles, while DJs soundtrack each evening and live bands take over on July 10 and 11. Keep an eye out for limited releases and festival-only specials too, which makes this worth more than one visit before the taps run dry.

July 6-12. Free entry. Parkside Hall, Dusit Central Park. 11am-10pm

Sleepless nights leave their mark, and HOMMES.HOM chooses not to tidy them up. Pillow, the debut solo exhibition by Sittha Jantharawong, draws on insomnia, anxiety and the small-hour routines that come with them, from staring at the ceiling to reaching for a bottle of sleeping pills on the bedside table. A former advertising creative, the artist brings a sharp eye for everyday behaviour to work that quietly examines emotions people rarely say out loud. Presented as part of MMADness is Calling, the exhibition asks whether accepting our struggles is the first step towards living with them.

July 9-August 23. Free entry. MMAD Gallery 1, MunMun Srinakarin (Seacon Square). 10.30am-7pm

One shopping trip can easily turn into lunch, dinner and a few unexpected snacks at The World In One Bite 2026. Spanning Central Embassy and Central Chidlom, the festival gathers more than 120 restaurants from across Thailand, with plenty worth seeking out. Start at EATHAI for pop-ups from Suki Pornsiri, Pad Thai Khun Choo and Pasta Ama, then make time for chef takeovers, tea tastings and a wine bar pairing bottles with your MBTI results. Live music, market stalls and plenty of places to pause between bites make wandering part of the fun.

July 2-12. Free entry. Central Embassy and Central Chidlom. 10am onwards

Lido Connect swaps concrete for greenery as the Lido Art Cult Market returns with its rainy-season edition, ‘Craft to the Jungle’. Marking its 20th outing, the long-running creative market brings together more than 40 artists and independent makers selling handmade ceramics, jewellery, homeware, prints and other one-off finds that rarely stay on the table for long. Workshops run throughout the weekend too, giving visitors a chance to try new crafts or chat with the people behind the work. Bring a tote, browse slowly and expect to leave with more than planned.

July 10-12. Free entry. Lido Connect. 11am-9pm

DIIV brings Frog in Boiling Water to Thailand for the first time, showcasing the darker textures and hypnotic guitar work that keep them near the front of modern shoegaze. Demand has been strong enough for a venue upgrade, with the gig now landing at Volume Livehouse, where towering amplifiers, striking visuals and room-filling sonics get the space they need. Local favourites Death of Heather and VVAS open the night, setting up an evening awash with distortion, melody and glorious noise.

July 11. B1,800-2,300 via here. Volume Livehouse. 5pm

Yaowarat hosts the Bangkok debut of Filipino artist and sculptor Jinggoy Buensuceso with Cosmic Bloom, an immersive solo exhibition at Luenrit. Known as one of the Philippines’ leading contemporary sculptors, Buensuceso builds large-scale installations from industrial materials, shaping them through an origami-inspired visual language that explores motion, tension and constant change.

Spread across multiple levels, Cosmic Bloom unfolds as a journey of entry, expansion and release. Sculpture becomes something to move through rather than admire from a safe distance, giving the show its sense of shifting perception, consciousness and scale.

June 4-July 28. Free entry. Luenrit Yaowarat. 9am-5pm

Bar Temp lines up another strong night for Bangkok’s electronic music crowd as More Rice teams up with Trommel for its third visit to the city. Italian DJ Giammarco Orsini heads the bill, joined by local selectors DOTT and Sarayu for a night kept firmly rooted in underground territory. Trommel has long championed independent electronic artists online, while More Rice remains one of Bangkok’s best spots for vinyl, complete with listening stations and Technics SL-1200 turntables.

July 11. B600 via here and B800 at the door. Bar Temp. 9pm onwards

Hanoi favourite Snug makes its Bangkok debut with a one-night takeover at Horn, bringing nearly a decade of queer club culture with it. Known for building an open dancefloor where everyone is welcome, the long-running party keeps the focus on good music, good company and staying out late. Ouissam, Emel and Saint Guel keep things moving with soulful grooves, house and disco. Find a spot near the speakers and settle in for a night that values community just as much as the music.

July 11. B400 via here. HORN. 10pm

Watching stand-up is one thing. Getting behind the microphone is another. The Comedy Club Bangkok gives aspiring comics a chance to test their material in a two-day workshop led by resident comedian and creative director Chris Wegoda. Sessions cover joke writing, stage presence, timing and building a persona, with practical exercises that help turn everyday observations into punchlines. Expect feedback, nervous laughs and a room full of people giving comedy a proper go for the first time. If you’ve ever thought, ‘I could do that’, this is where you find out.

July 11-12. B2,000-2,500 via here. The Comedy Club Bangkok, The Royal Oak. 3pm

The Novembers make their third trip to Thailand, closing out The Singing Engines tour with a Bangkok date following stops across Japan. Long admired for their moody blend of post-punk, shoegaze and alternative rock, the band arrives with a full live set and fresh material in tow. This latest visit comes through an ongoing collaboration between FEVER, dessin the world and Blueprint Livehouse, a partnership that continues to strengthen musical ties between Japan and Thailand. 

July 12. B750-900 via here. Blueprint Livehouse. 7pm

Board games are an easy way to spend a Sunday afternoon, especially when someone else explains the rules. Held on the second Sunday of every month, this free gathering welcomes seasoned players and complete beginners alike for a relaxed session of rolling dice, moving meeples and meeting fellow enthusiasts around the table. This month’s edition spotlights Thai-designed games, giving homegrown creators a chance to share their work. Drop by whenever suits you, pull up a chair and see why Thailand’s tabletop scene keeps growing.

July 12. Free entry. TK Park, CentralWorld. 11am-7pm

Bangkok’s humble flower garland takes on a new form in Stillness in Bloom, a solo exhibition by Taiwanese artist Yu Chuan Chang. Drawing on a sight found all over the city, Chang creates contemporary paintings that move between Eastern and Western artistic traditions while reflecting on beauty’s short life. His blooms stay forever at their peak, suspended in paint long after their real-life counterparts fade.

Presented as a Garland of Eternity dedicated to Bangkok, the works weave together time, memory and emotion. Layer upon layer of pigment works almost like needle and thread, binding petals to canvas with quiet precision. If a garland’s meaning comes from accepting impermanence, Chang’s paintings offer a softer counterpoint: preserving one perfect moment and letting it linger.

May 23-July 12. Free entry. Maison JE Bangkok. 11am-7pm