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Thursday January 30 2025

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Find the best things to do from the daytime to the nighttime in Bangkok with our events calendar of 2025’s coolest events, including parties, concerts, films and art exhibits.

Events in Bangkok today

Watch Bou Bou Bar reimagined as carousel warmed by festive lights greeting you instantly

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Sukhumvit 26
Until Dec 31, 2025

Photograph: The Shed Bangkok

The Shed launches the season with a theme that feels delightfully theatrical, turning Sukhumvit 26 into a Christmas circus that leans more charming spectacle than childhood fairground. The whole project glows with saturated colour, playful decor and corners that practically beg to be photographed, so you never really stop spotting something new. Bou Bou Bar has been reimagined as a carousel warmed by festive lights, greeting you before you’ve even settled in. A towering tree stands at the entrance like a friendly landmark, while a gingerbread house and oversized gift boxes add a touch of storybook sweetness. Further in, a red and white curtain creates the perfect circus backdrop, complete with props that tempt even the shyest guests. It’s a cheerful, slightly surreal playground for anyone craving seasonal whimsy. Everyday. Free. The Shed, 11am-11pm

Experience four-course Christmas journey from early evening to midnight feeling genuinely flirtatious

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Langsuan
Until Dec 25, 2025

Photograph: Ms.Jigger

Ms.Jigger leans into an Italian mood this season, the sort that feels handwritten in cursive and slightly flirtatious. The festivities start with a leisurely afternoon tea running from December 20 to January 4, paired with two glasses of Drappier champagne for the kind of afternoon that softens the edges of the week. Christmas Eve brings a four-course journey built around Boston lobster salad, a risotto crowned with charred octopus and Atlantic turbot resting on pumpkin cream, finished with a glossy zabaglione that behaves like a warm embrace. Both feasts come with a welcome aperitif and unfold from early evening to midnight. Until December 25. Starts at B1,990. Reserve via 02-056-9999, emailing msjigger.kimptonmaalai@ihg.com or via Line @ms.jigger. Ms.Jigger, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.

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Find Mickey, Toy Story crew and Stitch bringing soft-focus winter fantasy to Central World

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Ratchaprasong
Until Jan 6, 2026

Photograph: Central World

Central World has teamed up with Disney to turn Bangkok into a soft-focus winter fantasy called Disney The Magical Stars. Familiar faces have wandered south for the season, greeting visitors with the sort of enthusiasm that makes adults forget they’re meant to play it cool. The space unfolds in several pockets, each shaped by a different story. Mickey and his crew keep things cheerful, the Toy Story lot look ready to sprint out of the frame, Zootopia residents linger with city-slick confidence and Stitch behaves exactly as expected. A Frozen corner brings a welcome chill that Bangkok never quite manages on its own. Fans can roam at an easy pace, letting the glitter and nostalgia do the heavy lifting. A gentle way to wrap up the year with something warm, bright and a little sentimental. Until January 6 2026. Free. Central World, 10am-10pm

Madame K Kitchen and Bar unveils its newly transformed space

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Yaowarat
Until Dec 31, 2025

Photograph: Madame K Kitchen and Bar

Madame K reveals a full refurb that reshapes both its look and flow, beginning with the bar’s move from the second floor to the ground level for easier access and a more seamless drinking experience. The kitchen now sits upstairs, allowing both floors to be redesigned with a fresh identity that reflects the personality and heritage of Khae, the venue’s namesake and the heart of its concept. The first floor opens as a lively dining room and social hub with a menu that blends Northern Thai comfort from Khae’s hometown of Phayao with classic Singaporean dishes from Gavin’s roots. The bar takes cues from ‘50s Chinatown with cocktails inspired by folklore, triads and old alley intrigue. The space continues to evolve with rotating flowers, artwork and design touches, and occasionally brings in theatrical live elements like fire eating and stunt style performances. Known for its eclectic crowd and cinematic interiors, Madame K remains a vibrant, personality-driven spot for dinner, drinks and late night energy. Mains from B280. Reserve via 083 262 6142. Madame K Kitchen and Bar, Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-1am, Sunday 2pm-midnight.

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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele brings 150 years of Naples pizza tradition to Siam Paragon

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Siam
Until Dec 31, 2025

Photograph: L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Bangkok

The world famous L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, known as the Sacred Temple of Pizza and immortalised in Eat Pray Love, opens in Bangkok with the same fifth generation recipes served in Naples since 1870. The Bangkok outpost follows locations in New York, London, Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore, showcasing the signature pizza a ruota di carro with its thin soft dough that stretches beyond the plate and a pillowy cornicione baked for just 60 seconds at 485C in a custom Stefano Ferrara oven. Ingredients are sourced directly from Campania and Southern Italy, including San Marzano DOP tomatoes, Agerola mozzarella, Pecorino Romano DOP and Masturzo olive oil, alongside toppings like Cetara anchovies, friarelli, capers and smoked scamorza. Beyond pizza, diners can expect handmade pastas, starters and classic southern Italian desserts served in the new Nextopia zone on the fifth floor of Siam Paragon. Reserve via allora@damichele.co.th. L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Siam Paragon 5/F, 11am-10pm

Kaburaya pops up at Tonchin Ramen for one night only

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Langsuan
Dec 8, 2025

Photograph: Tonchin Ramen x Kaburaya

Kaburaya, the cult favourite taishu sakaba from Tokyo with more than 100 branches across Japan, brings its lively neighbourhood spirit to Bangkok for a pop-up at Tonchin Ramen. Known for grilled skewers, oden and small plates made for casual drinking, Kaburaya first opened in Ikebukuro in 2002 and quickly became a go-to spot for afterwork crowds looking for easygoing food and quick bites. For this Bangkok appearance the team takes over Tonchin’s kitchen with a focused menu of yakitori, yaiton and classic izakaya dishes. Expect the kind of warm, buzzy atmosphere found in Japan's standing bars, mixed with Tonchin's own energetic ramen house vibe. The pop-up runs later than Tonchin's usual hours, giving diners extra time to snack, sip and enjoy a rare Tokyo crossover in the heart of Chidlom. Reserve via @tonchinbangkok. Tonchin Ramen, Mercury Ville Chidlom. From December 8, 5pm-11pm

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Find Thailand-only Monchhichi editions impossible to walk past at Emporium's holiday store

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Sukhumvit 24
Until Dec 10, 2025

Photograph: Emporium Emquartier

The Monchhichi crew has landed at the Monchhichi Holiday Store in Emporium and it’s soft, sugary hug. Shelves are stacked with licensed gifts, including Thailand-only editions that are almost impossible to walk past without pausing for a second look. It’s the kind of stop where you tell yourself you’re shopping for others, then suddenly you’re holding something for yourself too. Inside, the selection leans quirky and charming, made for anyone who enjoys a little nostalgia with their presents. They’re also offering a Furoshiki wrapping service, using Monchhichi-patterned cloth that turns even the smallest gift into a keepsake. A sweet way to make holiday shopping feel less like a chore and more like a tiny celebration. Until December 10. Free. Emporium, 10am-10pm

Find comfort watches and seasonal favourites rolling out across December's rooftop cinema

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Thonglor
Until Dec 31, 2025

Photograph: The Commons Thonglor

Weekends call for films under the sky and The Sunset Film Club knows it. They’re setting up an outdoor cinema at the top yard of The Commons Thonglor, rolling out seven screenings across December like a gentle countdown to the holidays. It’s the kind of setting where popcorn tastes better, drinks last longer and you can sit back without feeling rushed. The programme is a mix of comfort watches and seasonal favourites: Clueless on December 6, UP on December 13, 50 First Dates on December 20, How the Grinch Stole Christmas on December 24, The Holiday on December 25, About Time on December 27 and Love Actually on December 31. Think of it as a warm-up to the end of the year, one film at a time. December 6-31. B450 via here. The Commons Thonglor, 6pm and 9pm

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Catch Paradise of the Blind's spark meeting new commission shaped by Gridthiya Gaweewong

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Until Mar 29, 2026

Photograph: Jim Thompson Art Center

Som Supaparinya’s latest solo exhibition, shaped with curator Gridthiya Gaweewong, feels like stepping into a quiet argument about who gets to record the past. Part of the Han Nefkens Foundation, Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant 2024 in memory of Dinh Q Lê, the new commission sits beside a reworked version of her earlier installation Paradise of the Blind. The older piece still carries its spark, using archival fragments, censorship records and once-forbidden titles to sketch a region that edits itself as often as it remembers. Seen together, the works raise questions about the cost of progress and the uneasy conversation between power, memory and the natural world. December 4-March 29 2026. Free. Gallery 1-2, The Jim Thompson Art Center, 10am-6pm

Skip the trek across town and find affordable blooms at Suan Luang's botanical fest

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Prawet
Until Dec 10, 2025

Photograph: Suan Luang Rama IX

December rolls around and Suan Luang Rama IX shifts character, almost as if someone quietly swapped its everyday calm for colour and movement. The botanical festival settles in again, filling the park with stalls stacked with greenery and blooms that look far pricier than they are, which helps when trekking across town feels like a heroic act you simply cannot face. Regulars treat it like a gentle homecoming. Families from Prawet stroll the grounds in matching weekend finery, greeting familiar faces as if the whole district planned to meet at the same bench. People from Samut Prakan turn up with well prepared enthusiasm, often arriving before the sun remembers its job, ready to spend the day wandering, chatting and pretending life can be measured in petals and shade rather than deadlines and traffic. December 1-10. B20. Suan Luang Rama IX, 8am-7pm

Movies now showing

Black Widow

Film Frame©Marvel Studios 2020

Release date: October 1

It’s been a long time coming for this Marvel femme fatale to shine on her own. This month, we finally learn of the backstory of Natasha Romanoff (aka Black Widow) as a Russian undercover agent before her glory days with the Avengers.

Malignant

Warner Bros

Release date: October 1

From the mind of Hollywood’s main horror conjuror James Wan comes a new horrifying story about Madison, a mother-to-be who suddenly loses her baby and then starts to see visions of gory murders committed by her imaginary childhood friend Gabriel.

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A Quiet Place Part II

imdb

Release date: October 1

In this sequel to the nail-biting 2018 hit, we are taken on a flashback to when sound-sensitive aliens first landed on Earth, causing chaos and carnage. In present day, newly widowed mother Evelyn (still brilliantly played by Emily Blunt) now knows the weakness of their extraterrestrial nemeses. She and her children venture out to band with other survivors while dealing with their own traumas.

Supernova

Studiocanal

Release date: October 7

In this emotion-driven tear-jerker, a mature gay couple embarks on a road trip across England to cherish a few happy moments together before one of them is completely overtaken by dementia.

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No Time to Die

MGM

Release date: October 7

Daniel Craig’s fifth and last outing as 007 sees the now-retired agent briefly going back into action to chase after yet another mysterious baddie who plans to cause chaos with destructive new technology.

The Suicide Squad

Warner Bros

Release date: October 1

Don’t confuse this with the critically-panned 2016 attempt at giving life to a troop of crazy DC supervillains back in 2016. The Suicide Squad (as opposed to just “Suicide Squad”) is the sequel-slash-reboot, as well as an ambitious undertaking to overshadow the reputation of the original incarnation. It’s directed by James Gunn (you know, of Marvel’s Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy fame), so it would be interesting to see how the movie pans out.

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Release date: October 13

This latest superhero release follows the story of Shang-Chi, Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian champion, a former martial arts master who has to confront his buried past when the mysterious Ten Rings organization comes after him.

Fast & Furious 9

Universal Pictures

Release date: October 21

Just when you thought it was all over, it keeps coming back for more. In this ninth installment of the petrol-burning franchise, the spotlight is trained on Dom Toretto’s life in retirement and domestic bliss, which is disrupted by the appearance of his brother Jakob who has an axe to grind.

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Free Guy

20th Century Studios

Release date: October 7

Realizing that he is a character in a video game, Guy decides to take control of his own fate in the virtual world and make himself the hero of his own adventure—to precarious but comical results.

Suicide Forest Village

All Horror

Release date: October 13

The spine-chilling myth surrounding the Aokigahara forest or Japan’s Suicide Forest is revisited in this spooky film by horror maestro Takashi Shimizu—he who terrified the world with the Ju-On, popularly known as The Grudge, series.

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Things to do in Bangkok today

Events in Bangkok today

Watch Bou Bou Bar reimagined as carousel warmed by festive lights greeting you instantly

Experience four-course Christmas journey from early evening to midnight feeling genuinely flirtatious

Find Mickey, Toy Story crew and Stitch bringing soft-focus winter fantasy to Central World

Madame K Kitchen and Bar unveils its newly transformed space

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele brings 150 years of Naples pizza tradition to Siam Paragon

Kaburaya pops up at Tonchin Ramen for one night only

Find Thailand-only Monchhichi editions impossible to walk past at Emporium's holiday store

Find comfort watches and seasonal favourites rolling out across December's rooftop cinema

Catch Paradise of the Blind's spark meeting new commission shaped by Gridthiya Gaweewong

Skip the trek across town and find affordable blooms at Suan Luang's botanical fest

Movies now showing

Black Widow

Malignant

A Quiet Place Part II

Supernova

No Time to Die

The Suicide Squad

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Fast & Furious 9

Free Guy

Suicide Forest Village