Our picks for the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend

Marc Butler’s latest solo show, disappear here stepping through a cracked mirror. He builds a world shaped by human appetite, where spectacle teeters on the edge of collapse, never quite settling. Sculptures appear raw, almost unsettled, filled with distorted figures, hybrid symbols and fragments that feel oddly familiar. His material language stays direct, refusing polish, which gives each piece a kind of restless energy. Installations spread outward, forming spaces that feel immersive yet slightly uneasy, as if everything exists on repeat. References to consumerism, power and stylised violence slip through without announcement. Moments of dark humour sit beside something more pointed, asking quiet questions about participation.  April 21-May 23. Fakafei Gallery, 10.30am-6.30am

Songkran wraps, but not everything disappears with the last splash of water. Thai art stays put, holding the centre a little longer than expected. Towering sculptures by internationally recognised Thai artists remain scattered across the city. Earlier moments of artist talks and hands-on workshops pass, leaving behind quieter encounters with each installation. What lingers now is space to take your time, to look properly, to notice details that might have slipped by during the rush of the festival. Even the stamp-collecting frenzy fades, replaced by something slower, more reflective. April 16-30. Free. Entertainment Plaza, Lumpini Park, 10am-8pm

Coffee in Italy rarely stands alone. It arrives with ritual, design and a certain sense of theatre, and Passione Italiana: L’Arte dell’Espresso leans fully into that idea. Curated by Elisabetta Pisu with Distortion Studio, the exhibition brings historic espresso machines together with sculptural objects that trace how coffee shapes daily life. Alessandro Mendini’s playful designs sit alongside rare pieces from the Mumac museum, each carrying its own story of craft and innovation. Talksopen up conversations around culture, sustainability and ritual, with speakers including Tomaso Mannu and Massimiliano Marchesi. In the evenings, the mood softens into Jazz & Coffee sessions, where Bruno Brugnano joins the Bangkok New Trio for sets that pair sound with aroma in a quietly absorbing way. April 24-May 12. Free. Nextopia, Siam Paragon. 10am-7pm

A small alley on Charoen Krung 43 turns into an easy weekend wander, bringing together nine independent shops that reward a slower browse. Hands-on elements keep things lively – Jomo Joyy hosts a Suncatcher workshop, Kumchom Studio sets up a Flower Bar for custom bouquets, and Memo Sticker Shop lets you experiment with designs and leave with something personal. Food covers all bases, from Japanese-Western comfort plates at Homer Brunch Cafe to carefully whisked matcha at  Ren BKK and soft, just-baked cookies from I’m Baking Up With You. Music drifts through the space too, from vinyl at Entertainment Project BKK to club-leaning sounds via Bangkok Mojo Club, while BicycleBoys Bike Shop doubles as a social stop for passing cyclists. April 25-26. Free. Charoenkrung43. 1pm-7pm

sits firmly in the category of places you keep having to return to. But this time, it feels different. The concept leans on the ocean after dark, when sunlight disappears and whole ecosystems carry on unseen. You wander through shifting light, sometimes above the waterline, sometimes beneath it, with bioluminescent creatures flickering softly around you. Details keep catching your eye. A neon wall answers your touch with imagined marine life. Seahorses glow under tinted light, rainforest corners bloom with luminous flora, and a quiet full moon hangs over goldfish. In the shark tunnel, silver ripples mimic night tides, while Gentoo penguins stand beneath drifting northern lights. Even the familiar route feels refreshed, with a small stamp trail guiding the way. Until September 20. Starts at B449 via here. SEA LIFE Bangkok

Vinyl Palooza takes over The Warehouse Bangkok for a three-day Record Store Day stretch with the pace shifting naturally from afternoon crate digging into late-night dancing. The headline moment lands on Friday at Clutch, where DJ Spiller steps up, joined across the weekend by a rotating local lineup. Friday brings DJ Soisipsee and Dave Soul, Saturday hands the booth to Tom FKG and Ruggero, while Sunday closes with DJ Vim and JDJ. Alongside the music, Mahajak rolls out audio gear from AlphaTheta, JBL and Denon, giving you the chance to test  serious sound while digging through records. April 24-26. Free. The Warehouse Bangkok. 2pm-10pm

Record Fest BKK returns just in time to test your self-control. Framed around Record Store Day under the banner ‘Spin the Culture’, it brings crate diggers, collectors and casual listeners together under one roof. The Collector Garage leads the charge, with more than 40 booths stacked with vinyl, tapes, CDs and music-adjacent finds, alongside labels dropping fresh pressings. Whether you’re hunting for something rare or just  browsing, it’s easy to lose track of time. Elsewhere, DJ sets, mini gigs, fan signings and talk sessions led by DJ Sonny keep the energy moving. Hands-on options include crafting NFC keychains or painting old records, while the Vinyl Library lets you test turntables and dip into a 500-strong archive. Come light – you won’t leave empty-handed.  April 24-26. B200 at the door. NEX HALL. Siam Paragon. 10am-10pm

Noo Monthip moves across disciplines with quiet ease, shaping voice, music, fashion and image without ever insisting on attention. This exhibition gathers what she leaves behind, assembled by family and friends who understand that her work speaks best when given space. ‘Wind’ becomes a gentle thread. You don’t see it, but you feel its presence in motion, much like memory that lingers, shifts and returns in unexpected ways. The ground floor, Baan Sailom, invites a slower pace, a place to sit and reflect. Upstairs, her life unfolds through sound, images and objects that feel deeply personal. A music corner hums beside fragments of writing. Another level brings fashion and collaborations, offering a fuller sense of how she connects with others, softly but unmistakably. Until April 30. Free. Museum Pier, 10am-6pm

Passakorn Pachana turns his gaze seaward with Sea Reverie, a solo show that hovers between recollection and shifting tide. Each canvas captures a fleeting state – a storm gathering, a lull settling, light changing by the hour – so the view never quite holds still. Colour does most of the emotional work, moving from brooding swells to calmer stretches, while the shoreline slips between the tangible and the imagined. Anemones, shells, fish and birds thread through like half-remembered details. Spend time here and the horizon begins to echo something closer to home, as if each scene carries a mood you recognise but can’t quite place. Until May 3. Free. KYLA Gallery and Wine Bar. 3pm-midnight

Market Things returns with a weekend edition at The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, set along the Chao Phraya in one of the city’s older quarters. The setup stays relaxed – the kind of market you dip in and out of between coffee stops – with stalls covering handmade books, woven bags, recycled jewellery, photography and small-scale art. Workshops run throughout the day for anyone keen to get involved rather than just browse.   April 25-26. Free. The StandardX. 10am-7pm