Bangkok This Week: July 3 - 9

๐ŸŒŸ Highlights this week:

  • Bangkok Islandโ€™s โ€œPhi Ta Kon Boat Partyโ€ is a must this week. Amazing bands and DJs on the Chao Phraya River!

  • The Sake and Ice Cream tasting is a great concept!

  • Lifeโ€™s Question (US) and Raw Brigade (Colombia) are playing in Southeast Asia for the first time.

โญ = Recommended
๐Ÿ‘ช = Family-Friendly

๐Ÿ“† WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

HINANO Live at Studio Lam

HINANO Live at Studio Lam

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC
๐ŸŽต HINANO (Alt Pop/Rock)
Enjoy a live show by HINANO, a Japanese-Thai singer with a unique mix of pop, rock, and classical music.
๐Ÿ•— 21:00 (Wed)
๐ŸŽซ 350 THB (Door)
๐Ÿ“ Studio Lam

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC: Warm-Up Party - The New Era of Post-Rock Festival
Join the warm-up party featuring special guests in the post-rock scene. Enjoy live music from talented bands and get a free drink with your ticket.
๐ŸŽต OCEVN (Emotional Hardcore)
๐ŸŽต Numan (Math-Rock)
๐ŸŽต Outside the Window (Shoegaze)
๐ŸŽต Dowjones
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (Wed)
๐ŸŽซ 199 THB / Free if you have a ticket for Bangkoksโ€™ Post already
๐Ÿ“ Mr Fox Livehouse

๐Ÿต Tea Atlas
Tea Atlas brings together tea-related products from Thailand and around the world. Enjoy workshops on tea brewing and panel discussions with industry experts, all aimed at promoting the culture of tea drinking for all ages.
๐Ÿ•— Multi-day event (Wed-Sun)
๐Ÿ“ Open House, Central Embassy (Ploen Chit)

๐Ÿ“† THURSDAY 4 JULY

Life's Question + Raw Brigade

Lifeโ€™s Question + Raw Brigade at Speakerbox

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC
๐ŸŽต LIFEโ€™S QUESTION (US) (Hardcore Punk)
๐ŸŽต RAW BRIGADE (CO) (Hardcore Punk)
๐ŸŽต MONUMENT X (Straight Edge Hardcore)
๐ŸŽต OBSKURUS
Get ready for a night of hardcore punk with Lifeโ€™s Question from Chicago and Raw Brigade from Colombia. Local stars Monument X is opening.
๐Ÿ•— 19:00 (Thu)
๐ŸŽซ 600/800 THB (Presale/Door)
๐Ÿ“ Speakerbox

๐ŸŽฌ CINEMA
The following movies are premiering in Bangkok:
๐ŸŽž๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ช Despicable Me 4 (Animated / Comedy)
๐ŸŽž๏ธ Uranus 2324 (Sci-Fi / Romance)
๐ŸŽž๏ธ Wake Up (Action / Horror)
๐Ÿ“ SF Cinema, Major Cineplex

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ DINING: Raclette Party
Indulge in a melty wheel of cheese freshly scraped onto your favorite meats and veggies. You donโ€™t want to miss this all-you-can-eat event.
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (Thu)
๐ŸŽซ 990 THB (food)
๐Ÿ“ Cagette Canteen & Deli

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC: Rasmee Isan Soul
This is an intimate solo performance by Rasmee Isan Soul in a unique format. No recordings or videos will be allowed, ensuring an exclusive evening.
๐Ÿ•— 19:00 (doors open)
๐ŸŽซ 500 THB (only 50 tickets available)
๐Ÿ“ Japhoochonpak

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC: Anita Groove
Enjoy a vibrant funk/soul performance by Anita, featuring international musicians that will make you move and groove. Expect humpy bass lines, glassy guitar licks, infectious beats, sophisticated keyboard runs, and smooth vocals.
๐Ÿ•— 20:00
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Smalls

๐Ÿ“† FRIDAY 5 JULY

Sneakr Fleamarket between Friday to Sunday

Sneaker Fleamarket - Friday to Sunday

๐ŸŽช Lido Connect Sneaker Fleamarket Vol7
Calling all shoe lovers! You donโ€™t want to miss this sneaker fleamarket. Discover rare sneakers, second-hand gems, and curated fashion. There will also be art, toys, gadgets, and other stuff on display. This is a multi-day event between Friday to Sunday.
๐Ÿ•— 11:00-22:00 (Friday-Sunday)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Lido Connect (Siam)

๐ŸŽช SPORTS: ONE Championship 69
ONE Friday Fights 69 brings a stacked card with 12 fights, including a battle of World Champions in the main event.
๐Ÿ•— 19:30 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 1,000 - 3,500 THB
๐Ÿ“ Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra)

๐ŸŽง NIGHTLIFE: Visage
Visage is your ticket to a musical journey back in time where the DJs let the recordings do the talking. Residents Saari, Keyth & Wax Scientist will drop bangers from their record collection all night. 80โ€™s Boogie, Funk, Disco, and a sprinkle of House music.
๐Ÿ•— 21:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 200 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ Studio Lam

๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽญ DANCE/THEATRE: IBM 1401
A contemporary dance/theatre piece set in the early 1960s, exploring humanityโ€™s interplay with technology. IBM 1401 features a live string ensemble performing Jรณhann Jรณhanssonโ€™s seminal score. This is a multi-day event from 5 July to 21 July.
๐Ÿ•— Twice a day
๐ŸŽซ 1,200 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Faculty of Arts - Chulalongkorn Univ.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ DINING: Ojo Turns Two
Celebrate Ojoโ€™s second birthday with an all-star lineup of chefs cooking up an unlimited taco night. Enjoy flavors from Chefs:
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Paco & Alonso (Ojo)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Franck (Iode)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Joe (Samlor)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Paolo (Appia)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Jai (Charm Krung)
DJ Maarten will provide you with the beats.
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ From 1,450 THB (Tickets)
๐Ÿ“ Ojo

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ FOOD: Thailand Craft Chocolate Fest โ€˜24
Chocolate lovers, donโ€™t miss out! This event features exclusively Thai craft chocolate and brings together everyone in the cocoa supply chain, from farmers to chocolate makers. Activities include:
๐Ÿซ Chocolate Market
๐Ÿซ Cacao Farmer Market
๐Ÿซ Workshops (tasting)
๐Ÿซ Talks from industry gurus
This is a multi-day event and lasts until July 28 in honor of World Chocolate Day.
๐Ÿ•— 11:00 - 19:00 (Fri-Sun)
๐Ÿ“ MunMun, Seacon Square

๐Ÿท WINE TASTING: Taste of Australia
Discover rich and diverse flavors of Australiaโ€™s top vineyards paired with delicious canapรฉs.
๐Ÿ•— 18:30-20:30 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 950 THB
๐Ÿ“ Chatrium Hotel

๐Ÿ“† SATURDAY 6 JULY

Phi Ta Kon Boat Party

Phi Ta Kon Boat Party

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฆ CRAFT SAKE + ICE CREAM TASTING โญ
Enjoy 6 premium sakes paired with 6 exclusive ice cream flavors. This unique collaboration is not to be missed!
๐Ÿ•— 13-16 or 16-18 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 1,990 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ The Commons (Thonglor)

๐Ÿšข MIXED EVENT: Phi Ta Kon Boat Party โญ
Bangkok Island hosts the exciting Phi Ta Kon boat party. Phi Ta Kon is the traditional Thai Festival with giant ghostly masks you might have seen. Enjoy this 4-hour cruise on the Chao Phraya River. There will be DJ sets, live bands, Thai karaoke, curated food, and an after-party near the pier. Lineup:
๐ŸŽต Rasmee Isan Soul (Isan Soul)
๐ŸŽต Salayah Band (Molam)
๐ŸŽง Sounds of Future Siam
๐ŸŽง Neefta Lee
๐ŸŽง Selecta RAinny
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 600/700 THB (Ticketmelon / door)
๐Ÿ“ Wat Worachanyawas (Charoen Krung 72)

๐ŸŽง NIGHTLIFE: The Underground Sound Vol 2
Get ready to explore the endless spectrum of dance music featuring ASHES, DEVASIX, F3LiX, and SCOTTY. The quantity of tickets is very limited, so make sure to get yours in advance.
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 400 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ AVVE

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC: Ground to the Bone III
Donโ€™t miss this pure punk and grindcore madness!
๐ŸŽต Speech Odd (Powerviolence)
๐ŸŽต High Voltage (Hardcore Punk)
๐ŸŽต The Greed (Punk Rock)
๐ŸŽต Outside In (Crust Punk)
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 300 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ Jam

๐ŸŽง NIGHTLIFE: Giam Tua na ha โญ
Giam Tua na ha is back for volume 7, featuring an all-Thai lineup. Inspired by the Thai aunties getting down to 180 bpm aerobic dance mixes every evening in Tesco Lotus parking lots, theyโ€™ll be bringing speedy fun beats all night long.
๐Ÿ•— 21:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 300/400 THB (Ticketmelon / door)
๐Ÿ“ DECOMMUNE

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ SPORTS: Mikkeller Running Club #105
Join Mikkeller Bangkok for their monthly 5.56km run around Ekamai. Open to all, this run is a great way to meet new people and stay fit. After the run, enjoy a complimentary house beer.
๐Ÿ•— 17:30-19:30 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Mikkeller Bangkok

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ SPORTS: theWholesome Hobbies Club
Join theWholesome Hobbies Club for their Run, Jog, & Walk Series! Perfect for all fitness levels. It is a great way to stay active and social. Enjoy the post-workout hangout for snacks and socializing.
๐Ÿ•— 06:45 (briefing) (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ FREE (reg required)
๐Ÿ“ The Commons Sala Daeng

๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿ‘ช MUSIC: Beethoven for Kids
Beethoven for Kids is a musical adventure of discovery and exploration. This event offers engaging experiences for children and their families, featuring professional musicians and a storyteller in a relaxed atmosphere. It is suitable for all ages.
๐Ÿ•— 10:30-11:30 (Sat + Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 800/500 THB (Adults/Students)
๐Ÿ“ Goethe Institute

๐Ÿ“ท Samsen Photowalk
Capture moments of Samsen neighborhood and explore Bangkokโ€™s hidden gems and vibrant streets through your lens. Bring your cameras or phones and an open mind for this visual adventure.
๐Ÿ•— 15:30 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 500 THB (includes drink credit and a t-shirt)
๐Ÿ“ Apron Bar

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ FOOD: Thailand Craft Chocolate Fest โ€˜24 (see Friday)
๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽญ DANCE/THEATRE: IBM 1401 (see Friday)
๐ŸŽช Lido Connect Sneaker Fleamarket Vol7 (see Friday)

๐Ÿ“† SUNDAY 7 JULY

Lifeโ€™s Question + Raw Brigade at Speakerbox

๐ŸŽช MIXED EVENT: League of Pรฉtanque โญ
Join the League of Pรฉtanque Tournament and enjoy a day of fun and competition. Play in teams of 2, with entry including all-you-can-eat BBQ sausages, merguez, bread, and fruits. Prizes include trophies, t-shirts, and a bottle of Pastis and Rosรฉ wine.
๐Ÿ•— 12:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 500 THB per person
๐Ÿ“ Playlys

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ BRUNCH: World Chocolate Day Brunch
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with creative dishes and beverages made from 100% Thai premium cocoa. Enjoy Latin American cuisine with this particular guest shift from F*unkytown!
๐Ÿ•— 12:00-15:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 2,500++ or 3,500++ THB
๐Ÿ“ Kimpton Maa-Lai

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ DINING: All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Brunch
Indulge in unlimited dim sum with your favorite people. The perfect ending to a great week!
๐Ÿ•— 11:00-17:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 549++ THB
๐Ÿ“ Lily Fuโ€™s

๐ŸŽจ ART: Further Than Sight - Opening Event
Join the opening event of โ€œFurther Than Sightโ€, a solo exhibition by Tan Kosiptipat. This exhibition explores the relationship between imagination and reality, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through these two worlds. This exhibition will run until July 31.
๐Ÿ•— 18:00-21:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ 333 Gallery

๐ŸŽธ LIVE MUSIC
๐ŸŽต YONLAPA (Pop)
๐Ÿ•— 17:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 400 THB
๐Ÿ“ DeCommune

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ FOOD: Thailand Craft Chocolate Fest โ€˜24 (see Friday)
๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽญ DANCE/THEATRE: IBM 1401 (see Friday)
๐ŸŽช Lido Connect Sneaker Fleamarket Vol7 (see Friday)
๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿ‘ช MUSIC: Beethoven for Kids (see Saturday)

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