Bangkok This Week: July 10 - 16

๐ŸŒŸ Highlights this week:

  • The Paradise Bangkok Molan International Band is a must this week. You will not regret it!

  • Wang Wen playing on Friday.

  • Bangkokโ€™s Post Festival on Saturday. Great lineup with Deafheaven.

โญ = Recommended

๐Ÿ“† WEDNESDAY 10 JULY

The Paradise Bangkok Molan International Band

The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band playing at Studio Lam on Wednesday

๐ŸŽธ LIVE
๐ŸŽตโญ The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band (Post-Molam)
Enjoy a unique blend of traditional Thai music with modern influences. Make sure not to miss this captivating band in an intimate setting! It will be packed, so make sure to arrive early.
๐Ÿ•— 21:00 (Wed)
๐ŸŽซ 400 THB (Door)
๐Ÿ“ Studio Lam

๐ŸŽจ Exhibition Opening: Reflections of a Nightmare
Experience the blend of reality and imagination in Sahapap Lertsamatjitโ€™s solo exhibition. Meet the artist at the opening. Dive into surreal dream images that reflect our subconscious minds.
๐Ÿ•— 17:00 (Wed)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Number1Gallery, River City

๐ŸŽง๐Ÿท Hip Hop & Wine
City popโ€™s out, Hip Hopโ€™s in! Enjoy a specially curated R&B and Hip Hop playlist while enjoying wine specials in a lovely setting.
๐Ÿ•— 17:00 (Wed)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ BEAMCUBE

๐ŸŽง Wednesday Vinyl Sessions
Enjoy a pure vinyl night with Plazdj. This six-hour strictly vinyl set will feature house, minimal house, Afro deep, nu & Italo disco, and techno.
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Wed)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Culture Cafe

๐Ÿ“† THURSDAY 11 JULY

National Geographic Photo Ark

National Geographic Photo Ark - Joel Sartore at Siam Paragon

๐ŸŽจ Photo Exhibition: One Manโ€™s Quest to Document the Worldโ€™s Animals
The National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition by Joel Sartore documents the worldโ€™s animals in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries to inspire people to protect these animals.
๐Ÿ•— All day (Jul 11-29)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Siam Paragon

๐ŸŽจ Art: Cyantope Masterclass
Learn the cyanotype printing process and transform your clothing into unique art pieces. Led by a rising star artist, this masterclass will equip you with the skills to create more at home. Bring your 100% cotton or denim items if you like. The masterclass is in English.
๐Ÿ•— 19:00 (Thu)
๐ŸŽซ 2,000 THB (materials included)
๐Ÿ“ The Warehouse

โ˜• Thailand Coffee Fest 2024
Experience the regeneration of the coffee world with 9 unique zones. From expert panels, competitions, coffee tastings, creative pop-ups, and sustainability talks to hands-on workshops. Over 300 coffee-related booths.
๐Ÿ•— 10:00-20:00 (Thu-Sun)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ IMPACT Exhibition Center

๐ŸŽฌ Cinema: Movie Premieres
๐ŸŽž๏ธ Twisters (Action / Adventure)
๐Ÿ“ SF Cinema, Major Cineplex

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining: Truffle Week
Enjoy a special truffle menu from July 11th to July 15th. Both lunch and dinner menus are available.
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (Thu)
๐ŸŽซ 3,000/3,600++ THB
๐Ÿ“ Jโ€™aime by Jean Michel Lorain

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Who Cares?
๐ŸŽต Who Cares? (AU) (Folk / Experimental)
All the way from Australia, โ€œWho Cares?โ€ is a 4-piece band that just released their debut EP, receiving excellent reviews.
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (doors open)
๐ŸŽซ 350 THB
๐Ÿ“ Noise House

๐ŸŽง The Usual Suspects Takeover
Get ready for a night of epic beats and underground vibes. Featuring a lineup of BKKโ€™s finest DJs, this event promises to be a banger.
๐ŸŽง Xulalit
๐ŸŽง MJMA
๐ŸŽง Lomoroom b2b Moonblue
๐ŸŽง Reilly
๐ŸŽง GUNI
๐ŸŽง EM-J
๐Ÿ•— 21:00
๐ŸŽซ 300 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Blaq Lyte Rover

๐ŸŽช Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. The lineup for Thursdayโ€™s opening party:
๐ŸŽง YOUNGOHM
๐ŸŽง TULWAI
๐ŸŽง SPYDAMONKEE
๐ŸŽง DJ TOB
๐ŸŽง Paulie Sirisant
๐Ÿ•— 19:30
๐ŸŽซ 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Siwalai City Club

๐Ÿ“† FRIDAY 12 JULY

Wang Wen at Lido Connect on Friday

Wang Wen + Jambinai live at Lido Connect on Friday

๐ŸŽธ LIVE
๐ŸŽตโญ Wang Wen (CN) (Post-Rock)
๐ŸŽต JAMBINAI (KOR) (Post-Rock / Experimental)
Experience the ultimate post-rock concert featuring the legendary Asian band Wang Wen. JAMBINAI is known for the use of traditional Korean instruments such as haegeum and piri.
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 1,200 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Lido Connect

๐ŸŽง Nightlife: This is Jamaica 86โ€™
A night of upbeat vibes will take you back to the good old Dancehall days. This event, originally from Birmingham but now in Bangkok, has been running for nearly 15 years.
๐ŸŽง B-King (Dancehall)
๐ŸŽง Zen Note
๐ŸŽง Olbiyah
๐ŸŽง Papa Egg
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 200 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ Studio Lam

๐ŸŽธ Live Jazz
๐ŸŽต Miles Griffith Quartet
๐ŸŽต Papa Benz
Experience Griffithโ€™s powerful and sensitive vocal style as he performs jazz standards and original songs. He is world-renowned as a master of the Great American Songbook.
๐Ÿ•— 19:30 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 200 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ Foojohn Jazz Club

๐ŸŽง Nightlife: Welcome to Detroit
130 - 150 BPM | No phones on dance floor policy
๐ŸŽง GERA (RU) (Hard Techno)
๐ŸŽง FAROH (Detroit / Hard Techno)
๐ŸŽง DAVIDE NICOLUCCI (IT) (Minimal/Acid/Psy)
๐ŸŽง RICHIE (Hard Techno / Acid)
๐Ÿ•— 21:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 400 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ ETA

๐ŸŽง Nightlife: Selective Hearing
๐ŸŽง PANLERT
๐ŸŽง ISSASHA
๐ŸŽง BUNNYMAN
๐ŸŽง DIET SOON
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 300 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ 12ร—12

๐ŸŽจโญ Art Exhibition Opening Party: MONTINGNYM
Co-Op exhibition opening party by Mont Arkanun and Ing Techa. This exhibition is in a bar, so no need to wear a tuxedo.
๐Ÿ•— 19:00 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ 23 Bar & Gallery

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Sports: ONE Friday Fights #70
Experience high-level Muay Thai and MMA as top athletes from Thailand and around the world compete.
๐Ÿ•— 19:30 (Fri)
๐ŸŽซ 1,000 - 3,500 THB
๐Ÿ“ Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra)

๐ŸŽช Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. The lineup for Friday:
๐ŸŽง MILD BUNCH SOUNDSYSTEM
๐ŸŽง NICOLETTE (The Salvages)
๐ŸŽง ZODIAC
๐ŸŽง ROMROM
๐ŸŽง SUPERSONIC (Offline Disco Club)
๐Ÿ•— 20:00
๐ŸŽซ 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Siwalai Radical Club

โ˜• Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 (See Thursdayโ€™s listing)
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining: Truffle Week (See Thursdayโ€™s listing)

๐Ÿ“† SATURDAY 13 JULY

Bangkokโ€™s Post Festival on Saturday

๐ŸŽธโญ LIVE: Bangkokโ€™s Post Festival
Get ready for this new post-rock festival in Bangkok with headliners Deafheaven from the US, and Chinese Football from Wuhan. Add some of the best Thai post-rock bands to the mix and you have a recipe for success!
๐ŸŽต Deafheaven (US) (Post-Metal/Blackgaze)
๐ŸŽต Chinese Football (CN) (Math-Rock)
๐ŸŽต Desktop Error (Shoegaze)
๐ŸŽต Inspirative (Post-Rock)
๐ŸŽต Torrayot (Mixed)
๐ŸŽต Shadow Colonies (Alt/Darkwave)
๐ŸŽต Ziriphon Fireking (Post-Rock)
๐ŸŽต The Biirthday Party (Post-Punk)
๐Ÿ•— 13:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 1,990 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Centerpoint Studio

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Siam Sound Voyage 3
Get ready for an unforgettable night of psychedelic Molam and cosmic sounds. Featuring top Thai bands that will keep you grooving all night:
๐ŸŽต Khontan and The Hummapan Express (Psychedelic Molam)
๐ŸŽต Aliens on Earth (Experimental Molam)
๐ŸŽต Pink Guns & Floyd Roses (Rock and Roll)
๐Ÿ•— 19:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 400 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ Speakerbox

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Classical Concert for Dogs ๐Ÿถ
Have you always suspected that your dog is into classical music? Experience live classical music, specially arranged for our furry friends. Featuring works by Beethoven and more, performed by the Pro Musica Ensemble.
๐ŸŽต Anna Takeda (Violin)
๐ŸŽต Tasana Nagavajara (Viola)
๐ŸŽต Chatkul Wisutthisara (Flute)
๐Ÿ•— 17:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 600 THB/person + 400 THB/pet
๐Ÿ“ F.V Sukhumvit 39

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Govinda Bhasya
Experience an evening of inspirational jazz and Indian fusion featuring instruments like the sitar and tabla.
๐ŸŽต Noparui Satjawan (Sitar)
๐ŸŽต Prabh (Tabla)
๐ŸŽต Thanadol (Bass)
๐ŸŽต Nitidol (Drums)
๐Ÿ•— 20:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Smalls

๐Ÿšข French Day Boat Party
Celebrate French Day (Bastille Day) with a 4-hour cruise on Chao Phraya with Bangkok Island. Expect an evening filled with music, karaoke, and interactive theatre. Lineup:
๐ŸŽต The Tarantinos (covering Tarantinos universe)
๐ŸŽง DJ Jack Haze (Disco & House)
๐ŸŽง DJ Caravan & MC Roulette (80โ€™s to 2020 Pop Rock and Hip Hop)
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ 500-700 THB (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Wat Worachanyawas (Charoen Krung 72)

๐ŸŽจ Art Exhibition Opening: Whoโ€™s Cutting Onions?
Discover Tum Ulitโ€™s first solo show. Heโ€™s a storyteller and artist, known for moving illustrations. The exhibition features over 30 artworks. They touch on loneliness, sorrow, and growth. Importantly, they encourage viewers to reflect on their emotions. The exhibition is between July 13 and August 25.
๐Ÿ•— TBA (Sat)
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ RCB Galleria 1, River City

๐ŸŽจ Art Exhibition Opening: 200 Years Journey Through Thai Modern Art History
Discover over two centuries of Thai art history in this extensive exhibition. Featuring more than 100 rare and significant artworks from both old and new artists such as Alexface.
๐Ÿ•— 09:00-16:00
๐ŸŽซ 30 THB for Thais / 200 THB for non-Thais
๐Ÿ“ The National Gallery

๐Ÿชท๐Ÿง˜ Conscious Living Fair
Learn to live consciously in your daily life. Join mindfulness sessions, explore holistic health, and adopt eco-friendly habits. Also, connect with like-minded people in talks and workshops. Pet-friendly.
๐Ÿ•— 08:30-18:00
๐ŸŽซ FREE
๐Ÿ“ Ekkamai Soi 6

๐ŸŽช Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. The lineup for Saturday:
๐ŸŽง DREWBYRD
๐ŸŽง CMYK
๐ŸŽง LONELY GIRLS CLUB
๐ŸŽง TAWFIRE
๐Ÿ•— 20:00
๐ŸŽซ 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Siwalai Radical Club

โ˜• Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 (See Thursdayโ€™s listing)
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining: Truffle Week (See Thursdayโ€™s listing)

๐Ÿ“† SUNDAY 14 JULY

Sunda Swing at Buddha and Pals

Sunday Swing - Learn to dance on Sunday at Buddha & Pals

๐Ÿ’ƒ Sunday Swing Dancing
Enjoy your Sunday with vintage swing dancing. You donโ€™t need any experience or skills to join - just enthusiasm!
๐Ÿ•— 14:00-17:30 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 250 THB (door)
๐Ÿ“ Buddha & Pals Cafรฉ and Jazz

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Classical Concert for Cats ๐Ÿ˜บ
Want to turn your local soi cat into a sophisticated cat? Bring it to this classical concert on Sunday! Experience live classical music, specially arranged for our furry friends. Featuring works by Beethoven and more, performed by the Pro Musica Ensemble.
๐ŸŽต Anna Takeda (Violin)
๐ŸŽต Tasana Nagavajara (Viola)
๐ŸŽต Chatkul Wisutthisara (Flute)
๐Ÿ•— 17:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 600 THB/person + 400 THB/pet
๐Ÿ“ F.V Sukhumvit 39

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Bastille Day Brunch
Celebrate Bastille Day with style! Donโ€™t miss this all-you-can-eat + all-you-can-drink buffet. It is also an excellent way of practicing your French since this brunch is popular among the French community.
๐Ÿ•— 11:30-14:30
๐ŸŽซ 2,890 THB including free-flow sparkling wine
๐Ÿ“ Cagette Canteen & Deli

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿฆฐ๐Ÿท Women on Wine
Sip, savor, and celebrate the remarkable women shaping the wine industry at the second edition of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asiaโ€™s Women on Wine event. Meet and greet inspiring women winemakers and industry leaders, discover exclusive selections, and indulge in the finest vintages.
๐Ÿ•— 16:00
๐ŸŽซ 2,500-2,750++ THB (Tickets)
๐Ÿ“ Park Hyatt

๐Ÿฅพ Hiking: Secen Angels Waterfall
Join this one-day hike to The Seven Angels Waterfall. Pick up from Bangkok, transport to Chet Sao Noi National Park, and then back to Bangkok again. It is a perfect one-day hike.
๐Ÿ•— 07:50-18:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 1,600 THB (Tickets)
๐Ÿ“ Meet at Lotus Supermarket - Onnut

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸงŠ๐Ÿ› Workshop: Wim Hof Method
Discover the power of Wim Hof Method with a certified instructor. The workshop covers breathing techniques, cold exposure, and commitment. Activities include breathing sessions, optional ice baths, sauna, and yoga.
๐Ÿ•— 10:00-16:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ ~4,500 THB (Tickets)
๐Ÿ“ Sukhumvit 38

๐ŸŽจ Art Exhibition: Art Strut
Discover modern art through this exhibition by โ€œAjarn Mongโ€ (Pongpan Runghiranrak). There will be live abstract body painting inspired by Hugoโ€™s โ€œBlackโ€ on a modelโ€™s body. There will also be a painting workshop and music.
๐Ÿ•— 16:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 420-590 THB (Tickets)
๐Ÿ“ PLERN Everyday

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Sound Of Deviation From The Norm
๐ŸŽต Lepyutin (Psychedelic/Jazz/Post-Punk)
๐ŸŽต For Who High
๐ŸŽต Pansan x JayV
This is Lepyutinโ€™s first album concert and you donโ€™t want to miss it! Keep an eye out for โ€œFor Who High,โ€ which are supporting - they are great!
๐Ÿ•— 18:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 450 THB (Tickets)
๐Ÿ“ Decommune

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Sound Of Deviation From The Norm
๐ŸŽต Kazra (Psychedelic Electro-Pop)
๐ŸŽต Kosum Boy (Pop/Rock)
๐ŸŽต SEKI (Alt-Pop)
๐Ÿ•— 19:00 (Sun)
๐ŸŽซ 300 THB
๐Ÿ“ Speakerbox

๐ŸŽช Siwilai Parade - 10 Years of Siwilai
Celebrate a decade of Siwilai with a 4-day extravaganza featuring art, music, design, culinary delights, and more. Each day brings unique experiences with talented creatives and artists. Sundayโ€™s listening session with:
๐ŸŽง DEVON OJAS
๐Ÿ•— 20:00
๐ŸŽซ 800 THB per day (Ticketmelon)
๐Ÿ“ Siwalai Sound Club

โ˜• Thailand Coffee Fest 2024 (See Thursdayโ€™s listing)
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining: Truffle Week (See Thursdayโ€™s listing)

๐Ÿ“† TUESDAY 16 JULY

Mong Tong playing live at Studio Lam on Tuesday

Mong Tong from Taiwan live at Studio Lam on Tuesday

๐ŸŽธ LIVE: Mong Tong + Ford Trio
๐ŸŽตโญ Mong Tong (TW) (South East Asian Psychedelic)
๐ŸŽต Ford Trio (Funk)
Donโ€™t miss Mong Tong from Taipei, Taiwan, on their Thailand tour. Check out a music sample from when they played at KEXP Live.
๐Ÿ•— TBA (Tue)
๐ŸŽซ 450 THB
๐Ÿ“ Studio Lam

๐Ÿ’ฌ SheTalks #2: Solo Entrepreneurship
Join seasoned entrepreneurs Shannon Kalayanamitr (CPO, Ikagi Institute), Niki Chativakanij (CEO, Bitesize BKK), and Mo Seetubtim (Founder, The Happiness Planner) as they share the absolute uncensored truth about solo entrepreneurship. Discover the good, bad, and ugly about solopreneurship.
๐Ÿ•— 18:30 (Tue)
๐ŸŽซ 1,500 THB - Ticketmelon
๐Ÿ“ The Pickwick Chronicles

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