There are always exciting events happening every week in the city. Make sure you’re in the know of hot events, and things to do in Bangkok with our weekly round-up. Here’s what to do in Bangkok this 1-7 October 2024.
It’s murder on the dance floor, and we’re all guilty. After all, who could stay still when there’s so many things to do in Bangkok this week? Food, drinks, hospitality — check, check, check. That payday money isn’t going to spend itself, bestie.
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What to do in Bangkok: 1-7 October 2024
Last chance: Grab those Wonderfruit 2024 tickets before they’re all gone
1-4 October
We all know and love Wonderfruit for being a hub of cultures; a community of art and music appreciators gathering in one place. This year is nothing less than expected, taking place over 5 days continuously, with over 300 music acts, and more than 130 culinary experiences. There are so, so many things to experience. The final sale for Wonderfruit 2024 tickets is now underway, with the 5-Day Full Pass starting from THB 10,900 and many more packages available. Note that price will increase every day until sales are closed, and tickets at the door come in very limited quantity.
You can find more information at Wonderfruit.
Adonis Reyes of Baia guest shift at Blessing Shophouse
2 October, 8-11pm
Former head bartender of the acclaimed Origin Bar, Adonis Reyes knows how to make a drink shine and the flavours pop. His new venture is at the upcoming Baia, a rooftop restaurant and lounge, as their bar manager. Let him give you a teaser of what’s to come when it opens as he takes over the bar at Blessing Shophouse for one night only.
You can find more information at Blessing Shophouse.
Mark Lloyd of Wynn Palace guest shift at The Pickwicks Chronicles
3 October, 9pm-midnight
The globe-trotting Mark Lloyd sits as the head of mixology and bar operations of Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau. He’ll be showing you how it’s done in Macau as he shakes up a storm behind the bar of The Pickwick Chronicles for one evening.
You can find more information at The Pickwicks Chronicles.
Ibiza night at Oskar Bistro
3 October, 9pm-2am
Shake and shimmy your way down the dance floor as Oskar Bistro is transporting you to Ibiza (pronounced the way Paris Hilton does it). DJ Dennis Gold will be on standby for groovy beats, and Kob will be readying the drums — you just get down there and show them how it’s done. The dress code is gold, on gold, on gold.
You can find more information at Oskar Bistro.
Slink & Bardot kitchen and bar takeover at Jhol
4-5 October, 5.30pm onwards
From Mumbai, Slink & Bardot serves up their local flavours inspired by cuisines from all over the world. With their food and drinks menus so revered, they’re bringing both to Bangkok as Executive chef Ali Akbar Baldiwala and Head Bartender Mayur Tanpure take over the stations. Highlights include Kolhapuri lamb chops and Rawa fried fish, and braised pork belly.
You can find more information at Jhol.
Weekend brunch at IGNIV Bangkok
5-6 October, 11am-3pm
Head Chef Arne Riehn recently took the helm at IGNIV Bangkok, and their weekend brunch is an amazing way to sample some of the chef’s specialties. The brunch is now a staple every Saturday and Sunday, along with beverage packages from The Botanist Gin or Champagne Telmont. Highlights include the beef cheek with potato and chives, raclette-crème fraîche topped with caviar, and whatever addictive drug is behind the chef’s apple pie recipe.
You can find more information at IGNIV Bangkok.
Benjamin Cousseau of The Bulkeley Distillery guest shift at Iron Balls – The Parlour
5 October, 9pm-midnight
Benjamin Cousseau’s love for mixology took him all over Asia, then back to his home country. After winning Diageo World Class France in 2017, he co-founded The Bulkeley Distillery and became a well-respected consultant for drinking spots all over the world. Benjamin will be shaking up a storm at Iron Balls – The Parlour for one night only.
You can find more information at Iron Balls – The Parlour.
Open mic night at Find the Photo Booth
7 October, 7pm onwards
No need to keep singing in the shower anymore, Becky G, for Find the Photo Booth is holding an open mic night every Monday. If you can get a friend to sing, they’re giving out shots for the whole table. Registration starts at 7pm, while the show starts at 9.45pm. It may be Find the Photo Booth, but now the Photo Booth finds you.
You can find more information at Find the Photo Booth.
‘BE Health Online Auction’ Kempinski Hotels’ auction for charity
Until 17 October, midnight
The online charity auction from Kempinski returns for a second year, where participants can bid on the Kempinski destinations of their choice, starting at THB 9,999 with funds raised going towards the Autistic Thai Foundation. The destinations include 15 hotels across the world, including Thailand’s Siam Kempinski and Sindhorn Kempinski.
You can find more information at Kempinski.
Chef Chatsorn’s new chef’s table experience at Flourish Restaurant
Available daily, for dinner only
Chef Chatsorn Pratoomma’s newly-debuted six-course chef’s table at Sindhorn Kempinski’s Flourish Restaurant is all about elevating Thai flavours. Highlights include duck croquettes served with jasmine rice, herbal broth with cod fish and seafood ravioli, as well as Chanthaburi-style curry with cowa leaves and Kurobuta pork loin.
You can find more information at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel.
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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