Here comes the weekend of the Chinese New Year celebrations! Even though the actual date of this luck-oriented occasion falls on February 1, the entire Bangkok city is adorned with the color red to welcome fortune and prosperity alongside the new beginnings of better things in our lives. To make the best out of this fun week, let's take a look at the selection of the best things to do.
Visit the Chinese gods and pray away your bad luck.
Bangkok has countless of worshipping places for the Chinese gods, and this weekend couldn't be more appropriate to try and pay some respects to the holy divine and beg for some good luck for 2022.
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Have some hearty Chinese fare with your friends and family.
It won't feel like the best Chinese New Year until you have some dim sum or roasted duck down to your tummy. Many restaurants in the city start to roll out good deals for the celebrations, but if your gang is a strict CNY celebrator and need to get the feast on the actual day, feel free to book a table in advance.
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Take a walk at this Chinese-inspired riverside attraction.
After having prayed for the good luck and had your stomach filled with happiness, it's time to burn some calories at Lhong 1919 that has just reopened with some new renovations and exciting additions like two new tearooms run by five-star establishments.
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Unwind during the sundown hours with beautiful jazz tunes.
The city's favorite jazz bar Buddha & Pals recruits Nurse & Her Jazz for a Friday performance where you can chill out as a treat for the hard-working week at work.
Venue: Buddha & Pals / Date: January 28 (19:00 onwards) / Free Entry / Read more here.
Find yourself some positive and wholesome energy from art.
TINGE by Pahas Tongting is the latest exhibition at Yaowarat's Play Art House. The collection promises such positivity exuding from every piece of artworks to welcome the new beginnings brought by Chinese New Year. You can also check out almost 30 art showcases opening throughout this month from this link.
Venue: Play Art House / Date: Until February 20 / Free Entry / Read more here.
Explore more about the renowned serial killer who resided in Bangkok back in the 70's.
This one probably feels the least luck-welcoming in this round-up, but hey it's the last week that you can go check out the whole story of Charles Sobhraj aka the serial killer who stole the identities of many backpackers from this exhibition at Patpong Museum.
Venue: Patpong Museum / Date: Until January 31 / B350 per person / Read more here.
Get wild into the night on this boat party with bombastic DJ sets.
Bangkok Island is unstoppable, and this week they will take you on a boat party of your life with the help from two popular DJs Jules Blons and Lazykay.
Venue: Bangkok Island / Date: January 28 (17:00-23:00) / Free Entry / Read more here.
Laugh out loud with these aspiring comedians who come to compete for the crown.
Comedy Club Bangkok is coming back slowly to Bangkok's nightlife, and this weekend will see the venue bring back an improv competition wherein two teams of jokesters are firing up funny lines to one another.
Venue: Comedy Club Bangkok / Date: January 28 (19:30 & 21:30) / B400 / Read more here.
Discover the various tastes of European cuisine you may never try before.
In case you're not so keen on Chinese food, Alliance Français Bangkok has an alternative event for you this weekend. Come and join many shops and vendors of international fare from European countries like Spain, Belgium, and Finland. It's guaranteed you'll be amazed by all the dishes you may never know in your life.
Venue: Alliance Français Bangkok / Date: January 29 (10:00-16:00) / Read more here.
Prepare for your upcoming summer vacay in Phuket.
The brightest season, or hottest if you hate the heat, is coming up soon. Let's go and get ready for a wonderful trip in Phuket by finding the best deal from accommodations and activity organizers at this fair in Siam Paragon.
Venue: Siam Paragon / Date: January 28-30 / Free Entry / Read more here.
