We hope it's not too late, but Happy New Year! 2022 has officially started its 1/12 chapter, and despite quite a rough start due to the return of health crisis, let's hope this new beginning has so much positivity to look forward to—like these best events and things to do around Bangkok this weekend.
Discover the rich—and fun-filled—culture of France.
Alliance française de Bangkok opens up its space this Saturday for everyone to come and learn about the country in various aspects, ranging from art, culture, language, to many things more!
Venue: Alliance française de Bangkok / Date: January 15 (09:00-16:00) / Free Entry / Read more here.
Savor every taste of Bangkok's street food fare at this riverside landmark.
Shangri-La Bangkok is hosting a street food market at riverside restaurant Salathip that sees the city's favorite street food purveyors for guests to enjoy along the gorgeous Chao Phraya River.
Venue: Shangri-La Bangkok / Date: January 15 (18:00-22:00) / Read more here.
Sit back and relax at home with this film festival for a good cause.
Hosted by Freeland (a frontline counter-trafficking organization), the fourth edition of Freeland Film Festival is back with a series of international films focusing on raising awareness of "people, wild animals and ecosystems that are facing daunting challenges."
Virtual Event / Date: January 13-15 (18:00-22:00) / Read more here.
Don't miss this art exhibition that showcases works by over 30 artists.
Joyman Gallery is hosting its most ambitious exhibition yet with the AWESOME DUDE!! exhibition, a showcase that sees a horde of 35 local and international artists joining the gallery by bringing their most awesome artworks of all forms from paintings to sculptures on display.
Venue: Joyman Gallery / Date: January 16 to February 27 / Free Entry / Read more here.
You can also check out all art exhibitions opening throughout this month from this link.
Learn how to enjoy an afternoon tea like a real elite.
High-end tableware store The Prestige will host an elegant workshop for those wishing to pull off the etiquettes of an afternoon tea session.
Venue: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok / Date: January 15 (14:00) / B6,430 net per person / Read more here.
Please your musical soul with this classical-music showcase.
Neilson Hays Library will open its space for a musical showcase on January 15 (from 18:00) by N.O.A., the all-female trio set to perform J.S. Bach's "Golden Variations."
Venue: Neilson Hays Library / Date: January 15 (18:00) / B800 per person / Read more here.
Get yourself a new hobby like fermenting kombucha.
It's currently a hot, healthy trend to drink kombucha, but you can cut the cost of spending too much on this hearty drink every week by joining this workshop dedicated to giving away all the basics of how to make a kombucha drink.
Venue: Monsoon Tea Asok / Date: January 15 (14:00) / B950 per person / Read more here.
