It's a huge weekend for the people of Bangkok. Why? Well, we're simply going to cast our votes for the gubernatorial elections for the very first time in nine years! There's no denying how most of us are excited to see who will be the next representative of the city that will drive Bangkok for the better. Apart from the elections, there are also fun things to do to make the best of the weekend delight.
Use your right to choose the next Bangkok governor.
Mark the date: Sunday, May 22 is when all the Bangkok residents are encouraged to go out and voice your democratic right to choose the next governor of Bangkok. If you're still unsure who's the right one to choose, maybe this brief breakdown of the big players will help you more or less.
Read more here.
Plan your next trip to Bangkok's up-and-coming watering holes.
In case you didn't know, drinking alcohol isn't permitted this weekend (on both Saturday and Sunday, to be specific) due to the gubernatorial elections on May 22, but you may want to have a look at this list of the city's relatively new bars that you may have heard of but never got the chance to check out. If you find the one that interests you, pick up your phone and book a table for the next weekend.
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Get inspired by these art shows opening throughout this month.
Although drinking isn't allowed this weekend, you can still get out of your house and enjoy all the beautiful artworks at these galleries around the city. There are many new openings right at this weekend as well.
Read more here.
Hold your boo's hand and browse around this wedding fair to find new ideas for your loving celebration.
The St. Regis Bangkok plays host to a wedding fair, Love Exquisite Wedding Fair, on May 21-22 (between 11:00 and 19:00) and all the lovebirds around Bangkok are welcome to check out special promotions from various wedding organizers and hotels.
Venue: The St. Regis Bangkok / Date: May 21-22 (11:00-19:00) / Free Entry / Read more here.
Laugh with all the lovelorn peeps at this comedy show dedicated to failed love and relationships.
Comedy Club Bangkok is bringing back their Tinder Hell show this weekend due to high demand. If you're one of the people who experience nightmares from Tinder, unexpected hilarious hook-ups and other laughable relationship stories, come and have some laughs with improvisation performances from the audience and the reenacted live of horrible dates.
Venue: Comedy Club Bangkok / Date: May 20 (19:30-21:00) / B350 / Read more here.
Have a good time with the witty gang of comedians and poets at this club.
Bangkok Hilarious Comedy Club and Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy will hold Revolving Words Poetry Slam with Canadian comedian Harvey Walden invited as a guest to perform his set.
Venue: Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 / Date: May 20 (19:00) / B250 / Read more here.
Enjoy live music in the backyard of this cool and creative studio.
Up-and-coming creative and lifestyle studio Haus41 Studio will host Yardside Entertainment System I on May 20 (17:00-21:00). The market will see live music performances from a big horde of artists across the genre like Bangsue Electrix, Baank & Tommy, and Gate Garnglai.
Venue: Haus41 Studio / Date: May 20 (17:00-21:00) / B350 / Read more here.
