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March is winding down but the city's still buzzing, even with the heat cranking up. Staying indoors just doesn't feel right when there's this much happening across the weekend. Kick things off with Here Lies Bittersweet Poetry, a space where feelings land somewhere between gentle reflection and quiet catharsis. Then there's Memories in the Wind, offering a more intimate kind of stillness, built from fragments of a life that haven't quite faded. If you fancy something that drags you outside, Bangkok Art Walk gets you right into the thick of it, where the art's still being made and conversations flow as naturally as the work on the walls. Later on, Peeps & Pals: Ari Alley keeps the vibe neighbourhood casual, with music, small workshops and locals wandering through. Fancy something a bit more whimsical? Disney+ Film Festival turns beloved films into walkable spaces, so you're not just watching but properly stepping inside the stories. Over in Old Town, RRR Rookie Reuse Recycle mixes vintage treasures with a proper riverside stroll, perfect for a slower afternoon. When the sun dips, Nang Chill Fest rounds out the night with open air screenings, live music and a crowd that's in no hurry to leave. Pick a spot that sounds good, see where the day takes you and let the weekend happen on its own terms. Trust us, you won't regret it.Get ahead of the game and start planning your month with our list of the top things to do this March. Stay one step ahead and map out your plans with our ro

Let’s be honest. The old stereotype of glasses wearers being nerds or overly serious types just doesn't hold up anymore. These days, glasses have turned into fashion-forward confidence boosters that say just as much about you as any piece of jewellery. Picking the right pair isn't just about matching your face shape anymore either. They need to work with your whole vibe: your outfit, your hair, the way you live your life. Even on those days when you're after a little something extra to pull your look together, glasses do the job perfectly. Finding frames that work for both everyday wear and special occasions used to feel like a mission, but not anymore thanks to the dozens of  Thai eyewear brands out there that get it.  To help you find your next pair of super specs, we've rounded up five Thai eyewear brands worth knowing about. Each one offers a mix of classic and contemporary styles with designs that actually stand out, and we've chosen them because the quality speaks for itself. No gimmicks, just well-made frames that do what they're supposed to do.

We keep this article updated regularly to make sure everything stays accurate and current, pop back anytime for the latest or check out our best bar list for 2025 if you’re looking for some more to add to your list.  New year, new bars to explore. With such great feedback last year, we asked the folks at Paikapai (@paikapai.official) back to help us put together this year's guide to Bangkok's best new bars, and their enthusiasm for the project never gets old. Their story isn't complicated. What started as regular 'post-work drinks’ with mates turned into a whole community. The name literally means 'let's go!' in Thai, which pretty much sums up their approach to how they check out new bars and share with their audience. When they're deciding if a bar makes the cut, they always look past the menu first. For Paikapai, atmosphere matters most – does it feel welcoming? Can you actually relax here? Then come the cocktails, which need to be excellent, and service that feels warm rather than rehearsed. Those elements together make somewhere worth returning to. Bangkok's bar scene feels particularly alive right now. Bartenders are getting creative with local ingredients, making Thai gin and rum something to seek out rather than overlook. You get drinks like Wasteland's 'fossil fuel' that you won't forget in a hurry. Entire neighbourhoods transform too. Soi Nana in Yaowarat has gone from ‘quiet street’ to ‘global drinking destination’ in just a few years. That energy makes sense when y

Updated March 2026: We’ve refreshed our best spa list to bring you the best in new openings around the city. Auriga Spa takes pole position, with its huge collection of hydrotherapy pools, while wellness market leaders PAÑPURI add an organic spa to the offerings of Park Hyatt. Bangkok's spa scene is heating up – and not just because of all the new onsens.  With so much to choose from, if you don’t know where to look, start here. Whether you're after a luxury treatment or something decent that won't completely empty your wallet, the city's packed with places promising to fix your aches and melt away that work stress. Thai massage has a reputation for good reason, and you'd be hard-pressed to find another city where getting a massage feels as essential as grabbing lunch. It's just part of life here, but there’s far more to spas than your typical yogic stretch. We've pulled together the best spots across the city for when you're feeling utterly knackered or your shoulders are screaming at you after too many hours hunched over a laptop. From full luxury experiences to brilliant mid-range finds, these are the places that'll actually leave you feeling human again. So, whenever the stress gets too much or your body starts staging a protest, you know exactly where to go for some relief.Subscribe to our free Time Out Bangkok newsletter and get the very best of the city delivered straight to your inbox.

We're always updating this piece to keep things fresh and on point, so feel free to swing by whenever you fancy the latest. And if you're after a few more spots to explore, have a look at our best listening bars for even more musical inspiration. In a city where the rhythm of life never stops, jazz in Bangkok is more than just a musical genre. It's the breath of a community, the roots of culture and a current of melody and lyrics woven through people's lives. Whether you're a traveller enchanted by the notes you've been following for years, or simply someone willing to let the saxophone carry your imagination beyond the familiar, the capital offers countless hidden nests and clubs to experience its true spirit. From improvisation stages in classic shophouses – where every note is raw and fresh – to legendary hotel bars gracefully perched along the Chao Phraya River, each venue tells its own story. For Bangkokians, jazz continues to shine and captivate. Each place stands strong with its unique character, providing spaces that release the day's fatigue and allow music to take centre stage, narrating the night's story. Here are 15 venues across Bangkok that continue to play unforgettable jazz, keeping the music alive in everyday life, without boundaries or rules. Subscribe to our free Time Out Bangkok newsletter and get the very best of the city delivered straight to your inbox. Stay one step ahead and map out your plans with our round-up of the best things to do in Bangkok.

Sometimes, moments of quiet sensory attention can feel almost radical. Yet scent has a strange way of interrupting that rhythm. A trace of jasmine drifting through evening air. A faint hint of wood lingering in a hallway. The soft sweetness of a room spray that appears without warning and suddenly rearranges memory. Long before sight or touch, fragrance reaches the emotional part of the brain. It reminds us of people, places and moments we thought we had forgotten. Perhaps that is why scent remains one of the quietest forms of emotional therapy. It is also the central language of Ganda Saitum, founder of Ganda Scent & Object. Her practice does not treat perfume simply as a cosmetic product. Instead it functions more like a library of emotions. Each fragrance captures a moment, a mood or a fragment of memory.   “Scent is something very honest, it speaks before we have time to explain it.”   Interestingly, Ganda did not originally plan to become a perfumer. Her career began in publishing, working as a beauty editor during the era when print magazines still held  sway. Those years exposed her to countless products and perfumes. She spent long days reviewing fragrances and analysing trends. Creation arrived later. ‘One day my husband, Surasak Ittirit, joked that maybe I should start making something of my own,’ she recalled. ‘He said: “If you only review things, you will become a very good critic’’.’ The comment stayed with her. Photograph: Ganda Saitum Soon afterwards she enro

This list is from 2024. Our latest ranking for 2025 is live here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is

This list is from 2025. Our latest ranking for 2026 is live here. People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest n

Anyone who's been going out in Bangkok knows that queer nightlife never stays still for long in this city. Bar-hopping and clubbing are already among the top things to do in Bangkok, but LGBTQ+ nightlife here? It takes things to the next level. The Thai capital is fast becoming a proper mecca for queer parties, with venues that cater to pretty much every taste going. Whether you're after sweaty dancefloors, intimate cocktail spots or something a bit more leftfield, there's a place for you. So we've rounded up our picks of the brightest spots lighting up the scene right now. Add them to your Bangkok to-do list, but remember to party responsibly, look out for your mates and keep those good vibes flowing. See our best nightclubs in Bangkok if you want to dance the night away.

Updated February 2026: We’ve refreshed our list of the best record stores in Bangkok to keep you on top of the best new spots to dig. Recent additions include Recoroom Vinyl & Vintage Audio and Format BKK, as well as a special entry Cassette Shop for those who prefer their music on tape. Running your fingers along the spines, hearing that faint crackle as the needle meets the groove. It's a pleasure analog music lovers know can't be replicated by any streaming service. Unless you’ve been living under a digital rock, you’ll know that record shops in Bangkok are making a serious comeback. Communities for people who speak the same language, they’re where you’ll find vinyl lovers digging and poking through grooves new and old in search of a hot release or rare first pressing.  From old-school institutions that have been around since your parents' day to hidden underground spots brimming with character, the city's vinyl scene is thriving in ways you might not expect. Whether you're into jazz, soul, indie, international releases or boundary-pushing molam, Bangkok's got you covered. We've rounded up the very best record shops across the city, from the well-loved classics to the newer spots making serious waves. Trust us, there's enough here to keep any crate digger happy for hours. We update this article regularly to ensure the information remains accurate and current. So grab your tote bag and get ready to hunt for some proper analogue joy. Your next favourite album is out there so

'Coffee might be the reason we walk into a cafe, but community is the reason we want to come back.' Last year, we invited Khun Wa (Thananop Eimsunthorn), a cafe curator with a radar for cool spaces all across Bangkok, to reveal his map of must-visit spots. So many that you cafe hoppers could barely keep up, quite honestly.  This year, he’s back by popular demand with a 2026 update on new openings and must-trys – because it seems that 'just good coffee' no longer cuts the mustard.  'I feel honoured and excited every time,’ says Khun Wa. ‘It's like getting to explore the city all over again. Every place I visit sparks new conversations and ideas that really help refresh my creative energy.' From 'technique' to 'lifestyle,' he sees this year's vibe as cafes moving away from showcasing technique (think roasting profiles or latte art) and toward creating living spaces that connect more deeply with specific communities. We've seen the rise of cafes for runners, matcha cafes and spaces with clearly defined workshop areas. Today's cafes aren't just selling drinks. They're selling a worldview and creating a shared sense of belonging. When we asked why food, baked goods and various activities have become central this year, Wa offered a sharp insight. 'Great coffee is the core that gets people through the door. But craft menus like homemade sourdough, activities like run clubs and design events, are the tools that make people want to come back. These elements give a cafe its story and t

Welcome to a very very hot March, but nothing beats art with the bonus of AC, right? March is packed with exhibitions and events worth braving the heat for. The big one this month is Mango Art Festival, one of the city's major annual art gatherings that always delivers. Alongside it, a wave of new shows has just opened across galleries, giving you plenty of fresh reasons to step out and see what artists have been up to. Not sure where to begin? We've pulled together the top art exhibitions in Bangkok happening right now. Honestly, there's plenty on offer and the cool galleries are reason enough to venture out. Pop back each week for fresh recommendations as new shows keep rolling in throughout the month. Stay one step ahead and map out your plans with our round-up of the best things to do in Bangkok. Get ahead of the game and start planning your month with our list of top things to do this March. Whether you're a regular gallery-goer or just art-curious, these are Bangkok’s best spots to live the art life. From alleyway masterpieces to paint-splashed corners you might walk past without noticing, here are our top spots to see street art.

Bangkok Music Society Choir returns with A Musical Journey with Bizet, and the evening leans closer to theatre than a standard concert. Costumes and staging frame the music with a sense of place, quietly nodding to 19th-century Paris without feeling overly formal. The programme follows Georges Bizet through moments that shaped his work, tracing early influences to the vivid, grounded world of Carmen. Along the way, familiar figures appear, from Gounod and Offenbach to Saint-Saëns, Rossini and Verdi, each leaving a subtle mark on his path.  March 29. B400-800 via here. Oriental Residence Bangkok, 3pm-5pm

Kolkata arrives in Bangkok for an evening that feels closer to a shared table than a formal dinner. The setting stays intimate, almost domestic, where each course carries a memory rather than a polished presentation. Recipes come from home kitchens, passed down and gently adapted, keeping their stories intact. Seven dishes unfold at an unhurried pace, each one offering something personal, something slightly nostalgic. A non-alcoholic welcome drink sets the tone, simple and thoughtful. Conversations tend to linger between courses, as flavours spark small recollections you didn’t expect. Afterwards, Tam Barine from the RomRom collective eases the room along with understated selections, letting the night settle. March 29. B1,700 via Line OA: @FVEVENTS. FV39, 7pm onwards

Evenings stretch a little longer up here. This rooftop gathering centres on deep, minimal and tech house, drawing a mixed, international crowd that arrives for sunset and stays well past it. Music feels considered rather than overwhelming, carried by DJs who favour subtle shifts over obvious drops. The 360-degree open-air setting frames Bangkok in every direction, city lights gradually replacing daylight as the night settles. Clean lines and a pared-back aesthetic keep things focused, letting the atmosphere build naturally. Conversations flow as easily as the music, giving the space a quietly social rhythm.  March 28. DM for more info at resonatethailand.

RRR Rookie Reuse Recycle returns with Chapter 5, Old Town Road, and the mood shifts gently towards Phra Arthit by the Chao Phraya. The new base at The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, but the spirit stays easy. More than 20 vendors line up, each chosen with care, giving the market a tighter feel. Sound carries a local slant, moving from molam to Thai funk, grounding everything in something familiar yet slightly reworked. The day doesn’t stay contained. It spills outward, encouraging a slow wander through the surrounding streets, where old shopfronts and river views quietly extend the experience beyond the venue itself. March 28-29. Free. The StandardX, 1pm-midnight

This Brazilian-inspired street carnival brings a different kind of energy to Bangkok, bright without trying too hard. DJs keep things moving with samba and Latin selections that feel made for open air. A batucada group moves through with drums and brass, while dancers pick up the tempo. The setting leans festive, but never overworked. Arrive early and you catch a short free-flow session from three to four, which quietly sets the tone. Each ticket comes with a couple of drinks, enough to ease you along without fuss.  March 28. B700-800. Havana Social, 3pm onwards 

Open-air cinema and wine feel increasingly at home in Bangkok, and Slowcombo leans into that mood with the second Cut, Action, Sip! Movie Night. The setting stays relaxed, though the screening takes a playful turn. Instead of a standard showing, Master Studio delivers a live-dubbed version, reshaping scenes in real time with humour that rarely stays predictable. The feature, Panda Plan (2024), led by Jackie Chan, becomes something slightly different altogether when voices shift on the spot. Between laughs, Happy Drinks offers thoughtful pours that suit the evening without fuss. After the credits, things carry on with small activities: colouring familiar scenes, painting wine glasses or easing into trading cards with CardWorld BKK.  March 28. B150-600 via LINE OA: @slowcombo. Slowcombo, 6-10pm

Imagine films slipping off the screen and settling around you, close enough to walk through. Imagine films slipping off the screen and settling around you, close enough to walk through. Disney+ takes over Such A Small World on the third floor of The Corner House, turning it into a loose cinematic playground shaped by familiar titles, from Thai classics to global favourites and animated icons. You move between six zones, each drawing from a different story. One corner nods to The Devil Wears Prada, another leans theatrical with Moulin Rouge!, while Pirates of the Caribbean, Toy Story and The Tin Mine appear in fragments of sets, soundtracks and small details that feel oddly intimate. Film Talks bring in actors, critics and directors who speak less like experts and more like fans. A trivia game runs quietly alongside, offering small rewards, though the real pleasure comes from recognising scenes you didn’t realise stayed with you. March 28-29. Free. Such A Small World, midday-10pm

This weekend feels unusually open. You walk along a Bangkok street where artists work in front of you, the sound of jazz drifts from somewhere nearby and conversations happen without effort. Bangkok Art Walk returns for its third edition, settling by the Chao Phraya River at Tha Maharaj. The old town setting lends a certain ease, especially by the water. Across two weekends, Thai and international creatives share space, from painters and photographers to musicians and jewellery makers. Craft drinks and local spirits add another layer, quietly keeping things social. Watching artists at work shifts the experience. Process replaces polished display and questions feel welcome. Spending here carries weight too, with part of the proceeds supporting Bandek Ramintra School and Baan Nong Dido Animal Shelter, extending the impact beyond the weekend. March 28-29. Free. Tha Maharaj, 2pm-10pm

Peeps & Pals arrive with their first event, shaped by a simple idea: Ari deserves a space built by the people who actually live here. Live sets from WIM, Praesun and Paiiinntt carry the evening without overwhelming it. Nearby, a small workshop corner invites you to slow down, painting vinyl records or making cassette pieces that link to your own playlists. It’s quietly personal, slightly nostalgic. Food and drink stalls fill the gaps, giving you reasons to linger a bit longer than planned. Conversations stretch, neighbours meet, familiar faces return.  March 28-29. B1,380 via LINE OA: @peepsandpalsco. Format BKK, midday onwards

Grey rarely settles comfortably within beauty. It lingers between light and dark, feeling and logic, never fully choosing a side. In In the Midst of Gray, Chainarong follows that in-between state through Chawky, a character who carries the quiet weight of growing up without quite knowing how to answer their own emotions. Encounters pass, connections form, affection deepens, then shifts. Not everything finds resolution. Some moments blur, others stay unexpectedly sharp. Chawky moves through this uncertainty with a kind of soft detachment, as if standing just outside their own story. The works feel reflective without becoming heavy. They ask simple questions that don’t quite settle: which memories stay brightest, and why do certain feelings refuse to fade, even as everything else slowly recedes? Until May 3. Free. Supples Gallery, 11am-6pm

Noo Monthip moves across disciplines with quiet ease, shaping voice, music, fashion and image without ever insisting on attention. This exhibition gathers what she leaves behind, assembled by family and friends who understand that her work speaks best when given space. ‘Wind’ becomes a gentle thread. You don’t see it, but you feel its presence in motion, much like memory that lingers, shifts and returns in unexpected ways. The ground floor, Baan Sailom, invites a slower pace, a place to sit and reflect. Upstairs, her life unfolds through sound, images and objects that feel deeply personal. A music corner hums beside fragments of writing. Another level brings fashion and collaborations, offering a fuller sense of how she connects with others, softly but unmistakably. Until April 30. Free. Museum Pier, 10am-6pm

Cloud 11 turns its fifth-floor rooftop into an easygoing evening spot, where live sets drift across a relaxed crowd and the city feels slightly further away. You come for the music, but stay longer than planned. Handmade pieces from Thai labels sit alongside small food and drink stalls, giving the night a casual, almost neighbourhood feel. Each day brings a different mix: March 27 leans bright with No One Else, Mirrr, Riviere and Sarttra. March 28 shifts the mood with Whal & Dolph, Yented, Jarn Mai and Joog. March 29 closes with Yokee Playboy, Thee Chaiyadej, Lingice and Kaitod.  March 27-29. B350 at the door. Cloud 11, 3pm-midnight

There’s another major cause for celebration in the Thai art and architecture scene right now, and this one’s worth getting excited about. Dib Bangkok has just landed itself a spot in TIME magazine's freshly announced 'World's Greatest Places of 2026' list, which is one of the biggest global nods you can get as a gallery. Or anywhere else for that matter. Photograph: Dib Bangkok TIME magazine is particularly impressed with the design work by Kulapat Yantrasast, the Thai architect behind DIB’s creation who’s currently based in Los Angeles. He manages to transform what was once an old concrete warehouse from the ’80s, with over 75,000 square feet of space, into something that embraces natural light and showcases some of the best art Thailand can get its hands on.  The standout feature has to be the sawtooth skylights roof that filters sunlight in gently, whilst also protecting the artworks from Bangkok's notoriously harsh rays. And before you ask, this TIME recognition isn't simply about beautiful buildings. It looks at places holistically, confirming that Bangkok is stepping up not only as an architect's paradise, but also as an art hub, trending towards becoming a major art centre for the whole Southeast Asian region. If you want to know more about the other 99 places on the list, have a read here. 

If you're in love with live music, chances are you already know Melt Livehouse. Over the past year, it's become one of the hottest spots on Rama 4, where both veteran acts and fresh faces get to show what they're made of. It's also a bit of a landmark for alternative music fans who want to experience gigs up close and personal. And now? They're making a big move by opening a new venue over at Cloud 11, the entertainment hub that everyone's talking about. Photograph: Melt Livehouse Even though it has only recently opened, Melt Livehouse grows ridiculously fast. Every time a new lineup drops, there's something for almost everyone. You get trending Thai indie bands one night and international artists stopping by the next, all sharing the same stage. No wonder so many bands want to play there. The real signature of Melt Livehouse has to be those packed Thai indie lineups. Most shows feature one to three bands per night, though recently they start doing more solo shows with just one band taking over the whole evening. Photograph: Melt Livehouse The new Cloud 11 stage kicks off with Whal & Dolph from What The Duck on April 3. If you regularly check ticketing apps like Ticketmelon, you've probably already spotted the long list of artists lining up to perform. Yonlapa, SOK, 242, JAKENOISE., Loserpop, Desktop Error and loads more gradually filling up the calendar this April. This new branch is a genuinely good sign for our home music scene, letting more and more artists and liste

Most people watch films curled up on the sofa with a bag of crisps. But what if you could actually walk through the wardrobe from The Devil Wears Prada or stand on the deck of a pirate ship? Disney+ reckons it's time to get off that sofa and on to the silver screen. This weekend at The Corner House, Such A Small World on the third floor is transformed into six huge film zones. Each one brings a different movie to life, from The Devil Wears Prada and Moulin Rouge! to Pirates of the Caribbean, Toy Story and Monsters University. You get the full immersive treatment with original props, iconic scenes recreated around you, movie soundtracks playing overhead and behind the scenes stories dotted throughout. Photograph: The Corner House Bangkok The event goes deeper than just photo opportunities though. Disney+ has organised Film Talks where industry people share their experiences. Thai directors, actors, and film reviewers turn up to discuss their craft and swap favourite movie recommendations with cinema fans. Think you know your movie trivia? There's a game running throughout the weekend where you can test yourself against other festival goers and win prizes if your film knowledge holds up. The whole thing happens across March 28 and 29, giving you two full days to explore every zone properly without feeling rushed at Such A Small World, The Corner House, third floor.

This weekend, you can stroll down one Bangkok street where artists paint right in front of you, jazz plays in the background and stop for a chat about their work.. Bangkok Art Walk returns for its third run, setting up shop along the Chao Phraya River at Tha Maharaj. The old town setting gives the whole thing a proper atmosphere, with the riverside location adding to the appeal, happening over two weekends, March 28-29 and April 4-5, 2pm-10pm. Photograph: l.onbangkok The lineup includes Thai and international artists doing their thing in real time. There’s painters, photographers, musicians and jewellery designers all in one spot, and Thai craft beverage makers and community liquor producers are keeping things flowing. Watch leading Thai artists actually create pieces while you're there. See the process happen rather than just looking at finished work on a wall. And, if you want to ask questions or have a proper conversation about what they're doing, you can. Photograph: l.onbangkok There's a decent reason to spend a bit too. Some of the proceeds are shared between the Bandek Ramintra School Home for Blind Children with Multiple Disabilities and Baan Nong Dido Animal Shelter, so your support reaches beyond just the art scene. Tha Maharaj. Free. March 28-29 and April 4-5, 2pm-10pm

It's about time! The Los Angeles-based duo are heading back to Thailand. Fronted by vocalist Paul Jason Klein alongside bandmates Jake Goss and Les Priest, LANY bring their Soft World Tour to Bangkok this November, celebrating their latest musical chapter and that brilliant connection they've built with fans across the globe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LANY (@lany) Details are still pretty thin on the ground, but here's what we do know. The Bangkok show takes place on Tuesday November 10 at UOB Live, EmSphere. It's part of an Asian run that sees the band hitting Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cebu and Manila before rolling into Thailand. Photograph: LANY The full Bangkok concert details should drop closer to the date, but this marks another homecoming of sorts for a band that's found one of their strongest international fanbases right here. LANY's Bangkok performances consistently sell out, with Thai crowds famously singing every single lyric straight back at the stage. Artist pre-sale kicks off on March 24 at Thaiticket Major, with the Live Nation Tero pre-sale following on March 26. General tickets go on sale from March 27 at Thaiticket Major. Prices start from B2,800 and B3,800 for regular seats, climbing to B9,000 for special packages. 

Condragulations to our queen Gawdland! Thai drag star Gawdland first made waves as a finalist on Drag Race Thailand, and since her energetic entrance into RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World, she proves herself a formidable racer time and time again. Week after week Gawdland shows her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent are plentiful, winning RuPaul's final seal of approval as winner of series three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World and the next Queen of the MotherTucking World. Photograph: gawdland Throughout the competition, Gawdland impressed the queen of drag, RuPaul and the judges with stunning looks and undeniable stage presence. Gawdland finds herself in the top two of the talent contest and with two RuPeter badges, having won the sewing challenge as well as the notoriously difficult Snatch Game. We sat down with this fierce drag for a proper chat – have a read here.

Thailand's hot season doesn't just deliver relentless heat. It also brings one of Bangkok's loveliest natural displays, and you can see it right now. All this month, tabebuia trees burst into bloom across the city, and it makes sweating through 35-degree scorching worth it. Head to Wachirabenchathat Park (most people just call it Rotfai Park) where the tabebuia trees are blooming in full force. These trees are pretty clever about their display. They drop every single leaf before blooming, which means you get dense pink clusters covering the branches from top to bottom. The effect looks remarkably similar to Japanese sakura, except you're in Bangkok rather than queuing to admire the cherry blossom in Kyoto. Photograph: กรุงเทพมหานคร This whole spectacle typically lasts just one or two weeks before the petals start falling, and it varies depending on how the weather behaves. When the cool season lingers a bit longer, the colours tend to be more vibrant and the display lasts longer. For the best photos, the cycle path and wide lawn areas are where everyone congregates. Go early morning when the light is still soft and you can actually move without bumping into other flower lovers. It's one of those fleeting Bangkok moments that reminds you why the hot season isn't entirely terrible.  

Self-care isn't just a buzzword anymore. It's embedded in how people live now, and not just adults either. Kids are growing up learning to look after their bodies from the start, which means exercise has become way less intimidating and much more part of everyday life. And if you've been paying any attention lately, you'll have noticed run clubs absolutely everywhere. The Matcha Run Club gets what this trend is really about. On March 21 from 7.30am until midday, they're hosting a special edition morning at Slowcombo in Samyan that's less about smashing personal bests and more about actually enjoying yourself. The running bit is totally optional, which is quite refreshing. The movement happens to be on the menu alongside matcha, music and meeting new people. There's a DJ spinning tunes, game sessions to get involved in and a lucky draw with prizes worth more than B300,000 from Chulalongkorn alumni brands such as Simplify, YVIS, Maison KEEPS and Fat Crying Club. Your ticket (B350) covers food, drinks, all the activities and a goodie bag to take home. Tickets are available via LINE at @goodcha.bkk. The Matcha Run Club, Slowcombo, Samyan. March 21, 7.30am to midday.

It’s as if Bangkok has gone completely One Piece crazy! If you grew up following the Straw Hat crew's adventures, well, this really is your week.. In addition to Netflix bringing the Grand Line to Lumpini Park,  ICONSIAM has joined the crew with a One Piece Pop-Up Cafe that takes over 600 square metres of the iconic mall with a full 360-degree One Piece universe to explore. Fans can explore the crew's growth and character development across more than 25 years of storytelling, with the latest wanted posters of the Straw Hat gang straight from the Marines, as well as recreations of key pirate adventures and a stamp hunt across all 10 locations. Photograph: ICONSIAM The real showstopper, however, must bethe ‘Gear 5 Zone’. Right in the centre of the hall stands a five-metre-tall Luffy Gear 5 statue, looking massive and ready for snaps.  And for real One Piece devotees, this event delivers more than just the character exhibitions – there are also loads of recreated scenes from various islands throughout the story, giving fans the chance to snap realistic photos like they've actually boarded the ship with the crew. All completely free, find this treasure trove at ICONSIAM's Attraction Hall, running until 31 October. Open daily 10am-8.30pm

Right now, the global spotlight is on Thailand. A full year after making history with the new marriage equality bill, the nation has just advanced to the first round of the selection process to host WorldPride 2030.  This is massive, especially considering Thailand now goes head to head with two absolute Pride-worthy giants: Barcelona and London. If chosen, Bangkok will become  become the world's 'Capital of Diversity' in 2030. Photograph: Jaksuwong - Time Out Bangkok WorldPride is a global event that promotes visibility and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) issues on an international level..  The first edition took place back in 2000 in Rome, overseen by InterPride, an international organisation founded in 1982 in Boston to unite LGBTQIAN+ communities across the globe. This year the event moves to Amsterdam, a city famed for its tolerance and claiming the throne as the most diverse city in the World. Cape Town, follows up in 2028, with all to play for in 2030. Tough competition. Thankfully, InterPride already has Thailand squarely in its sights, with the InterPride World Conference 2026, happening in Phuket from October 29 to November 1.  LGBTQ+ leaders from around the world will gather to assess Thailand's potential before the official winner gets announced in January 2027. Photograph: Jaksuwong - Time Out Bangkok So what does being shortlisted actually mean? To even be considered as a WorldPride host, an organisation must ha

In an age where streaming keeps pushing forward and living costs keep climbing, there's something special about cinemas that feels more important than ever. Film buffs get it (especially the Letterboxd crowd), and Time Out's global team has just ranked the 100 best cinemas worldwide.  The brilliant news? House Samyan is Thailand's sole entry, sitting at number 46 alongside legendary screens from Paris, Tokyo and Berlin. Photograph: House Samyan This isn't just any cinema. Tucked up on the fifth floor of Samyan Mitrtown, House Samyan feels more like a house than a classic cinema, and it is one of Bangkok's film lovers’ best.  For seven years now, it's been the go-to spot for independent films, international cinema and rare classics you won't find anywhere else. From One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Taiwanese new wave gems to Y2K Japanese films that you won’t find screening anywhere else – it has a lot to offer the city’s crowd. The three screening rooms feel intimate. More like settling in at a friend's place than anything else. There's even a balcony with views over Wat Hua Lamphong and the Bangkok skyline (stunning at sunset, if you’re not inside glued to the big screen when ti happens).  Needless to say, House Samyan has become an essential landmark for anyone wanting to experience cinema beyond the mainstream, wrapped up in an atmosphere that's unfussy but full of character. No wonder it made the 100 best cinemas worldwide list.  Check their official website for what'

If you've ever wanted to perform in front of a crowd without the stress of a proper stage, here's your chance. Siam Square turns the shopping district around for one giant street festival this weekend. Running on March 14 to 15 from 3.30pm to 9.30pm at Siam Square Walking Street, this initiative aims to make public areas in Bangkok the go-to places for street performances, sparking social, economic and cultural movement. It's a collaboration between BMA, PMCU and GMM Music, transforming six spots throughout the walking street and creating seven zones of entertainment. Clearly, they’re not clowning around. Photograph: Bangkok Street Performer Zones one and two kick things off with busking bands playing all sorts of styles, while zone three brings the spectacle with singing puppets, homegrown mime x beatbox acts and hula hoop acrobatics from Taiwan. If you fancy joining in rather than just watching, zone four runs a stamp collection hunt where you complete challenges to win prizes. The main stage keeps things buzzing all night with TIGGER from GMM and a lineup of bands. Photograph: Bangkok Street Performer Content creators can check out zone six for music stand and performance, and zone seven offers actual workshop classes in singing, breakdancing and usable hula hoops if you want to upskill yourself. There’s also a tonne of workshops happening at Siammover, which is on the second floor of Siamkit Building. Bangkok Street Performer is free and runs March 14 to 15 from 3.30p