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Strengthen the bond between you and your furry friends at this pet-friendly event. The sporty theme gives way to a number of sport-like competitions where cats, dogs and owners can vie for prizes and kudos. It also features free workshops, drinks and over 30 pet-related shops and stalls. Until Sep 15. Free. Crystal Design Center, 10am-8pm

Grab a seat to watch director and playwright Thanaphon Accawatanyu and the Splashing Theatre group as they explore Thailand's political history. This play explores the story of political turmoil and civil unrest across two time periods, in 1976 and 50 years later in the near-future of 2026. Performed in Thai with English surtitles. Until Sep 22. Get advance tickets via Google Forms. Bangkok Art Cultural Centre (BACC), Mon-Fri 6pm and Sat-Sun 2pm

Exchange previously loved items such as clothes, books and also pet supplies with others at this fun, sustainability-themed festival. The event also has a flea market, talks, live music and food and drink for you to enjoy. B150. Until Sep 15. The PARQ, 10am-7pm

The place serves organic, single-origin Thai chocolate, cultivated mainly in Chiang Mai and other provinces such as Chanthaburi, Chumpon and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Each chocolate and blend has its own flavour and style, making for some new tastes even for the most sweet-toothed chocolate lover. 

Bangkok is known for its drag culture. This is a drag venue where you can enjoy in-your-face performances or even get involved yourself.    

Not to be confused with Nana in the Sukhumvit area, Nana-Chinatown, once known for its traditional Chinese medicine shops, is a small alley that has been enlivened into a vibrant hub for hip bars and cafes. 

Whether you are looking for new friends, fun language exchange or just an opportunity to practise English outside the classroom, add this event to your list. Aside from the language part, it’s also a great opportunity to expand your social circle. This weekend is the time to break the language barrier and get out of your comfort zone. Free. The Old English Pub, 7pm-10pm

Check in to the art fair that transforms hotel rooms into galleries, which returns to Bangkok for the eighth year at the InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit from Sep 6-8. And the art isn’t just on the walls, but on beds, in wardrobes and even in the bathtubs. The Hotel Art Fair will see 30 rooms at the InterContinental packed with paintings, sculptures and installations by artists from Thailand and across the Asia-Pacific region. The artists will shine a light on what it means to be human in a world coming to terms with the artificial intelligence revolution. Local artists include Pomme Chan, who combines illustration with interior design, and Turn Kanama & Friends, who blend pop culture with bold creativity in street art and digital innovation.  Oat Pramote Pathan, the singer and art lover, is one of the celebrity curators. And galleries featured include Bangkok Citycity Gallery, De' Lapae Art Space Narathiwat and Street Star Gallery. Farmgroup, the design consultancy behind the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s new logo and branding, is behind the fair, which is open from 11am to 10pm. Entry is free but visitors can support artists and galleries by purchasing their prints and paintings – or even budget-friendly items such as stickers and keychains. Recently, Bangkok has seen the rise of events showcasing artists such as the Mango Art Festival, Bangkok Art Fair and Bangkok Art Biennale, which connect local artists to their audiences. 

After decades of sitting idle, the old customs house on the banks of Chao Phraya River is finally getting a new lease of life. The 136-year-old building is getting the refresh it deserves as it transforms into The Langham Hotel, due to open in 2026. Built in 1888, the Old Customs House was once used for royal events, including one to celebrate the return of King Rama V from his travels in Europe. The building was designed by architect Joachim Grassi in a neo-Palladian style, with teak floors, a grand central staircase and a four-storey corridor. The Langham Hospitality Group (LHG), which has more than 30 Langham hotels around the world, is known for its work in preserving old buildings and turning them into luxury hotels. They have partnered with Rabbit Holdings for their first Bangkok project. In parallel with the old Customs House, the Langham Hospitality Group is also restoring the old post office building. The hotel will offer 78 guest rooms. For dining, they are bringing in T'ang Court, a Cantonese restaurant from Hong Kong with three Michelin stars. The Langham wellness retreat, Chuan Spa, will also be available here. This year alone, Bangkok has seen several new luxury developments, including Dusit Central Park; One Bangkok; Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok; Porsche Tower Design, which is selling condos starting from B500 million; and EA Gallery atop the Empire Tower, which is bringing Nobu restaurant to the city. Although the rates for this new Bangkok property are ye

Capella Bangkok has been crowned World’s Best Hotel and Asia’s Best Hotel according to the popular award site, 50 Best. 50 Best is a “best of” site that combines the collective views of hundreds of curated voters worldwide, including travel journalists, hoteliers and travel specialists. Their votes determine the winner of “The World’s 50 Best Hotels,” announced yesterday, Sep 17, at London’s Guildhall. Although a prestigious claim, Capella Bangkok is no stranger to winning awards. Since opening in 2022, the hotel has taken home many awards, notably making it to eleventh place on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023.  Today, despite tough competition, Capella Bangkok climbed to the top of the list, claiming the No.1 spot and the title of the best hotel in the world for 2024. Aside from Capella Bangkok, the city earns another three hotels on the list, including Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (No.12), Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River (No.14) and The Siam (No.26). Overall, hotels in Asia performed the best, with 19 hotels making it to the Best 50 list this year, including Rosewood Hong Kong (No.3), Raffles Singapore (No.6) and Aman Tokyo (No.7). 50 Best has long produced rankings for restaurants and bars, with the first awards presented in 2009. Hotels is a relatively new addition to their growing number of award lists, with The World's 50 Best Hotels entering its second year this year.  When it comes to voting, any hotel anywhere in the world is eligible as long as somebody on th

Sad news for fans of fried chicken as Texas Chicken flies the coop after nine years of bringing joy to fried chicken lovers in Thailand. On Sep 16, Texas Chicken Thailand announced on its Facebook page that all branches will operate until Sep 30, 2024. The post did not explain the brand's decision to leave the country. Texas Chicken, also known as Church's Texas Chicken in the United States, was born in Texas in 1952. Over time, the brand has spread to 26 countries including Thailand. It first arrived here in 2015 thanks to the company behind Café Amazon, PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR).  What makes Texas Chicken stand out is its dish of a large piece of crispy chicken served with honey butter biscuits. Although the price of the combo is relatively similar to other chains, Texas Chicken’s butter biscuits add that much more than just chips, soda and chicken.  There are now 97 branches across Thailand. This is your last chance to taste the American southern-style fried chicken before it closes at the end of September this year.  Thais are no strangers to fried chicken. We have several versions such as kai tod Hat Yai, fried chicken with lots of crispy fried shallots. Another chain restaurant like KFC may be more popular with locals than Texas Chicken, but for the latter’s fans, once you have tried the chicken with honey butter biscuits, you won’t want to try anything else.

It seems that Thai fans just can’t get enough of Maroon 5, or maybe it’s that Maroon 5 can’t get enough of Bangkok. Either way, this much loved American pop-rock band is returning to the city Feb 3 2025. As Adam Levine returns to Bangkok for the seventh time, fans may revel in the news that this time they can sing their heart out in the comfort of the nicely air-conditioned Impact Arena. Hailing from Los Angeles, Maroon 5 are known for their radio-friendly hits which blend the tune of pop, rock, and funk including ‘Moves Like Jagger’, ‘Makes Me Wonder’, ‘Sugar’ and ‘She Will Be Loved’. Tickets for Maroon 5 Asia 2025 - Bangkok are priced from B2,000-B9,800 depending on the zone, and will go on sale from Sep 21 with Thaiticketmajor. The Mastercard presale is from Sep 18-20 and the Live Nation Tero presale is on Sep 20.  This year alone, Bangkok has seen a wave of concerts from International artists including American singer Olivia Rodrigo and British band Coldplay, as well as a number of big-headline festivals such as Summer Sonic and Rolling Loud.  This concert is part of the Maroon 5 Asia Tour 2025, with other destinations including Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.