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Death awareness / Death Fest 2026 / March 14-15
Held by Peaceful Death, The Cloud and various health organisations, Death Fest 2026 will take place on March 14-15 at Impact Exhibition Hall 6, Muang Thong Thani. This year's theme is centred around the concept of good quality of life even during sickness or final stage of life and that one's final stage of life also concern their family and society at large. The second edition of Death Fest aims to destigmatise preparing for death as a bad omen but make the society see it as an expression of love from those who're about to pass so their loved ones would be less worried. The fest is also designed as a personal journey where attendees get to explore and ponder on death through five zones namely Old School, Before I Die, Human Life-brary Cafe, Life Journey and Friends Eat. Free admission.
Three exhibitions under one roof / Joyman Gallery / Until March 22
There are three art shows ongoing at Joyman Gallery, featuring more than 80 artworks. In "Falling For Art" group exhibition, 18 artists showcase personal works never before exhibited in hope to make you "fall" for beauty in their diversity in styles and techniques. "Designed To Lose: An Unfair Game" is a solo exhibition by Narong "Kuard" Jarungthamchot, who shows how power can trump humanity. "The Wings Of Innocence" by Takuya Mitani presents traditional Japanese paintings that bridge between innocence and alienation. Until March 22.
Brunch club / Viu / March 15
Viu at The St. Regis Bangkok will host the first “Brunch Club” of 2026. Led by executive chef Matteo Fontana, the Signature Sunday Brunch will feature eight Disciple Escoffier of Thailand. Each chef will showcase their signature dishes in homage to Auguste Escoffier on March 15. Participating chefs for Brunch Club x Escoffier Thailand include: chefs Fontana and Nina Sanda Win of The St. Regis Bangkok; chefs Top Russell and Michelle Goh of Mia; chef Thierry Drapeau of Signature Restaurant; chef Kent Vatcharavee of Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok; chef Alexandre Demard of Oktopus Consulting; and chef Clement Hernandez of The Allium Bangkok.
Holistic harmony / Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok / Until March 31
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok will host Kanlayanee Martthuen, also known as Khun Jang Kanlayanee, for a special wellness residency at Sindhorn Wellness by Resense until March 31. With more than 25 years of experience at prestigious retreats worldwide, she brings profound mastery of wellness to our spa. By blending traditional Thai ayurveda with modern Western techniques, her bespoke treatments work to harmonise the body’s natural energies, nurturing the body, mind and emotions. Her signature bodywork therapies include Emotional Release Massage (Chi Nei Tsang); Alignment Massage; Energy Alignment; and Reiki Healing. Khun Jang Kanlayanee also offers Sound Bath Therapy and a Tai Chi experience.
Guest shifts / Trisara Phuket / March 11-13
For three days, Trisara will host chef Shiro Yamazaki of the Michelin-starred Yamazaki in Tokyo at La Crique. Experience the refined artistry of contemporary kaiseki, a seasonal tasting journey on March 11-12 for dinner. On March 13, there will be lunch and dinner on offer. Limited seats available.
International Women's Day / Bar.Yard / March 7
Bar.Yard celebrates International Women’s Day on March 7, with special guest shifts from Gladwell Bar Chiang Mai and The Continental Bar, welcoming Pim and Kwang. Representing two distinct yet complementary expressions of Chiang Mai’s dynamic bar scene, The Continental Bar and Glad Well Bar Chiang Mai bring their unique identities to the collaboration.
Dinner collab / Kisso Japanese Restaurant / March 6
Kisso Japanese Restaurant at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok will hold a one-night-only collaboration where Japanese cuisine meets Thai-crafted single malt whisky. On March 6, experience a six-course whisky pairing dinner featuring Prakaan Single Malt Whisky alongside premium Saka Wagyu beef specialties. Enhancing the evening, Bank Watcharapong, brand ambassador of Prakaan Single Malt, will narrate each pairing.
Golf show / Thaniya Shopping Center / Until March 22
Thaniya Shopping Center is launching the "Thaniya Golf Show 2026", the year’s largest showcase of the latest golf products and innovations, taking place until March 22. In a move to establish itself as an "Experiential Golf & Active Lifestyle Destination", the centre is investing more than B30 million towards a re-zoning and brand image enhancement. The ground and second floors have been developed into a premium hub for leading golf equipment, featuring professional fitting and custom equipment tuning tailored to the unique styles and needs of individual golfers. The third floor offers an extensive range of apparel, accessories and activewear, while the fourth floor introduces authentic Japanese dining options.
Tickets on sale / Tomorrowland Thailand / Dec 11-13
Tomorrowland Thailand has begun ticket sales for hotel packages and the "Discover Thailand Packages". It has also launched the debut of Tomorrowland Academy Bootcamp in the region. Tomorrowland is bringing its expertise in electronic music, stage design, storytelling and large-scale production to Thailand from Dec 11-13 at Wisdom Valley. The Hotel Packages Sale offer early access to festival tickets, fully arranged accommodation and free shuttle transport to and from the festival site with main gate drop-off. The Discover Thailand Package is a curated multi-destination journey that combines cultural exploration with Tomorrowland Thailand. The experience begins with a four-day, three-night stay in Bangkok, after which guests can tailor their itinerary by adding one or two additional Thai destinations. Visitors may choose to pair Bangkok with Tomorrowland Thailand or extend their adventure further by including either Chiang Mai or Phuket. The Tomorrowland Academy Bootcamp offers aspiring DJs and producers an immersive learning experience guided by Tomorrowland artists and certified academy teachers. The all-inclusive programme features daily DJ and music production workshops; music management courses and motivational sessions; panel talks with international guest speakers; and an official Tomorrowland Academy certificate. Participants must be above the age of 20 and can choose between a bootcamp or a bootcamp with a Tomorrowland Thailand Full Madness Pass (three-day festival). Worldwide ticket sales begin on March 7. The Thailand edition forms part of Consciencia that begins in Belgium, journeys to Thailand and culminates at Tomorrowland Brasil.
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Afternoon tea / Tea & Tipple
Tea & Tipple on the 23rd floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld has launched the new “Choco Bliss” Afternoon Tea Set, where chocolate can be savoured in its most delightful forms. Every item on the menu is meticulously crafted by chef Francesco Camero Maino, head pastry chef for bakerywho hand-selects premium chocolates and transforms them into a variety of exquisite sweet creations. The set also features an impressive selection of 22 types of homemade chocolates, including Coconut milk chocolate praline, Mendiant chocolate, Lemon honey chocolate praline, Yuzu chocolate brioche, Sacher cake, Chocolate-dipped orange candy, Rice crispy yoghurt white chocolate and Macadamia milk chocolate, among others. These decadent treats are perfectly paired with fragrant floral teas or high-quality coffee for a truly satisfying afternoon indulgence. “The Choco Bliss - Chocolate Afternoon Tea Set” includes coffee or tea for two with two glasses of Champagne as an extra.
Dim sum galore / Pagoda Chinese Restaurant / Until April 30
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park’s Pagoda Chinese Restaurant will host the “Hong Kong Nostalgic Homemade Dim Sum”, curated by chef Oscar Pun. Highlights include Teochew-style dumplings with minced pork and nine vegetables; Steamed bean curd wrap with fish maw, chicken and black mushroom; Steamed buns with braised pork belly, taro and red fermented bean curd; and Crispy fried pork and prawn wontons with golden gravy. For dinner, the “Dim Sum Basket Dinner” offers 12 pieces of dim sum served in a traditional Cantonese steamer. The selection includes Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings with whole abalone, Steamed prawn (wang tiger) dumplings, Steamed classic pork, Shrimp and shiitake dumplings with salmon roe, and Steamed truffle, shiitake, corn and asparagus dumplings.
Korean strawberries / Akira Back / Until April 30
In March and April, Akira Back Bangkok introduces the “Korean Strawberry” promotion, a limited‑time celebration of Korea’s finest spring strawberries. The menu features Homemade strawberry shortcake with vanilla sponge, whipped cream and house‑made compote, a playful Macaron ice cream with salted cream cheese, Yogurt cream cheese and strawberry ice cream, Strawberry panna cotta with mixed berry ice cream and strawberry coulis, and a Strawberry cone ice cream served with berry sauce. Available till April 30.
Seafood buffet / InterContinental Bangkok
The Premium Seafood Dinner Buffet at Espresso entices every Thursday to Sunday with a seafood on ice spread showcasing Irish and Fine De Claire oysters, Avruga caviar, salmon roe, black lumpfish and red lumpfish. Continue to be spoilt for choice with other chilled features such as steamed golden king crab legs, Canadian lobster, poached river prawns and white prawns, New Zealand green mussels and swimmer crab. The experience continues at the BBQ Station, offering marinated salmon with dill cream sauce and marinated tiger prawns with caper butter sauce, with roasted Sri Lankan river prawns with Thai herbs and peanut chilli sauce as the highlight.
Meat bonanza / Scarlett Bangkok
Scarlett Bangkok is turning up the heat. "The Flame Series", a curated global exploration of the world’s most iconic beef traditions. From the buttery, "snowflake" marbling of Japanese Wagyu to the lush depth of Australian Wagyu and the bold, structured soul of American Black Angus, this is a masterclass in terroir and technique. Each cut is flame-grilled with obsessive precision and paired with crisp potato wedges and a quartet of signature house-made sauces: Béarnaise, black pepper, blue cheese and BBQ.
Salmon fresh / Ventisi Restaurant / Until May 31
Every Thursday evening, indulge in salmon at Ventisi Restaurant on the 24th floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld. The premium seafood-inspired feast celebrates the king of the ocean and diners can indulge in Japanese sashimi and Nordic-style gravlax, salmon roe and crispy tom yum-flavoured salmon skin. This is complemented by free-flow wines, beers and signature cocktails. Highlights include Whole salmon with ikura, Smoked salmon croquettes, Salmon terrine, Salmon katsu in wasabi tartar sauce, White fish ceviche, Grilled Argentinian prawns, Shrimp tartare and Mussels, alongside prepared sushi and sashimi rolls.
Afternoon tea / Waldorf Astoria Bangkok / Until May 31
Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok presents "Tropical Reverie", a new afternoon tea crafted to capture the flavors and essence of summer. Chef Toddi Chalit Kobuakaew, executive chef, and chef Andrea Noli, executive pastry chef, draw inspiration from the tastes and atmosphere of the tropics. Savoury highlights include Sunset Balance, featuring foie gras marinated in Pernod with tamarind jelly, served on a nut cracker; Daisy Garden, a daisy shaped spinach tart filled with corn kernels in chimichurri sauce; and Ocean Texture, crispy fried seaweed with scallops, potatoes, and fish roe, complemented by spicy mentaiko mayonnaise and crab meat. The sweet selection features Tropical Financier, a fragrant lemon French-style cake infused with basil and jackfruit, served with mascarpone cream; Ocean Breeze, a bite that captures the essence of a Piña Colada through vibrant notes of pineapple and rum, with soft vanilla sponge cake; and Samui Coconut Beach, a Thai coconut mousse with passion fruit and pandan.
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Longevity retreats / Layan Life by Anantara
Layan Life by Anantara, the brand’s flagship wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, has unveiled a new collection of women-focused retreats designed to support, celebrate and empower women across all chapters of life. Each programme combines advanced diagnostics, nutrition, movement and therapeutic treatments. Under this retreat framework, Layan Life introduces two distinct women’s specialty retreats: A three-night medically guided women’s longevity retreat and Perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause support.
Girls trip / Avani Hotels & Resorts
In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Avani Hotels & Resorts introduces "G(IRL)s Getaways", a curated collection of group-ready stays. At Avani+ Khao Lak Resort, friendship comes with breathing space. The 765m² Two-Bedroom Royal Beachfront Pool Villa offers an easy balance of togetherness and privacy, complete with a private pool, jacuzzi and expansive living areas. Avani+ Hua Hin Resort places wellbeing at the heart of a girls’ getaway through AvaniWell, the brand’s first personalised wellbeing concept. Designed for women looking to reset together, AvaniWell moves beyond the traditional spa to offer wellness à la carte, from Traditional Thai Medicine consultations and physiotherapy to Reformer Pilates and science-led body composition scans.
Autograph Collection Residences / Peylaa Phuket
Set to open in Q4 2027, the mixed-use development with 408 contemporary branded residences is set to bring Marriott’s Autograph Collection to Bang Tao Beach in Phuket. Peylaa Phuket, Autograph Collection Residences, will be the first Autograph Collection Residences in Asia Pacific. It offers one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, ranging from 45-129m², with premium furnishings, extended sofas, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies framing views across the gardens and pools. The bathrooms will have showers and separate deep-soaking bathtubs, and each unit is equipped for the digital age. Residences are offered fully furnished, featuring complete kitchen amenities and high-end appliances, smart TVs, curated artworks, plush bedding and soft furnishings.
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Spring collection / Alexander Lamont
In the Modern Scholar Collection launching this spring, Alexander Lamont’s craftsmanshipbrings surface into dialogue with human contemplation, a meeting place of art, poetry andstructure. Forms are soft and accommodating. Within this collection, the modern scholar finds a place of balance and clarity.
The trench / Burberry
As Burberry marks its 170th anniversary, "The Trench, Portraits Of An Icon" celebrates a beloved signature style that has long bridged function and fashion. Each trench coat continues to embody a shield against the weather and a canvas for self-expression. A series of intimate black-and-white portraits launch a campaign that brings together 23 global stars from film, music, sport and fashion. A documentary accompanies the campaign, set to a soundtrack by Blur. The campaign also signals a year-long celebration of the house’s archive and history.
