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Earth hour / Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort / March 28
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort will mark Earth Hour 2026 with an uplifting evening of environmental awareness. Staged on March 28, the Earth Hour activities commence at 4pm, as a live DJ gets the party started at The Deck. Revellers can sip Happy Hour sundowners with a “buy one get one free” offer and savour sizzling grilled skewers from a live BBQ. All ages can enjoy a glow-up with neon body painting and live acoustic music. As The Deck is plunged into darkness during Earth Hour, there will be an LED fire show.
Easter celebrations / Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok / April 5
On April 5, celebrate Easter Sunday with executive chef David Senia's "egg-citing" Easter brunch with fun activities for kids, such as painting and egg-hunting, and a lucky draw for adults. Savour a selection of traditional Easter dishes, including Devilled eggs, Good Friday fish pie, Honey-glazed ham and Herb-roasted turkey with homemade gravy. A live band will set the mood. From April 1-20, Erawan Bakery will sell Easter chocolate eggs by chef David Inglada and his team. The eggs are inspired by spring daisies and made with white and dark chocolate.
Easter celebrations / Waldorf Astoria Bangkok / April 5
The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok will celebrate Easter with an exclusive Easter Sunday Brunch on April 5 at The Brasserie. Highlights include a tableside caviar trolley featuring a variety of premium selections, the legendary Waldorf Astoria Eggs Benedict, a vibrant salad bar, artisanal cheeses and cold cuts, sushi and sashimi, Peking duck, crispy roasted pork, barbecued pork, and a variety of premium grilled meats, along with many other exceptional offerings. In addition, delight in a freshly prepared seafood platter served tableside, along with a selection of à la minute French-style main courses, with one choice per guest. Options include Mediterranean grilled salmon, Smoked duck breast, Sous vide beef short rib with Bordelaise sauce or Italian-style fettuccini alle vongole. Italian executive pastry chef Andrea Noli presents his vibrant curation of Easter-themed desserts, artfully crafted to provide a delightful and memorable finale. Highlights include Rabbit mascarpone delight, Coffee panna cotta, Matcha and strawberry cake, Pumpkin canelé, a flowing chocolate fountain and many more seasonal delights. Brunch at The Brasserie will be held on May 2, June 6 and July 4.
Easter celebrations / InterContinental Bangkok / Until April 5
The celebration of Easter and new beginnings has never tasted too good at InterContinental Bangkok where Butter and Espresso outlets are laying on sweet and savoury seasonal treats to delight the young and old. Chocolate goodies, sweet bakery confections and a stunning culinary selection at the Easter Sunday Brunch. At Butter delights range from traditional Hot cross Chocolate Buns and a trio of "eggstraordinary" Thai-inspired sweet chocolate creations to Easter Butter Cookies and Chocolate Bunny Eggs designed to be cracked and shared. Also available is a range of delicious pastries and traditional pound cakes. Available until April 5. At Espresso the Easter Sunday Brunch menu is packed with a staggering choice of culinary options, including egg-painting activities and concludes with an elegant Sweet Easter finale, showcasing festive desserts such as Easter Simnel Cake, Hop Bunny Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake, Traditional Pastiera Pie, Salted Caramel and Hazelnut Banoffee Pie, crème brûlée served in an eggshell, Easter Egg Brownies, Bunny Muffins, Egg Tarts, Easter Chocolate Garden and classic Easter cross bread.
Sensory Sundays / Park Hyatt Bangkok / March 29
Park Hyatt Bangkok introduces "Sensory Sundays", a new monthly experiential series at The Bar. Launching on 29, the inaugural edition presents a collaboration with Oo La Lab, Singapore’s renowned craft fragrance studio, completed by the elegance of Ruinart, the world’s oldest Champagne house. The 90-minute masterclass invites participants to explore the art and science of perfumery. Under the guidance of Oo La Lab’s expert perfumers, guests will blend and craft their own signature fragrance and take home a personalised 10ml perfume creation. Guests can enjoy two glasses of Ruinart Champagne, a curated selection of four artisanal canapés and an intimate workshop setting limited to eight participants.
Free dishes / Akira Back / Until April 30
Akira Back Bangkok at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is offering the “Double The Back – Double The Experience”, a “buy one get one free” promotion that will showcase four of the venue’s most iconic dishes. Until April 30, diners can discover a rotating selection of Akira Back’s signature menu items, and enjoy a second serving of the same dish for free, as a gesture of Akira Back’s deep appreciation. One popular menu item will be featured on each of the four weeks of the campaign. The dishes are the famed Tuna pizza, AB tacos, Eringi pizza and Una‑Q.
The reunion 4.0 / Signature Bangkok / April 2-4
Signature Bangkok has announced the return of "The Reunion 4.0", from April 2-4. Executive chef Thierry Drapeau will host an elite circle for a three-night-only collaborative residency, blending the culinary traditions of France, Mexico, Singapore and Thailand. The chefs are Jean-Baptiste Natali of Hostellerie La Montagne, France; Enrique Casarrubias of Oxte, Paris; and Laurence Tan of Restaurant Jag in Singapore, who makes his Thai debut. On the three nights, there will be an eight-course tasting menu with "mini" wine pairings.
A night of flames / The Slate Phuket / April 3
The Slate Phuket launches "Bold España" on April 3, offering bold flavours and the spirited culture of Spain, through food, music and flamenco. The menu will embody the essence of Spanish cuisine, reinforcing the innovative food concept of Rivet, the avant-garde restaurant of The Slate. Rivet celebrates food in its most elemental form — fire-kissed, honest and bold, built on heat, texture and contrast. The evening will be enhanced by captivating Spanish performances. Think flamenco, Spanish guitar and a fusion of music, dance and dining that will create an electrifying atmosphere. Guests will be entranced with a performance by Olé Siam Flamenco, who provide an eclectic and innovative repertoire of live music and Spanish-influenced dance performances.
Isan remix / Somsak / April 1
Somsak, the Isan-lead Thai eatery, will host the “Somsak Made Me Do It: The Esarn Remix” on April 1, where street-level soul meets high-stakes luck. The event will bring together food, music and participation in a more playful, immersive and unexpected format. The menu remixes Somsak’s rural roots, utilising high-heat wok techniques, primal wood-fired elements and jackpot-level ingredients to create a sophisticated yet soulful social dining experience.
Art exhibition / Fazal Unlimited / Until March 31
Three days until the last viewing of "Momentum #05 exhibition, Archetype" at the Fazal Building. The special presentation showcases the works of Thanawat Numcharoen, an artist whose practice spans writing, moving image, painting, sculpture and installation. His interdisciplinary approach shifts according to the internal logic of each project. Thanawat’s works often explore social and historical structures by examining the unstable terrain between official narratives and local memory, belief systems and speculative imagination. Mythical animals and hybrid creatures frequently appear as conceptual tools through which he investigates ambiguity, hybridity and the blurred boundaries between fact and fiction.
Easter celebrations / Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok / April 5
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok will host an Easter Sunday Brunch at Stock.Room on April 5, featuring an international buffet, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Indulge in a wide variety of delicacies, from artisan cheeses and premium cold cuts to freshly prepared seafood and live cooking stations. The menu also features gourmet pasta and risotto from the Ms.Jigger pasta station, including asparagus-filled ravioli with seafood broth, saffron risotto with burrata cheese, and homemade gnocchi with lamb ragout and aged ricotta. Enjoy a live band performance by American neo-soul fusion artist Jafar Curry, while children will be entertained with DIY cupcake-decorating, balloon-making, face-painting, and cap-making workshops. There will also be an Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt.
Easter celebrations / Piscari / April 5
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Andaz One Bangkok's Piscari with the debut of "Piscari Sunlit Brunch". Marking the first time Piscari opens during daytime, the brunch offers fresh oysters, cheeses, cold cuts, and a variety of appetisers, followed by à la carte main dishes. Among the highlights, expect comforting, slow-cooked favourites and coastal classics, from egg dishes and chicken-and-Merguez couscous to red wine–braised beef cheek, herb-crusted lamb rack, seafood paella, and pan-seared salmon with beurre blanc. To end on a sweet note, indulge in pistachio baklava, cherry clafoutis, tropézienne and a selection of desserts made to linger over.
Bar takeover / V Villas Phuket / April 3-4
Akoya | Star Lounge at V Villas Phuket will host Simone Rossi on April 3-4. The event marks a rare intersection of European tradition and Southeast Asian luxury. Rossi will debut a curated cocktail menu centred on the Italian ritual of aperitivo: a sunset social hour designed for conversation and relaxation. The residency will showcase Ratafia Rossi, the artisanal cherry liqueur founded by Rossi in 2023.
Easter celebrations / The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok / Until April 10
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok will celebrate Easter with an Easter brunch at Lily's and a chocolate-inspired afternoon tea at Caleō, and limited edition artisan chocolate creations until April 10. Lily's Easter Day Brunch celebrates the art of spring gathering with canapés, a lavish cheese and charcuterie spread and a live oyster bar. The celebration continues with seafood on ice featuring Canadian Lobster and Alaskan King Crab, Lily's signature roasts such as 150-Day Grain-Fed Black Angus Prime Rib and Grass-Fed Rack of Lamb, and made-to-order stations spanning Western classics and regional Thai specialities. There will be an Easter egg hunt, egg-painting and surprise gifts through the Golden Egg Experience. The "Easter Chocolate Atelier Afternoon Tea" At Caleō is in partnership with Kad Kokoa and offers chocolate sourced from some of the most distinctive single-origin cacao regions. Handcrafted chocolate creations like the Easter Egg and Easter Rooster are also on offer.
Easter celebrations / The St. Regis Bangkok / April 5
The St. Regis Bangkok presents a season of celebration, bringing together Easter festivities, the fresh flavours of spring and the joyful spirit of Songkran. On April 5, the Signature Sunday Brunch at Viu will offer traditional Uova Tonnate, boiled eggs filled with tuna sauce, alongside Homemade tagliatelle with braised lamb ragout and succulent Wagyu beef picanha. A traditional Easter Colomba served tableside and a decadent dessert corner filled with chocolate eggs are also on offer. There will be Easter-themed activities and special egg surprises. A collection of seasonal cakes will be available at The Lounge from March 30 to April 6.
Easter celebrations / Centara Grand at CentralWorld / April 1-10
From April 1-10, Centara Grand at CentralWorld will offer Easter treats at Mill & Co, Tea & Tipple and Cocoa XO. Delight in an array of handcrafted pastries, rich chocolates and freshly brewed coffee with a collection of limited‑edition Easter creations at Mill & Co. The Easter Afternoon Tea at Tea & Tipple offers a choice of two sets featuring freshly baked scones, delicate pastries and savoury bites, all paired with a selection of premium teas and coffees. There is also an extensive menu of gourmet Pascucci coffees and Mariage Frères teas. At Cocoa XO’s Chocolate Cave, immerse in a world of rich cocoa delights, where handcrafted Easter chocolates, exquisite desserts and signature chocolate cocktails await at the "Easter Chocolate Chocolatier Buffet".
Easter celebrations / Park Hyatt Bangkok / April 3-6
Park Hyatt Bangkok will celebrate Easter from April 3-6 across the hotel’s venues. The Pantry at Living Room presents an interactive Easter decoration experience with chocolate eggs and cookies. A selection of Easter-inspired pastries is available for purchase. On April 5, the Easter Sunday Brunch at Embassy Room La Marina will feature seasonal desserts such as Colomba (Easter Dove cake) and Pastiera Napoletana. At Penthouse Bar + Grill, the Easter Sunday Brunch presents a playful yet refined touch with a Rocky Road Easter egg, finished tableside with warm melted chocolate. Following brunch, guests are invited to continue the experience with the Easter decoration activity at The Pantry.
10th anniversary / Rabbit Hole / March 31
Rabbit Hole Bangkok marks a milestone moment with its “10th Anniversary: Homecoming”, a one-night celebration bringing together the original talents who built its reputation from the inside out and shaped its legacy on March 31. Over the past decade, Rabbit Hole has become synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and storytelling in mixology. A curated selection of nine past favourites that were once discontinued, now brought back exclusively for a limited time. Highlights include Queen Of Hearts, Mad Hatter, 9:45, and Cry Me The Moon, available throughout April only, alongside Fish Sauce, which will be served for one night only during the event. Four of the bar’s legendary bartenders: Suwincha “Chacha” Singsuwan, Nuerduang “Duang” Srisang, Chayopas “Acid” Chortubtim and Naphat “Yod” Natchachon will be mixing cocktails.
Mango mania / Tops / Until May 31
Supermarket Tops is hosting "Discover Thai Fruits 2026 - Mango GI" to bring together different types of Thai mangoes to celebrate summer. There are five types of mango on offer, sourced from Phitsanulok and Chachoengsao. These mangoes will be the highlights until the end of May at Tops, Tops Food Hall, Tops Daily and Tops Online.
Solo art show / Atta / April 3 to May 31
Atta presents the solo exhibition "bitte(r)sweet: Atta x Kwanpitcha Kongseang". The exhibition was selected through an open call to identify an artist whose proposal aligns with Atta’s curatorial direction. The selected artist received a grant of B50,000 to develop and present the exhibition within the framework of a commercial gallery."bitte(r)sweet" arises from a play on words between German and English, embedding the word “bitte”—meaning “please” — within “bittersweet”. The gesture suggests a quiet plea echoing inside the heart: a request for sweetness to linger just a little longer, even while knowing that it is inseparable from pain and tenderness at the same time. The exhibition explores memories of moments that are warm and blurred — moments that once existed, once endured and eventually faded away without explanation.
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Khao chae / The Siam Tea Room, Asiatique The Riverfront / Until May 31
The Siam Tea Room at Asiatique The Riverfront will offer khao chae until the end of May. The seasonal set menu of chilled floral rice is accompanied by a welcome drink of liquorice juice, cane sugar, and gooseberry, followed by summer fruits stuffed with walnuts. Classic side dishes include fried young peppers stuffed with pork and shrimp in a fluffy egg wrap, fried dried chillies stuffed with stir-fried salmon and other delicacies. Dessert is honey flower jelly with lotus seeds, jujube and candied papaya.
Khao chae / The Siam Tea Room, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park / Until May 31
The Siam Tea Room at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park will offer khao chae until the end of May. The seasonal set menu begins with watermelon kaffir lime soda and “Snowy Santo", shaved ice with dried pork and bitter orange. This is followed by an aromatic bowl of jasmine-scented chilled rice, accompanied with a selection of classic condiments.
Khao chae / Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok / Until April 30
The signature khao chae set by executive sous chef Chatsorn Pratoomma will be offered at Flourish, Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok until April 30. Thai flavours served with jasmine rice smoked with a scented candle, soaked in chilled aromatic water, include deep-fried bite-sized balls of shrimp paste, deep-fried shallots stuffed with caramelised fish, banana chilli stuffed with minced pork and shrimp wrapped in fluffy egg, pickled turnip stir-fried with palm sugar, caramelised shredded pork or beef, green mango salad with crispy shrimp and rhizome root, green mango, spring onion and cucumber. Takeaway in a kajood basket is also available.
Khao chae / Banyan Tree Bangkok / Until April 30
Banyan Tree Bangkok will offer the summer staple of khao chae at Saffron Restaurant until April 30. Featuring chilled jasmine rice delicately steeped in fragrant jasmine-scented water, the set is accompanied by a selection of time-honoured Thai delicacies. Signature highlights include deep-fried sea bass with shrimp paste ball, sweet freshwater fish glazed with palm sugar, crispy shredded pork, fried shallots stuffed with crab meat, caramelised Chinese radish, and succulent shrimps wrapped in delicate lacy egg. Also savour a choice of deep-fried shredded pork or deep-fried shredded beef, complemented by freshly carved seasonal vegetables and green mango. A takeaway set presented in a beautifully handcrafted woven basket will also be available from April 1-30 and from April 11-14, there will be a khao chae within the buffet at Vertigo Too.
Khao chae / Bangkok Baking Company / Until April 30
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok will offer khao chae at Bangkok Baking Company (BBCO) until April 30. Crafted by chef Tang Tananton Bunnag, the seasonal offering is accompanied by nine condiments, including fried shrimp paste balls, bell peppers stuffed with minced pork and shrimp, and shallots filled with catfish, alongside fried salted egg yolk, and much more. Khao chae will also be featured at JW Café as part of the International Sunday Brunch Buffet and within the International Lunch Buffet from April 13-15.
Khao chae / Mandarin Oriental Shops / Until May 15
The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok marks the summer with the return of khao chae. Chef Pom Phatchara presents a rendition inspired by recipes passed down through generations. Jasmine rice chilled in floral water is served with a selection of traditional accompaniments, each prepared to complement the dish’s refreshing character. Hand-carved seasonal vegetables complete the presentation, reflecting the attention and technique that shape this classic Thai dish. Choose from two presentation formats: Khao Chae Classic Box for one person is served in a celadon-toned box, featuring an illustration inspired by the historic façade of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; and the Khao Chae Pinto Set, presented in a traditional tiffin pinto within a carrying case. Both sets are available at the Mandarin Oriental Shops until May 15
Peking duck / Pagoda Chinese Restaurant / Until April 30
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is offering the finest Peking duck for a special discounted price until April 30. Served in Pagoda’s main restaurant or its intimate private dining rooms, the Barbecued Peking duck — Hong Kong style showcases a responsibly-sourced and perfectly roasted duck, with crispy skin and tender, flavourful meat. The gastronomic experience is enjoyed in three courses. Crispy skin and succulent duck meat is served in the traditional style with thin homemade Chinese pancakes and classic condiments. The duck legs are served with plum sauce, and the meat is stir-fried with garlic.
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Pop-up partnership / Club Med Phuket x Aperol / Until August 30
Club Med has announced a new collaboration in East, South Asia and Pacific with Aperol. The shared vision has materialised in a limited-time pop-up at Club Med Phuket, available until August, bringing the rich aperitif culture and signature Italian "joy of life" to the shores of the Andaman Sea, creating a seamless fusion of European aperitif culture and Phuket’s tropical island spirit. “The Most Fun Under The Sun” campaign offers golden afternoons, coastal elegance and effortless joie de vivre. The “Sun & Spritz” pop-up experience at Club Med Phuket offers classes on how to mix the perfect Aperol Spritz, a new signature sunset ritual in The Coconut Garden and perfectly poured Aperol Spritzes.
April experiences / Trisara Phuket
Trisara Phuket welcomes April with a series of celebratory dining experiences honouring Easter and Songkran. An Easter brunch will be held on April 5 by the sea. A leisurely afternoon of seasonal cuisine will be accompanied by live jazz music and a whimsical bunny hunt. Celebrate Easter surrounded by nature at Hideaway By Jampa. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt around the chicken farm, a welcome drink and a special Easter lunch crafted from seasonal ingredients. The Songkran Family Brunch on April 12, offers a sumptuous brunch accompanied by Thai dance performances, live jazz music and an array of family activities including beach games, a foam party and a Muay Thai show. The Songkran Thai Library Dinner on April 13 offers a set menu, accompanied by traditional Thai dance and Khim music. "An Invitation To Trisara, available until Oct 31, offers daily breakfast, airport transfers and a curated selection of wellness and recreational experiences. The "Limited Time Offer" until April 30 offers three consecutive nights at preferred rates.
New hotel / Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Chalong Bay Resort
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Chalong Bay Resort has opened, making it the brand’s third property in Phuket. Located in Chalong Bay, the resort features 280 contemporary guest rooms that offer modern comforts, functional layouts and private balconies with views of the resort. Palai Bistro, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant, serves classic European and Asian dishes alongside local Phuket flavours. Chalong Baking Company (CBCo) is an inviting all-day café offering handcrafted pastries, speciality coffees, ceremonial-grade matcha and a selection of healthy menu options. Splash Pool Bar offers refreshing drinks, light bites and stylish seating pods. There are two outdoor swimming pools and a children’s pool located next to the Kids Club. The fitness room features modern equipment, steam rooms and locker facilities.
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Music playback / Apple Music x TikTok
Apple Music and TikTok have collaborated for the "Play Full Song", a new music discovery experience, which will make it easier than ever for fans to engage with the music that they discover on TikTok, launching exclusively through Apple Music. With the new "Play Full Song" feature, Apple Music subscribers can now enjoy full-length tracks that they discover on TikTok, without ever leaving the app. With Play Full Song, fans who discover a song that they love on their For You Page or Sound Detail Page can simply tap the Play Full Song button to open up an Apple Music player and enjoy the song in its entirety. TikTok and Apple Music are also introducing "Listening Party", a new feature designed to bring artists and fans together around music. Listening Party creates a shared environment where fans can listen to songs from their favourite artists in real time, interact with each other and engage directly with the artist during the session.
